It consists of a frame, cutter bar, handles fitted with clutch and brakes, seat for the driver, two drive wheels, one wheel below the seat for steering, crop gathering unit and twine. The cutting unit of this type of reapers may be disc type or cutter bar type. After cutting, the crop is conveyed vertically to the binding mechanism where it is tied by the twine and released to the ground in the form of bundles. Self-propelled walking type models are available but these are not popular due to high cost of twine. Reaper binders are suitable for rice and wheat.

Utility/Special Features:

1. Appropriate harvesting machine for small and medium farmers.
2. Operating cost ranging from Rs. 200 – Rs. 300 per acre.
3. Suited for harvesting paddy, wheat, fodder and similar crops having height 85 cm to 110 cm.
4. Provided with four forward & one reverse gear.
5. Harvesting and binding of grain crops can be done in single operation.