Market launch: EasyCut 3 QuickFit® guard fingers. Maximum harvest time. Minimal downtime.
Every minute counts. When a knife section breaks or a guard finger bends during harvest, the time it takes to replace components often determines whether the harvest window can be met. With the new EasyCut 3 QuickFit® cutting system from GROUP SCHUMACHER, long downtime is a thing of the past. The new QuickFit® guard finger will be available from September 2026. The complete EasyCut 3 cutting system for header retrofit will follow from January 2027.
Why guard finger replacement has taken too long until now
Everyone knows the situation: a foreign object in the swath, a bent guard finger, or a broken knife section—and the clock is ticking. With a conventional cutting system, this means: holding the fastening bolt underneath the knife bar with a second tool, fully removing bolts and nuts, securing loose parts—and valuable harvest minutes are lost. Extreme weather and increasing time pressure are a real problem for contractors and farmers alike.
What is the new EasyCut 3 QuickFit® cutting system?
The new EasyCut 3 QuickFit® cutting system from GROUP SCHUMACHER is designed for all common combine headers. It was awarded the silver medal in the Innovation Award 2025 at Agritechnica 2025. The system combines the patented QuickFit® quick-change system with technically optimized components for maximum service life.
The system includes:
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- EasyCut 3 QuickFit® guard fingers with new V design
- EasyCut 3 ProCut QuickFit® knife section with form-fit connection
- EasyCut 3 knife head with 30% weight reduction and up to 300% higher tensile strength
- AxioFit cutterhead bearing with compensation function
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Note: The complete EasyCut 3 QuickFit ® cutting system for header retrofit will follow from January 2027
How does the EasyCut 3 guard finger replacement work?
Replacement in three steps—with just one tool:
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Loosen the nuts on the top side only – only one tool required, no counter-holding underneath the knife bar needed
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Pull out the guard finger – easy to pull out forwards thanks to the U-shaped opening on the rear edge
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Slide in the new guard finger – an integrated spacer automatically keeps the installation gap open
Result: Guard finger replacement on the combine’s cutting system is three times faster than with standard market systems.
In addition, there are no loose parts that can fall down and get lost.
What are the benefits of the new V design of the EasyCut 3 QuickFit® guard finger?
The new V design of the guard finger is not just a visual feature—it is a technical advancement with measurable benefits:
Maintenance-free—no readjustment required
Another advantage of the EasyCut 3 QuickFit® cutting system: it does not require readjustment of the knife guidance. Unlike many conventional systems, the EasyCut 3 cutting system runs completely maintenance-free thanks to the ball-bearing roller guidance—saving time, personnel, and hassle throughout the entire season.
Compatibility: Will EasyCut 3 QuickFit® fit my header?
Yes. EasyCut 3 QuickFit® is designed as a modular system for all common combine headers. Using the part number navigator in our product information, you can check directly which of your existing EasyCut II components are compatible with the new EasyCut 3 system—and what is required for the retrofit. You can find the current product information at:
Frequently asked questions about the EasyCut 3 QuickFit® cutting system
When can the EasyCut 3 QuickFit® guard finger be ordered?
The new EasyCut 3 QuickFit® guard finger can be ordered from September 2026. The complete EasyCut 3 cutting system for header retrofit will be available from January 2027.
How much faster is guard finger and knife section replacement really?
Replacement is up to three times faster than with standard market cutting systems.
Do I need special tools?
No. Only one tool is required—used exclusively from above. Counter-holding underneath the knife bar is completely eliminated.
Is the system maintenance-free?
Yes. Thanks to the ball-bearing roller guidance, readjustment of the knife guidance is completely eliminated.
Will EasyCut 3 QuickFit® fit my existing EasyCut II system?
When using the installation kit, the EasyCut 3 double fingers are fully backward-compatible with existing EasyCut II systems.
Where can I get spare parts?
SCH® spare parts are available through agricultural machinery dealers—reliable and available internationally.
Conclusion: A cutting system for
combine headers—rethought
The EasyCut 3 QuickFit® cutting system sets a new standard for combine headers: three times faster replacement of guard fingers and knife sections, maximum service life, increased component stability, and complete maintenance-free operation thanks to ball-bearing roller guidance.
The consistent solution for all contractors and farmers who do not want to lose a single minute of harvest time.