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Fig. 4 Tandem knife roller HD 4.0 H
2.2 Intended use of the knife roller
The knife roller is used for an intensive shredding of straw and post
-
harvest crop
residue, along with crushing and partial covering. This speeds up the decomposition of
crop residue, facilitating further post
-
harvest cultivation. The knife roller is also a perfect
tool for fighting the European corn borer.
The working part of the roller is an openwork drum with cutting knives bolted on its
circumference. The knives are made of the HARDOX wear resistant steel. The knives
should operate on the field surface. The knife roller shall not penetrate into the soil
deeper than 2
-
3 cm.
hydraulic system
stabilizing spring
center frame
top cover
floating position
locking bolt
top
hitch
bottom
hitch
ø560 Roller
7 doubled knives on the perimeter
ø560 Roller
8 doubled knives on the perimeter
