This volume discusses all aspects of combine harvester and grain harvesting with the aid of diagrams and photographs. It is divided into the following chapters: the history of grain harvesting and threshing; description and operation of a conventional combine harvester; the technological development of threshing and separating systems; equipment for harvesting oil seeds, pulses and seed; maize harvesting equipment; the engine and transmissions of a combine harvester; automatic adjustment and guidance systems; operating costs of combine harvesters; maintenance and safety recommendations; and standards, regulations and statistics.