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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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