What is a FiberCut?
The FiberCut is a multi-height, pull-behind sickle mower that’s hydraulically driven and developed exclusively towards hemp fiber. This unit’s modular design is built to allow an operator to add, remove, and adjust the cutting arms of the machine. Because the FiberCut can operate at high speeds up to 12 mph, its efficiency is significantly higher compared to conventional and expensive forage harvesters and disc mines. With particular field circumstances, producers are able to perform at their peak. Components, parts, and supplies for this unit are carried by Bish Enterprises and at your local dealership located within the United States. All hemp harvesting equipment developed by Bish Enterprises can be viewed here.
Pull Behind Multi-Height Sickle Mower for Hemp Fiber
Cut hemp stalks into 24"-39" sections for easy…
Features
- Can use 4,3,2,1 bar(s) at a time
- Forward folding arms
- Manual counterbalance
- CAT 3,4 point attachment (with option CAT 5 compatibility)
- Bumpered mounting sheath
- Can be configured in 4,3,2, or 1 arm(s); as well as 12’, 10’, 8’, or 6’ arm lengths
Benefits
- Adaptability to various field conditions
- Compact and safe road travel
- Better handle with uneven terrain during harvest/transport
- Increased versatility and adaptability
- Enhanced sickle protection when closed
- Easy retting, baling, bale unwinding, and decortication
Extras
Available Models Include
Optional Items Available
Specs
Fibercut
Dimensional Details
Transport Width: 8′ 5″
Machine Transport Height: 162″ – Tall Wall 131″ – Medium Wall / 82″ – Short Wall
Cutting Height: Variable – 24″+
Minimum Cut Height: 6″+
Maximum Cut Height: 87″ (Medium Wall) 105″ – 123″ (Tall Wall)
Cutting Width: 6′, 8′, 10′, 11′, 12′, 15′
Machine Transport Height: 162″ – Tall Wall 131″ – Medium Wall / 82″ – Short Wall
Cutting Height: Variable – 24″+
Minimum Cut Height: 6″+
Maximum Cut Height: 87″ (Medium Wall) 105″ – 123″ (Tall Wall)
Cutting Width: 6′, 8′, 10′, 11′, 12′, 15′
3 Point Details
3 Point Category: Cat 3 & Cat 4 Configuration – Standard Cat 5 with aftermarket adapters
3 Point Assembly: Independent Lateral Tilt + Rigid Lockdown
3 Point Assembly: Independent Lateral Tilt + Rigid Lockdown
Knife Details
Knifedrive Power System: On-board Hydraulic System (PTO Driven @ 1000rpm)
Knifedrive: Schumacher® Planetary Drive
Cutting Knives (Arm Qty): 4, 3, 2 Variable
Cutting Components: Schumacher® Easy Cut II®
Knifedrive: Schumacher® Planetary Drive
Cutting Knives (Arm Qty): 4, 3, 2 Variable
Cutting Components: Schumacher® Easy Cut II®
Performance Estimates
Working Speed: 4mph – 15mph Top speed may vary based on field conditions and plant density
Harvest Rate: 6.5 Acres/hr – 10′ knife – (@ 6mph) 7.9 Acres/hr -12′ knife – (@ 6mph)
Harvest Rate: 1.3 Acres/hr – 6′ knife – (@ 2mph)
Harvest Rate: 2.6 Acres/hr – 6′ knife – (@ 4mph)
Harvest Rate: 4.0 Acres/hr – 6′ knife – (@ 6mph)
Harvest Rate: 5.3 Acres/hr – 6′ knife – (@ 8mph)
Harvest Rate: 6.6 Acres/hr – 6′ knife – (@ 10mph)
Harvest Rate: 7.9 Acres/hr – 6′ knife – (@ 12mph)
Harvest Rate: 2.2 Acres/hr – 10′ knife – (@ 2mph)
Harvest Rate: 4.4 Acres/hr – 10′ knife – (@ 4mph)
Harvest Rate: 6.5 Acres/hr – 10′ knife – (@ 6mph)
Harvest Rate: 8.7 Acres/hr – 10′ knife – (@ 8mph)
Harvest Rate: 10.8 Acres/hr – 10′ knife – (@ 10mph)
Harvest Rate: 13.1 Acres/hr – 10′ knife – (@ 12mph)
Harvest Rate: 2.4 Acres/hr – 12′ knife – (@ 2mph)
Harvest Rate: 4.8 Acres/hr – 12′ knife – (@ 4mph)
Harvest Rate: 7.2 Acres/hr – 12′ knife – (@ 6mph)
Harvest Rate: 9.5 Acres/hr – 12′ knife – (@ 8mph)
Harvest Rate: 11.8 Acres/hr – 12′ knife – (@ 10mph)
Harvest Rate: 14.1 Acres/hr – 12′ knife – (@ 12mph)
Harvest Rate: 6.5 Acres/hr – 10′ knife – (@ 6mph) 7.9 Acres/hr -12′ knife – (@ 6mph)
Horsepower Required: 140+
Harvest Rate: 6.5 Acres/hr – 10′ knife – (@ 6mph) 7.9 Acres/hr -12′ knife – (@ 6mph)
Horsepower Required: 140+
Misc Details / Requirements
Rear Axle: Independent Lateral Tilt + Hydraulic Pitch Positioning
Hydraulic Banks Required on Tractor: 3
Hydraulic Banks Required on Tractor: 3
Optional Components
Tow Package: Optional (Includes tail-lights & front and rear brakes)
Rear Hitch Receiver: Standard (2-1/2″)
Electric Assist Jackstands: Optional
Rear Hitch Receiver: Standard (2-1/2″)
Electric Assist Jackstands: Optional
Competitor
Dimensional Details
Transport Width: 8′ 2″
Machine Transport Height: 96″
Cutting Height: 24″
Minimum Cut Height: 6″+
Maximum Cut Height: 102″
Cutting Width: 9′ 2″
Knife Spacing Fore/Aft: 24″
Weight: 9,600lbs.
