Key mechanical specifications and harvesting performance
- Engine power: Equipped with high-torque water-cooled turbo diesel engines (typically 101 to 133 HP).
- Cutter bar width: Standard 14-foot (4.2 metre) cutter bars equipped with adjustable reel height and heavy-duty knife sections for clean cutting.
- Threshing mechanism: Large-diameter spike-tooth or rasp-bar threshing cylinders paired with concave sieves ensure thorough grain threshing with minimal grain breakage.
- Cleaning system: Multi-speed cleaning fans and multi-stage straw walkers provide clean grain separation into large-capacity onboard grain tanks.
Self-propelled versus tractor-mounted models
- Self-propelled combine harvesters: Dedicated high-capacity machines with hydraulic power steering, hydrostatic transmissions, and operator cabs, ideal for commercial custom harvesting contractors.
- Tractor-mounted combine attachments: Attached to standard 55 to 65+ HP agricultural tractors, offering a cost-effective alternative for seasonal harvesting.
- Straw Management System (Super SMS): Mandatory attachment that chops and uniformly scatters loose paddy straw behind the combine, enabling Happy Seeder wheat planting without stubble burning.
Commercial custom hiring and government subsidies
Operating a combine harvester is one of the most profitable custom hiring agribusiness ventures in rural India. Under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) and the Crop Residue Management (CRM) scheme, eligible agricultural entrepreneurs, FPOs, and farmers can apply for capital subsidies on CFMTTI-certified combine models.
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Common questions
Which crops can be harvested with a Vishal combine harvester?
Vishal combine harvesters are multi-crop machines designed to harvest wheat, paddy (rice), soybean, mustard, sunflower, and grams.
What is the role of a Super SMS on a combine harvester?
The Super Straw Management System (Super SMS) chops paddy straw and spreads it uniformly across the field, allowing farmers to sow wheat using Happy Seeders without burning stubble.
Are subsidies available for purchasing self-propelled combine harvesters?
Yes, subsidies are provided on certified combine harvesters under SMAM and state agricultural mechanization schemes.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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