Articles - Harvesters

Agricultural machinery

Hybrid or axial harvesters?

Understanding the differences, applications, and maintenance requirements of axial and hybrid harvesters guarantees better results.

10.12.2025 | 10:03 (UTC -3)

Test drive

Test Drive Massey Ferguson 6690 HD Hybrid harvester

Launched in February 2024, the MF 6690 HD Hybrid is a class V harvester, equipped with a hybrid threshing and separation system and configured to work with high performance in slopes.

16.08.2024 | 13:40 (UTC -3)

Agricultural machinery

Evaluation of sugar cane harvesters

Despite technological advances in mechanized sugarcane harvesting, the qualification and training of operators are still points that need to be advanced to guarantee better results in the operation.

21.06.2023 | 16:33 (UTC -3)

Agricultural machinery

Rice harvest losses

Method for identifying losses on the platform, created by Nimeq, from the Federal University of Pelotas, facilitates the collection and interpretation of data obtained in the field

09.06.2023 | 16:50 (UTC -3)

Coffee

Mechanized harvesting of conilon coffee

Studies show that the mechanized harvesting of conilon coffee can have similar efficiency to the operation carried out with Arabica coffee, as long as the harvesters are correctly adjusted

02.06.2023 | 14:37 (UTC -3)

filters

How to carry out correct maintenance on hydraulic controls

Hydraulic controls are constantly evolving. However, the only guarantee of full and prolonged operation is to keep maintenance up to date and take basic care with the oils used in the system.

02.09.2022 | 16:15 (UTC -3)

JohnDeere

Comparison of class VII and VIII harvesters

For medium and large properties, John Deere S 770, Case IH 7150, Valtra BC 7800, Massey Ferguson 9795 and New Holland CR Evo 7.80 harvesters, compared by Cultivar, have technologies and systems that satisfy demanding producers

03.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Cultivate Videos

Test Drive GTS Flexer XS 50 Platform

Built with lighter materials, the GTS Flexer XS 50 platform tested by Cultivar Máquinas surprises with its clean design and efficiency of its cutting systems, soil copying and product transport to the harvester

23.03.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvesters

Challenges in mechanized coffee harvesting

Mechanized harvesting of first-crop coffee is a challenge, as the plant still has a reduced structure and the machines have greater difficulties

29.10.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvest

How to measure soybean harvest losses

Researchers evaluate soybean harvest losses with three different sampling methods

20.10.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvesters

Consumption in sugarcane harvesters

Observing aspects such as machine settings, correct engine rotation and ideal harvesting speed can contribute to crop production costs

05.10.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Comparison of harvesters with draper and conventional platforms

Evaluation shows that draper platforms make it possible to work at higher speeds and reduce the level of product losses in the field

25.09.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvesters

Sugarcane harvest losses

Rotation speed of the primary exhaust fan has a great influence on sugarcane harvest losses, especially considering losses due to chips

25.09.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvesters

Coffee harvesting costs

Mechanized coffee harvesting makes the operation cheaper and guarantees better quality of the harvested product

22.09.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvesters

How to avoid impurities when harvesting sugarcane

Field evaluation measures losses and impurities in three sugarcane harvesting systems in the state of São Paulo

18.09.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvesters

Factors that influence the quality of the sugarcane harvest

Quality of sugarcane raw material is directly influenced by several factors, and harvesting speed is one of the main

08.09.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvesters

Harvesting rice sprouts

Investing in the regrowth of irrigated rice appears as an alternative to maximize yields and reduce the idleness of agricultural machines

13.08.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvesters

What generates losses in cotton harvesters

Harvester travel speed can increase crop losses

06.08.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Valuation of coupled harvesters

Field assessment shows losses in corn harvesting carried out by a two-row harvester coupled to an agricultural tractor

28.07.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Wheat

How to avoid losses with wheat harvesters

Travel speed and terrain slope are factors that must be observed to avoid losses in operation

24.07.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvesters

How to minimize losses when harvesting dense cotton

When harvesting dense cotton, losses can be greater due to the type of harvester and platform used.

13.07.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvester unloading method

Method of unloading the grain tank interferes with the operational performance of the harvesters; adjustments in harvest planning make a difference in the speed of the operation

08.07.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvest

Benefits of the Draper platform for harvesting

By Marcos Werner, product supervisor at AGCO South America, owner of the Massey Ferguson brand

07.07.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvesters

Consumption of sugarcane harvesters

Operating speed, engine rotation and crop productivity affect the fuel consumption of sugarcane harvesters

18.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvesters

Mechanized sugarcane planting

For mechanized planting of the crop, a dosing system is needed that does not damage the seedlings and a specific machine for harvesting.

12.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvesters

Adjusting cotton pickers

Changing the settings is enough to change the amount of losses and the final quality of the harvested product

10.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Tomato

Mechanized tomato harvesting

The tomato crop is one of the most sensitive in the harvesting process, requiring care from operators and well-performed calibrations

08.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Soybean

Comparison of harvesters to avoid soybean losses

Assessment of losses of axial harvester with conventional platform and draper shows efficiency in technology with belt instead of snail

02.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)