Abstract: A crop gathering machine comprising a pick-up unit adapted to pick up previously cut crop and to discharge the same rearwardly through an outlet thereof. A container having an elevatable roof is coupled to the pick-up unit and is disposed rearwardly thereof such that the crop can be discharged into the container through the top thereof when the roof is elevated. A receiver with a pressurizing mechanism is positioned in front of the container and is operable to continuously receive discharged crop and force it into the container through a front opening therein. A guide mechanism is associated with a chute for selectively directing the discharged crop into the top of the container or into the receiver.