Popular Models and Powertrain Architecture
Kartar manufactures combine harvesters designed to withstand rigorous continuous seasonal harvesting across Indian crop belts.
Driven by fuel-efficient 101 HP Ashok Leyland water-cooled diesel engines, they maintain steady drum RPM under heavy crop volume.
- Kartar 4000 (Wheel Type): Flagship self-propelled harvester with 14-foot cutter bar, 5 straw walkers, and 2.2-tonne grain tank for wheat and dry paddy
- Kartar 4x4: High-traction four-wheel drive model providing enhanced traction across damp soils and rolling field contours
- Kartar 360 (Track Type): Rubber crawler-track combine exerting low ground pressure for waterlogged, boggy paddy fields
- Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse heavy-duty mechanical transmission paired with sensitive hydraulic steering
Threshing Mechanism and Super SMS Integration
The harvester incorporates a large rasp-bar cylinder paired with open-concave grates, delivering clean grain separation with minimal kernel cracking.
Fitted with a government-approved Super Straw Management System (Super SMS), it chops and spreads loose paddy straw uniformly across the field.
- Threshing Drum: 600 mm diameter rasp-bar cylinder with adjustable rotation speed (530 to 1050 RPM) matching crop fragility
- Straw Walkers: 5-step straw walkers ensuring thorough secondary grain separation from dense straw mats
- Super SMS Attachment: Chops paddy residue and broadcasts it evenly across the swath, enabling direct wheat sowing with Super Seeders
Price Determinants, SMAM Subsidies, and Custom Hiring
Machine prices vary according to 2WD vs 4WD configuration, crawler track systems, AC operator cabins, and Super SMS inclusion.
Under central crop residue management programs and SMAM, individual farmers and rural custom hiring centers can access 40% to 50% capital subsidies.
- SMAM Subsidies: Subsidies up to 40% to 50% available on approved empanelled combine harvesters via state DBT portals
- Rental Return: Custom harvesting provides lucrative seasonal rental income, harvesting 30 to 45 acres per day during peak harvest windows
- Maintenance Protocol: Twice-daily grease lubrication of high-speed bearings and routine cleaning of the radiator air screen
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Common questions
What engine powers the Kartar combine harvester?
Kartar self-propelled combine harvesters are powered by a 101 HP water-cooled Ashok Leyland diesel engine.
What is the cutter bar width of the Kartar 4000?
The Kartar 4000 features a wide 14-foot (4.2-meter) cutter bar header for high daily harvesting throughput.
Can Kartar harvesters work in soft, muddy paddy fields?
Yes, Kartar's rubber crawler-track models are specifically designed to harvest in soft, waterlogged paddy basins without sinking.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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