common agricultural machinery in australia
Today you will look at two different types of machinery that are used in Australia to pick or harvest crops. You will learn about how these machines work and operate. In your assessment task you will need to choose one of these machines to modify.
john deere header/combine harvester
Read through the article, "Combine Harvesters". Be sure to look at all diagrams included and take down any important notes in your Technology workbook under the heading "Combine Harvesters". After you have completed this, look through this brochure for the John Deere S-Series Combines. Here you will find information about the machine & which types of crops it is suited to work with.
john deere cotton picker
Read through the article "How do we pick Cotton?" and watch the video link. Be sure to take down any important notes in your Technology workbook under the heading "Cotton Pickers". After you have looked at the link & taken notes, you can view the John Deere Cotton Picker brochure, which gives you more information on how the machine is put together and operates.