Pedal cum solar powered paddy thresher for small farms
The performance of pedal operated paddy thresher was evaluated in the field.During threshing operation the optimum speed of threshing drum 290-310 rpm was achieved by 21 strokes.The paddy was threshed at a moisture content of 18.45%.The threshing efficiency of the thresher was found up to 99%.The optimum paddy holding capacity achieved was 0.5 kg,