Wheels: 520/550-17
Machine Transport Height: 96″
Cutting Height: 24″
Minimum Cut Height: 6″+
Maximum Cut Height: 102″
Cutting Width: 9′ 2″
Knife Spacing Fore/Aft: 24″
Weight: 9,600lbs.
Wheels: 520/550-17
3 Point Details
3 Point Assembly: Rigid
3 Point Category: Cat 3 cat 4 with aftermarketadapter
3 Point Category: Cat 3 cat 4 with aftermarketadapter
Knife Details
Knifedrive Power System: Mechanical (Belt Drive)
Knifedrive: Wobble Box
Cutting Knives (Arm Qty): 4
Cutting Components: Standard Sickle Section With Guards
Knifedrive: Wobble Box
Cutting Knives (Arm Qty): 4
Cutting Components: Standard Sickle Section With Guards
Performance Estimates
Working Speed: 5mph – 16mph
Harvest Rate: 5.9 Acres/hr (@6mph)
Horsepower Required: 200+
Harvest Rate: 5.9 Acres/hr (@6mph)
Horsepower Required: 200+
Misc Details / Requirements
Rear Axle: Rigid
Hydraulic Banks Required on Tractor: 1
Hydraulic Banks Required on Tractor: 1
Optional Components
Tow Package: Not Available
Rear Hitch Receiver: Not Available
Electric Assist Jackstands: Not Available
Rear Hitch Receiver: Not Available
Electric Assist Jackstands: Not Available
Specs
Folded
Overall Width: 8’ 5”
Lowered Position
Overall Height: 11’-3 3/8”
Distance of knife edge to ground: 3”
Distance of knife edge to ground: 3”
Overall Weight: 11150 lbs.
Overall Length: 27’ 8”
Distance range between knife edges: 27”-36”
Horizontal (Fore Aft Range): 0”-15”
Overall Cut Length (12’ model): 12’-2 3/4”
Tire Size: 16.5L-16.1SL
Hydraulic fluid capacity: 60 gallons
Sickle guard size: 2-3/4”
Sickle section size: 3”
Overall Weight: 11150 lbs.
Overall Length: 27’ 8”
Distance range between knife edges: 27”-36”
Horizontal (Fore Aft Range): 0”-15”
Overall Cut Length (12’ model): 12’-2 3/4”
Tire Size: 16.5L-16.1SL
Hydraulic fluid capacity: 60 gallons
Sickle guard size: 2-3/4”
Sickle section size: 3”
Unfolded
Overall Width: 20’-7 3/4”
Lifted Position
Overall Height: 12’-7 7/8”
Distance of knife edge to ground: 16-1/4”
Distance of knife edge to ground: 16-1/4”
Horsepower Requirements
4 bar cutters need 140+ hp tractors3 bar cutters need 120+ hp tractors
2 bar cutters need 100+ hp tractors
1 bar cutter needs 80+ hp tractor
Exception: 1 bar with 6ft need 45+ hp tractors.
PTO Requirements
1000 RPM 21 SplineHydraulic Requirements
2-3 bars needs 3 hydraulic banks 1 bar needs 1 hydraulic bankElectricity
12 vdcHorsepower Requirements
- 4 bar cutters need 140+ hp tractors
- 3 bar cutters need 120+ hp tractors
- 2 bar cutters need 100+ hp tractors
- 1 bar cutter needs 80+ hp tractor
PTO Requirements
1000 RPM 21 SplineHydraulic Requirements
2-3 bars needs 3 hydraulic banks 1 bar needs 1 hydraulic bankElectricity
12 vdcVersatility
Unit works on a wide range of tractors and 3-point mount categories. The FiberCut is compatible with category 3 and 4. Both hitches (standard and quick-hitch setups) in its standard configuration, while an optional cat 5-point hitch is available for those that require it.
The FiberCut requires less horsepower than competing machines, allowing for a wider range of tractor options available to the operator. We achieve this by powering the unit hydraulically vs mechanically. The lower horsepower requirements reduce operating costs for less fuel consumption and input costs.
Unit is built on a modular platform. The FiberCut allows an operator to add remove and adjust the cutting arms of the machine to allow producers to achieve maximum performance with their specific field conditions.
Easy to Find Parts
Bish Enterprises uses quality components and carries all of the needed parts and supplies for the FiberCut, but was designed with both the customers and existing dealers in mind, and most of the components that are used are already available at local dealerships across the United States.
Bish Enterprises can overnight parts to most places in the continental US in addition to obtaining them from your local implement dealer.
We Stand Behind Our Products
Bish Enterprises offers its industry leading warranty on every NEW FiberCut sold. Bish Enterprises will provide a parts and labor warranty for the components against all manufacturer defects for a term of 12 months.
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