DPT 240 Harvesting Equipment Basics

Students will explore the fundamentals of combine harvester operation, maintenance and repair. Basic machine wear component inspection, diagnosis and repair procedures will be the topics of study. Students will learn the basics of machine adjustments and header equipment compatibility, as well as field operation. Different types of threshing and separating systems will be explored as well as how they differ in wear and operating characteristics.

Credits

3

Distribution

Agriculture & Transportation Technology

Offered

Fall Semester