John Deere® Compatible High Wear Rice Threshing Element Kit
Optimise your combine for severe harvesting conditions with this premium aftermarket high wear rice specific threshing element kit. Specifically engineered for popular John Deere® combine harvesters equipped with Tri-Stream™ (Bullet™) and VariableStream™ rotors, this kit is the professional solution for repairing worn components in the primary threshing and separation zones.
This high-performance kit contains a matched set of three replacement elements that are precision-manufactured and fully hardened to withstand the extreme silica-fueled friction of processing rice crops. While designed for rice specific rotors, these heavy-duty elements also provide outstanding performance and extended wear life in corn and standard grain. This strategic refurbishment ensures your rotor remains in top condition, delivering maximum material separation and a significantly longer service life.
John Deere® OEM Cross-Reference & Specifications
- Replaces OEM Part Numbers: AH216573, A-AH216573
- Substituted Part Number: AH209119
- Casting Number Reference: H206001
Rotor Location Sizing
- Tri-Stream™ / Bullet™ Rotor: Dedicated fitment for Positions 3, 4, and 5.
- VariableStream™ Rotor: Fits across all primary sections at Positions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
- Rotor Requirements: Typically requires three kits of three, or six kits of three, to perform a complete overhaul on dedicated rice rotors.
Rice Specific Threshing Element Compatibility: John Deere STS & S-Series
| Series |
Models |
Serial Range / Year |
| John Deere® 60 Series |
9660STS, 9760STS, 9860STS |
Standard Fitment |
| John Deere® 70 & 80 Series |
9670STS, 9770STS, 9870STS, 9880STS |
Standard Fitment |
| John Deere® S6 Series |
S690 |
European Edition (Up to Serial -745100) Only |
Technical Specifications & Features
- Quality Grade: Premium quality high wear rice specification aftermarket replacement.
- Material Tech: Precision cast steel, fully hardened for extreme abrasion resistance.
- Kit Contents: Supplied as a set of 3 elements complete with high-tensile mounting hardware.
- Application: Direct-fit replacement to repair worn components and maintain aggressive threshing action.
- Dispatch: Available for fast Australia-wide shipping from Collier & Miller.
Expert Maintenance Review
Rice straw contains high levels of silica, which acts like sandpaper inside the threshing cage immediately following the product feeding system. This intense, continuous friction causes standard factory elements to experience extreme abrasion thinning, quickly wearing away the tooth profile and disrupting crop flow. When these profiles dull, rotor load increases and grain separation suffers. We recommend looking closely at the threshing tooth depth during every off-season preventative maintenance check to isolate worn components before they impact harvest throughput.
Upgrading to this hardened rice specific kit is a strategic choice to save money on mid-season breakdowns. The heavy-duty structural profile maintains its threshing integrity far longer than standard steel elements under intense abrasive loads, keeping your entire rotor assembly in top condition for an optimal material transition into the separation area.
Installation Tip: Balanced Weight Distribution
When **repairing worn components** across the length of a Tri-Stream™ or VariableStream™ rotor, always install these elements in matched sets of three around each specific rotor station circumference. Intermixing new elements with heavily worn components will introduce critical rotational weight variances, causing severe machine vibrations at field speeds. Thoroughly clear the mounting seats of rust scale before bolt-up to guarantee a true, **high-strength** mechanical seat.