The domestic agricultural machinery manufacturer Veles conducted tests of a new development — the high-speed knife roller-chopper MK-12 "Britva".
To test the capabilities of the machine, the engineers chose a difficult test — shredding wet sunflower stubble after harvesting. The roller confidently coped with the task: it "shaved off at the root" all the vegetation and left a level field ready for further processing. Currently, Veles is conducting an active phase of field tests, refining the unit's settings before launching mass production.
The MK-12 "Britva" is designed to operate at speeds up to 25 km/h and has a working width of 12 meters. The weight of the roller is 7800 kg, while the entire weight is distributed on the knives, which ensures maximum efficiency in shredding and mulching crop residues. The machine's productivity reaches 30 hectares per hour.
According to VELES representatives, the new roller will become a universal solution for farmers who need to quickly retain moisture and prepare the soil for sowing. The unit is suitable for working with any stubble — from grain crops to sunflower and corn.
The company emphasizes that the "Britva" is designed taking into account Russian operating conditions: uneven fields, various soil compositions, and high humidity. At the same time, the machine does not require complex maintenance and can be aggregated with most tractors of domestic and foreign production.