Precise overlap

With a tine spacing of 16.2 cm, there is an overlap band of 3.8 cm on either side that is processed twice. That is how even stubborn weeds and plants are reliably cut right through. This can reduce the use of herbicides for weed control. Due to the durability of the duck foot shares in terms of wear, the extent of the overlap has been optimised in terms of the resistance generated in the soil. This results in a lower pulling power requirement, as well as less fuel consumption and wear. In addition, the shares remain at a constant depth in the soil thanks to the lower soil resistance.

Optimised mixing performance

The duck foot shares are set at a slightly aggressive angle to ensure a sufficient mixing effect during deeper tillage, in addition to the shallow slicing action achieved nearer the surface. This means that these shares can also be used on passes after the first stubble cultivation step. Mixing and covering the organic material with soil, and thus with inoculant bacteria and fungi, accelerates the decomposition process. Promoting rapid rotting improves the conditions sowing the next crop and reduces the potential for diseases.

Versatile applications

Duck foot shares are particularly suitable for stubble cultivation due to their ability to cut shallow while mixing the whole surface area. The focus is on moving the entire surface to control weeds and interrupt the capillary effect to retain soil water. These shares are also recommended for the tillage of cover crops and tackling weeds. Above-ground vegetation is reliably separated from the plant roots and soil adhering to the roots is largely removed. This is a basic prerequisite for making sure that the plants perish.

Versatile applications

With a width of 5 cm, these points are ideal for medium-deep loosening during seedbed preparation as well as the second stubble cultivation pass. During the first pass, the chisel points produce a high proportion of fine soil, causing weeds and volunteers to emerge reliably. Especially in damp conditions, smearing of the soil surface is prevented and an open pore structure is retained.

Drying out damp soil

In spring, the ground is often too damp for optimum seed drill conditions and it is not likely to dry out any time soon. In order to be able to still sow on time, it is necessary to break up the partially encrusted soil. A pass with the chisel points opens up the surface structure of the soil, providing a larger surface area to promoting drying. Because the points do not move the soil across the whole width of the machine, the surface is broken up rather than cut right through. In more damp conditions, this prevents smearing of the soil layers and promotes an exchange of water and air.

Optimum seedbed

Following primary tillage with a cultivator or plough, the seedbed needs to be prepared ahead of the seed drill. Since the soil has already been tilled intensively, the aim of the next step is to create a tilth and level it. The steeper angle of the chisel points makes them ideal for achieving this effect because they enable the soil to be worked through more intensively.

If sowing takes place in the autumn on soil that already has a good structure, medium-depth loosening up to 15 cm can be carried out using the chisel points. These points can also be used for subsequent seedbed preparation in an offset row seeding process.