Agriculture Engineering
Farm Machinery :: Harvesting and Threshing Machineries
 

 

Mulberry Stem Cutter

    

1.

Function

:

To cut the mulberry stem for planting  

2.

Specification

:

 

 

i. Type

:

Hand cum pedal operated unit

 

ii. Power requirement

:

One male 

 

iii. Overall dimensions

:

750 x 600 x 1050 mm

 

iv. Weight 

:

26 kg

 

v. Capacity

:

2400 stems per hour

3.

General Information

:

The unit consists of a wooden platform in which a cutting knife is fixed by means of a hinge. The knife is operated by means of a long handle. Stems are placed on the platform at an angle of 45° and they are cut by pressing the handle. The handle reaches its original position by the action of a spring attached to the other end.

4.

Cost of the unit (approx)

:

 Rs.4,000/-

5.

Salient features

:

 

The stems are cut easily without damage.

 
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