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How to Reduce Downtime and Save Money This Harvest Season

You’ve got one shot to make harvest count — and we know how much is riding on it. Long hours, unpredictable weather, tight margins, and equipment that needs to perform without fail. With input costs up and commodity prices down, every dollar saved and every hour in the field matters more than ever.

At May Wes, we’re here to help you protect your equipment, reduce downtime, and get more crop in the bin. Our American-made poly wear parts are built to handle the grind of harvest. They help you move through the field smoother, cut down on wear and tear, and save on costly repairs. Here’s how we can help make your harvest season go a little smoother—and a whole lot more efficient.


Corn Head Products

G4 Stalk Stompers

Stalks can tear up your tires if you don’t knock them down. Our G4 Stalk Stompers flatten those tough corn stalks before they do damage, helping you avoid downtime from popped tires or track damage. Our compact torsion design with a compression molded poly shoe allows for easy installation and maintenance, ensuring prolonged tire life and reduced repair costs.

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May Wes G4 Stalk Stompers installed on Capello corn head

GVL Poly Corn Snouts

Constructed from durable poly material, these GVL corn snouts are lighter than steel snouts, reducing header weight and letting crop flow more smoothly. That means better feeding and fewer losses. They're tough, durable, and ready to work all season.

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Green GVL Poly corn snouts installed on John Deere corn head

Corn Head Auger Trough Liners

Corrosion and wear in your auger trough can be expensive to fix. These poly liners create a slick surface that helps grain move easier, cuts down on friction, and protects your trough for the long haul.

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May Wes poly corn head auger trough liner installed in New Holland corn head

Ear Savers

Ear Savers reduce header loss by keeping ears from sliding over the gathering chains. Thicker and more durable than OEM, May Wes Ear Savers won't fold back and work like a gate to allow the corn through.

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May Wes ear savers installed on Case IH corn head

Snout Savers

When you bump a snout on the ground or hit something in the field, it can crack or bend. These curved poly protectors fit right underneath the tips and take the hit instead—saving your snouts and your wallet.

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White poly Snout Savers and yellow Snoot Boots from May Wes Manufacturing installed on John Deere corn snouts

Grain Head Products

Skid Shoes

Get closer to the ground without wrecking your header. These slick poly skid shoes help your grain head glide through the field without wearing down the OEM steel parts underneath. Only May Wes skid shoes are made from Virgin UHMW poly, the densest and most durable poly on the market.

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Silver May Wes Poly Skid Shoes installed on an AGCO grain head

Poly Retractable Fingers

These fingers feed crop into your combine smoothly, and since they’re made of poly, they’re flexible enough to bend past the breaking point of steel. And unlike steel fingers, Poly Retractable Fingers disintegrate when they break, causing no damage to the combine's threshing system.

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Case IH retractable poly finger kit

5-Finger Quick Tines

Snapping these into place is quick and easy—no tools needed. Their unique, aggressive design helps feed short or specialty crops with ease. 5-Finger Quick Tines are essential for grain farmers experiencing severe drought. Installed on every third tine, these paddle tines create a sweeping motion across the grain head that pulls more crop into the combine.

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May Wes 5-Finger Quick Tines installed on John Deere grain head

Snap-On Tines

Need to repair broken tines fast? These snap-on poly fingers make it simple. They hold up well under pressure and help keep the reel working right so you don’t miss a beat in the field.

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May Wes Snap-On Tine for grain heads

Grain Head Auger Trough Liners

Protect the inside of your auger trough from wear and rust. These poly liners help the grain move smoother and are much easier to replace than factory metal - just drill and rivet into place.

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Green poly Auger Trough Liner installed in John Deere grain head

Crop Dividers

Our crop dividers help keep standing crops separated from what’s already been cut, so everything feeds better and you avoid plugging. Each one comes with a fiberglass rod that helps you see your line and stay on track. Available in red for Case IH and green for John Deere, they’re durable, lightweight, and ready to handle tough harvest conditions.

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Red crop divider installed on Case IH grain head

Combine Products

Tank Fill Tube Liners

Don’t let wear inside your fill tube slow you down. These liners protect that high-traffic area from grain abrasion, keeping the flow moving and the repairs to a minimum.

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Installing a poly tank fill tube liner for a John Deere combine

Grain Tank Auger Trough Liners

Keep your combine’s grain system running smoother and lasting longer. These liners cut down on wear and help the grain move better through the tank.

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White UHMW poly May Wes Grain Tank Auger Trough Liner installed in John Deere combine

Auger Wearshoes

Instead of replacing a whole auger, you can just bolt on these poly wearshoes to protect the high-wear spots. They're easy to install and extend the life of your expensive steel auger flighting.

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Poly auger wearshoes installed with blue poly capped bolts on Case IH tank fill tube

Feederhouse Silencer Kits for Case IH

These kits cut down the banging and rattling in your feederhouse. They reduce metal-on-metal contact, which means less vibration, quieter operation, and longer life for your parts.

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May Wes poly feederhouse silencer kit installed in Case IH combine

Clean Out Doors

Our poly clean out doors are a smart upgrade from steel. They’re designed to improve crop flow through the grain elevator, which can help reduce hang-ups and keep your combine running smooth. They won’t rust, they’re built to last, and they cost about half as much as a steel door—making them an easy choice when you're looking to cut costs without cutting corners.

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Green poly Clean Out Door installed on John Deere clean grain elevator

Harvest is hard work, but we’re here to make it a little easier. At May Wes, we’ve been helping farmers protect their equipment and stretch their investment for over 50 years. All of our parts are made right here in the USA, and we stand behind them.

Have questions or not sure what fits your machine? Our friendly, knowledgeable team is here to help — call us at 1-800-788-6483 or email sales@maywes.com.

Want to see our products in action? Check out our YouTube channel for how-to videos, FAQs, and install tips.

Here’s to a smoother, more productive harvest. Let’s get to work.