Shallow to medium depth tillage

The design of the frame, tines, coulter tools and precise depth control across the entire working area combine perfectly to deliver full-surface shallow tillage. The PLANO unites all these features while remaining compact.

The trailed shallow cultivator from PÖTTINGER ensures full-surface movement, even at working depths as shallow as 3 cm. But shallow is not the only thing the PLANO can do. Working depths of up to 15 cm are possible too. The range of tasks it can perform is therefore wide, providing completely flexible operation all the year round.


Neat and tidy

Uniform and optimised working results across the entire width of the machine are crucial for a successful tillage pass. To prevent side pull and the resulting disadvantages, the tines on the frame sections are arranged symmetrically either side of the central pull line. There are also advantages in terms of running costs thanks to lower fuel consumption and uniform wear.

The optimised tine configuration in combination with the 6-row layout and the large underframe clearance ensures there is plenty of space between the tines and the frame. This ensures blockage-free operation even with high volumes of organic material.


Precision guided

Precise depth control and maintaining the set depth is essential, especially during shallow cultivation. That is how the capillaries, weeds, volunteers and cover crops can be cut as shallow as possible over the entire surface so that the roots are cleanly separated from the shoot and vegetation point. This, as well as ensuring that as little soil as possible remains on the plants above ground, is a sure way of making sure unwanted plants perish.

Uniform cultivation across the entire width of the machine is ensured to make sure that all plants and weeds are accounted for. The PLANO achieves the best ground tracking by controlling the working depth using a choice of depth wheels at the front, and the roller to the rear. For maximum convenience, the working depth is simply adjusted hydraulically from the tractor cab.


Choice of tillage tools

At the heart of every PLANO is the tine system. The arrangement and properties of the tines greatly influence the tillage process and the working results. That’s why two different tine systems are available for the PLANO, depending on the soil conditions on site and the type of application.

Both tine systems can be equipped with DURASTAR PLUS duck foot shares or DURASTAR chisel points. The shape of the duck foot shares makes them ideal for shallow, full-surface movement with a slicing action. The chisel points are particularly suitable for deeper tillage and intensive mixing, although they can also be used for shallow stubble cultivation.