As the combine harvester buying season approaches, many farms are reviewing their equipment needs and weighing up the best options for the year ahead.

A combine harvester is one of the largest investments most agricultural businesses will make, so it pays to consider every detail that can improve performance and return on investment.

Combine Harvester Buying Season: Buy New or Upgrade?

Many farmers are facing the same decision: invest in a brand-new combine harvester or upgrade to get more out of the one they currently have.

Purchasing a new combine harvester offers the latest technology, improved efficiency, and enhanced operator usability. For larger operations or those looking to expand, a new machine may be the best long-term investment. However, it is also a huge expense. Careful thought is needed to ensure the benefits outweigh the costs.

For many farms, upgrading the existing combine with an onboard weighing system is a smarter, more cost-effective way to maximise harvest performance. A reliable weighing system provides real-time data on yield, helping to:

• Improve crop management and seed plan decisions
• Reduce waste and inefficiency
• Strengthen compliance and record-keeping

This type of upgrade allows you to modernise your current equipment without the expense of a full replacement, giving you greater control and return on investment.

Upgrade Performance with the Ceres 8000i Yield Monitor

The Ceres 8000i is an innovation in the field of optical sensing technology.

Designed to suit all types of combine harvester, it provides precise measurement of both live yield and harvested weight, whether dry or wet. By combining cutting-edge technology with sophisticated signal processing, the RDS MME Ceres 8000i delivers highly accurate, real-time measurements throughout the harvesting process.

Core Features of the Ceres 8000i

The Ceres 8000i has numerous features that make it the ideal upgrade for any combine harvester and a cost-effective alternative to buying new.

• Integral SD card reader for the easy transfer of yield data to third-party farm management software.
• Live display of yield spot rate for west and dry readings.
• Intuitive and comprehensive information display, showing all relevant ‘live’ yield data.
• Highly visible back-lit display for use in all light conditions.
• Soil tare for calculating accurate yield accounting for soil stuck to the crop.
• Yield, moisture, and feature mapping as standard.
• GPS speed input

You can contact the RDS MME team by calling 01249 479356 or sending a message to sales@rdsmme.co.uk.