How do you maintain your forage harvester?
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28 March 2023
Silage making is an essential process in the modern agricultural industry. It enables forage crops to be preserved and stored efficiently, providing a valuable food source for livestock throughout the year. The forage harvester, a specialized piece of equipment, plays a crucial role in this process. However, to ensure its smooth operation and durability, regular and adequate maintenance is necessary.
A tip for maintaining your forage harvester? Clean it between each use
But why?
- Removing residues: When the forage harvester is in use, residues of forage crops can remain inside, causing contamination problems between two plots.
- Limiting the spread of weeds: When the forage harvester is in use, plant residues can remain inside, which can cause weed dispersal problems.
- Avoid the risk of fire: Dust and residues accumulated in the forage harvester can create a fire-prone environment.
- Prevent corrosion: Residues and moisture can also cause corrosion on the metal surfaces of the forage harvester.
- Prevent damage by pests: Mice and rats can damage harnesses and other components if they are not properly cleaned and thus cleared of stuck-on residues.
- Improve harvest quality: If the forage harvester is not properly cleaned, forage crop residues or weed seeds can contaminate the field and the following year, leading to crop depreciation.
With the MSH, you can clean your forage harvester dry using compressed air.
Unlike high-pressure water cleaners, compressed air extends the life of agricultural equipment by removing dirt while limiting the development of moisture and rust.