DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF MINI COMBINE HARVESTER WITH BALER

Earlier the farming operations such as cutting, threshing, and winnowing were done manually and discretely which used to consume a lot of time. Here the Combine Harvester comes into the picture. It has been the most important machinery when it comes to farming for around two centuries. Most of the harvesting machines in the world are bulky and designed to their respective conditions. Such machines are very expensive. So there is a need for a machine which is affordable and suitable for our environmental conditions. This project involves the design and development of a compatible and economical machine. A simple methodology was adopted and followed based on the literature reviewed. To design a Mini Combine Harvester with Baler, various parameters have to be considered which include physical properties, environmental conditions, and technical requirements. The machine is powered by a 5 HP DC geared motor and can be coupled to a tractor as an attachment. The machine will eliminate the labor problem in peak session for the crop cutting period and transportation problem in rural areas. This machine is helpful for a small farm.