MC Maize Chopper

MC 180 forage choppers silhouette

High output, low power requirement

KUHN MC maize choppers offer the unique combination of high output at a low power requirement. The choppers are not only designed to chop top quality forage but also offer you unmatched reliability. The MC range consists of 1, 2 and 4-row mounted choppers.

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By offering a 1-row, 2-row and 4-row machine, KUHN offers an effective and versatile range of 3-point linkage mounted maize choppers.
The power transmission of all maize choppers runs via the PTO drive shaft, V-belts and gears. This requires minimum maintenance. Several well-thought out design features make daily inspection, maintenance and cleaning easy and simple.
The 2-row MC 90 S TWIN has an extra overall weight of only 15% compared to the single-row MC 90 S. Therefore, it makes full use of the available tractor power, but leaves 50% less marks in the field. Power requirement is minimal: 55 HP is sufficient for chopping two rows in one single pass.
Fitted with two chopping units and two feeding systems, the 4-row MC 180 S QUATTRO is the ideal machine for professional users operating tractors from 90 HP upwards. The chopper meets the demands for high work rates without a massive investment in self-propelled machinery. All aspects have been designed to make your harvest safer and more efficient. The MC 180 S QUATTRO is equally suited for front and rear mounting.
MC 180 forage choppers at work

Your benefits

High-quality forage

Cutting discs of a KUHN Maize Chopper

Clean cutting

Clean cutting of the maize stems is the basis for an even intake. The KUHN system is tolerant of weeds and has a self-cleaning function. The adjustable counter knife between the discs maintains optimal cutting quality at any time. The cutting discs are hardened and have a special protective coating for maximum wear resistance.

Feed system

Two feed drums and a smooth and a toothed roller ensure that the crop flows in a straight line to the flywheel. This ensures that stems, cobs and husks are cut at right angles, to precisely the preset length of chop. The result is a homogeneous crop structure for top quality silage. An easily accessible shear bolt protects the maize chopper intake chain from damage whenever the feed drums are blocked by a foreign object.
Two feed drums and a smooth and a toothed roller ensure that the crop flows in a straight line to the flywheel. This ensures that stems, cobs and husks are cut at right angles, to precisely the preset length of chop. The result is a homogeneous crop structure

Consistent chopping length

The layout of the 4-drum intake system driven via the chopper wheel guarantees a consistent chopping length, independent of forward or PTO-speed. The MC Series maize choppers are adjusted to the most popular chop length of 4 mm. By installing a different drive gear, setting a chopping length of 6 mm is possible. To improve the opening of the kernels, the filling plate in the lower distribution housing can be replaced with a cracker plate.
The intake system driven via the chopper wheel guarantees a consistent chop length.

Low power requirement

The power transmission runs via the PTO drive shaft and V-belts.

Power transmission

The power transmission runs via the PTO drive shaft and V-belts directly driving the chopping wheel. Thanks to the lateral adjustment (21 cm) of the lower hitch bar, the maize chopper fits a wide range of tractors with widths up to 240 cm.

Sturdy flywheel

MC choppers feature a sturdy flywheel for an energy saving chopping operation. As a result of the special positioning of the chopping knives in relation to the counter knife, the angle of cut runs from outside to inside. The incoming maize stems are cut in one straight, single line and transported with minimum power requirement.
MC maize choppers feature a sturdy flywheel for an energy saving chopping operation.

Steel chute

The optimised steel chute provides low friction crop flow which can be controlled via adjustment flaps. Because of the low friction, the crop comes out of the chute with high velocity for even loading into the trailer.
The optimised steel chute ensures low friction.

Easy inspection and maintenance

For maintenance, the complete chopping unit can pivot backwards.

Inspection and maintenance

Inspection and maintenance on the KUHN MC maize choppers could not be easier or simpler. Daily routine maintenance is limited to the lubrication of two easily accessible grease nipples on the chopping wheel and the chain drive of the MC 90 S TWIN system.
Inspecting the chopping wheel can be easily done by lifting the inspection door on the side of the chopper. The complete chopping unit can pivot backwards for easier chopping wheel a feeding drum maintenance.

Equipment

MC180 chopping maize driven by front PTO of a tractor.

Specifications

Technical characteristics

 
Number of rows
Row spacing (cm)
3-point linkage
Lateral adjustment capability (cm)
Hydraulic remote control of chute
Hydraulic chute folding cylinder for transport
Control of flap
Length without chute (m)
Height (m)
Height with lowered chute (m)
Width (m)
Chopping wheel(s)
Number of knives
Number of scoops
PTO speed (min-1)
Chopping wheel speed (min-1)
Rotation direction
Minimum PTO power requirement kW(hp)
Maximum power requirement kW(hp)
Primary drive
Secondary drive
Tyres
Chopping length (mm)
Theoretical maximum capacity
Crop guide
Extra feeder combs
Minimum required tractor hydraulic connections
Weight min - max (kg)
MC 180 S QUATTRO MC 90 S MC 90 S TWIN
4 1 2
70 – 80 - 75 as standard (adjustable to 67 or to 71)
cat. 2 cat. 2 cat. 2
Hydraulically 12.5 to the left and 12.5 to the right side 21 21
as standard as standard as standard
as standard
electrically manual lever / cable controlled manual lever / cable controlled
2.35 2.09 2.09
4.40 3.25 3.25
3.15 2.20 2.50
2 2.24 2.95
2 1 1
10 + 10 10 10
5 + 5 2 5 (2 fitted, 3 not fitted)
1000 540 as standard (optionally 1000) 540 as standard (optionally 1000)
1600 1600 as standard (1800 or 2000 see options) 1600 as standard (1800 or 2000 see options)
cw and ccw (see options)
66(90) 22(30) 40(54)
100(136) 88(120) 88(120)
PTO drive shaft with freewheel clutch PTO drive shaft with freewheel clutch PTO drive shaft with freewheel clutch
2 x 6 V-belts 4 V-belts 4 V-belts
16,5/6.5-8 4PR 16,5/6.5-8 4PR
4 (6 mm, see options) 4 (6 mm, see options) 4 (6 mm, see options)
80 tons/hour 49 tons/hour 49 tons/hour
optional as standard
optional as standard
4 (2 double acting valve) 1 double acting valve 1 double acting valve
1265 - 1315 435 - 485 600 - 650
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