TILLCUT TE in stony soils: how do the cutting rollers cope?

Stony soils are among the most demanding conditions for stubble cultivation. At ZD Dolní Újezd, TILLCUT TE covered around 300 hectares and showed how the HARDOX blades stand up to this level of load.

Oilseed rape stubble in stony soil

The trailed TILLCUT TE cutting rollers worked in oilseed rape stubble on lighter, stony soil under dry conditions. The machine is fitted with high-quality cutting blades made from highly wear-resistant HARDOX material, designed to withstand high mechanical loads.

After approximately 300 hectares of work, wear consistent with the demanding conditions was already visible on the blades. Despite intensive contact with stones, the cutting blades retained good functionality and demonstrated high durability.

The blades can also be replaced individually. In the event of wear or damage, the complete roller does not need to be replaced, only the individual blade, which directly affects operating costs in stony soils.

How does TILLCUT TE react to stones?

When passing over smaller stones, the HARDOX cutting blades were able to split them. Larger stones occasionally became lodged between the rollers and had to be removed mechanically.

Stony soils are generally among the most demanding conditions for tillage and place increased loads not only on the machine’s working tools but also on the operator. This is where the importance of high-quality, durable cutting blades becomes clear.

Working speed and fuel consumption

TILLCUT TE worked at approximately 23 km/h with an average fuel consumption of 2.9 l/ha. The cutting rollers were not filled with water.

Filling the rollers with water is optional and increases the machine weight per metre of working width, thereby increasing the cutting effect. Under the conditions at ZD Dolní Újezd, the machine completed the work without water.

TILLCUT TE durability in demanding conditions

Experience at ZD Dolní Újezd shows that TILLCUT TE cutting rollers can also be used in stony soils. After hundreds of hectares, the demanding work was visible on the cutting blades, yet the HARDOX blades retained good working capability and high durability.

For farms that encounter problematic stones during stubble cultivation, TILLCUT TE therefore provides a solution capable of working in conditions where the machine’s working tools are exposed to substantial mechanical loads.

Frequently asked questions

Can TILLCUT TE cutting rollers work in stony soils?

Yes. Experience at ZD Dolní Újezd shows that the machine works reliably in stony soil, even though these are among the most demanding conditions for tillage.

How do the blades wear in stony soil?

After approximately 300 hectares of work, wear consistent with the demanding conditions was visible on the blades. Despite intensive contact with stones, the blades retained good functionality.

What happens when a roller runs over a stone?

The HARDOX blades split smaller stones when passing over them. Larger stones occasionally became lodged between the rollers and had to be removed mechanically.

At what speed and fuel consumption did the machine work?

TILLCUT TE worked at approximately 23 km/h with an average fuel consumption of 2.9 l/ha on lighter, stony soil under dry conditions.

Do the rollers have to be filled with water?

No. At ZD Dolní Újezd, the machine worked without water in the rollers. Filling them with water is optional and increases the machine weight per metre of working width, thereby increasing the cutting effect.

What material are the cutting blades made from?

The blades are made from highly wear-resistant HARDOX steel and can be replaced individually. In the event of damage or wear, the complete roller does not need to be replaced, only the individual blade.