SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI Wide Disc Cultivator

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PERFORMANCE LARGE-WORKING-WIDTH HIGH-SPEED DISC

The SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI large-working-width high-speed disc harrow designed for maximum performance has a compact frame and easy intuitive control. Two models available in 34 and 41 feet intended for working speeds of up to 11 mph enable achieving high work rates, and thus bring cost savings and high daily outputs.

1-5.5 in

34.1-40,7 ft

350-620 hp

Key properties

SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI disc harrows with intuitive control and a range of technical advantages to enhance work quality.

VERSATILITY

Its true name. See for yourself.

Post-harvest stubble management
Seedbed preparation

Stubble management is one of the most important farming procedures. According to the proper agricultural practices it should be done as soon after harvest as possible. For this operation the SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI can be equipped with notched or aggressive disc blades with 20.5- or 22-inch diameter providing excellent penetration, cutting, mixing of soil and incorporation of crop residue. Rear rollers reconsolidate the tilled soil profile to ensure even emergence and germination of weeds and volunteer grains.

The optimal diameter in combination with the high working speed provide a high circumferential velocity of the blades that guarantees an excellent crumbling and mixing effect of the disc section. The leveler in front of the rear packers helps with the final surface levelling together with the excellent crumbling effect of the packers resulting in a perfectly level field.

BEDNAR EASY CONTROL

Original software for control of all equipment functions

SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI is fully compatible with ISOBUS and the machine can be operated with any ISOBUS compatible terminal. The BEDNAR EASY CONTROL software provides a fully automated folding and unfolding of the machine with the push of a single button and all working parameters are set by entering the desired values on the terminal. All settings including working depth can also be conveniently adjusted on the fly, avoiding unnecessary downtimes.

X-PRECISE SYSTEM

Precise disc guidance in the right track

SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI has disc sections arranged symmetrically in the shape of the letter X. This innovative design eliminates machine’s side drifting, which enables the implement to precisely follow the tractor. The middle disc eliminates the risk of ridge formation.

EVEN WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

Always the same downpressure on both wing frames

Maintaining the set working depth for even soil profile processing is the foundation of quality tillage. The SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI disc harrows apply the same downpressure on all discs across the entire machine width thanks to the transport axle position and the concept of two folding side frames. This arrangement of the machine lowers the number of hydraulic cylinders where the wing frame downpressure could drop. This design also reduces the number of necessary lubrication points, the overall wear of the machine and improves machine’s agility, both in the field and on the road.

FORWARD MACHINE FOLDING

Safe transport thanks to compact dimensions

Even with working width of 41 feet SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI is very compact in transport mode as it doesn’t exceed 10-foot transport width and the transport height stays just below 13 feet. This is achieved by forward folding of the wings toward the tongue.

LARGE SPACE BETWEEN SECTIONS

Enables working faster while eliminating the risk of plugging

Machines can often clog up when discing stubble or incorporating large amounts of crop residue due to low clearance or when the working speed is limited to avoid a washboard effect. In its segment, the SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI offers the largest distance between the two gangs of blades, 39 inches, and the space between the disc section and the rear rollers is up to 47 inches. The frame clearance of 23.5 inches enables work in heavy residue or manure incorporation.

ALFA DRILL SEEDING UNIT

Simple and easy cover crop establishment in combination with the air seeder unit

The SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI disc harrow can be equipped with the ALFA DRILL air seeder unit straight from the factory for seeding of cover crops and small grains in a single pass with considerable time and fuel saving benefits. The seeding unit hopper has a capacity of 23 bushels.

READY FOR CTF WITH 41-FOOT WORKING WIDTH

Less passes, reduced compaction

The CTF (controlled traffic farming) system eliminates soil compaction and optimizes traffic of equipment setups. While working, each setup travels across the field in particular tramlines of a given grid with a span according to the equipment working width (20, 40, 60, 80 feet, etc.) which limits soil compaction only to permanent wheel tracks that could be easily deep tilled.

