Determining Grain Losses
Example 1
Combine operates with a loss of 4%. Better adjustment reduces grain loss by 1% to 3%. Average yield per hectare is 5000 kg.
Operating at a rate of 2.5 hectares per hour, the combine can cover 20 hectares in 8 hours.
4% 20 ha x 200 kg = 4000 kg
3% 20 ha x 150 kg = 3000 kg
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1000 kg less grain is lost
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