The diesel SAT-R101 cuts jowar (sorghum) up to 10 feet tall near the ground and lays it in a windrow, keeping the long stalks whole for kadbi fodder.
A jowar reaper machine is a self-propelled harvester that cuts standing jowar (sorghum) close to the ground and lays it in a windrow for drying and threshing. Sunidhi Agrotech's SAT-R101, with a 5 HP Greaves diesel engine and 3-belt drive, handles crop up to 10 feet, cuts as low as 4 cm and covers about an acre an hour. The stalks stay whole for kadbi.
In Maharashtra and Karnataka, jowar kadbi is traded fodder with its own market price, so how the stalk comes off the field matters as much as the grain. The reaper cuts the full stalk in one pass and lays it down straight, which keeps bundling simple and the kadbi clean.
Full specifications: Self-Propelled Power Reaper SAT-R101 / R102 · ज्वार काटने की मशीन (हिन्दी) · Reaper for every crop · Power reaper price guide.
Jowar is grown in both seasons. Kharif jowar is cut in October and November; rabi jowar in Maharashtra and Karnataka comes off in February and March.
| Region | Season | Jowar harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu | Kharif | October – November |
| Maharashtra, Karnataka | Rabi | February – March |
The SAT-R101 is rated for crop up to 10 ft, which covers most grain and dual-purpose jowar.
Stalks laid in a straight windrow are easy to bundle and sell as fodder.
Kharif and rabi jowar give a reaper work twice a year in the jowar belt.
| Model | What it is | For jowar |
|---|---|---|
| SAT-R101 | 5 HP Greaves diesel, 3-belt drive, crop up to 10 ft | The recommended model for jowar: 5 HP diesel, crop up to 10 ft. |
| SAT-R102 | 5 HP Honda GX200 petrol, 230 kg, crop 2–6 ft | Only for short jowar under 6 ft; rated for 2–6 ft crop. |
| SAT-R201 | 5 HP differential reaper with diff lock | For bunded or uneven plots where one wheel slips. |
| SAT-S701 | Bolt-on seat and steering, fits in about 30 minutes | Riding seat for long days. |
Price: The SAT-R101 (diesel) and SAT-R102 (petrol) power reapers start at ₹1,30,000 factory-direct (₹1,30,000 – ₹1,60,000, depending on the engine and whether the seat is bundled). The SAT-R201 differential reaper starts at ₹1,35,000 and the SAT-S701 seat kit at ₹25,000. Transport is charged separately at actual cost by distance, and every machine carries a 1 year warranty from the date of delivery. Call +91 87996 56981 for today's quote. Warranty, delivery and returns policy.
These are among India's largest jowar-growing states. Each is served factory-direct from Ahmedabad, and the state guides list local subsidy portals and delivery details.
| State | Jowar area, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 1.69 million hectares |
| Karnataka | 0.65 million hectares |
| Tamil Nadu | 0.34 million hectares |
| Telangana | 0.17 million hectares |
Source: Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, Agricultural Statistics at a Glance 2024-25. States are listed where they rank among India's ten largest producers of jowar.
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