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1890–1896 R. Hnilica, M. Kotus, M. Jankovský, M. Hnilicová and M. Dado
Qualitative classification of mulchers
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Qualitative classification of mulchers

R. Hnilica¹*, M. Kotus²*, M. Jankovský³, M. Hnilicová⁴ and M. Dado¹

¹Department of Manufacturing Technology and Quality Management, Faculty of Environmental and Manufacturing Technology, Technical University in Zvolen, Študentská 26, SK960 53 Zvolen, Slovak Republic
²Department of Quality and Engineering Technologies, Faculty of Engineering, Slovak University of Agriculture, Tr.A. Hlinku 2, SK949 76 Nitra, Slovak Republic
³Department of Forestry Technologies and Construction, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 1176, CZ165 21 Prague 6 – Suchdol, Czech Republic
⁴Department of Forest Harvesting, Logistics and Ameliorations, Faculty of Forestry, Technical University in Zvolen, T.G. Masaryka 24, SK960 53 Zvolen, Slovak Republic
*Correspondence: hnilica@tuzvo.sk; martin.kotus@uniag.sk

Abstract:

Mulchers are helpful in forest establishment and tending. Numerous mulchers are available, so buyers can become disoriented when choosing one. This paper was aimed at creating a classification of mulchers based on the evaluation of the most important parameters: weight, required engine performance, and mulching diameter. Through ANOVA, and regression and correlation analyses of our database, we created six machine classes, devised their upper limits, and assigned mulchers to the classes. Class K1 (weight up to 1,300 kilograms; performance up to 75 kilowatts; mulching diameter up to 22 centimetres) was the most popular one with 88 mulchers. It was followed by class K2 (1,800 kilograms; 100 kilowatts; 27 centimetres) with 61 mulchers, class K4 (3,200 kilograms; 175 kilowatts; 41 centimetres) with 44 mulchers, class K3 (2,300 kilograms; 125 kilowatts; 31 centimetres) with 34 mulchers, class K5 (4,100 kilograms; 225 kilowatts; 51 centimetres) with 18 mulchers, and class K6 (no upper limit) with nine mulchers.

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