Standard Vertical Mixer Knife

These knives are designed for use in Kuhn Knight® vertical mixers. and are excellent for mixing livestock rations, such as those used on dairy farms, feedlots, and beef cattle operations, making it ideal for preparing TMR (Total Mixed Ration). TMR is created by thoroughly mixing various feed ingredients in a mixer wagon, ensuring that all components are evenly distributed for optimal livestock nutrition. 

The K144734 Mixer Knife is made of high-carbon base material that is milled, heat-treated, and tungsten hard-face coated, offering superior durability. This knife is designed to be equal to or better than the OEM knife. The knife is 3/8" thick and features a 20" cutting edge style, ensuring efficient and effective feed mixing. Commonly, 8-12 knives are used per screw, and the thickness of the knife makes it ideal for thoroughly mixing feed or rations in a variety of mixer wagons.

Replacement Guidelines:

• Replace the knife when it becomes dull or when mixing times increase, which is a good indicator that the knife is no longer sharp.
• To get more cutting power from your mixer, we recommend upgrading to the K144734HP high-performance version of this knife.

Installation Instructions:

• The knife is easily installed by bolting it onto the screw of the mixer wagon, using factory settings. No special tools are required for installation.
• Mounting hardware for the K144734 is available: K144734BK.

If you're looking to enhance the cutting efficiency of your mixer, we recommend adding a bale slicer. A bale slicer is designed to help break down large bales quickly and effectively, ensuring that your feed is properly processed and evenly distributed. By integrating a bale slicer into your mixer setup, you can improve mixing consistency, reduce the time spent on processing bulky bales, and achieve a more uniform feed ration for your livestock. For clockwise rotation mixers, use K385072, and for counter-clockwise mixers, use K385074. 

You can also mount the K117140 in the middle of the auger for better discharge.

Why Choose Kooima Ag? Kooima Ag is one of the very few companies that continuously tests and improves wear and edge retention on our knives. Our Iowa-based manufacturing plant enables us to implement changes and run tests without any delays. The proximity of high-density dairies and feedlots allows us to conduct year-round testing on a variety of rations, ensuring that our knives meet the highest standards of performance.