Key Features and Components:
Cutting Mechanism: Uses high-carbon steel blades with a reciprocating action to cut stalks at ground level.
Conveyor System: Features vertical or horizontal conveyor belts that lift and transport cut crops to the side.
Reel/Star Wheels: An overhead reel or conveyor star wheels gather and direct the crop towards the blades.
Versatility: Primarily for wheat, but also handles oats, barley, and rice, sometimes including a binding mechanism to bundle the crops.
Types: Available as tractor-mounted (rear or front) for larger farms or self-propelled/walk-behind units for smaller, specialized plots.