Makers of Cliff and Bunting Chaff Cutters · Established 1947
Cliff & Bunting “Reliance” series
Cliff & Bunting Chaffcutters
Cliff & Bunting Model “K” and Model “W” chaffcutters, now manufactured by Dickins Engineers of Corowa.
The largest of the “Reliance” series
Cliff and Bunting Model “K” Chaffcutter
The Cliff & Bunting Model “K” Chaffcutter is the largest of the famous “Reliance” series of machines. Now manufactured by Dickins Engineers of Corowa, this machine embodies all of the features which have made it so reliable over the years, plus the strength and longevity of a modern steel frame, and self aligning ball bearings.
The “K” model has a 12¼ inch mouth and can be supplied with either a 5 or 6 knife wheel, both using Cliff & Bunting’s famous concave knives, large double riddle boxes and double screw baggers. A full repeats handling system is incorporated.
The large feedbox of the “K” is fitted with a creep feed belt system and triple safety rollers with reverse gear lever over feedbox.
The double riddle box of the “K” measures 168 inches long and 40 inches wide. Taper bored, tongue-and-groove hardwood sieves are used, with a spring loaded tension system allowing boards to expand and contract with moisture conditions and thus preventing buckling of the sieves. A full range of sieves from ½ inch to 1¼ inch is available.
The double screw baggers use 16 inch diameter cylinders and are fitted with adjustable bag rings to allow the use of various sizes of bags. A fully adjustable band brake system is fitted to permit the operator to vary bag weights as desired.
The patent concave knife grinder is supplied with each machine and is fully adjustable. It is fitted with a 1 HP electric motor and V belt drive.
Model “K”
Specifications
Speed of knife wheel
420 RPM
Size of mouth
12¼″
Lift of mouth
6″
No. of knives
5 or 6
No. of knives supplied with machine
10 or 12
Capacity per hour
Oaten sheaves
Up to 7 tons
Lucerne (bales or rolls)
Up to 3½ tons
Model “W”
Specifications
Speed of knife wheel
400 RPM
Size of mouth
10¼″
Lift of mouth
3½″
No. of knives
5
No. of knives supplied with machine
10
Capacity per hour
Oaten sheaves
Up to 2½ to 3 tons
Lucerne (bales or rolls)
Up to 1½ tons
The smaller of the “Reliance” series
Cliff and Bunting Model “W” Chaffcutter
The Cliff & Bunting Model “W” Chaffcutter is the smaller of the famous “Reliance” series of machines. Now manufactured by Dickins Engineers of Corowa, this machine embodies all of the features which have made it so reliable over the years, plus the strength and longevity of a modern steel frame, and self aligning ball bearings.
The “W” machine has a 10¼ inch mouth, a 5 knife wheel featuring Cliff & Bunting’s famous concave knives, large riddle area and double screw baggers. A full repeats handling system is incorporated.
The large feedbox of the “W” is fitted with a belt creep feed system and triple safety rollers with reverse gear lever over feedbox.
The riddle box measures 144 inches long by 32 inches wide and uses taper bored hardwood sieves with tongue and groove joints and spring tensioning of the sieves to prevent buckling due to moisture expansion of the sieves. A full range of wooden sieves from ½ inch to 1¼ inch is available. A steamer drive incorporating a clutch can be fitted if required.
The double screw baggers use 16 inch diameter cylinders and are fitted with adjustable bag rings to allow the use of various sizes (heights) of bags. A fully adjustable band brake system is fitted to permit the operator to vary bag weights as desired.
The patent concave knife grinder is supplied with each machine and is fully adjustable. It is fitted with a 1 HP electric motor and V belt drive.
Photos
Model “W” Chaffcutter Gallery
Spares & knives
Genuine Cliff & Bunting spares
We manufacture genuine Cliff & Bunting spares to suit most models, and offer quality knives to suit all makes and models of chaffcutters.