Rotary hoes
A bonus for the soil
The ROTOCARE rotary hoe conserves the crop and is row-independent while delivering maximum output and low wear. In addition to its advantages in mechanical weed control, the machine is equipped for a wide range of other applications. For instance, breaking up the surface of the soil, incorporating fertiliser, planting a companion crop or applying micro-granules, and also for shallow stubble cultivation. Setting up is quick and straightforward.
In addition to effective weed control, mechanical crop care measures bring about other positive effects, such as breaking up heavily encrusted soils. This promotes quality tilth and thus improves the drainage capacity of the soil.
The best working results
Optimum ground tracking is achieved because the rotary hoe stars have individual suspension. An 8.5 mm thick spring ensures that consistent pressure is applied to the ground. Each star has a maximum ground pressure of 20 kg.
The ROTOCARE rotary hoe operates consistently even in high volumes of organic matter and guarantees solid reliability thanks to the 105 mm offset position of the rotary hoe stars.
Multiple adaptation possibilities
The contact pressure of the spoon points is determined by the position of the tractor top link: the longer the top link is set, the higher the pressure applied. This enables excellent working results, even on heavily encrusted soil.
In addition, the depth control wheels are positioned close to the frame to ensure optimum tracking, even on bumpy ground.
The driving speed determines the aggressiveness of the process. The slower you drive, the more aggressive the effect and the greater the working depth.
Rotary hoe stars
The ROTOCARE rotary hoe stars consist of 16 low-wear spoon points that are 18 mm wide. The diameter of each hoe star is 540 mm. The individual stars are easily interchangeable thanks to a bolted connection.
The forged arms are mounted on precision-fit bushings to ensure that the star spacing of 89 mm is consistently maintained.
The option of locking individual rotary hoe stars in the parking position makes the ROTOCARE even more adapt at weeding in row crops and for conserving crops within the seed row.
"During the first season, we have already covered around 200 ha. Among other things, manure from the barn and chicken sheds was incorporated. Before reseeding the pumpkin crop, we loosened the rain-hard soil. We really like the maintenance-free and simple operation of the machine. We definitely recommend the ROTOCARE, because its range of uses is much wider compared to a conventional tine harrow. Being able to drive at high speed means that it achieves a very high output."
Thomas Hagenauer
Dobersberg im Waldviertel | Austria