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International Ensilage Cutters

Types and Capacities: International ensilage cutters, Types A and B, are built for
those who can use machines with large capacities. They are very popular with custom
ensilage cutter operators. These large cutters are also much in demand by groups of
farmers who club together for the purpose of buying and using a machine to operate on
the farms of the club members, where quick work, big capacity, and skilled service are
required.

Type A: The Type A machine requires about 20 to 25-H. P.. oil or gas engine,
for running, and has a capacity of from 10 to 25 tons per hour.

Type B: The Type P> machine requires a 15 to 20-11. P., oil or gas engine, and
has a capacity of from 12 to 10 tons per hour.

These capacities depend of course upon the kind of stalks being cut and the condi-
tion the stalks are in at the time of cutting.

Type E : The Type E ensilage cutter is designed for the farmer who desires to do
his own cutting, or where a small machine is required. All) to 15-11. P. gasoline or
oil engine is required to operate the Type E. It has a capacity of from 10 to 12 tons
per hour, based on the kind and condition of stalks, as above stated.

Why the Main Frame Should be Made Strong: The cutting and elevating of
ensilage is heavy work, to say the least. There is nothing that racks any machine as
hard as rapid motion which must be kept up for a long period of time. To keep the
working mechanism in alignment and the machine working freely at all times requires
an exceptionally strong main frame.

How the Main Frame on the International is Made : The main frame, or the
foundation of the International ensilage cutter, goes through such a careful and pains-
taking process of construction that the finished article does not vary one-sixteenth of an
inch from the dimensions specified in the blue print. This can he verified by measuring
the dimensions of any stock machine.

All the Holes in the Main Frame Punched at the Same Time: All the holes in
the heavy steel channels constituting the main frame are punched in one operation on a
gang punch. These channels are individually straightened and gauged on a master form
to secure accuracy. Next, the parts of the frame are clamped into a machined riveting
form and hot riveted together. The frame as a whole is then checked up again, which
insures an accurate foundation for all working parts. The result is a main frame which
has the solidity and strength of a one-piece construction, with sufficient rigidity to hold
all the working parts, when mounted, in perfect alignment even under the most trying-
conditions.

Reinforcements: The frame is still further reinforced by means of cross sills con-
sisting of heavy bar steel.

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A Superior Frame : It is
easily superior to any other main

frame ever built as a foundation
for an ensilage cutter. The add-
ed cost and trouble in making
this frame is more than offset
by the gain in ease of operation
and the reduced wear on the
bearings and working parts.

Trucks for All Types: The
trucks for all machines have a
steel construction. The wheels
are made with oval spokes, hot
riveted in the hub and tire.

Tires are Made Wide and
Strong: The front wheels are
amply large, with long hubs
equipped with sand rings at
either end . They can be turned
completely under all machines.
There is ample clearance for
the conveyor when the front
wheel is turned under.

Driving Mechanism for
Types A, B, and E: The driv-
ing mechanism for all types of
International ensilage cutters is
very similar except that Types
A and B are equipped with
gear-speed changes, allowing
eight different lengths of cut.

The self-aligning boxes and
shifting devices £< >r throwingthe
mechanism out of gear are practi-
cally the same on all sizes, the
only difference being in point of
location and relation to the rest
of the working parts. The
changes in length of cut on all
types are made by sprockets on
the bevel-gear shaft, and th e feed-
roll drive shaft. The bevel gear
shaft being square, makes it easy
t( > slide the sprocket on this shaft
back and forth to make the prop-
er adjustment f< >r changes in cut

Rear end International Ensilage Cutter, Type E — Note strong
construction of the frame and that the machine can be easily
unmounted if desired to use the ensilage cutter without trucks

Construction of gears, Types A and B —
Note the simplicity and easy oiling facilities

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Driving mechanism for Type E Ensilage Cutter. Flywheel shaft has adjustment
on end to take up wear and keep knife in the proper relation to the cutter bar

Aligning Facilities: All working parts are easy of access, so that aligning can be
done without any trouble. The bearings are self-aligning, which insures durability and
easy running. All bearings which are difficult to oil and require much lubrication are
equipped with hard oilers, which enables the operator to oil the bearings even when the
machine is running.

Roller Bearings: Practically all the most important bearings are equipped with
roller bushings. Roller bearings on a machine of this kind have much to do with the
ease of operation as it tends to reduce friction to a minimum.

