SWIFTER SN Mounted Seedbed Cultivator

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A MOUNTED SEEDBED CULTIVATOR SUITABLE FOR SMALLER FARMERS

The low towing demands make the SWIFTER SN mounted seedbed cultivator suitable for aggregation with lower power tractors, which are often used by smaller farmers. The working width of these cultivators ranges from 3 to 5 metres. The effective combination of working parts provides intense levelling, mixing, clod crumbling and final field surface levelling. In one pass, you can prepare the perfect seedbed and thus achieve savings in the total costs.

2-12 cm

3-5 m

100-200 hp

Key properties

A mounted seedbed cultivator suitable for traditional soil cultivation before seeding.

UP TO 7 OPERATIONS IN ONE PASS

Creating a seedbed for proper and even crop emergence.

Combining several operations into one means fewer passes through the field and lower costs of soil preparation. The front levelling bar perfectly levels any unevenness. The front roller crumbles the clods. The main working section undercuts, aerates and warms up the soil layer. The final clod crumbling is provided by various types of rollers in combination with other equipment behind the rollers.

EXCHANGEABLE WORKING SECTIONS

Adjusting soil cultivation to the needs of the crop.

Sweep section
SB sweep section
Gamma-point section

A sweep working section (summer and autumn soil cultivation – winter cereals, oilseed rape)

This working section can be used for summer and autumn preparation when soil needs to be loosened, undercut and mixed after the previous harvest. The 270 mm sweeps in two overlapping rows undercut the soil profile along the entire machine width, creating a firm bottom. At the same time, soil is aggressively processed thanks to the working angle of the sweeps, creating a loosening top layer. Each sweep is mounted on a flexible tine that provides a 3D effect (horizontal and vertical movement) which protects the sweep from damage.

SB sweep section with spring sweeps (spring soil cultivation – sugar beet)

The section is especially suitable for spring cultivation before seeding sugar beet where it is required to adequately manage spring moisture, but still prepare a precise seedbed. The sweep angle does not mix soil vertically, but the soil is still undercut in the whole area thanks to the overlapping sweeps that are 170 mm wide. Another benefit is the reduced demand on the towing vehicle power.

Gamma-point working section (spring soil cultivation – spring cereals, corn)

This section is suitable for early spring operations, such as required before seeding barley. The four rows of gamma points at a negative angle aerate and warm up soil without bringing wet particles to the surface, which preserves winter moisture. It is important for a fast start of the growth of spring crop. The spring-loading of each tine enables working at high speed. The gamma points for this section are also available in the LONG LIFE version.

WORKING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

Mechanical or easy hydraulic adjustment.

Even the smallest models of the SWIFTER SN mounted seedbed cultivators are easily controllable. You can choose from mechanical adjustment of the working depth, or comfortable hydraulic adjustment.

FOLDING FRAME

For models with a width of 4 and 5 metres.

The width of the machine is a limiting factor for transportation on roads in the European Union. Therefore, the SWIFTER SN 4000 and 5000 are manufactured in the folding version to ensure safe transport. The centre of gravity of the cultivator is moved as close to the tractor hitch as possible, so the set is stable even at high transport speed.

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Machine description

A concise summary of the main working parts of the seedbed cultivator.

SWIFTER SN Mounted Seedbed Cultivator

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Three-point hitch

Easy aggregation to the tractor three-point hitch, category II or III.

Front leveller

The mechanically controlled front levelling bar is used for levelling unevenness and breaking the rough furrow.

Front crumbling roller

Provides initial crumbling of larger soil particles and clods.

Working section

A selection of three different versions (2 rows of sweeps/ 4 rows of gamma points / 2 rows of SB sweeps) as needed for soil cultivation for the crop.

Rear rollers

The single-row crosskill roller contributes to perfect crumbling of clods created by the sweep or gamma-point section.

Rear equipment

The finish roller creates the final fine soil structure.

SWIFTER SN Mounted Seedbed Cultivator

Take a look at your future machine.

Three-point hitch

Easy aggregation to the tractor three-point hitch, category II or III.

Front leveller

The mechanically controlled front levelling bar is used for levelling unevenness and breaking the rough furrow.

Front crumbling roller

Provides initial crumbling of larger soil particles and clods.

Working section

A selection of three different versions (2 rows of sweeps/ 4 rows of gamma points / 2 rows of SB sweeps) as needed for soil cultivation for the crop.

Hydraulics of the side frames

The folding version of the machine is additionally equipped with hydraulic cylinders.

Rear rollers

The single-row crosskill roller contributes to perfect crumbling of clods created by the sweep or gamma-point section.

