How to Choose a Corn Silage Harvester？

Choosing the right corn silage harvester is essential for efficient, high-quality silage harvesting. With different models available, especially wheeled and tracked harvesters, understanding their differences can help you make the best decision for your farm.

Wheeled vs. Tracked

Wheeled Corn Silage Harvester

Characteristics

• Mounted on tires, easy to move on roads and flat fields.
• Small turning radius, flexible operation, and faster transport between fields.
• Suitable for plains, hard farmland, and smooth terrain.
• Typically, lower maintenance costs and simpler repair processes.

Application

• Farms with mostly flat fields.
• Operations that require frequent road transport.
• Farmers are looking for easy handling and lower operating costs.

Tracked Corn Silage Harvester

Characteristics

• Equipped with rubber tracks, providing strong traction.
• Can handle soft soil, hilly areas, wetlands, and mountainous terrain.
• Better stability and reduced soil compaction, especially in wet or uneven fields.
• Slightly slower on roads and may have higher maintenance costs.

Application

• Farms with uneven, soft, or sloped terrain.
• Areas prone to heavy rain or muddy fields.
• Operations that prioritize stability and minimal crop damage over road speed.

Key Factors to Consider

When choosing a corn silage harvester, consider:

1. Field Conditions: Flat vs. hilly, hard vs. soft soil.
2. Farm Size: Larger farms may need higher efficiency and a wider cutting width.
3. Transport Needs: Frequent road travel favors wheeled machines.
4. Maintenance and Costs: Tracks offer versatility but may cost more to maintain.

Conclusion

Both wheeled and tracked corn silage harvesters have unique advantages. Wheeled models are flexible and efficient on flat land, while tracked machines excel in challenging terrain. Choosing the right type depends on your farm’s conditions, operational needs, and long-term efficiency goals.

Recommended Taizy Machines

Parameter	TZ-1400 (Wheeled)	TZ-1800 (Tracked)
Model	TZ-1400	TZ-1800
Type	Wheeled	Tracked
Engine Power	≥140 HP Diesel Engine	≥180 HP Diesel Engine
Rows	Single row	Single row
Cutting Width	1400 mm	1800 mm
Chopping Length	12–22 mm (adjustable)	12–22 mm (adjustable)
Working Efficiency	4–6 mu/hour	5–8 mu/hour
Discharge Height	3–5 m	3–5 m
Tire / Track Size	Front: 14.9-28 / Rear: 10.0-75-15	450 mm Rubber Tracks
Fuel Consumption	12–16 L/hour	14–18 L/hour
Suitable Terrain	Plains, hard farmland, fields, and road transport	Hills, soft soil, wetlands, and mountainous farmland

Here, we provide the specifications of two different models for your reference. If you are interested in either of our corn silage harvesters, please click the pop-up to contact us.

Partnering with a reliable manufacturer like Taizy ensures you get a high-quality harvester tailored to your farm, making silage harvesting easier, faster, and more productive.