Table 2 Experimental plan for measuring the cutting force of cumin crop.

From: Force and power requirement for development of cumin harvester: a dynamic approach

Parameters

Levels

Values

Blade type

3

Blade-B1, Blade-B2 and Blade-B3

Cutter bar speed (strokes/s)

3

2.00, 12.50 and 18.30

Forward speed (m/s)

3

0.13, 0.30 and 0.46

Crop variety

1

GC-04

Dependent parameter

Cutting force (N)