Heavy-duty clearing attachments and capabilities
- Tungsten carbide-tipped (TCT) circular saw blades: 40 to 80-tooth steel saw blades designed to slice through thick woody brush, bamboo shoots, and thorny bushes (Prosopis / Lantana) up to 5 cm thick.
- Tri-blade clearing knives: 3-tooth heavy-gauge steel blades suited for clearing tall fibrous wild grasses, dense reed beds, and green manure crops.
- High-torque gearhead: Heavy-duty bevel gearheads equipped with sealed industrial ball bearings that withstand continuous shock loads from striking hidden tree stumps or stones.
- Harness ergonomics: Full dual-shoulder padded harness that distributes the machine weight evenly across the operator's back, reducing fatigue during long clearing shifts.
Engine options and fuel management
Select engine capacity based on terrain workload: 43 cc to 52 cc 2-stroke engines provide high-RPM cutting momentum for rapid clearing, while 35 cc to 50 cc 4-stroke engines offer higher low-end torque, run on pure petrol without 2T oil mixing, emit lower exhaust emissions, and operate more quietly.
Safety gear and SMAM machinery subsidies
- Mandatory safety kit: Full-face steel mesh shield, safety goggles, heavy leather shin guards, steel-toed boots, and vibration-dampening gloves.
- Grease the blade spindle gearbox every 25 hours using high-temperature lithium-based grease.
- Certified bush cutters qualify for 40% to 50% purchase subsidies under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) on agrimachinery.nic.in.
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Common questions
Can a bush cutting machine cut woody branches and small saplings?
Yes, when fitted with a 40-tooth or 80-tooth tungsten carbide-tipped (TCT) circular saw blade, it easily cuts woody brush and small saplings.
What personal protective equipment is essential while using a bush cutter?
A full-face visor, eye protection goggles, heavy-duty protective shin guards, steel-toe boots, and ear protection are essential to guard against flying debris.
Where can farmers apply for government subsidies on bush cutting machines?
On the central SMAM portal (agrimachinery.nic.in) or their state department of agriculture mechanization DBT portal.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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