The GRDC Harvester Set-up Guide is a practical guide to help grain growers optimise harvest losses through harvester set-up.

Grain losses at harvest cost producers millions of dollars each season. Optimising losses through harvester set-up has the potential to substantially improve harvester productivity by increasing tonnes harvested per hour, reducing horsepower requirements and lowering operating costs.

With contributions from a range of third-party independent harvest optimisation experts based on their experiences, the guide covers measuring harvest losses, reducing header front losses, feeder house set-up, threshing system set-up, the cleaning area, harvest weed seed control and safety.

Users of this guide should be familiar with the manufacturer’s operating manual, safe operating procedures and harvester settings for their particular machine. Owners and operators are advised to consult with their manufacturer, dealer or harvest expert for specific, independent and professional advice prior to making adjustments.