FAST AND SMOOTH HEADLAND TURNS

Off front gauge wheels and rear rollers

SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI can be maneuvered on headlands with ease. It makes headlands turns off the rear rollers and front gauge wheels with just the disc section lifted without the need of lifting the entire frame. This design eliminates the negative load on the hitch and unweighting of the tractor rear during a headland turn.

LOAD-SENSING SYSTEM

Only as much oil as actually needed

The SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI disc connects to tractor’s Load Sensing hydraulics via three lines. The adjustable load sense pump delivers only as much oil and under such pressure as demanded by the specific task of the individual implement function, all done completely automatically. The system efficiently uses pressure in the hydraulic system to control individual functions requiring high output.

THINK BIG

Do more for less with maximum daily output

The large-working-width SWIFTERDISC harrows are designed for connection with the most powerful tractors on the market. They offer maximum performance and daily outputs thanks to sophisticated design and high working speed.

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Machine description

A concise summary of the main working parts of the high-performance disc harrow

SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI Wide Disc Cultivator

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Trash Cutter roller

Cuts crop residue, namely sunflower, corn or rapeseed stalks to make for easier incorporation and mixing with soil and to accelerate its breakdown.

Advance transport axle

Provides ideal weight distribution of the implement and contributes to precise maintenance of the set working depth thanks to even disc section downpressure.

Double front swivel gauge wheels

Provide excellent terrain contouring and maintain the set working depth across the entire working width. The disc travels on the swivel gauge wheels and the rear rollers also during headland turns.

Disc section

Notched or aggressive discs available in 20.5- or 22-inch diameter with 0.2-inch thickness deliver high throughput thanks to the TWIN-DISC system.

Extended tongue

Ensures safe turning on headlands and enables forward folding of the wings.

Rear packers

The wide range of rear packers make it possible to adjust the machine to any conditions. The packers help close the surface and reduce evaporation of soil moisture.

OUR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

MAINTENANCE-FREE BEARINGS

Our oblique contact ball bearings are closed by two static and one dynamic cassette seal with four sealing ribs and run in a solid metal body. The hubs are attached to the blade with six bolts. They are oversized to ensure a trouble-free operation.

RUBBER TORSION PROTECTION

Two-disc-blades-per-arm design provides twice the space for rubber torsion protection. The rubber segments absorb shocks coming from the blades working the ground. The disc harrow works fast and without maintenance even in the most difficult conditions. The segments are made from high quality rubber with a long service life.

TWIN-DISC MOUNTING SYSTEM

One arm for two blades provides excellent trash flow. Crop residue such as huge amounts of straw or cornstalks can easily pass through the machine. Most high-speed discs have only one disc blade on each arm. Such design restricts the flow of the material namely in wet conditions or in heavy residue.

X-PRECISE SYSTEM DISC SECTION

The unique design ensures precise implement trailing behind the tractor. As a result, the entire working width is being used since there is no side drifting of the machine.

WHAT DO THE FARMERS HAVE TO SAY?

“The rented machine convinced us by job quality in all conditions. The harrow is capable of maintaining the set working depth in dry conditions thanks to its weight and disc geometry and incorporate crop residue well. Another reason to purchase the machine from BEDNAR was our requirement for 22” disc, crossbar leveler and rear U-RING packer for soil reconsolidation. All requirements were met by BEDNAR. On top of all that, we required an air seeder unit for cover crop seeding. In this category BEDNAR also offers a factory solution none of the competition can provide.

Vaclav Liska, service manager
Janovsky Agro, Tyn nad Vltavou (Czechia)

Accessories

We know that every farmer has different requirements for optional machine equipment and its intended use. That’s why we let you specify your own SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI to exactly match your needs.

Front equipment

Double front swivel gauge wheels

Help maintain the set working depth, follow the ground’s contour and make headland turns.

