Research shows clearly that stubble height has a dramatic impact on a combine harvester’s operational performance.
By setting the cutter bar higher, less straw is processed by the combine which in turn increases its capacity to thresh. Reported output was increased by as much as 20% after raising the cutting height by just 10cm.
Reported output increased by as much as 20% after raising the cutting height …
In field trials in Germany, farmers reported increased output by as much as 20% after raising the cutter bar height by 10cm. This resulted in 50% less straw going through the combine, thereby increasing the speed of harvest whilst decreasing fuel consumption.
Further benefits are shown through the higher cut crop retaining less moisture which can extend harvest opportunities and reduce drying cost, with the threshed straw drying more quickly as it sits higher in the field.
