UNSPSC 21101710: Harvest dryer

A machine that dries wet grain following harvesting to the moisture level appropriate for storage in order to prevent deterioration and improve quality of stored grain.

UNSPSC 21101710 Harvest dryer is a Commodity code representing specialized agricultural equipment that state and local governments procure for research, extension, and educational purposes. The University of Georgia's October 2026 RFQ for two Wintersteiger Quantum Pro plot combines and related parts and services illustrates the actual scope of work under this code — acquisition of precision harvest drying and grain handling equipment used primarily by university agricultural programs and extension services for crop research and demonstration. State and local buyers of harvest dryers include primarily higher-education institutions with agricultural research missions and state departments of agriculture conducting field trials and technology evaluation. The procurement typically bundles equipment acquisition with parts inventory and technical service agreements to ensure continuity of research operations across growing seasons.

Recent activity under the code is sparse and concentrated in the Southeast. The University of Georgia RFQ (51800ERFQ0020112027) represents the primary documented opportunity, posted October 5, 2026, with quotes due October 20, 2026, specifying FOB Destination delivery to Perry and Tifton, Georgia and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No other recent state or local harvest dryer procurements appear in the current opportunity pipeline. The code does not show active solicitation activity from county governments, school districts, transit authorities, or other municipal entities, and geographic reach beyond Georgia is not supported by recent postings. Firms pursuing this code should monitor university agricultural departments and state extension service procurement channels for episodic opportunities tied to research program renewals or equipment replacement cycles.