FARM MACHINERY 



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machine, a shredder head to reduce the fodder to fine pala- 

 table stock feed, husking rolls to remove the husks from the 

 ears, an elevator to elevate the husked corn into a wagon, 

 and an elevator or blower to convey the shredded fodder 



Fig. 161. A section of a corn busker and shredder. 



away from the machine. Most machines have devices for 

 saving the shelled corn. Some of the larger machines have 

 band cutters and self-feeders. 



The size of the husker is designated by the number of 

 rolls. An eight-roll husker will husk from 25 to 80 bushels 

 of corn per hour, and require from 16 to 20 horsepower. The 

 cost of shredding varies from $2.50 to $6 per acre. 

 QUESTIONS 



1. Describe the sled corn harvester. Is it practical? 



2. What are the principal items and the amount of each in the 

 cost of harvesting corn with the corn harvester? 



3. Describe the two general types of corn harvester. 



4. Describe the construction of the corn shocker. 



5. Describe the construction of the corn picker-husker. 



6. Where may the picker-husker be used to the best advantage? 



7. What can you say of the economy of the husker and shredder? 



8. Describe the construction of the corn husker and shredder. 



9. How are the sizes of huskers and shredders designated, and 

 what is the capacity of the various sizes? 



