AGEN 152
AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION AND MACHINERY MANAGEMENT
NAME : BSABEn V DATE/S PERFORMED :
GROUP NO: 1 DATE SUBMITTED :
EXERCISE NO. 3
TESTING OF RICE COMBINE HARVESTER
I. INTRODUCTION
In most developing countries, rice harvesting is usually done by hand, and it
accounts for about 30 % of the total labor requirement for rice production. There are
many machines use for harvesting rice we use different machines for different work
condition and different techniques.
The combine harvest is defined as that all harvest work from reaping, threshing, grain separating
and cleaning are all completed by one combine harvester. Comparing with the separate harvest, this
method has higher working efficiency and lower labor consumption, and also save time. However, the
machine is quite complicated and expensive. The combine requires a field with large enough area and
flatness, and also qualified technicians to manage and service.
II. OBJECTIVE
At the end of the laboratory report, the students should be able to:
2.1. Discuss the different parts and functions of rice combine,
2.2. Learn how to operate a rice combine
2.3. Test the efficiency of rice combine in terms of its field performance
III. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Materials and equipment to be used in this activity are as follows:
3.1. Rice Combine Harvester (Kubota)
3.2. Camera
3.3. Markers
3.4. Measuring Tape
3.5. Weighing scale
3.6. Timer
3.7. Plastic bags
3.8. Copy of PAES 224 & 225:2005
IV. METHODOLOGY
This activity was performed using _________________
V. RESULT AND DISCUSSION
The outputs of this activity are as follows:
Table 1. Inspection Sheet for Seeder
Brand: Kubota Model: DC-70
Serial Number: Make: Thailand
Classification: Combine Harvester Production Date:
Manufacturers
ITEMS Verification
Specifications
a. Dimension and weight of combine harvester
Overall length, mm 4800 4800
Overall width, mm 2260 2550
Overall height, mm 2880 2800
Weight of machine, kg 3000 -
b. Crop condition
Variety
Maximum cutting angle of straw
Plant height 97
Crop moisture content -
Harvesting condition
No. of cutting rows -
Cutting method
Cutting width, mm 600
Minimum cutting height, mm 14
Field capacity, ha/h
c. Starting system
d. Operating condition
Harvesting speed, m/s
e. Ground drive
Table 2. Rice Combine Main Parts and Functions
Image Part Function
Table 3. Cutting Unit Parts and Functions
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Table 4. Feeding Unit Parts and Functions
Image Part Function
Table 5. Threshing Unit Parts and Functions
Image Part Function
Table 6. Separating Unit Parts and Functions
Image Part Function
Table 7. Cleaning Unit Parts and Functions
Image Part Function
Table 8. Straw handling Unit Parts and Functions
Image Part Function
Table 9. Grain handling Unit Parts and Functions
Image Part Function
Table 10. Safety Features
Image Part Function
Table 11. Crop and Field Inspection Data
Items
a. Crop condition
Variety
Date of sowing/ planting
Row spacing N/A
Recommended period of maturity
Average plant height (8 observations)
Lodging angle of plants (8 observations)
Plant population/m2 ( 3 observations)
Number of tillers/plant ( 5 observations)
b. Field conditions
Brgy. Matimbubong, San Ildefonso,
Location of test field
Bulacan
General topography (undulating/leveled)
Area of test field
Shape of field
Soil type
Penetrometer profile ( 8 observations)
Table 12. Field Performance Test Data
Items
Date of test September 30, 2016
Duration of test
Trial
1 2 3 Ave.
Time lost
Turning, min
Adjustments, min
Minor repair, min
Others (specify, min)
Operating speed, m/s
Effective width of cut, mm
Fuel consumed, mL
Fuel consumption, L/hr
Noise level, db(A)
Height of cut or height of stubbles, mm
Pre-harvest loss (average of 5 observations, g)
Table 13. Observation Ratings
Item Rating
1 2 3 4 5
1. Ease of handling and stability when machine is
working and turning.
2. Ease of manipulating the operating lever.
3. Ease of adjusting and repair of parts.
4. Ease of transporting the machine.
5. Safety
6. Vibration
1 Very Good 3 Satisfactory 5 Very Poor
2 Good 4 - Poor
Other observations:
Table 14. Crop Condition Grain Straw Ratio
Weight of Grain and
Sample No. Weight of Grain (g) Grain-Straw Ratio
Straw (g)
1 500 135 0.35
2 500 140 0.28
3 500 180 0.37
Average 0.33
Table 15. Potential Yield Per Square Meter
Sample No. Weight of Grain and Straw (g) Weight of Grain (g)
1 3,345 920
2 2,930 915
3 2,585 885
Average
Table 16. Broken Grain Determination
Sample No. Total Weight of Grain (g) Weight of Broken Grain (g)
1 500 0
2 500 0
3 500 0
Average 0
VI. CONCLUSION
VII. REFERENCES