Speed Changes on Types A and B: Types A and B ensilage cutters can be
adjusted for cutting eight different lengths
of fodder. This is brought about by the
speed-change gears, pictured below,

Speed change device, Types A and B
EnsilageCutt^r. Bear gears in mesh

Speed change device. Types A and B Ensilage
Cutter — The change of speed is made by
moving the gear on the shaft until it meshes
with the proper gear on the opposite shaft

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Automatic chain tightener ad-
justed when feeder is reversed

in connection with the different chain-speed
changes. The change gears on the flywheel
shaft are held in place with a set screw. In
changing the speed it is only necessary to
loosen the screw and move the gear backward
• >r forward as desired on the flywheel shaft.
This requires but a moment's time. The
change gear is driven with a long feather key,
thus relieving the set screw of all the work
except holding the gear in place.

All the necessary devices for securing
the different lengths of cut are found on the
machine. There are no loose gears and sprock-
ets to carry with the machine and no substitu-
tions are necessary. In fact, there is nothing
to add or take away, which is a big advantage from a time-saving standpoint.

Advantage of Change Gears: The lug advantage of the change gears is that it
gives all the benefits of two gears in one. Should a tooth break on a gear, it will not
delay the operation longer than it takes to loosen the set screw holding the sliding gear
on the shaft, and move it so that the other set of gears is in mesh. The same approxi-
mate length of cut as before the breakage is then secured by shifting the chain on the
double sprocket. Breakage is sometimes caused by hard objects passing through.

Features Common to All Machines

Automatic Chain Tighteners: Using a chain to drive the feeding mechanism
necessitates an automatic chain tightener, and the question has been to devise some
means whereby the chain would automatically adjust itself to different feeding condi-
tions when reversing the machine.

The automatic chain tightener used on the International ensilage cutter has been
found very satisfactory.

Advantage of Tightener: The automatic chain tightener is composed of two
rollers fastened to the bracket hinged on the lower feed roll drive shaft. When the
conveyor is operated with a forward movement,
the top of the chain is slack. The distance be-
tween the two rollers is such that the straight
part of the chain pressing against the lower
roller pulls the upper roller down against the
slack part of the chain. When the conveyor is
reversed, the chain tightening at the top pulls
the lower roller up against the under part of
the chain, thus automatically adjusting itself
to this condition. The great advantage of this
tightener is that while the chain can be opera-
ted at the proper tension to run the conveyor
steadily and evenly, it does not add to the draft
or cause unnecessary wear on the chain. The » * , t

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rollers are adjustable in slots on the tightener wne n the machine is running forward

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The rear knife wheel bearing is equip-
ped with adjustment devices to keep the
knife in proper relation to the cutter bar

bracket to allow for variation in the tight-
ness of the chain and the <litt'erent sizes of
sprockets.

Long Bearings for Knife Wheel Shaft:

The speed of the flywheel, together with the
strain of the belt on the pulley, tends to
produce a great deal of friction. The heavy
work of cutting and elevating also adds to
the strain exerted on the bearings. To
counteract this friction, the bearings on the
International are made long and heavy, and
are lined with the best grade of babbitt.
As the bearings are held firmly in align-
ment and the proper oiling facilities have
been provided, the friction is held down
to a minimum.
Flywheel Adjustment: It is particularly necessary on ensilage cutters to have

the knives working in proper relation to the cutter bar at all times. If the knives

are too far away from the cutter bar, they do not cut the fodder properly and the draft

of the machine is increased. If they are set too close to the cutter bar, they act as a brake on

the flywheel, and dull both knives and the cutter bar. International ensilage cutters are

equipped with every adjustment necessary to keep the knives in proper relation to the

cutter bar at all times.

The rear box for the flywheel shaft is equipped with an adjusting device, which

enables the operator to set the flywheel so as to secure the proper alignment of the

knife to the cutter bar if this relation should

be disturbed by long wear or heavy strains

This is accomplished by adjusting the

screws on the bracket which move the h

to or from the cutter bar or to either side

desired. Slotted holes in the box allow si

an adjustment to be made. Note illust

tion at top of this page.

The front end of the flywheel

shaft is also equipped with a set-screw

adjustment. A case-hardened steel

thrust 1 tearing is situated between the

front end of the flywheel shaft and

the set screw in this box.

Powerful Blower: The flywheel

and the fan blades of the International

ensilage cutters are so constructed as

to form an exceedingly strong and

powerful blower. International ma-
chines have elevated ensilage to the

top < if a ( 14-foot silo with ease,evidence

enough of superior construction.

