Harvest Rates
Depending on your cropping regions, rates are hourly, hectare/acre or per tonne basis. On site assessments are made each season concerning crop quality and to confirm the quote with a written harvest agreement.
Some of the variables which may determine fluctuations in harvesting rates are:
- Crop type & grain yield – heavier crops usually take longer to harvest.
- Sample purity – setting & operating harvester to receival depot standards.
- Crop condition – free standing or falling down, weed affected or low yield areas.
- Travel distance to farm – if remote from other grain growers.
- Paddock terrain – ground conditions & obstacles
- Total crop area – number of contractor machines on property.
- Proximity to trucks, field bins & silos – delays to unload.
- Provision of related equipment by contractor – chaser bins, field bins & trucks.
- Terms of account payment – if not settled at completion of harvest
We are keen to build long lasting relationships with grain growers, whilst showing responsibility & consideration to all farmers by taking bookings prior to harvest. High standards of workmanship & business ethics are given at all times. We enjoy discussing harvest machinery performance and look forward to your enquiries.