Name/TitleChaff Cutter
About this objectThis item is a mechanical chaff cutter and is of the safety self-feeder type, having three iron wheels and fitted with a tractor draw-bar. There is a flywheel at the front for connecting the belt drive. An alternative five bladed cutting wheel is attached to one side of the body. It is large, wooden and does not instantly looks like a chaff cutter.
MakerInnes, Sons & King Limited
Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made1950
Medium and MaterialsMade of wood with iron wheels.
Inscription and MarksPlate on side of body: The Silver Medal Safety Patent Self-Feeding Chaff Cutter (with a Royal Crest and the maker's name underneath)
MeasurementsFive bladed cutting wheel diameter: 3 feet 11 inches
Length: 13 feet 6 inches ( approx. exclud. drawbar)
Height: 7 feet 8 inches (approx)
Object Typechaff cutter
Object numberSTMEA:A.6892
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
