What’s new from the shows: New machines let you decide how much residue you want to bury.
By Farm Progress staff
Vertical tillage took the machinery world by storm just a few years ago. The concept of a machine that could run fast and only a couple inches deep, only lightly burying any residue and leaving most of it on top has been adopted on many farms.
Many companies are still making and selling vertical tillage equipment. Some now offer models that allow the operator to be more aggressive in running the tool deeper, or mixing in more soil with residue. How they accomplish it depends upon the machine.
The new models shown here are not the only updated vertical tillage tools that have been offered in the last couple of years. Case IH debuted a tool that was covered earlier, which can be set to run more aggressively than the original case IH vertical tillage tool. The case IH tool was one of the first vertical tillage tools on the market.
Some of these new tools, like the Landoll 7432 model, now let the operator choose how aggressive to be on tillage while going across the field. In earlier models, the gang angle was set at 10 degrees. The operator can now adjust it form the cab, making it more or less aggressive to fit field conditions. The machine accomplishes it by using hydraulic cylinders to adjust gang angles.
McFarlane was one of the early makers of vertical tillage tools as well. The company introduced a new machine this year, which should find a home on many farms. K-Line Ag also entered the vertical tillage market with a machine that appears to be rather aggressive in handling residue. Spokespeople say it can still be operated at relatively high speeds in the field.
Check out these models and compare them to others already on the market. Use the contact information and websites to learn more about these new tools.
LANDOLL 7401 WITH GANG ADJUST
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The most obvious new feature on Landoll’s 7431 vertical tillage model for 2018 is that disk angle is now adjustable both front and rear from the cab. Possible angle settings run from 5 to 15 degrees. Hydraulic cylinders make adjustments. The change allows you to run more aggressively when you want. Models range from 19 to 49 feet wide. The 29-foot model shown lists at $87,000, including the adjustable feature. Contact Landoll, Marysville, Kan., at 785-738-6613 or landoll.com.
K-LINE AG MACHINE
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This machine with large disk blades from K-Line Agriculture is used by some already as a replacement for a disk. Relatively new to the Midwest, K-Line Agriculture offers this tool as a form of vertical tillage. Most people find it works best when running about 4 inches deep, company reps say. It’s designed to run 7 to 9 mph. It’s available in 8- to 41-foot widths. Call 800-445-6882 or visit k-lineag.com.
GREAT PLAINS TURBO-MAX
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Prepare seedbeds in the spring or clear up fall residue with the Great Plains Turbo-Max vertical tillage tool. It features a hydraulically adjustable gang angle, from zero degrees for spring work to three- to six-degrees for the fall, with 20-inch coulters spaced 7.5 inches apart to meet vertical tillage needs. For more information, contact Great Plains, Salina, Kan., at 785-823-3276 or find your local dealer at greatplainsag.com.
MCFARLANE COBRA REEL DISKS
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The Cobra Reel Disk is the sharpest and most aggressive vertical tillage tool on the market, says Norm Burgeson, McFarlane sales manager. It’s for farmers who love reel disks, but are looking for a machine to really chew up residue. It’s available in working widths from 12 to 45 feet and features an adjustable hydraulic disk gang angle. Conversion kits, which range in price from $1,500 to $7,000, are available for the 4000 and 4100 Series reel disks. The new Cobra is $30,800 to $110,850, depending on the model. For more information, contact McFarlane Manufacturing, Sauk City, Wis., at 800-627-8569 or visit flexharrow.com.
VERSATILE 345 VT
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Are you looking for a heavy vertical tillage tool to create the optimum working depth? Versatile has the Viking 345VT. These machines are designed to prepare seedbeds under any field conditions, leaving behind a smooth finish. They feature SoilRazer blades, which never dull and are a quarter-inch thick. For more information, visit versatile-ag.com.