Rear equipment

The finish roller creates the final fine soil structure.

OUR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

MAINTENANCE-FREE BEARINGS

Roller bearings are adjusted to the high circumferential speed and are maintenance-free. The operator thus does not have to regularly lubricate each bearing, which there are many on a seedbed cultivator. Multiple gaskets prevent contamination of the bearing and the reinforced gasket design reduces its damage.

WHAT DO THE FARMERS HAVE TO SAY?

“To be able to influence the yield of the grown crops as early as during the first soil cultivation, we have to use quality machines that make it possible. Therefore, I decided to purchase the SWIFTER SN seedbed cultivator so that I can prepare a quality seedbed in one pass. Yes, someone might object that I only need a simple and cheap harrow for 45 hectares, but every good farmer knows that a quality seedbed is essential for good seed emergence, and I am also aware of that, that is why I chose BEDNAR.”

Karel Řehoř,
Private farmer, Farma na Rychtě, Gruna (district of Svitavy, CZ)

Accessories

We know that everyone has different requirements for the optional machine equipment and its expected use. Therefore, you can specify your own SWIFTER SN seedbed cultivator to precisely match your needs.

Front rollers

Tube roller

The screw-shaped cage packer formed by rods crumbles the clods on the field surface.

Slatted roller

The screw-shaped slatted roller formed by rods crumbles the clods on the field surface. Its design achieves an excellent crumbling effect, even in the rough furrow.

Front leveller

Mechanical front leveller

The mechanically adjustable front levelling bar levels off rough unevenness, which increases the work of the following working parts.

Rear rollers

A single-row crosskill roller with a diameter of 350 mm for rocky soils

A single-row crosskill roller is made of cast iron, suitable for quality clod crushing. An ideal design for all types of soil with rocks.

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A single-row crosskill roller with a diameter of 350 mm

A single-row crosskill roller with a system of scrapers is made of cast iron, suitable for quality clods crumbling.

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A single-row slatted roller with a diameter of 370 mm

A simple and cheap solution for spring cultivation of light soils.

Optional equipment to be attached behind the rear rollers

A single-row tine harrow

Used for even distribution of larger soil particles along the entire machine width.

Leveller mounted after the crosskill rollers

It creates an absolutely levelled field, 100% prepared for crop sowing even with the smallest seeds, such as spring barley, poppy, or mustard.

Leveller mounted after the slatted rollers

It creates an absolutely levelled field, 100% prepared for crop sowing even with the smallest seeds, such as spring barley, poppy, or mustard.

Finish roller 270 mm

It provides intense crushing thanks to the high circumferential speed, known as the effect of a soil milling tool. Achieve maximum clods crumbling in combination with the crosskill rollers.

CONFIGURE YOUR OWN
SWIFTER SN Mounted Seedbed Cultivator

You are one step closer to your new machine.
You can try all the optional equipment in our configurator,
or read more about it in the brochure.

Configure Brochure

AGRONOMICAL GUIDE

SEEDBED CULTIVATION
Soil preparation is an important operation for the formation of a uniform and balanced seedbed prior to crop establishment. Each crop and field requires different soil preparation based on the climate, or the chosen date of cultivation. The aim of the seedbed cultivation is to create an ideal soil structure in the field, with a harder bottom and loose top soil layer, to level the field after previous operations, and to open, warm up and aerate the soil profile for even crop emergence.

Do you know how to prepare soil properly?

Technical data

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SWIFTER SN		SN 3000	SN 4000	SN 4000 R	SN 5000
Working width	m	3	4	4	5
Transport width	m	3	2,3	4	2,4
Transport length	m	2,8	3,1	2,9	3,1
Transport height	m	1,1	2,5	1,1	3
Working depth*	cm	2 -12	2 -12	2 -12	2 - 12
Number of tines	pcs	12	16	16	20
Number of tines (SB - section)	pcs	22	28	28	36
Number of tines (Gamma-point – section)	pcs	28	40	40	48
Power demand	hp	100 - 120	140 - 160	140 - 160	160 - 200
Frame type		rigid	folding	rigid	folding
Max. total weight**	kg	1410	2080	2120	3000

* depends on soil conditions ** according to the machine equipment

Consumable parts

Spare parts configurator

Gallery / Media

References and experiences

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SWIFTER SN

A mounted seedbed cultivator for seedbed preparation in one pass

A MOUNTED SEEDBED CULTIVATOR SUITABLE FOR SMALLER FARMERS

Key properties

Creating a seedbed for proper and even crop emergence.