#$%^&*AU2016101751A420161117.pdf#####ABSTRACT The disclosed flexible down force system for agricultural machines makes use of a group of flexible rubber sections(6) mounted on a square member(7) to support a cylinder lug(5), and hence to transfer the force from a hydraulic cylinder(3) to the wing section(2) of the machine. This allows the wing section to pivot on a pin(4) in relation to the central section(1) of the machine, providing flexibility to allow the height of the wing section(2) to adjust to the ground contour, while providing a positive down force on the wing section at the same time.IE o II M I' e