How to choose a cultivator for agriculture
Processing of agricultural crops involves a large complex of works over a long period of time - from early spring to late autumn. These works begin with the preparation of sowing areas and end with the processing of what remains after the harvest. A whole fleet of various equipment is used to perform these tasks, including cultivators.
Cultivator functions
A cultivator for agriculture is a special mounted or trailed device for a tractor. It processes the soil without plowing and does not turn over the layers. This prevents degradation and retains moisture, which is very important when preparing the soil for sowing. The future harvest largely depends on humidity.
Cultivators can apply fertilizers to the soil, lay stubble and hill plants. The functionality is expanded by installing additional accessories. You can buy a cultivator for agriculture on favorable terms at AgroKar. In addition to selling agricultural machinery, the company is engaged in service and repair, as well as manufacturing spare parts for this equipment.
Classification of cultivators
Depending on the design and purpose, cultivators for farms are divided into several types.
Types of cultivators:
Steam cultivator for continuous processing. Designed for processing the soil before sowing. It quickly and efficiently loosens the top layer. Most often, these are models with adjustable loosening depth and large dimensions;
Weeding row cultivator. Designed for removing weeds and loosening the soil in the rows during the period when the seeds are already planted in the soil. Has more precise adjustment of working elements and more compact dimensions;
Special cultivator. Designed for processing specific crops, operation in non-standard conditions, performing highly specialized tasks, such as hilling, etc. It is used quite rarely, its work can be performed by a universal cultivator;
Universal cultivator. This is a more expensive device, the design of which involves the installation of additional accessories. With their help, the cultivator can perform various works.
By the type of connection to the tractor, mounted and trailed cultivators are distinguished. Trailed models are much larger in size, they have wheels and process a larger area per unit of time. Mounted models are mounted on a tractor and controlled by a hydraulic system. Their productivity is lower, but these devices do not need to be removed for transportation by road - the device rises above the ground.
How a cultivator for agriculture is arranged
The base of the cultivator is a welded rectangular frame made of a steel pipe or profile. A rack with universal fasteners is mounted on it. They are designed to install paws of various designs and purposes. The depth of soil cultivation and the width of the grip depend on the design features.
The principle of operation of the cultivator is quite simple. While moving, the arrow-shaped paws loosen, crush and level the soil. They plow the top layer of soil, but do not turn it over. Thanks to this, moisture and structure are preserved.
The main working parts of the cultivator:
Ripping paws (more than 7 types);
Rollers (located behind the paws);
Spring-rolling mechanism (several rows of thin long pins - crush the soil);
Leveling bar (located behind all elements - finally levels the soil).
Depending on the design and purpose, the cultivator may be more complex and have additional elements.
Where is it better to buy a cultivator
It is best to buy a cultivator for agriculture from a trusted seller, for example, take advantage of the offers of the AgroKar company.
The company's catalog presents cultivators that:
Adapted to working conditions in Ukraine;
Distinguished by mobility and reliability;
Foldable and take up little space;
Made of high-quality metal;
Easy to set up, maintain and repair;
Affordable.
These cultivators are suitable for most domestic and foreign tractors, are reliable, safe, and efficient.