The solid wheel practically forms a vacuum,
assuring greater force for elevating ensilage

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How the Powerful Blast from the
Blower is Secured: The flywheel is
practically solid, and is equipped with
three knives and three fan blades. The
openings in the flywheel are immedi-
ately in front of the knives, so that
when the knife has passed the cutter
bar, the opening is closed with the solid
part of the flywheel, causing the fan
and side of the wheel to practically form
a vacuum, which allows more force or
wind pressure for blowing out the en-
silage. The fan is placed in such a
position that it follows the cut feed,
and forces it out, allowing the fan
to clear itself instantly. For this

Photograph showing clean-cut stalks in the posi-
tion in which they were delivered hy feed rolls

practically the same, the only difference
being in the different sizes, Types
A and B having a 9-inch blower
pipe, while the Type E has a 7-inch
pipe.

The Advantage of Using Con-
cave Knives: The knives are con-
cave, of a special shape, and give a
pronounced inward shear cut, which
requires the minimum of power, and
holds the stalks in position, preventing
trash and twine from winding about
the flywheel shaft.

The knives are also offset at the
cutting edge to give clearance when
passing the cut stalks.

View of knife, cutter bar and conveyor with feed roll raised.
The inner edge of the knife makes a close shear cut, pre-
venting stalks, twine, and trash from wedging between
the cutter bar and the knife. This insures a clean cut
every stroke, and prevents winding on the flywheel shaft

reason the flywheel always runs freely and
easily.

How the Steel Fan Wings are Attach-
ed : The steel fan wings are bolted solidly
to the flywheel, braced by angle brackets
which are riveted to the fan wings them-
selves, and backed up by lugs on the fly-
wheel. The outer ends of the fan wings
are provided with steel scrapers to prevent
the accumulation of cut ensilage on the
inside of the housing.

Size of Blower Pipes : The construc-
tion of the blower on all three types is

View of the cutter bar and knife showing the feed
i-ull down. This illustration and the one at the top
of the page show the great range that can be made
in the quantity of stalks being fed to the knife

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The wide, specially shaped throat, paddle and feed rolls, and steel
conveyor force all the stalks to the knife — no clogging at this point

Stalks are Held Rigidly in
Position While Being Cut: An-
other 1 rig advantage of the concave
construction of the knives is that
the stalks, instead of being forced
toward the outer edgeof the knives,
are held in the position in which
they are placed by the feed rolls.
There is no opportunity for stalks
to be forced in either direction as
the heel of the knife holds them
in position while the inward shear
severs them. This means that
there will be very little shelling
of the corn from the cob, thus in-
suring a cleaner job of cutting.

An extra set of knives is fur-
nished with each machine so that
the work can be carried on while

the dull set is being sharpened. The knives are easy to remove and put on.

Cutter Bar: The cutter bar is set up on an angle with the lower edge backed off to give

a sharp cutting edge. This bar is fastened to its support by plow bolts which are securely held

by lock nuts. The bar has two cutting edges which are reversible and can be easily ground.

Force Feed: International ensilage cutters are equipped with a force-feeding device

which grips and pushes the stalks into the throat of the
machine without per-
mitting them to clog
the feed opening. This
is made possible by the
great range of move-
ments of the paddle and
feed rolls, which auto-
matically adjust them-
selves to the amount of
feed. These rolls work
independently of each
other. If a heavy charge
of fodder strikes the
paddle roll, it is auto-
matically raised, then
its weight begins to
force the stalks down
so that by the time
they reach the feed roll,
the bulk has been press-
ed down compactly,

Paddle roll and feed roll
in the lowest position

Paddle roll and feed roll
in the highest position

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Paddle roll in low posi-
tion, feed roll raised

which makes it easi-
er for the feed roll
to grasp them . The
pressure exerted by
the paddle roll is
regulated automat-
ically by the amount
of the feed. In ev-
ery case the pres-
sure is positive and
forces the feed into
the feed openingand
to the knives.

The shape of the
sides of the feed
opening is also an
advantage in secur-
ing a positive feed.
Straggling ends of
the feed are direct-
ed toward acommon
centre so that the
possible.

