DESCRIPTION 



The Illustration. 



On the opposite page is shown our No. 11 Feed and En- 

 silage Cutter, equipped with Blower Elevator and Self Feed 

 Table. This addition has been made in order to meet a growing 

 demand for a Blower Cutter to be operated with light power 

 four to six horse. The machine is also made with plain table 

 instead of Self-Feed. 

 Adaptability. 



This Cutter has long been our most popular size for general 

 farm use. It is adapted for cutting all kinds of dry feeds as well 

 as ensilage, is strongly and durably built, has large capacity and 

 requires but slight power to run. 

 Direct Blast Blower. 



The fan wheel is heavy and carries three blades or paddles, 

 which are fastened absolutely rigid. The fan case is made of 

 heavy steel, and is closely riveted. The general construction 

 is identical with that of the Blower so successfully used for the 

 past eight years in connection with our "Monarch" Machines. 

 An auger conveys the cut material into the Blower. 

 Materials and Construction. 



The frame throughout is of the best hardwood, rigidly put 

 together. It is nicely striped and finished in the natural; the 

 iron work is maroon and the whole machine is varnished, giving 

 a very attractive appearance. The knives are made of a high 

 carbon steel, are carefully tempered and very durable. They 

 are securely bolted to solid knife heads and are readily ad- 

 justable. The knife shaft is of steel, 1% inches in diameter. 

 The shaft bearings are long and well babbitted. The feeding 

 mechanism is excellent. As the upper feed roller rises to 

 allow the feed to pass through, the cog wheels remain in proper 

 mesh without binding, making an easy-running, durable device. 

 The throwout or feed lever is also very simple and easy of 

 operation. Its use enables the operator to stop the feed in- 

 stantly in case of accident or otherwise. 

 The Pipe and Pipe Connections. 



The pipe is 7 inches in diameter and is made of galvanized 

 steel with standing seam on the outside, running lengthwise, 

 being very rigid. It is made in 4, 6 and 10-fo9t lengths with 

 7-inch slip joints and a clamping band at each joint. A swivel 

 joint connection at the fan case allows the pipe to turn in any 

 direction. Included with each machine is a hood or elbow which 

 is to connect to upper end of pipe and convey the cut ensilage 

 into the silo. 

 Set Pipe Nearly Perpendicular for Ensilage; 



Dry Feed Can Be Blown In Any Direction. 



If lateral delivery is desired, suitable elbows can be fur- 

 nished at slight cost. For green silage it is necessary to carry 

 the pipe nearly perpendicular to height of opening and the 

 hood at top will direct the silage into silo. Dry cut or shredded 

 fodder may be blown in almost any direction by proper use 

 of suitable elbows. 

 Shredding Fodder. 



The new patented shredder blade should be run at 600 to 

 700 revolutions per minute while shredding, and is a notable 

 advance in construction, enabling the operator to shred dry 

 fodder or corn stover with the blower. There is a great saving 

 in power also, as compared with the tooth or saw-blade type 

 of shredder, besides saving the leaves in much better condition. 

 See illustration of shredded material on page 238. 

 Capacity. 



The machine will cut and elevate from 3 to 5 tons ensilage 

 per hour. 

 Power. 



Plain table, 5 or 6 horse'; Self Feed, 6 or 7 horse. 

 Speed. 



650 to 750 revolutions per minute. 

 Pulley. 



10 in. diameter by 6 in. face. Choice of other diameters 

 when wanted. 



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