Straw Chopper Frequently Asked Questions > MAV Straw Chopper FAQ (9 entries)
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HP requirement is related to type and volume of straw, how fine the cut is, as well as moisture conditions. As a result it will vary continually. On any given day ...
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The MAV chopper can spread as narrow as 20-25 feet. To accomplish this the tailboard should be lowered considerably. Under ideal conditions the chopper will spread 42 feet. To accomplish this, ...
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It varies drastically due to cutting conditions, crop conditions, soil types, etc.. The typical life of a heat treated blade is approximately 350 hours. The carbide coated blade has a life ...
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No, by replacing ALL the blades the rotor should be fully balanced.
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Yes, all MAV complete choppers spread the straw with the chaff unless noted as "Straw Only" Spreading the chaff with the straw is accomplished by adding an extension to the ...
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Yes, it can be done. There are some modifications that must be done on the MAV series choppers to accomplish this. The Redekop Option: Feed Spout must be mounted on your ...
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No, you must have a Redekop Chopper or a Redekop Upgrade Rotor to use the Redekop chopper blades.
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Redekop’s MAV technology cuts through flax without a problem. However blades will wear faster in flax. Carbide blades are recommended because they keep a sharpened edge even when slightly ...
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In corn the chopper must run at a slower speed using a slow speed drive kit (Listed under "Available Options"). The stationary blades must be pulled out of the chopper housing ...