The conveyor is made of

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roll in

roll raised, feed
low position

paddle roll can get the best grip _

An Even Feed is Assured: The conveyor is made of sheet-steel slats with the
edges turned up to make them more aggressive. When the conveyor and paddle roll
grasp the stalks from below and above, the grip on the stalks steadily forces them to
the feed rolls. The different parts of the feeding mechanism all travel the same number
of feet per minute so that they work in perfect harmony and prevent any slipping of the
stalks, making it practically impossible to choke the throat of the machine. A more
even flow of fodder results in a much greater capacity for the same size machine than
can be obtained by hand feeding. It also relieves the mechanism of the sudden jars
and jolts which come with an uneven flow of fodder. Capacity is always increased by
steady feeding.

Figure out what it costs per day to have the capacity of your machine cut down by
one-third or one-half on account of uneven feeding. Then multiply by the cost per day
and by the number of days in a season's run, and you will know just how much
money you can save by running an International ensilage cutter.

Hand Feeding Not Always Satisfactory: Another point for consideration is
that it is absolutely impossible for a man to feed an ensilage cutter by hand evenly and
rapidly. Hand feeding at best lowers the capacity of any machine. With an Inter-
national there is no variation of feed, hence, the machine is running full capacity at all
times, if the pitchers keep the stalks going into the chute continuously. Besides, the
use of this chute in connection with the paddle roll, does away with the services of one
man which makes a big saving in wages and board possible each cutting season.

Upper Feed Roll Spring: The spring located above the upper feed roller distrib-
utes an even pressure the full width of the feed throat, and keeps the upper roller in a
horizontal position as it moves up and down.

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Observe that the man's shoulder rests against
the gear clutch lever. It is impossible for
him to reach his hand as far forward as the
knife without throwing the machine out ol gear

Safety Devices: International en-
silage cutters of all types are equipped ([
with safety devices which cover every
part of the machine liable to injure the
operator. The state of Minnesota has
very strict laws relating to safety appli-
ances on farm machinery. On account
of these laws many companies are unable
to sell their machines in this state. The
International ensilage cutter was care-
fully examined by the state inspector,
and passed all the requirements laid
down by the law for safety appliances.
Furthermore, the commissioner of labor
in the state of Minnesota complimented
this Company on the complete safety
equipment of the International ensilage
cutter.

Safety Shifting Lever : One of the
important features
of all International

ensilage cutters is
the safety-shifting
lever. This lever extends from the clutch side up over the top of
the throat and down to the other side where it is pivoted to the
frame. It throws the machine in and out of gear, forward and
reverse. It is placed in such a position that the operator will
throw the mechanism out of gear automatically should he get into
too close proximity to the feed rolls.

The lever does not lock solid like an ordinary shifting lever,
but slips from one notch to another when pressure is applied to
secure the three different positions desired in the following order
— in gear, out of gear, and reverse, counting toward the throat of
the machine.

The fact that it extends
up over the feed throat all< >ws
it to be operated from either
side of the machine.

Too much stress cannot
be laid upon this feature
when one realizes how quick-
ly accidents happen and how
necessary it is for the operator
to have a clutch lever handy
and easy to operate when the
occasion so requires. Filling a 50-foot silo.

The top 15 feet is a water tank

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Shield Over Mechanism:

The gearing on both sides of
the machine is covered with
shields to protect it from fall-
ing stalks or trash, and also
to prevent the operator from
coming in contact with any
of the gears. The shields can
be easily removed to give the
operator ready access to the
working mechanism when-
ever it becomes necessary to
make any adjustment or
changes.

It can be seen that every
attention has been given, in
designing the machine, to pro-
tect the operator from per-
sonal injury. These features
alone will recommend the
International ensilage cutter
to anyone who is interested
in a machine of this type.

Handy Tool Box: A steel
tool box, fastened solidly to
the main frame, is provided for the extra set of knives accompanying each machine,
and necessary tools.

The shield over the mechanism keeps any person
about the machine out of danger, and protects
the gears from contact with hard substances

The work is always well done with an International Ensilage Cutter

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Fan-House Cover : A fan-house cover that can be held solidly
in place and opened quickly and easily is a necessary feature, and
that is seldom found on an ensilage cutter.

by Two Levers: On International cutters the fan house
in place by two levers working on the eccentric plan — one
on each side of an angle bar fastened to the blower
outlet. The eccentric shape of these levers lock
the cover solidly in place. When the operator
desires to open it, he releases the latches, lifts up
the cover, and, stepping around to the rear end,
throws the cover over. When this is done, the
operator has the flywheel, knife, and cutter bar
within convenient reach so that he can easily make
whatever adjustments or changes are necessary.
Asa matter of fact, there is no adjustment neces-
sary to be made that is dim cult to reach.

