Walk Behind Binder Built For Small Fields

2022 - Volume #46, Issue #4, Page #31

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Readers with small grain fields or other crops will soon be able to cut and bind them with the 622 Binder from BCS. A new version is being tested in the field before introduction to North American growers.
“We’ve had quite a few inquiries over the past 5 years from growers across the U.S. and Canada who have seen it on the internet,” says Charlotte Maitland, BCS America. “The 622 was where BCS got its start. It was introduced in the 1940’s as the 242, the first engine-driven mower in the world. Later, the binding mechanism was added. It’s been in its current style for the past 15 to 20 years.”
Sold extensively in India, it’s been used to cut and bind small grains, rice, sesame, lavender, reeds and more from 14 to 63 in. in height. However, the diesel engine powering the machine was not EPA compliant. “We replaced the diesel with the 13-hp. Honda DX390 gas engine,” says Maitland. “In order to use it, we had to reverse the driveshaft direction on the reaper binder.”
The 622 has a working width of 55 in. and weighs just over 1,000 lbs. when equipped with the reaper binder and a sulky seat. The design allows crops well over 30 in. tall to flow under the deck, with sheaves tied off at a height of 11 in. The diameter of the sheaf can be adjusted.
The 622 is also available as a motorized cutting bar without the binder. A price has not yet been established with or without the binder. Plans are to introduce it sometime in 2023.
“We have a list of people who have asked about it, and we’ll be reaching out to them when the 622 reaper binder is available,” says Maitland. “Contact us if you’d like more information.”
Maitland adds that they’re exploring the availability of small threshing units as well. “We’d like to hear from FARM SHOW readers who know of any,” she says.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Charlotte Maitland, BCS America, 14151 Fir St., Oregon City, Ore. 97045 (ph 503-261-4399; toll-free 800-543-1040; www.bcsamerica.com).

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Walk Behind Binder Built For Small Fields HAY & FORAGE HARVESTING Forage Handling Readers with small grain fields or other crops will soon be able to cut and bind them with the 622 Binder from BCS A new version is being tested in the field before introduction to North American growers “We’ve had quite a few inquiries over the past 5 years from growers across the U S and Canada who have seen it on the internet ” says Charlotte Maitland BCS America “The 622 was where BCS got its start It was introduced in the 1940’s as the 242 the first engine-driven mower in the world Later the binding mechanism was added It’s been in its current style for the past 15 to 20 years ” Sold extensively in India it’s been used to cut and bind small grains rice sesame lavender reeds and more from 14 to 63 in in height However the diesel engine powering the machine was not EPA compliant “We replaced the diesel with the 13-hp Honda DX390 gas engine ” says Maitland “In order to use it we had to reverse the driveshaft direction on the reaper binder ” The 622 has a working width of 55 in and weighs just over 1 000 lbs when equipped with the reaper binder and a sulky seat The design allows crops well over 30 in tall to flow under the deck with sheaves tied off at a height of 11 in The diameter of the sheaf can be adjusted The 622 is also available as a motorized cutting bar without the binder A price has not yet been established with or without the binder Plans are to introduce it sometime in 2023 “We have a list of people who have asked about it and we’ll be reaching out to them when the 622 reaper binder is available ” says Maitland “Contact us if you’d like more information ” Maitland adds that they’re exploring the availability of small threshing units as well “We’d like to hear from FARM SHOW readers who know of any ” she says Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Charlotte Maitland BCS America 14151 Fir St Oregon City Ore 97045 ph 503-261-4399; toll-free 800-543-1040; www bcsamerica com

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