TILLCUT TE: fast processing of oilseed rape stubble

Processing oilseed rape stubble with the TILLCUT TE cutting rollers: demonstration near Kietrz, Poland, at 25 km/h and fuel consumption of around 2 l/ha.

The TILLCUT TE cutting rollers demonstrated on oilseed rape stubble near Kietrz in Poland that crop residues can be processed quickly, effectively and at very low operating cost. In lighter soils, the regular action of the cutting blades was clearly visible, intensively cutting the oilseed rape stems and distributing them evenly across the surface.

Cut residues and shallow vertical tillage

Thorough cutting of crop residues is important for their subsequent decomposition. At the same time, TILLCUT TE performs only very shallow vertical tillage. This avoids unnecessary disturbance of the soil profile and helps preserve capillarity. Biomass left on the surface also reduces water evaporation and protects the soil from overheating.

High output at minimal cost

In the field near Kietrz, the rollers worked at approximately 25 km/h, while fuel consumption during this specific demonstration was approximately 2 l/ha. High working speed is one of the key advantages of this technology.

The result was clearly visible on the oilseed rape stubble. The blades created a uniformly cut layer of crop residues without the need for intensive cultivation of the entire soil profile. The cutting roller design uses an aggressive V-shaped blade arrangement, which increases the cutting effect and also supports self-cleaning of the roller.

Comparison with mulching and stubble cultivation

Under the conditions of this demonstration, TILLCUT TE provided higher-quality processing of oilseed rape stubble at lower cost than mulching. At the same time, it was a significantly faster and more economical option than a subsequent pass with a tine cultivator or disc cultivator when the main objective is primarily to cut residues, stimulate volunteers and conserve soil moisture.

For farmers looking for fast processing of oilseed rape stubble with minimal fuel consumption and limited soil disturbance, TILLCUT TE offers a very interesting way to prepare the field for the next agronomic step immediately after harvest.

Frequently asked questions

How deeply does TILLCUT TE cultivate the soil?

The machine works in a vertical tillage mode and disturbs only the uppermost layer of soil to a depth of a few centimetres. The soil profile remains intact and retains its capillarity.

At what working speed does the cutting roller operate?

During the demonstration near Kietrz, the machine worked at approximately 25 km/h. The cutting effect increases with working speed, which is why the machine frame is designed for high-speed operation.

Can the cutting roller replace a mulcher?

When the aim is to cut residues, stimulate volunteers and conserve soil moisture, the cutting roller can carry out the operation faster and at lower cost. A mulcher remains the choice where the material needs to be chopped more finely.

In what working widths is TILLCUT TE available?

It is available in working widths of 7,5 m (TE 7500) and 12,5 m (TE 12400), with recommended tractor power of 150 to 360 hp. The rollers have a diameter of 940 mm and can be filled with water; on the TE 12400, the weight per metre of working width can then reach up to 1 240 kg.

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