Abstract:
The design and assessment of a vehicle-mounted rice thresher, intended to improve agricultural
production and expedite the rice harvesting process, is presented in this thesis.
The study starts with a thorough examination of the difficulties that currently exist with
conventional rice harvesting techniques, such as manual threshing and mechanical threshers that
need to be handled and transported separately. The study points out the drawbacks of traditional
methods and highlights the need for a more transportable, integrated solution that is easily
affixed to agricultural tractors.
The study's vehicle-mounted rice thresher integrates a thresher unit with a Hyundai Grace MiniBus vehicle and a compatible 4-wheel drive vehicle. Its benefits include reduced post-harvest
losses, enhanced grain quality, increased harvesting efficiency, versatility, and cost-effectiveness
and maneuverability.
The thesis ends with suggestions for this technology's broad use, highlighting its ability to raise
rice yield and farmers' standard of living. The vehicle-mounted rice thresher is a viable option for
sustainable agriculture and food security in rice-dependent regions since it addresses the serious
issues with traditional rice harvesting.
