Description
KP-4 Hemp Fiber Cutter
Durable specialty hemp cutter for speed and consistent output
The KP-4 Fiber Hemp Cutter can mow down hemp fields at up to 20 km/h (~12mp/h), taking a swath of 2.8 meters (9+ feet). The 4,400kg (9,700 lb.) harvester can be pulled by any 180-HP tractor with a CAT3 3-point hookup and adequage lift capacity.
The KP-4 works with four combine style sickle bar cutters that sever the hemp stalks into 24-inch (60 cm) sections, the length preferred by fiber processors. The harvester is adjustable to cut from one to four 24-inch stalk sections depending on plant height.
Parts and maintenance support in North America. Depending on location and method of transport, delivery time of three months for the harvesting units.
Laumetris, manufacturer of the KP-4, is based in the Lithuanian village of Vilainiai. Founded in 1993, the company specializes in manufacturing small agriculture machinery, including plows, cultivators, transportation and spraying equipment, with customers worldwide. Laumetris also makes the K-15 Hemp Harvesting System, a cannabis flower harvester.
Specifications
Type: Trailed, pull type harvester
Operational width: 2.8m (9.1 ft)
Working speed: Up to 20 km/h (~12.5 mp/h)
Cutting units: 4
Distance between cutters: 60cm (~2 ft)
Wheels: 520/50-17
Transportation width: 2.5 meters (~6.5 ft)
Weight: 4,400 kg (~9,700 lb.)
Power required: 180hp, with adequate 3pt lifting capacity