The
Howard EHD range of Rotaslashers is the top of the line slasher. Build
for long life in the most arduous conditions. All EDH models are now
supplied as standard with the new, design registered Leading Edge blades
with provide a cleaner cut and longer life in most applications.
Some of the
features of this model of slasher are:
- 5mm steel fabricated
body, hot dip galvanised after manufacture.
- Howard, unlimited
HP (on 540 pto) gearbox.

- Howard, sintered
bronze, multi plate clutch.
- Full safety
guarding.
- Floating top
linkage point.
- Full safety
guarding.
- Floating top
linkage point.
- Reinforced
adjustable skids.Reinforced clevis mounting.
- Replaceable
wear skid runners.
- Woven/reinforced
conveyor belting rear safety deflectors. (Except EDH360).
- Puncture proof
rubber rear wheel option. (Standard on EHD210).
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The EDH 360 Dreadnought
is the twin head EHD Rotaslasher for broad acre slashing jobs. The
Dreadnought is available with either a painted or galvanised body.
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EHD General Specifications:
Bodies:
Bodies are manufactured from 5mm steel plate, strongly reinforced
with full length gussets. Then, apart from the Dreadnought, all bodies
are hot dip galvanised.
Tractor Mounting:
All EHD models are centrally mounted and have Cat 2 three point linkage
geometry.
Drive Shaft:
BYPY A7 series tri-lobal drive shafts are supplied with the EHD 150,
180 and 210 models. A BYPY 108 series tri-lobal drive shaft is supplied
with the Dreadnought.
Clutch:
A Howard, sintered bronze, multi-plate clutch is fitted to the slasher
end of the drive shaft of the EHD 150, 180 and 210 models. A two plate
friction clutch is fitted to the input shaft of the splitter gearbox
on the Dreadnought.
Gearbox:
The Howard designed and built, fabricated steel unlimited HP (at 540pto)
EHD gearbox is fitted to all models. Machine cut hardened alloy steel
gears and taper roller bearings are used throughout. The combined
spindle, output shaft and blade beam mounting flange, is precision
machined from a single drop forging. A double oil seal system, backed
up by a felt seal and a dust cover, us used to protect the spindle
bearings, The EHD gearboxes on the EHD 150, 180 and Dreadnought models
have a ration of 1:1.87. On the EHD210, the ratio is 1:1.39. The splitter
gearbox on the Dreadnought has a 1:1 ratio.
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Blade
Beam:
Multi-leaf, spring steel blade beam with tear-drop, stress reduced
blade fastener holes are supplied on all models.
Blades:
Drop forged, heat treated Leading Edge blades pivoting on extra hard,
cold forged bushes are fitted.
Optional Equipment:
Single or double, laminated rubber, puncture proof height control
wheels. (Twin wheels are standard on the EHD 210 and the Dreadnought).
Front and rear
chain safety guards.
| Model |
Cutting
Height |
Cutting
Width |
Machine
Weight |
Blade
Tip Speed |
| EHD 150 |
0 - 75mm
on skids
0 - 30cm on wheels |
1.52m (5ft) |
382kg |
81m/sec
(15860 ft/min) |
| EHD 180 |
0 -75mm on
skids
0 - 30cm on wheels |
1.83m (6ft) |
465 kg |
97m/sec
(19030 ft/min) |
| EHD 210 |
0 - 30cm
on wheels |
2.13m (7ft) |
700 kg |
84m/sec
(16500 ft/min) |
EHD 360
Dreadnought |
0 - 30cm
on wheels |
3.61m (12ft) |
1200kg |
97m/sec
(19030 ft/min) |
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For more information contact BC Machinery
Phone: 08 89721988
Email: sales@bcmachinery.com.au