Midwest Harvest Platforms
Precision built for Australian conditions and all harvest combines
Midwest DURUS and LEGACY models offer the reliability and durability you’ve come to expect from our previous CROPHAWK model with new features designed to give you optimum harvesting performance.
At Midwest Fabrication, we know that every harvest is a race against time. That’s why our harvest platforms are designed for durability, smooth crop flow, and year-after-year performance across tough Australian paddocks.
Whether you’re harvesting cereal crops or specialty grasses, Midwest Harvest Platforms deliver results. Our platforms offer the width, strength, and features to help you harvest more, faster and with fewer losses.
Available in sizes from 30ft to 60ft, Midwest Harvest Platforms are trusted by growers who value efficiency, flexibility, and local support.
Platform models that work as hard as you do
Midwest fronts are uniquely designed to fit on all brands of combines, so no matter your “colour”, we can tailor a front to suit.
We offer two advanced platform options to meet different harvesting needs:
- DURUS Platform
Our most widely used model, the DURUS is engineered for strength, simplicity, and serviceability. It features a robust draper belt system, and adjustable flotation settings, making it ideal for growers seeking reliability across diverse crops and ground conditions.
- LEGACY Platform
The next generation in harvest platform design, the LEGACY provides enhanced crop-to-ground control, improved cutterbar responsiveness, and up to 20% lower operating costs. Especially designed to be compatible with the big appetite of the X9, 10 and 11 John Deere harvest combines, offering seamless integration and precision performance for JD operators.
Key features of Midwest Harvest Platforms
Dual knife drive options
Designed and supported in Australia
Midwest platforms are built right here in Australia and backed by a national dealer network. With over two decades of engineering experience and a focus on real-world performance, we continue to build platforms that Australian farmers trust to work seamlessly with their harvest combines, delivering reliable results season after season.
Whether you need adaptability for varying crop conditions or you’re investing in equipment that’s made to last, Midwest offers platform solutions designed to match your harvest goals and combine setup.
Frequently asked questions
Are Midwest Harvest Platforms compatible with John Deere machines?
Yes, both our DURUS and LEGACY (for X9, 10 & 11) platforms are compatible with John Deere combines, offering a seamless fit and enhanced harvest performance for your combine. The DURUS platform suits a wide range of combined brands.
What sizes are available for Midwest platforms?
Midwest offers harvest platforms in a range of sizes, from 30ft to 60ft, allowing growers to choose the ideal width for their paddocks, crop type, and equipment.
What is the benefit of right-hand windrow capability?
Right-hand windrow functionality allows the crop to be placed neatly to the right of the machine, improving efficiency in certain field layouts and harvest conditions. It’s a built-in feature of the DURUS platforms.
Where can I get parts or support for my platform?
You can access support through our national dealer network or via our Midwest app, which includes manuals, FAQs, and spare parts information. Our team is also available to assist by phone or email.