Post-harvest operations are an important part of modern farming, especially when farmers need to manage crop residue efficiently after harvesting. Sonalika offers dedicated post-harvest implements designed for tasks such as straw collection, baling and residue shredding. The Sonalika post harvest implements range includes machines suited to different field requirements and tractor HP ranges.

In this article, we cover three Sonalika implements that can support farmers in post-harvest residue management:

Straw Reaper for reaping and collecting standing stubbles and straw
IN-LINE SQUARE BALER 1900 for making compact square bales
Jaguar Mulcher for shredding different types of crop residue
What Makes Sonalika Post Harvest Implements Useful?

Post-harvest implements help farmers handle crop residues more efficiently and prepare fields for subsequent operations. The right implement depends on the type of residue, required operation, field conditions and tractor power available.

Sonalika categorises these machines under its Post Harvest implement range, which also includes the Straw Reaper, IN-LINE SQUARE BALER 1900 and Jaguar Mulcher.

3 Best Sonalika Post Harvest Implements in India
1. Sonalika Straw Reaper — For Straw Reaping and Collection

The Sonalika Straw Reaper is designed for reaping and collecting standing stubbles. The collected straw can be gathered into a trolley and used as animal feed. It features a heavy-duty structure and gearbox, adjustable threshing basket and a strong chassis designed for durability and reduced vibrations.

Key specifications and features:

Heavy-duty frame: 56 inches
Wheel size: 7-19
Number of blowers: 2
Thresher drum diameter: 735 mm
Thresher drum length: 1380 mm
Cutter bar blades: 28
Cutting capacity: 1–2 acres/hour
Approximate weight: 2,050 kg
Low maintenance cost

The machine is also developed using jigs and fixtures for vibration-free operation and comes with powder-coated paint on major parts.

2. Sonalika IN-LINE SQUARE BALER 1900 — For Efficient Baling

The IN-LINE SQUARE BALER 1900 is designed to collect crop residue and form it into square bales for easier handling, transportation and storage. It has a 1.92-metre effective working width and features a low-profile pickup system.

Key specifications and features:

Bale width: 457 / 387 mm
Bale length: Up to 1300 mm
Effective pickup working width: 1928 mm
Four tine bars with 56 double tines
Plunger speed: 100 strokes/minute
Two heavy-duty knotters
12-spool twine compartment
Hydraulic bale density control
Approximate weight: 1,570 kg
Recommended tractor power: 55 HP and above
PTO operating speed: 540 RPM

The baler also gets a height-adjustable tow bar, reversible fan, Optiform bale chamber with Hay Dog and hydraulic reel assembly control.

3. Sonalika Jaguar Mulcher — For Crop Residue Shredding

The Sonalika Jaguar Mulcher is designed for shredding wheat and paddy straw, sugarcane trash, maize straw and other crop residues. Sonalika states that the implement is also suitable for sugarcane ratooning, which can support residue management in sugarcane fields.

Key specifications and features:

Available in 5, 6, 7 and 8-foot sizes
Working width ranges from 1380 to 2170 mm
Weight ranges from approximately 530 to 675 kg
PTO speed: 540 RPM
Available with Y-type and hammer blades
Designed for tractors from 40 HP onwards, depending on size

The 5-foot version is suitable for 40+ HP tractors, while the 8-foot version is designed for 55+ HP tractors. The implement also features adjustable roller heights, a dynamically balanced seamless rotor pipe and a skid plate for protection.

Which Sonalika Post Harvest Implement is Right for You?

The choice depends mainly on the post-harvest operation you need to perform. Farmers looking to reap and collect standing stubbles can consider the Straw Reaper. Those requiring compact square bales can look at the IN-LINE SQUARE BALER 1900, while the Jaguar Mulcher is suited to shredding crop residues across different crops.

Tractor power should also be checked before selecting an implement. For example, the IN-LINE SQUARE BALER 1900 requires a tractor of 55 HP and above, while the Jaguar Mulcher has different HP requirements based on its working width.