At HarvestMaster™, we recognize the importance of accurate moisture data to harvest decisions and research outcomes. We also understand how difficult it can be to collect that data reliably and consistently on the combine, especially across crops, operators, and seasons.
Variability in grain conditions, short harvest windows, and the effort required to build and maintain calibrations all make it harder to achieve dependable moisture data than it should be. These challenges are what guided the latest evolution of the HarvestMaster H3 GrainGage™.
The Challenge of Consistent Moisture Data
Moisture measurement on the combine is essential, but it’s rarely simple. Traditional approaches often require:
- Building and validating moisture curves
- Collecting samples across a wide moisture range
- Repeating calibration steps across multiple combines or locations
- Making adjustments during already time‑sensitive harvest operations
Even when done carefully, these steps can involve variability, delayed workflows, and can consume valuable time. The goal behind the H3 GrainGage is to remove as many of these obstacles as possible while maintaining the accuracy researchers depend on. The H3 GrainGage with SCIO™ near-infrared (NIR) moisture technology goes a long way to help researchers attain this goal.
SCIO NIR Moisture Measurement Is Now Standard on Every New H3
All newly purchased H3 GrainGages now include SCIO NIR moisture measurement as a standard function, with no subscription or additional purchase required.
NIR technology systems are factory‑developed and validated, allowing teams to collect dependable moisture data directly on the combine, without building or adjusting curves in the field and without ongoing subscription costs. This approach supports greater consistency across harvests, operators, and locations.
Accurate plot weight and test weight and long‑standing strengths of HarvestMaster GrainGages remain standard features of the H3 GrainGage.
Factory‑Built Calibrations, Ready When Harvest Starts
Each H3 GrainGage includes validated moisture calibrations for:
- Corn
- Soybeans
- Wheat
- Barley
- Canola
These calibrations are designed to perform across real harvest conditions, helping reduce variability caused by timing, environment, or operator setup. With calibrations ready from the start, teams can focus on harvesting and data collection rather than testing moisture curve accuracy.
The result is faster setup, fewer variables introduced during harvest, and more consistent moisture data across combines, climate zones, and seasons.
Supporting Real‑World Research Workflows
Because the H3 GrainGage is ready to collect moisture, weight, and test weight out of the box, harvest can begin immediately. Because there’s less time spent configuring equipment and fewer interruptions during harvest, there is more support for smooth workflows and repeatable data.
Every H3 GrainGage purchased has the option to include professional on‑site installation and hands‑on training from a qualified HarvestMaster technician, ensuring systems are set up correctly and teams are confident in both operation and data quality from day one.
For operations already using an H2 GrainGage, the system can be upgraded to the H3, providing access to NIR data without having to purchase a whole new weigh system.
Expanding Beyond Moisture with H3 Premium
While every H3 GrainGage now includes SCIO NIR moisture measurement, some teams need additional insight beyond moisture alone. For those applications, the H3 Premium option allows users to collect additional grain constituents such as protein, oil, starch, and more.
This upgrade path allows teams to start with moisture and expand their data collection as research needs evolve, without replacing hardware or changing workflows.
Built for Accuracy, Consistency, and Confidence
The H3 GrainGage reflects HarvestMaster’s focus on practical field solutions—tools built to perform under real harvest conditions while delivering accurate, repeatable data researchers can trust.
By supporting consistent workflows and removing calibration burdenand subscriptions for moisture measurement, the H3 GrainGage helps teams spend less time managing equipment and more time making confident decisions based on dependable data. To learn more about the HarvestMaster H3 and H3 Premium GrainGages, contact HarvestMaster contact form.