Table 4.
Comparison of field performances between conventional and mid-size combines.
| Performance | Conventional | Mid-size | p value | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Speed, km/h | 3.24 ± 0.19§ | 4.10 ± 0.28 | 2.26E-08*** | -20.9% |
| Effective Field Capacity, ha/h | 0.69 ± 0.05 | 0.53 ± 0.071 | 0.00262** | +31.1% |
| Field efficiency | 0.64 ± 0.04 | 0.72 ± 0.12 | 0.00431** | -10.8% |
| Fuel Consumption, l/ha | 21.13 ± 0.95 | 18.46 ± 0.91 | 0.0035** | +14.4% |
| Effective cutting width, m | 4.40 ± 0.08 | 1.81 ± 0.05 | 1.91E-23*** | +1.43 |
***Significant at α = 0.001 and **Significant at α = 0.01.
§ At 95% confidence interval.