These conveniences of operation are of special
interest because they save a great deal of time if
anything goes wrong with the machine. It is an
expensive proposition to have a number of men,
teams, and wagons idle for a few hours.

Made of Sheet Steel and Braced : There is
a great deal of wear and strain on the fan-housing.
Therefore, it is made of heavy sheet steel, thor-
oughly braced. The fan-house sides are each made of a single piece of sheet steel,
electrically welded to the side of the rim. The rim is li' -gauge sheet steel, rolled in the
shape of a channel. This construction makes the fan-housing practically one piece.
Operator is Protected : A grating is placed over the air inlet of the fan-housing in

the center to protect the
operator, or anyone else,
from getting their hands
into the wheel.

It is not generally
realized that there is a
powerful suction at the
air inlet to the fan
housing, and this, on
many machines, is often
the cause of unlooked-
for accidents. A loose
coat will often be
drawn in by the suc-
tion when the operator
passes by. This can-
not happen on the Inter-
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Type of flywheel used on all Interna-
tional Ensilage Cutters. Note heavy
driving pinion, covered pulley, secure
fan-blade fastenings, and substantial
way in which knives are held in place

Flywheel:

The flywheel is
made of a supe-
rior grade of grey
iron cast in one
piece and turned
to a perfect circle
with a band of
double refined
iron shrunk
around the out-

The knife is set into the flywheel against four side and perfect-
lugsandissolidlyheldin place with lock nuts. }y welded. The
Note the band around the outside of the fly- J 1 i 1'

wheel to increase the strength and safety remarkable ten-
acity of this band
makes for safety, as it adds greatly to the strength of
the wheel. The knife seats and lugs are all accurately
machined to gauge. The concave knives are ground
to accurate thickness.

How Knives are Attached: Each knife is
attached to the wheel with five heavy bolts set staggered and securely held by lock
nuts. The lugs against which the knives rest take the shearing strain off the bolts.
The fact that the knives and flywheel are accurately gauged and fitted means that
when adjustments have once been made the knives can

be easily and cpaickly changed.

The point of the knife is pro-
tected by a knob-like projection

in the casting. This projection

makes it impossible for the

point of the knife to catch on

the cutter bar provided the knife

is securely bolted in place, even

if the operator allows the fly-
wheel adjustment to get loose.

The projection will strike the

edge of the throat casting which

holds the upper feed roll and

the sound will give the operator

warning in time to fix the adjust-
ment before any harm is done.

The edge of the throat casting

slopes at a slight angle, coming

out even with the cutter bar at

the bottom. This will force the

knife away from the cutter bar

and prevent breakage.
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Top view looking down be-
tween flywheel and cut-
ter bar. Note shape of
feed-roll casting and slight
projection on flywheel

Side view looking between flywheel
and feed-roll casting. Note slop-
ing edge of casting and projection
covering point of knife on flywheel

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Deflector furnished
regularly with ma-
chine. Adjustments
can he made within
or without the silo
by means of a rope
on a pulley

Distributor with pipe thrown
to one side, showing the great
range of distribution possible

Blower Pipe : Those who have had trouble with an inferior blower pipe can readily
understand what an important part it plays when it comes to filling a silo. A pipe

which bends or breaks causes no end of trouble, and poor
connections, as a rule, either result in clogging or a loss of
elevating power.

Of Right Size to Carry Ensilage Properly : The

pipe must also be of just the right diameter to give the
best results. If it is too large in diameter for the power
exerted by the blower, the ensilage will not be elevated to
any great height. If it is too small for the amount of
ensilage cut, it will become clogged.

How Pipe is Made: The blower pipe of the Inter-
national ensilage cutter is made of heavy galvanized sheet
steel. Each section is fitted with two malleable iron rings.
( hu> ring is riveted to the lower end of the pipe and the
edge of the sheet steel is bent over, fitting around the ring
and making a tight, smooth finish. The other ring is
riveted to the pipe, leaving three-quarters of an inch pro-
jecting beyond it.

Flexible joint on
Type E cutter

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ector with hopper joint, top joint,
egular joint make the distributor

^ This projection is crimped inward and fits into the

^k £or C lower end of the next pipe section, giving practically

a telescoping effect. The top ring of the lower section
and the bottom ring of the upper section are held
tightly together by four bolts on the A and B, and
three on the E. This form of construction gives a
connection which is tight, and at the same time is
perfectly smooth on the inside.

