A 5 HP self-propelled reaper that cuts soybean as low as 4 cm, so the pods set near the ground come in with the crop, and clears about an acre an hour before the pods start to shatter.
A soybean reaper machine is a walk-behind harvester that cuts mature soybean plants close to the ground and lays them in a windrow for threshing. Sunidhi Agrotech's SAT-R102 (5 HP petrol) and SAT-R101 (5 HP diesel) cut as low as 4 cm, which matters in soybean because the lowest pods sit only a few centimetres above the soil. They clear about an acre an hour with one operator.
Soybean gives the farmer very little time. Once the pods are brown they begin to split in the sun, and every day of delay drops seed on the ground. The field is also needed quickly for the rabi sowing of wheat or chana. Cutting your own crop on the right day, low enough to catch the bottom pods, is where a reaper pays for itself.
Full specifications: Self-Propelled Power Reaper SAT-R101 / R102 · सोयाबीन काटने की मशीन (हिन्दी) · Reaper for every crop · Power reaper price guide.
Soybean is a kharif crop, harvested from late September through October across the central Indian soybean belt.
| Region | Season | Soybean harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan | Kharif | Late September – October |
| Telangana, Karnataka | Kharif | October |
Soybean sets its first pods close to the soil. A 4 cm cutting height brings those pods in instead of leaving them on the stubble.
Brown pods split in dry afternoon heat. An owned reaper cuts on the right morning instead of waiting in a queue for a machine.
About an acre an hour clears the field quickly for wheat or chana sowing.
| Model | What it is | For soybean |
|---|---|---|
| SAT-R101 | 5 HP Greaves diesel, 3-belt drive, crop up to 10 ft | Diesel, for custom-hiring through the short October rush. |
| SAT-R102 | 5 HP Honda GX200 petrol, 230 kg, crop 2–6 ft | Petrol, the natural fit: soybean stands well inside its 2–6 ft range and the 230 kg machine is easy on soft kharif soil. |
| SAT-R201 | 5 HP differential reaper with diff lock | For uneven or bunded plots where one wheel slips. |
| SAT-S701 | Bolt-on seat and steering, fits in about 30 minutes | Riding seat for long harvest 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 soybean-growing states. Each is served factory-direct from Ahmedabad, and the state guides list local subsidy portals and delivery details.
| State | Soybean area, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | 5.87 million hectares |
| Maharashtra | 5.07 million hectares |
| Rajasthan | 1.08 million hectares |
| Telangana | 0.15 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 soybean.
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