Rotavator : Multipurpose Tillage

Implement - KhetiGaadi

Khetigaadi
The very first tractors in India were imported by the British
It is an implement that cuts and pulverizes the soil by impact forces
government in 1914 for the purpose of clearing bushes and shrubs
through a number of rotary tines or knives mounted as a horizontal
from degraded forest areas and to use this cleared land for agricultural
shaft. It is also called “rotary tiller”. It is suitable for shallow
purposes. While these imported tractors were mainly used in
cultivation and weed control. It consists of a power driven shaft on
governmental farming operations, they were also made available for
which knives or tines are mounted to cut the soil and trash. Rotor has
hire to landowners that could afford them. By 1930, while the use of
got several types of tines fitted on the shaft having a speed of 200-300
tractors in farming still remained limited, an indigenous industry of
rpm. Generally, sharp-edged L-shaped blades are used on the rotor.
manufacturing tractor spare parts and engines sprang up in India.
According to the power used, rotavators are classified as engine
operated and tractor-drawn rotavators.
 One or two operations of this implement are sufficient for
good became
After India pulverization of soil depending
independent in 1947, theupon
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government
conditions.
emphasis It is not
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in producing of 1500
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prime mover. The depth
and modified to of
suit Indian
penetration
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adjusted up to 12.5 cm.
manufacturers The suitable
began bringing out the first
protective
Indian-made coverFive
tractors. is provided at the producers:
major tractor rear to prevent under
Eicher a Gujarat
Motors,
scattering
Tractors, of soil.
TAFE Ltd., Escorts Tractors Ltd., Mahindra & Mahindra. Domestic
tractor production increased in the next ten years, but tractors still continued
to be imported from the former Soviet Union, Poland, Romania,
Czechoslovakia, the UK, and other countries.
 Many makes of rotavator are available in India with various
brand names. The some of leading manufacturers of rotavators
are:

• Shaktiman
• Sonalika
• Dasmesh
Indian Group
is one of the largest producers of tractors in the world,
• MASCHIO
manufacturing around 660,000 units per year. The main centers of tractor
• Mahindra
production are in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and
• Swan
Gujarat, and the top domestic markets are in Maharashtra, Punjab,
• John
Haryana, Deere
Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. Indian
• Krushivator
tractors are also exported to other countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, and
• PREET
America.
 To find any details information and can compare models of many
Indian-made rotavators on the Khetigaadi website and Mobile
app.

Types of rotary tiller (Rotavator)

The most commonly used tractors in Indian are four-wheeled, 31 HP to 40
HP tractors. These can be put to multiple agricultural uses, and, aside from
There are two types of rotary tillers. One acts as an integral part of
their price, this is the main consideration that farmers make in their
the power tiller whereas the other is a separate entity mounted on
purchase. Aside from their use in farms, orchards, and gardens, these
the tractor hydraulic system and powered by the tractor PTO shaft.
tractors can also be used to haul produce, goods, equipment, and any
other loads from one destination to another. To be able to drive the tractors
on roads though, it is necessary for farmers to register them with the
transportation department first.
 A. L-shaped blade: Most common as the shape is superior to others
in heavy thrash. They are better to kill weeds and generally cause
less soil pulverisation.
B. C-shapes blade: Penetrating hard ground is easier with these
Indian
blades.farmers have
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than aware of the
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blades of farm
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drudgery, to clog.multiple crops possible in a single year, speeding up
farm operations,
C. Long and reducing
shank blade: They haveoverall
longerfarm
shankexpenses.
than the L-shaped
blade and can be used for deeper cultivation.
 D. Speed blade: Especially suitable for penetrating the hard
ground and for mixing heavy thrash. Have fewer tendencies to
clog in wet condition.
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With the problem of rising labour scarcity due to increased
migration to urban areas, better work opportunities in other sectors, and
government employment schemes, having a tractor has become more or less
of a necessity for many farmers. Without it, they wouldn’t have sufficient
manpower to complete all the essential farming tasks.
 1. Chopping and mixing: Rotavator with its chopping and mixing
ability is ideal for crops such as maize, sorghum, tobacco,
sugarcane, cotton, rice etc. The thrash mixed evenly throughout
The future of adds
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influenced by the developments in the agricultural sector and vice versa.
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Also expected is an increased
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in the seedbed.
tractors with autonomous features, sensors, air-conditioned cabins, climate-
controlled cabins, Internet connectivity, data collecting abilities, and several
other capabilities.
 3. Fertilizer and chemicals: may be incorporated by spreading
in bands or broadcast from tanks or hopper on the tractor or
rotavator by broadcasting ahead of the implement. The stirring,
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 5. Orchard Tilling: Rotavators are used in vineyards, citrus
groves and orchards because it is easy to control operating
depth to prevent damage to trees or vine roots. They provide
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The rotating blades help push the tractor forward and reduce
wheel slippage, where it would be difficult to gain traction for
plough and disc operations. Heavy rice straw may be chopped
and mixed with the soil to improve fertility and soil structure.
 7. Weed control: As many as 3-5 passes at 2-3 weeks interval
may be required to completely eradicate annual and. perennial
weeds. Operate the rotavator with a fast rotor speed and the
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