Deflector: The deflector regularly furnished
with International ensilage cutters does not have
the distributor attachment. It has an up-and-down
adjustment so that ensilage can be thrown from one
side of the silo to the other, but not in a complete
circle as with the distributor.

A Distributor an Advantage: The advantage
of using a distributor is apparent to anyone who has
ever had the experience of work-
ing on the inside of a silo. Ordi-
narily, the heavier-cut fodder falls
in one place and the lighter por-
tions in another. With the dis-
tributor the silo is solidly and
evenly filled, with less help and
greater convenience.

The distributor and distrib-
uting pipe are furnished only on special order.
Blower pipe is not priced with the machine.
Length of pipe must be specified with order.
For description of different sizes and lengths
of pipe, see page 22.

Pipe connection
on all sizes

Pipe and fanhouse con-
nection on all sizes

Pilling the silo

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Corn Chute a Big Advan-
tage in Feeding: International

ensilage cutters are convenient
to feed, due to the corn chute
which is set up at an angle at
the end of the feed table. It is
very easy to unload onto this

Observe that the feeder is at the end of the chute, free
from danger of coming in contact with the mechanism

chute because the operator drives up to the end
of it and drops his bundles on the incline, from
which they slide down onto the feed apron. The
driver throws the bundles into this chute in such
a way that when they get onto the feed apr< >n they
are forced into the machine by the paddle roll,
without needing an extra man at the feed open-
ing to give them direction. This means a big
saving in both labor and money. The corn chute
and paddle-roD combination practically takes

The size and shape of the end of the chute
makes it an easy matter to feed in the stalks

the place and does the work
of one man.

Easy to Set: When set-
ting the machine, it is only
necessary to drive up to the
silo in the position desired,
lower the leg at the outer
corner of the conveyor, put
on the chute, and brace the
machine against the power.

The cuts show different
positions in which the ma-
chine can be set to the silo.

The driver can drive his wagon so that he does not
have to walk along the rack to feed the machine

INTERNATIONAL ENSILAGE CUTTERS

Corn fodder in the winter — Note the snow

Cutting Corn Fodder: A

great many people who do
not have silos would like to
cut up their corn fodder for
feed in winter. A particular
advantage of this is that the
fodder is put in much more
edible condition for the stock
than when fed direct from the
field. It can also be handled
much easier than when there
are cornstalks in the feed.
There is also less waste, as
every part of the stalk is
utilized.

The center illustration on
this page shows the method
pursued by one farmer in tak-
ing: care of the cut fodder.

As fast as the fodder was
made, he made a housing for
it out of the uncut fodder.
This work was done in the
winter when there was snow
on the ground. The fact that
the machine successfully cut
this fodder is the best evi-
dence in the world of its
efficiency for all cornstalk
cutting purposes.

International Ensilage Cutter
cutting cornstalks, and blow-
ing the ensilage onto a stack

The illustration at the
bottom of the page was
taken to show the great
contrast between the cut fod-
der and the uncut. Even
the fineness of the shredded
stover is shown very clearly.
The farmer is fast begin-
ning to realize the advantages
of dry cut fodder as a feed,
over the uncut.

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Distributors on all machines are furnished on order, as follows:
Hopper Joint— 3' long, numbered 210-LA— one used

Top Joint —2' long (11" l>i one end. 9" Dium. other), numbered 215 LB — one end

Regular Joint -4' long (10" Ilium, one end, 9" Diam. other), numbered 215-LA— used as required*

"The adjustable extension is removed from the regular deflector when the distributor is used. For this

reason it is only ni ssary to order !!"• hopper joint, top joint, and as many regular joints as necessary to reach

the bottom of tll»' silo.

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Knife-Grinding Attachment for International Ensilage Cutters: The local facili-
ties on some farms do not provide adequate means for the proper grinding of ensilage
cutter knives, and poor work and an increase in the amount of power required to give
the best results is always the outcome of trying to do the work with knives which are
not in the best condition. For this reason a knife-grinding attachment is regularly
furnished for all sizes of International ensilage cutters.

The stone is a iva,ter stone, the same as is used in the shops, and will not draw the
temper from the knives. The outfit is self-contained, is shielded, and the stone is nar-
row enough to do good work on the curved part of the knives. As two sets of knives
are furnished with each machine, one set can be sharpened while the other set is work-
ing. In this way the machine can be kept in good working condition without the
delay of taking the knives to town to be sharpened. A great deal of expense and
annoyance can be saved in this way.

Knife-grinding attachment regularly furnished with all sizes

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