1

Function

:

For harvesting paddy

2.

Specification

:

i. Overall dimensions (L x W x H), mm

2200 x 950 x 1100

ii. Type

:

Self propelled engine

iii.Power requirement

:

3.0hp

iv. Capacity

:

0.125  ha h-1

3.

General Information

:

Vertical conveyor reaper (0.75 m) of TNAU is light in weight and hence shifting the reaper from one field to another is easy.  Operating the reaper is fatigue free.  The total cost of the machine is well within the purchasing power of the small farmers.  It is highly cost economical when compared to other paddy harvesters and combine and manual harvesting.

4.

Cost of the unit (Approx)

:

60,000

5.

Salient features