SWIFTERDISC: The Ultimate Ally For High-performance Summer Stubble Cultivation

Summer, with its harvest season, is a crucial time for soil cultivation. It’s the moment when stubble cultivation becomes an essential operation to efficiently manage crop residues, prepare the seedbed, and optimise sowing conditions for the next crops. In this context, the SWIFTERDISC range from BEDNAR stands out as a benchmark tool, combining performance, robustness, and versatility.

SWIFTERDISC XO_F semi-mounted disc cultivator completing the first shallow pass after harvest on a summer stubble field

Why Choose A SWIFTERDISC For First-pass Stubble Cultivation?

Right after the combine leaves the field, farmers need to act quickly to make the most of the stubble. Stubble cultivation is no longer just about incorporating residues – it’s also about encouraging their breakdown and creating a first false seedbed. This operation does not require deep tillage, especially with today’s trend toward shallow soil cultivation. A disc cultivator allows fast operation with low diesel (NRD) consumption. That’s why disc cultivators are the tool of choice for this first field pass. The SWIFTERDISC range meets all these requirements with its advanced technical design and modularity which adapts to farms of all sizes – from the mounted 1.75-meter SWIFTERDISC XN model to the colossal 18.4-meter SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA.

Rear view of BEDNAR SWIFTERDISC working at speed, leaving a level, dust-free seedbed ready for the next crop

SWIFTERDISC XN: The Mounted Model In The Range

For small and medium-sized areas, the SWIFTERDISC XN offers a compact and precise solution, ideally suited for narrow fields or specialised crops. This segment of the range is available in both rigid and foldable versions to meet European transport regulations. Despite its smaller size, it features notched or aggressive discs, hydraulic depth adjustment, and rubber segment protection, just like the larger models.

Close-up of a SWIFTERDISC XN mounted cultivator cutting and incorporating straw immediately after combine harvest

Low-angle detail of BEDNAR notched discs on Twin-Disc arms rapidly slicing residues at 12 km h

BEDNAR’s “E” Frame: The Key To Precise Work Beyond 10 Meters

It’s in the large working widths that the SWIFTERDISC range reveals its full power. The SWIFTERDISC XE, with working widths from 10 to 12.4 meters, is designed for large farms and contractors. Its distinctive “E” frame features a central section that accommodates the two side frames in the transport mode. This simple design reduces grease points as well as the number of cylinders, making the machine more reliable. Its robust structure, double support wheels, and arms holding two discs ensure excellent residue management. Hydraulic adjustment make it easy to adapt to field conditions, while the wide variety of rear rollers guarantees a perfect finish regardless of soil type.

BEDNAR SWIFTERDISC XE disc cultivator lifted for headland turn, showing full disc gangs and high ground clearance

Detail of the SWIFTERDISC “E”-frame showing hydraulic folding arms and reduced grease points for easy maintenance

The PROFI Version

In addition to the SWIFTERDISC XO_F and SWIFTERDISC XE versions, the SWIFTERDISC XO_PROFI and SWIFTERDISC XE_PROFI models represent a major technological leap. Their X-shaped disc section layout, called X-PRECISE, eliminates lateral drift and ensures perfect tracking of the tractor’s path, thereby improving work quality and reducing strain on the tractor. These high-end models, designed for higher working speeds, offer greater comfort and productivity, making them ideal for large farms and demanding contractors. Meanwhile, the SWIFTERDISC XO_F and SWIFTERDISC XE remain reliable, versatile tools for more traditional use.

Top-down shot illustrating the X-PRECISE disc layout that prevents lateral drift and follows tractor tracks perfectly

Aerial view of a 12 m SWIFTERDISC XE delivering uniform, shallow tillage and residue mixing across the entire working width

The Flagship: SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA

At the top of the range, the SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA embodies size and ultimate performance. With an impressive working width from 14.4 to 18.4 meters, it targets very large farming operations. This model made headlines in July 2023 by setting a world stubble cultivation record in Romania: 769.36 hectares covered in 24 hours – an exceptional average output of 32.6 hectares per hour. This record is not just a technical achievement; it symbolizes the SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA range’s capacity to meet extreme productivity and reliability demands.

BEDNAR SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA 18 m disc cultivator behind a Case IH Quadtrac performing high-speed summer stubble cultivation

SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA folded to a 3 m transport width, towed by a John Deere track tractor between fields

The SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA has become a true emblem of the brand. It perfectly illustrates BEDNAR’s philosophy: designing machines that combine innovation, durability, and efficiency to support farmers in their daily challenges. Designed for high-speed operation, equipped with rubber-segment protection, ultra-precise soil countouring, and outstanding width, it is a unique tool.

In short, the SWIFTERDISC range – from the compact SWIFTERDISC XN to the gigantic SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA – offers a comprehensive and tailored solution to meet the diverse needs of today’s farms. It ensures farmers can tackle the crucial post-harvest summer season with confidence in fast, efficient, and soil-friendly tillage. A safe investment to prepare for the next crops and enhance farm profitability.

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