1.

Function

:

For subsoil mulching

2.

Specification

:

i. Type

:

Tractor operated, built around the chisel plough

ii. Power requirement

:

35 to 45 hp tractor

iii. Overall dimensions

:

840 x 1000 x 12390 mm

iv. Weight 

:

50 kg

v. Capacity

:

0.5 ha per day 

3.

General Information

:

The subsoil coir pith mulching machine was built around chisel plough which formed the tool for loosening the soil and also provided a frame for mounting the attachment. Coir pith was fed from a hopper through a rotary vane type feeding device and was funneled into the furrow bottom. A pair of furrow opener wings hold the furrow opener behind the chisel plough for placement of the subsoil mulch. The rotary vane type metering device was manually operated and ensured uniform placement of coir pith inside the furrow. The unit was found to have a draft of 500 kg under red soil conditions and 600 kg under black soil conditions.  

4.

Cost of the unit

:

Rs. 12000/-

5.

Salient features

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