The ProCut knife roller is engineered for intensive shredding of post-harvest residues from corn and rapeseed, as well as green mass from catch crops. It is highly effective in combating corn borer larvae feeding on corn stalks. The ProCut roller operates at a speed of 5-20 km/h, with a recommended speed exceeding 12 km/h. It is a tandem-type device featuring two cutting rotors with a diameter of 375 mm. Each 3.0 m wide roller is equipped with six rows of diagonally arranged knives divided into five segments. The knife roller should operate at a depth not exceeding 3 cm. Safety is paramount; each knife is mounted with four screws. Standard features include a roller cover made of sheet metal. Solid knife mounts are welded to a thick-walled 178 mm x 10 mm pipe. The replaceable blades are crafted from 8 mm thick, hardened boron steel, known for its high durability. Double-sided wearing elements are utilized, allowing a single set of working elements to cultivate twice the area.
An economical, efficient alternative to a mulcher
Roller featuring either a straight diagonal knife arrangement or a contemporary spiral configuration
The roller, which operates rigorously, is safeguarded against damage by four sections of 50 mm diameter rubber shock absorbers. Standard straight knives mounted at an angle can be replaced with optional spiral ones. Their oblique arrangement ensures even distribution of the cutting force and, consequently, an even work effect. The roller knives are arranged at the opposite angle, allowing for a cross-cutting effect. The roller geometry creates working elements arranged along six spiral lines, enabling field work to be performed at high speeds. The outer diameter of the spiral roller at 320 mm increases the roller's rotational speed compared to previous designs, positively affecting the fragmentation of plant residues, reducing evaporation post-work, and controlling the corn borer. The knife roller aligns perfectly with the ultra-shallow concept of soil cultivation.
An ideal solution to mitigate the high costs of cultivation work
The ProCut front knife roller performs effectively as an independent device and in combination with other tillage machines mounted on the tractor's rear linkage. The ProCut knife roller at the front and the disc harrow at the rear of the tractor form an ideal combination and are the recommended set for post-corn cultivation. This effectively combats crop pests, particularly the corn borer, by destroying its wintering grounds in corn stalks without the need for specialized mulching treatments with costly machines. This solution positively impacts the preparation of stubble or fields with catch crops for subsequent cultivation treatments and enables operations under challenging conditions. The continuity of the spiral knife arrangement and the closed design prevent plant residues and stones from getting stuck in the roller structure.
Machine construction
1. Rear LED lighting beam
2. Three-point linkage
3. Working elements
4. Roller construction
5. Roller bearing
6. Rubber shock absorbers
7. Stone guards
8. Weights
9. Quality steel
10. Laser processing of sheets, tubes, and profiles
11. Steel shot blasting and powder coating
12. Robotic welding
Most frequently chosen accessories
Cultivation tools
Spiral knife roller
The solutions implemented in the spiral cutting roller, derived from comprehensive research and development efforts, are protected by intellectual property through a patent application. The state-of-the-art report for this project confirms the industrial applicability, novelty, and inventive nature of the sinusoidal solution. The roller's unique spiral geometry enables smooth penetration during plant cutting, reducing excessive vibrations and enhancing work quality and comfort. Tools arranged in tandem with opposite spiral directions achieve a precise pattern of smooth cross-cutting through the intersection of two sinusoidal lines. Utilizing the roller enhances cultivation, increases efficiency, and enables work in previously impracticable conditions. The spiral knife roller's design ensures high efficiency in agrotechnical treatments on stubble, such as shredding crop residues and destroying catch crops through its cross-cutting system.
The primary properties
ProCut concept
- Ultra-shallow soil cultivation
- Improved cultivation results
- Reduced number of field passes
- High efficiency and quality of work
- Stable, efficient work without vibrations
- Cross-cutting of rollers working in tandem
- High machine throughput
- Double-sided suspension system (option)
- Control of the corn borer
- Evaporation interruption
- Hardened steel knives
- Additional weight on the front axle of the tractor and improved tractor controllability
- Reduced soil processing costs.
Ultra-shallow cultivation
The challenges posed to farmers by the changing climate, coupled with new EU Common Agricultural Policy guidelines, have led to increased popularity of ultra-shallow cultivation tools in Poland. Rolmako adapts to these new conditions by offering a range of soil cultivation machinery. Every unwanted plant in the field results in a loss of valuable water, which is crucial during dry seasons. In times when crops increasingly suffer from drought, we cannot afford to allow plantations to become overgrown. Weeds and self-seeding plants compete for water, light, space, and nutrients. Limiting them should be a priority from the moment of harvesting the previous crop. Failure to provoke early weed germination will result in serious problems for the subsequent crop. Using the TurboCut roller, rapeseed and weed seeds germinate quickly due to shallow soil placement. Germinated seeds of volunteers and weeds can be destroyed in the next mechanical procedure. This method is a return to known and proven techniques, leading to reduced use of chemical plant protection agents and broader adoption of integrated protection methods. Machines for ultra-shallow cultivation are gaining popularity among farmers, not just those employing no-plough technology.
Various configurations available
Extensive export experience has enabled us to craft an offer aligned with customer expectations. Numerous configurations and additional agricultural equipment options allow us to adapt the device to specific field conditions. Years of dedicated efforts by Rolmako employees in enhancing the company's products ensure we deliver the highest quality products to the most remote regions, where they have proven effective in diverse soil systems.
Oversized agricultural structures
Rolmako tillage machines distinguish themselves from competitors due to their superior weight. The company's development team designs agricultural equipment to endure the most challenging working conditions. Rolmako machines efficiently cultivate land in demanding regions worldwide without requiring additional loads. The substantial amount of steel in their construction makes these tillage tools robust, enabling the utilization of high-power modern tractors and ensuring long-term farm investment.
Steel offering a competitive advantage
Increasingly larger and more powerful agricultural tractors subject the structural elements of agricultural machinery to significant stress, pushing them to their operational limits. Modern agricultural structures are expected to demonstrate high resistance to loads and an extended service life. Achieving a high-quality end product necessitates the use of superior-quality steel in production. Accordingly, we utilize high-quality Swedish fine-grained steels S500MC and S700MC, as well as carbon and boron steels for heat treatment and the wear-resistant Hardox. The use of these high-quality steel products ensures our agricultural equipment is highly durable and capable of operating at high speeds with high surface efficiency.