Harvester
Harvester, in farming, any of several machines for harvesting; the design and function of harvesters varies widely according to crop. See binder; combine; corn harvester; cotton harvester; header; reaper; thresher; windrower. See also entries for particular crops (e.g., hay, for hay-cutting equipment).
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title:
Harvester
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
05 November 2026
Access Date:
November 13, 2026