How much horsepower do I need for vertical tillage?

Don’t skimp on horsepower. Shallow vertical tillage tools require about 10 PTO hp/ft. of width. “Don’t buy a tool that’s too big for your tractor,” says Trevor Dybevik of Great Plains, “especially if you farm hills.”

Is a disc vertical tillage?

The one thing that most manufacturers will agree on, however, is that vertical tillage is not a disc. A disc is commonly defined as an implement that has 2 gangs of concave blades, typically set at an 18-degree angle which come in contact with almost 100% of the soil. Vertical tillage does not create compaction.

Is vertical tillage good?

Vertical tillage is beneficial for cutting and sizing residue while mixing it with soil to convert it into organic matter for healthier soils and a more uniform and receptive seeding environment. Vertical tillage tools will run in wet soil and can help warm up cold soil for quicker, more uniform seed emergence.

What is vertical tillage used for?

Vertical tillage equipment is used to lightly till the soil and cut up residue, mixing and anchoring a portion of the residue into the upper few inches of soil while still leaving large quantities of residue on the soil surface.

What kind of blade do I need for vertical tillage?

We offer North American made specialty disc blades unique to vertical tillage, OEM quality or better bearings, spools, scrapers, and harrow tines. Our customer service team is prepared to field your requests, answer questions, and make sure orders are shipped quickly to your farm.

Why do you need a disc harrow for tillage?

The disc harrow has become a fixture on nearly every farm since its introduction many years ago. When it’s doing its job, a disc should size residue to manageable pieces, blend residue into soil to speed up decomposition and deter erosion, break up clods and level the field. To do its job right, a disc needs enough weight to cut tough residue.

How big is a high speed tillage disk?

This high-speed disk is a true dual-season tool that cuts, sizes and incorporates high levels of crop residue, improving soil quality and maximizing crop yields. Available in a rigid mounted or trailing configuration. Working widths from 22′ 0″ – 46′ 7″: Tough field conditions call for tough tillage tools.

What kind of tillage equipment does Case IH use?

Case IH Tillage Equipment delivers rugged performance and reliable results to meet your needs. Case IH Agriculture offers a full range of tillage equipment that includes Heavy-Offset Disk Harrows, True-Tandem™ Disk Harrows, Disk Rippers, In-Line Rippers, and Field Cultivators.