Key Components and Types
Header & Cutter Bar: The front component that cuts the stalks.
Conveying System: Moves the cut crops (vertically or horizontally) to one side.
Power Source: Usually powered by a tractor’s Power Take-Off (PTO), a diesel engine, or a walking tractor.
Types: Include vertical conveying reapers (common for paddy), horizontal, and bunch conveyors, as well as reaper binders which also bundle the crop.