As summer arrives, the vast wheat fields in Wuwei, Gansu, are drawing to the end of the harvest. Golden wheat has been safely stored in granaries, while large quantities of wheat straw left in the fields present a pressing “green challenge” requiring scientific solutions. To eliminate environmental risks from open‑air burning and random stacking, and to tap the potential of straw for feed and substrate applications, local farmers have adjusted their approach. They deploy the XCMG XT804 tractor matched with a large square‑bale baler of 2.2‑meter working width to efficiently carry out integrated straw recovery including picking‑up, compaction and baling. The mechanized workflow runs seamlessly from harvesting to straw removal. It pioneers vivid practices of circular agriculture in the arid regions of Northwest China, setting a replicable and promotable model for green and sustainable development in dry‑farming areas.
The XCMG XT804 tractor is a high‑performance machine finely tailored for large‑field operating conditions in Northwest China. Its powerful power system forms an ideal match with the 2.2‑meter‑wide pickup header. Operating close to the ground, it sweeps up all wheat straw scattered in furrows and ridges. Compared with conventional equipment, it achieves remarkable reductions in missed pickup rate and scattering loss, ensuring nearly full straw recovery.
On farmland covered with chopped straw, featuring soft soil and uneven terrain, the XT804 delivers excellent chassis passability and well‑balanced weight distribution. It maintains steady straight‑line travel with agile steering, avoiding wheel sinking and vibration jolts. Even under long‑duration, high‑load continuous operation, its power output remains robust and stable. Its high‑performance cooling system effectively prevents overheating‑caused shutdowns. Users are freed from frequent downtime for maintenance, with a substantial boost in daily working efficiency.
What is more noteworthy is that the XCMG XT804 is no mere seasonal‑only machine. It is an all‑round agricultural implement capable of multi‑scene farming operations including ploughing, sowing, field management, harvesting and straw recovery. It can perform deep ploughing and land preparation in spring, inter‑tilling and top‑dressing in summer, compound sowing in autumn, and straw removal in winter. Its multi‑purpose design effectively cuts farmers’ purchase and maintenance costs, while reducing idle equipment waste, and fits the diversified cropping systems in Northwest China.
Deeply rooted in the Northwest agricultural market, XCMG agricultural machinery conducts in‑depth research on local soil conditions, climate and crop rotation patterns. Backed by reliable and durable equipment, it continuously advances stable grain output and the resource‑based utilization of straw in tandem. From gobi oases to loess plateaus, XCMG leverages technological strength to help Wuwei and the entire arid regions of Northwest China forge a new path of modern agriculture prioritizing ecology and featuring green, high‑efficiency development. The joy of harvest and ecological benefits continue to flourish across farmlands.
