Effect of types of cutter bar drivers of a Thai combine harvester on vibration and header loss

Abstract

The objective of this study was to compare the vibration and header losses of a Thai combine harvester due to different types of cutter bar drivers. 4 types of cutter bar drivers were tested: reciprocating type, stir type, perpendicular axis type driven by chain, and perpendicular axis type driven by a belt. Comparative vibration and header loss of the 4 types were tested. Results of the test indicated that the 4 types tested similarly in the header loss. The vibration of the header tended to be lowest when using the perpendicular axis type driven by a chain.