Table 3
Performance parameters of the collection machines.
Baler type Specific weight of
roller-bale (kg m−3)
Collection
capacity (t h−1)
Rice straw loss
(%)
Diesel consumption (L
t−1)
Notes
Baler pulled by tractor 93 (8.4) 2.20 21.4 2.61 Bales in the field
Self-propelled baler 1 73 (8.3) 1.75 17.7 6.57 Bales are collected to
Self-propelled baler 2 104 (7.7) 1.58 21.9 7.26 the side of the field
Self-propelled baler 3 75 (10.5) 0.87 42.6 11.92
Gathering machine NA 2.47 NA 4.18 Loose straw is collected to the side of the field
Value in parenthesis is standard deviation.