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Forage Chopper

This Forage Chopper was developed in 2018

Technology codeForage Chopper
Lead instituteNARL
ReadinessReleased
IP status
Forage Chopper

Problem addressed

machine inefficiency, high costs of production


About this technology

Output per hour - 1 ton/ hour
Output per liter fuel - 1.2 tons/ liter
Produces 5 cm chop size Affordable
Total load reduced from 52 to 13kg
Reduced vibrations
Working height improved from 52cm to 120cm
Improved machine efficiency: 1.4 tons per liter compared to 1.2
tons liter
Reduces cost of production by 220,000

Performance and benefits

KEY PERFORMANCEOutput per hour - 1 ton/ hour

Improved machine efficiency: 1.4 tons per liter compared to 1.2
tons liter
Reduces cost of production by 220,000

Where it is suitable

Agro-ecological zonesCountry wide
DistrictsCountry wide
Target usersLivestock farmers
Value-chain stage

Application guidance

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