Smart design for easy stubble incorporation
AMAZONE has added four folding mounted models to its third generation of Catros compact disc harrows.
CLAAS Harvest Centre Product Manager – AMAZONE, Murray Tuck, says the four new models, available in working widths of 4, 5, 6 and 7 m, feature a smart frame design that allows quick and easy adjustment of the working depth.
“On many cultivators, the working depth is changed by tilting the entire machine and thus the positions of the front tools or following rollers and harrows have to be readjusted as well,” he says.
“AMAZONE’s ‘smart frame concept’ makes adjusting the working depth much easier and more efficient.
“The working depth is adjusted by rotating the disc carrier arms away from the frame for a deeper setting or towards the frame for shallower work.
“The machine’s frame always remains parallel to the soil, meaning that the first and second row of discs always work at the same depth.
“A fixed linkage between the two rows of discs further helps to maintain a uniform working depth.
“Importantly, adjusting the working depth of the discs has no impact on the operation of any front or rear tools.
“This allows the operator to quickly match the working depth to suit changes in operating conditions, such as working across tramlines or headlands, without having to leave the tractor.”
The design allows stubble to easily flow through discs, regardless of working depth.
“The deeper the work, the greater the distance between the frame and disc arm and the following roller,” Murray says.
A range of tools can be added to the front or rear of the machine.
“The addition of a knife roller at the front shreds organic matter, such as stubble or catch crops,” Murray says.
“The individual roller segments provide perfect contour following.
“Alternatively, a crushboard can be selected if the focus is on seedbed preparation.
“In addition, a wide range of rollers and harrows are available for mounting to the rear of the machine to achieve perfect reconsolidation in all conditions.”
Seed drills and liquid manure applicators can also be incorporated into the system.
The Catros series is highly regarded for its high productivity, versatility and low maintenance.
“Catros is perfect for a range of tasks, including breaking stubble and shallow seed bed preparation, right through to intensive incorporation and deep cultivation,” Murray says.
“The low pulling power requirement enables high operating speeds, high work rates with low fuel consumption.”
The 510 mm diameter Catros+ discs are suitable for working at depths from 5 cm to 14 cm and are available in smooth, fineserrated or coarseserrated configurations.
The 480 mm diameter XCutter disc is available for shallower working depths from 2 cm to 8 cm.
Its wave profile guarantees full surface movement and high mixing intensity at the same time.
The disc bearings have maintenance free seals for reduced maintenance.
The disc bearings are located in the ‘shadow’ of the soil flow, protecting them from wear and allowing the easy passage of stubble and soil.
Each disc is individually suspended using pretensioned rubber spring elements to provide optimum contour following and maintenance free overload protection.
About CLAAS Harvest Centre: CLAAS Harvest Centre is one of the largest privately owned farm machinery distributors in Australasia.
It represents some of the world’s leading farm machinery brands, including CLAAS, AMAZONE, JCB (NZ) and Väderstad (AU), via its network of 33 owned and franchised CLAAS Harvest Centres and 22 independent dealerships throughout New Zealand and Australia.
More information: CLAAS Harvest Centre Product Manager – AMAZONE, Murray Tuck, 0438 038 745.