The diesel SAT-R101 cuts maize (makka) stalks up to 10 feet tall near the ground, for green fodder or for clearing the field after the cobs are picked.
A maize reaper machine is a self-propelled harvester that cuts standing maize stalks close to the ground and lays them in a windrow. Sunidhi Agrotech's SAT-R101 (5 HP Greaves diesel, 3-belt drive) handles crop up to 10 feet and cuts as low as 4 cm, so it suits green fodder maize and the stalks left after the cobs are picked. It does not pick or shell cobs.
Maize is grown for two things on most small farms: the cobs, and the stalk as green or dry fodder. Dairy farmers cut green maize for fodder and silage, and grain farmers need the dry stalks cleared fast for the next crop. In both cases, cutting thick stalks by hand is the slowest, hardest job in the field.
Full specifications: Self-Propelled Power Reaper SAT-R101 / R102 · मक्का काटने की मशीन (हिन्दी) · Reaper for every crop · Power reaper price guide.
Most maize is kharif, harvested in September and October. Bihar and parts of the east also grow a rabi maize crop harvested in spring.
| Region | Season | Maize harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana | Kharif | September – October |
| Bihar | Rabi | March – May |
| Green fodder maize (all states) | Any season | When the cobs reach the milk to early-dough stage |
Cutting maize stalks by hand is slow, heavy work. The reaper does it at about an acre an hour.
The diesel SAT-R101 is rated for crop up to 10 ft.
Laid in a windrow, green maize can go straight to the SAT-C301 chaff cutter.
| Model | What it is | For maize |
|---|---|---|
| SAT-R101 | 5 HP Greaves diesel, 3-belt drive, crop up to 10 ft | The recommended model for maize: 5 HP diesel, crop up to 10 ft. |
| SAT-R102 | 5 HP Honda GX200 petrol, 230 kg, crop 2–6 ft | Only for short fodder maize 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 maize-growing states. Each is served factory-direct from Ahmedabad, and the state guides list local subsidy portals and delivery details.
| State | Maize area, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | 2.30 million hectares |
| Karnataka | 1.91 million hectares |
| Maharashtra | 1.63 million hectares |
| Bihar | 0.90 million hectares |
| Uttar Pradesh | 0.68 million hectares |
| Telangana | 0.58 million hectares |
| Tamil Nadu | 0.49 million hectares |
| West Bengal | 0.41 million hectares |
| Andhra Pradesh | 0.33 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 maize.
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