Evaluation and Use of an In-Field Grain Handling Simulation

Combine harvester econometric model with forward speed optimization

“…They also modeled the interaction of the combine with the grain cart. Hansen et al (2002) evaluated the simulation developed by Benson et al (2002) and showed that adding a second combine and grain cart reduced the harvesting time in half compared to a single combine and grain cart. Adding a third combine and grain cart reduced the harvesting time but not as much as the addition of the second combine and grain cart.…”

“…The duration of harvest could be extended in proportion to the grain cart's length of travel between the combine and trucks (Hansen et al, 2002). Field management concerns involving a grain cart could influence the optimum speed of the combine.…”