Mechanized Cane Harvesting - Cane Thumper
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MECHANIZED CANE HARVESTING - CANE THUMPER
This machine is made in India in partnership with the German Manufacturer. They also have a sickle-sword tractor attachment capable of cutting 30-40 tons/day.
This sickle sword attachment by itself should be cheaper than the mechanized cutter, but it works off the PTO of a 4-wheel tractor. Therefore, the harvesting cost can be higher than for the cutter.
The important points pertaining to the small Cane Thumper and the big cane harvester are compared. .
CANE THUMPER BIG HARVESTER
Not suitable for large plantations Ideal for large plantations
Ideal for harvesting small plots Difficult to maneuver in small plots
Does not damage small plots Damages small plots
Does not compact soil Compacts soil. Needs plowing later as an added cost
Suitable for flat and inclined lands Suitable only for flat and gently sloping lands
Very low downtime cost. Very high downtime cost. Cannot afford to let it idle.
Very low maintenance Probably high maintenance
Very low operator skills High operator skills
Details of these machines as well as a cane leaf stripper and trash mulcher are given below.
Cane Thumper, a self driven walk behind machine with patented and best in class German double blade cutting technology. It is manufactured in Germany to high quality and safety standards. An important advantage of this machine is that it is able to cut lodged cane. This is designed for the efficient, economic and consistent cane cutting.
Technical Data
Width of cut : According to planted rows
Section Pattern : 70 - 84 mm
Cutting Speed : Depending upon crop volume
Power consumption : Max. 3 kW (per i\1 meter of cutting width)
Knife Driving System : Heavy Duty Closed Oil-bath Drive. Maintenance-free
Carrier Unit : KOPPL 4M 508HLS
Engine : Hatz Diesel 130, 4-stroke.
Power : 4.8 kW (6.5 D/N HP) at 2800 RPM
Transmission : Mechanical Gear box with 4 forward and 3 reverse gears with lockable differential, wheel reduction gear drives.
Brakes : Safety
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