Tine hoe
Precision tine harrow
The TINECARE V MASTER is a precision tine harrow with the highest clearance and optimum tine spacing. This makes it versatile for use in all arable crops, regardless of sowing method and process of conventional or soil conserving tillage adopted.
The decisive factor for the wide range of applications is the constant tine pressure over the entire arc of each tine unit, and across the full working width of the machine.
This is made possible on the TINECARE V MASTER from PÖTTINGER by a unique compression spring tine system. A linkage prevents pressure fluctuations so the tine pressure remains consistent at every angle of the tine arc, regardless of undulations in the ground.
How the tine harrow works
The objective of the tine harrow is to damage, uproot and overturn weeds in the early stages of growth. Soil incrustations can also be broken up to a certain extent to restore the essential exchange of water and gases. The TINECARE V MASTER precision tine harrow is designed to protect the crop from the planting stage through to the crop becoming well established.
For all arable crops
The tine harrow can be used for full-cover cultivation in cereals, row crops, and ridge crops. The basic configuration of six beams spaced at 360 mm with a tine spacing of 30 mm and high tine stability is fundamental to the success of the process. The maximum tine pressure of 6.5 kg and the wide angle at the end of the tines also make the TINECARE V MASTER ideal for caring for crops sown directly into mulch with higher soil consolidation as well as organic matter on the surface.
Optimised tines
The TINECARE V MASTER constant pressure tine harrow is equipped with durable spring steel tines with a diameter of 8 mm as standard. DURASTAR PLUS tines are available as an option to greatly increase the interval between tine changes and improve soil entry performance in particularly demanding conditions.
Both versions have an effective tine angle of 120 ° for optimum plant compatibility and suitability for processing mulch-drilled crops. Thanks to the diagonal tine length of 600 mm, it is possible to harrow right along the plants without damaging them.
Jockey wheels
The height and lateral position of the four front jockey wheels can be adjusted as standard. As a result they can make a significant contribution to ground tracking. When used in row crops, they are always positioned between the rows of plants. The double-sided wheel mounting features an impressively narrow design for working in ridge crops and between narrow rows of plants. In combination with the optional steerable rear wheels, they ensure the best ground tracking even in hilly terrain.
The large 18.5x8.5-8 tyres on the jockey wheels are available with grooved or lug tread pattern. They run smoothly and reduce the pressure applied to the soil.
Robust frame construction
The 120 mm x 180 mm frame, which is positioned with a favourable centre of gravity above the tines, ensures balanced weight distribution across the full working width. This ensures smooth operation even at higher operating speeds. A maximum ground clearance of 450 mm ensures trouble-free operation in well-developed crops.
Track harrow
An additional track harrow is available as an option to be mounted behind the rear jockey wheels. This uproots weeds that have been pressed into the soil to prevent them from growing back.