Crushbar leveler

The hydraulically operated Crushbar leveler is especially suitable for initial surface levelling and to break plow furrow before the disc section. The individual leveler tines are reinforced. The Crushbar leveler is easily controlled by a hydraulic circuit from the comfort of the operator’s seat.

Trash Cutter front roller

Cutter roller with helically arranged blades. The small diameter enables achieving a high circumferential speed. The roller provides excellent cutting of cornstalks, canola and sunflower stems or cover crops. As a result, the crop residue is incorporated better and the improved soil contact stimulates its breakdown. The roller downpressure is controlled hydraulically from the cab.

Disc section

Aggressive discs

The optional specifically shaped blades deliver a higher cutting and mixing effect together with better penetration in dry conditions. The aggressive discs have many sharp cutting edges along the circumference for efficient sizing and easy incorporation of large amounts of crop residue. Available in both 20.5- or 22-inch diameter with 0.2-inch thickness.

Notched discs

The disc section comes with 20.5- or 22-inch notched blades with 0.2-inch thickness as standard equipment.

Rollers and packers

CUTPACK Packer with Scrapers

A heavy steel packer with high cutting capability and excellent reconsolidation effect. Suitable for heavy soils and for use with Zero-mix tines. Diameter 24.8 inches, weight 148 lb/ft incl. scrapers.

RUBBERPACKER with Scrapers

A solid packer made of hard natural rubber suitable for all conditions with excellent levelling effect due to its weight. Very low adhesion thanks to the used rubber compound and scrapers. Diameter 23.2 inches, weight 146 lb/ft incl. scrapers.

V-RING Packer with Scrapers

A heavy steel packer for intense crumbling and soil profile reconsolidation suitable for all types of soil. Diameter 24.8 inches, weight 114 lb/ft incl. scrapers.

Double V-RING Packer

A packer made of individual V-shaped rings with low adhesion, outstanding trash flow and resistance to plugging in wet conditions. The offset layout provides an excellent self-cleaning effect and improves the machine stability at work. Diameter 24.8 inches, weight 110 lb/ft.

Double U-RING Packer (23.6-inch)

A two-row steel packer consisting of individual U-shaped rings. The offset layout provides an exceptional self-cleaning effect and improves the machine stability at work. The packer excels in crumbling and its resistance to plugging makes it well suitable for work in wet conditions. Diameter 23.6 inches, weight 155 lb/ft.

Optional equipment to be mounted in front of the packers

Rear crushbar leveler

The leveler in front of the double packers levels any unevenness after the previous section. The packers only consolidate the soil without levelling it. The result is a perfectly level field.

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Other

ALFA-DRILL seeding unit

It is used for seeding catch crops, grasses, or for all-area fertiliser application. You can do two operations in one pass and reduce your costs.

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AGRONOMICAL GUIDE

STUBBLE CULTIVATION
Fast and quality stubble cultivation is one of the most important tillage procedures. According to good agrotechnological practices it should be carried out as soon as possible after harvest. This will ensure the proper soil moisture management, a rapid emergence of weeds and so prevent a later weed infestation.

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Technical data

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SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI		XE 10 400 PROFI	XE 12 400 PROFI
Working width	ft	34.1	40.7
Transport width	ft	10	10
Transport length	ft	25	29.2
Transport height	ft	13	13
Number of discs	pcs	83	99
Working depth of discs*	in	1 - 5.5	1 - 5.5
Working angle of discs	°	front 16 / rear 16	front 16 / rear 16
Disc diameter	in	20.5 / 22	20.5 / 22
Width of discs	in	3/16	3/16
Type of disc protection		rubber segments	rubber segments
Disc spacing	in	10	10
Distance between two rows of discs	in	40	40
Frame clearance	in	24	24
Power demand	hp	350 - 450	400 - 620
Hitch type		lug 51, 55, 62, 71, 73	lug 51, 55, 62, 71, 73
Transport tyre dimensions		600/50	600/50
Total weight**	lb	26 455	28 660