Name/TitleRoot Crop Cutter

About this objectThis mechanical root crop cutter was used at Great Glemham, Saxmundham for cutting up beet for cattle. The feeding of roots to livestock was introduced in the 19th century, and various machines were invented to cut them up into slices, or to shred or pulp them. By the late 19th century the machines were efficient; driven by steam, or if not available, by horse-gear.

MakerBentall & Co.

Date Madelate 19th century

Place MadeHeybridge, Maldon, Essex

Medium and MaterialsBody: metal
handle: wood

The cutter is green, red and white in colour.

Inscription and MarksMoulded on one side: BENTALL' PATENT -57 3810 4752
Moulded on one side: UNCHOKABLE WPH BENTALL & CO HEYBRIDGE MALDON ENGLAND PAGE & GIRLING MELTON NORFOLK THE BELTON

MeasurementsHeight: 1220 mm
Width: 1060 mm
Length: 900 mm

Object Typeroot cutter

Object numberSTMEA:A.390

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)