Almaco R-1 Research Plot Combine or Equivalent
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
About this opportunity
Questions and Answers: Q1: Is there a need for a 4-wheel drive? A1: Yes. Four?wheel drive improves safety when loading and unloading the combine from a trailer by providing better traction and control. Additionally, one of our locations has hilly, sandy terrain that makes harvesting difficult without four?wheel drive. Q2: Is there a need for a straw chopper? A2: No. Q3: Is a header required for this combine configuration? A3: Yes. We require a 60-inch header to accommodate harvesting two rows with our current row spacing. Only a 60-inch draper head with a quick?attach throat is compatible with this combine configuration. Q4: Is a Grain Gauge / HarvestMaster system required for this solicitation? A4: Yes. The weigh system allows weight and moisture data to be collected at harvest without ne...