A resident of the Minsk region set an absolute record for threshing on a Gomselmash GS2124 combine harvester. He harvested 515.8 tons of wheat in one working shift (8 hours). This was reported by the press service of the agricultural machinery manufacturer.
The combine harvester moved at a speed of 8.8 km/h, with an average yield of 83.2 centners/ha and a grain moisture content of 18%. The total harvesting area was 62 ha.
The grain was unloaded on the go without stopping the harvesting process. The press service of «Gomselmash» stated that the GS2124 proved its power and reliability even under extreme loads.
Characteristics of GS2124:
- Engine — YaMZ-658 with a capacity of 530 hp.
- Threshing system — double-drum, threshing drum width 1700 mm.
- Separation system — double rotor straw separator
- Cleaning — three-cascade sieve deck with an area of 5.8 m², reversible fan.
- Hopper: volume — 10500 l., unloading height — 4.4 m, unloading speed — 100 l/s.
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