Working mechanism and dual functionality
- Cutting action: Front-mounted reciprocating knife cutter bar cuts crop stalks 5 to 10 centimeters above ground level.
- Conveyor system: Vertical star-wheel conveyors transport cut stalks upright toward the binding mechanism.
- Knotting mechanism: Knotter unit wraps jute or polypropylene twine around a set volume of stalks, ties a secure mechanical knot, and ejects the sheaf onto the field.
- Crops harvested: Highly suitable for wheat, paddy, oats, barley, and grain sorghum.
Key price determinants and technical features
- Self-propelled models: Powered by dedicated 10 HP to 14 HP air-cooled or water-cooled diesel engines, offering high fuel economy.
- Tractor-mounted models: Driven via tractor front PTO and hydraulic systems, offering wider cutting capacity (4 to 5 feet).
- Cutter bar width: Standard working widths of 3 to 4 feet harvest an acre in approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
- Build quality: Heavy-duty knotters, forged steel gears, and durable conveyor belts influence machine pricing and reliability.
Labor savings and government subsidies under SMAM
- Replaces manual sickle cutting and labor-intensive sheaf tying, saving up to 80% of harvesting labor costs.
- Preserves full-length straw (parali/bhusa) for dairy cattle fodder, preventing crop residue burning.
- Financial subsidies are available for purchasing reaper binders through the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) at agrimachinery.nic.in.
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Common questions
What is the main function of a reaper binder?
It cuts standing grain crops close to the ground and automatically ties them into bundles with twine in one operation.
Does a reaper binder save crop straw for animal feed?
Yes, by cutting near the soil surface, it preserves the full length of straw for animal fodder.
What crops can be harvested with a reaper binder?
Wheat, paddy, barley, oats, and sorghum are commonly harvested with reaper binders.
Are government subsidies available for reaper binders?
Yes, capital subsidies are available under the SMAM scheme via agrimachinery.nic.in.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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