FORMATION OF A HARVESTING AND TRANSPORT COMPLEX ON HAYLAGE HARVESTING
As a result of the reduction in the number of agricultural machinery, cars used in forage harvesting, there is a need for more efficient use of this equipment during forage harvesting. In order to optimize the work of the harvesting and transport complex for forage harvesting, studies were conducted on the work of two detachments. For the research, the following statistical indicators were measured. According to the operation of forage harvesters: the loading time of the vehicle; the waiting time for the loading of the vehicle. According to the operation of vehicles: loading waiting time; vehicle loading time; transport cycle time (by transport cycle we take the travel time to the silo trench, unloading time, travel time from the silo trench to the field). The results obtained are reflected in graphs and tables. In the conclusions, it is noted that the efficiency of the use of forage harvesters is determined by the minimum downtime of harvesters waiting for vehicles, at the same time, the number of vehicles, ensuring the smooth operation of forage harvesters, should have minimal downtime.