PackForge Chaff Cutter Gear Assembly Only

What is a chaff cutter gear assembly?

Inside a cast iron housing, hardened steel gears pass power to the feed rollers. Because the roller speed against the spinning blade wheel decides how far fodder advances between cuts, changing the gear position changes the cut length, from about 10 to 35 mm. The unit weighs about 12 to 18 kg and is meant for 2 to 3 HP chaff cutters that use feed rollers.

Order it when an old cutter knocks, slips or chops unevenly but its frame is still sound, or when a mechanic is building a cutter around an existing motor or engine. Gaushalas also keep one as a spare so feeding never stops. When the entire cutter has reached the end of its life, a complete conveyor cutter with gear may make more sense. Always check blade sharpness first.

Fitting the gear assembly – 4 steps

1. 1
   Confirm the fitSend photos of the machine plate and the old unit, plus the motor or engine rating, so fitment is checked before dispatch.
2. 2
   Remove the old unitIsolate the motor or engine completely, take off the guards and unbolt the worn gear unit from the frame.
3. 3
   Mount and alignHave an experienced mechanic bolt in the new housing and line it up carefully with the feed rollers and blade shaft.
4. 4
   Set and testChoose a gear position for the cut length you want, between 10 and 35 mm, and run a small trial bundle.

• Gear unit only
• Suits 2 to 3 HP cutters
• Cast iron housing
• Hardened steel gears
• 10 to 35 mm cut settings
• 12 to 18 kg