A brief history of combines

In 1834, American inventor Hiram Moore built and patented the first true combine harvester. That same year, another American, Cyrus McCormick, patented his mechanical reaper, also known as a sickle bar mower. Moore’s combine, pulled by horses or mules, was capable of reaping, threshing, and winnowing grain. By 1839, a 20-horse-drawn version harvested over 20 hectares in a single day, showcasing its efficiency

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