Plot_Combine_Specifications.docx

July 21, 2017

Research Plot Combine The research plot combine is used to harvest barley and oat plots for research. Machines must be capable of single person operation as this is often the case. Data collection on the machine in real time is critical to the efficiency of our work, and must be capable of taking weigh, test weight and moisture readings in real time. The combine must be self-propelled, able to harvest oat and barley plots and bulk increases.

Plot Combine requirements:

· Hydrostatic drive 0-11 MPH (0-18KPH)

· Spring or suspension mounted driver’s seat

· Adjustable steering column

· Multifunction lever for drive and control of machine

· Stepless threshing drum variation (330-1900rpm)

· Speed indicator for threshing drum speed

· 1100 liter grain tank

· Double sieve device

· Central concave adjustment

· High grain separation

· Mix-free pneumatic grain feed system

· Pneumatic system for blowing out the cutting system

· Threshing house conveyor belt

· Adjustable cleaning fan

· Compressed air system with reservoir

· 85 HP diesel engine

· Cab with air conditioning and heating

· Front tires Minimum of 400/55-17.5

· Rear tires minimum of 26 x 12-12

· Level indicator for grain tank

· Header

· Cutting width of 150cm (60inch)

· 4-part reel

· Conveyor belt with intake auger and feeding roller

· 2 crop dividers for separation of adjacent plots

· Hydraulically stepless control of reel speed

· Hydraulic knife drive

· 5 crop lifters for harvesting lodged crops

· Adjustable top sieve

· Additional lower sieve

· Harvest master grain gauge weigh system including 1.5 liter chamber size, capable of taking weight, volumetric weight, and moisture reading.

· Tablet PC monitor for weigh system including Mirus software

· Include 2nd seat in cabin for sample taking inside of the cabin of whole or partial sample.

· Delivery and set up of machine in Aberdeen Idaho.

· Including explanation of operation, test run, and explanation of Harvestmaster and Graingauge system