Claas AVERO - Loss calculations; Basis for an exact calculation; Average thousand grain weight (TGW)

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The number shown represents the grain per meter squared
at 1% grain loss – calculated as hectares not acres!!
Basis for an exact calculation:
Place the grain loss tray (i.e. 0.5m x 0.5m = 0.25 meter squared) under the
machine while working under full load. Then shake out the grains from the straw
above the tray and count the grains collected in the tray. The number of grains
found in a meter square tray has to be multiplied by 4 to get the grain loss by per
1 meter square. The calculated grain compares to the values given in the table
(chopping or Swathing) depending on cutterbar width.
Average thousand grain weight (TGW)
The following information regarding losses is taken from a
narrow bodied Claas Tucano not a Avero and is therefore
not an exact guide to your losses it is a rough guide.
CROP
TKG 0
FROM/TO
GRAINS
PER 1000g
Barley
47
40
-55
21.777
Wheat
47
40
-55
21.777
Triticale
47
40
-55
21.777
Rye
36
30
-40
27.777
Oats
36
30
-45
27.777
Rape
4.5
3.5
-5.5
222.230
Peas
325
150
-500
3.077
Maize
325
200
-450
3.077
Loss calculations