DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF HARVESTING MACHINE

This machine targets the small scale farmers
who have land area of less than 2 acres. This machine is
compact and can cut up to two rows of soybean plant. It has
cutting blades which cut the crop in a scissoring type of
motion. It runs on two stroke petrol engine of 3HP, this power
from engine, is provided through pulley and gear box
arrangement to the cutter. A collecting mechanism is provided
for the collection of crops to one side after cutting. This
mechanism is also powered by pulley arrangement. This
compact harvester is manufactured using locally available
spare parts and thus, it is easily maintainable. This harvester
might be the solution to the problems faced by a small scale
farmer regarding cost and labour implementation. After
testing this machine in farm it is found that the cost of
harvesting using this harvester is considerably less as compare
to manual harvesting.