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Comments

Operation

Operators’ felt comfort to operate the harvester. Machine can be operated at night also due to in-build good lighting arrangements.

Lowering and uplifting in the field

There is a problem in uplifting on higher ground due to larger size.

Unusual breakdown

Unusual breakdown was not observed during operation.

Parts availability

Parts are not available nearer to the rice field. The available machine parts market situated long distance place from rice fields. The operator has to maintain stock on most vulnerable parts to avoid loss time.

Driving on the road

The width of machine was 2 m and surrounded the whole road while moving on the rural roads. However, turning in the road caused crawler damage.

Trouble

It is almost trouble-free machine. Pre-cautions should be taken on the proper repair and maintenance before operating in the field.