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A forage harvester is an industrial cutting machine part of the harvesters machines family, used to chop down plant material to be turned into silage, which is then fed to livestock .

The function of a forage harvester

This huge piece of equipment is usually attached to a tractor and pulled along to cut the plants, which in turn is then sprayed into a wagon close by - this particular machine is known as a trailed forage harvester. Attached to a rotating drum, the forage harvester knives are propelled at high speed causing the plants to be chopped and then blown up the attached chute, into the wagon being pulled alongside. There are also self-propelled forage harvesters available which look like tractors with a chopping implement on the front and a collection device, usually on the back. They work in pretty much the same way as trailed forage harvesters do.

Maintenance and Repair of Forage Harvesters

As with all farm equipment, it is important to take good care of the machine by regularly checking that everything is in full working order. Keeping a supply of forage harvester parts, or searching for a used forage harvester that could be salvaged for spare parts, is an excellent way to keep costs down - particularly important for small-scale farms. An important thing to remember when performing maintenance of the machine is making sure the chute and knives do not become clogged with plant material. It is also imperative to ensure that the whole machine is oiled regularly and checked over for general wear and tear, ideally twice a year; once before the harvest and once afterwards.

Used Forage Harvesters for Sale are often in great condition

Find plenty used forage harvesters for sale on TradeMachines where they will be a cheaper than buying a brand new model. When looking at forage harvesters for sale you need to bear in mind that there are two different kinds of cutter heads; the flywheel and the drum or cylinder cutter. Various blades or cutting attachments are used depending on the type of crop being harvested. Since the first forage harvester was patented in Canada in 1891, they have proved to be invaluable in the agricultural industry as labour and time saving devices. This is one reason why used forage harvesters for sale attract such attention. Another reason is that when new these machines can prove to be costly, so second hand forage harvesters are highly sought after as a means of driving down costs. Due to their careful design and robust manufacture, forage harvesters are able to withstand years of use, so when you buy a used forage harvester you know you will be receiving a strong and reliable piece of equipment that will give excellent service for years to come and therefore prove to be an excellent investment. If it's a larger model of forage harvester for sale that you require, please note that most of these have paddle accelerators to increase the processing speed and improve unloading. As with combine harvesters, the market for used forage harvesters is a thriving one and the chances of finding a bargain is high. Buying used means that you avoid the depreciation costs of new equipment and enables you to have capital available for investing in other areas. Remember, you can get from a used forage harvester the outstanding performance and top chop quality of new equipment.

Forage Harvester Manufacturers

The following companies produce forage harvesters for sale: JOHN DEERE, CLAAS, KRONE, KEMPER, NEW HOLLAND and CASE IH.