SWIFTERDISC XE Disc cultivator

Wide disc cultivator for enormous daily output.
Fast operating speeds of up to 15 km/h due to the customized design.
Folds up in a forward motion.

High quality, swift, inexpensive stubble cultivation of up to 12 cm.
Zero-maintenance bearing discs lasting for a lifetime.
The performance of the 520×5 mm discs is not affected by wear and tear due to the truncated cone shape.

SWIFTERDISC XE is trailed wide disc cultivator in a compact design with individual suspension of the discs with rubber segments, which make the machine ready for high quality, swift and inexpensive post-harvest stubble cultivation or seedbed preparation.

Thanks to the broad working width combined with high speeds, a massive daily output can be achieved.

The unique folding system allows the machine to be compacted in a forward motion resulting in smaller dimensions for transportation.

Each arm is fitted with a pair of discs (Twin-Disc system).

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CONCEPT DETAIL TECHNICAL DATA ACCESSORIES CONSUMABLE PARTS EXPERIENCE

MACHINE TYPE	trailed disc cultivator of short conception
WORKING TOOLS	2 rows of serrated discs 520×5 mm (serrated discs with constant geometry or uniquely profiled A-discs), rear packer (tube, steel ring, roadpacker, V-ring, double U-ring, double packer, roadpacker, cutpack – for more see p. 60)
SECURING	each arm with zero-maintenance rubber segments
USAGE	swift, low cost stubble cultivation, seedbed preparation
WORKING OPERATIONS	loosening of the surface layer, cutting and uniform mixing of crop residue, disruption of capillarity, settlement and compaction

Excellent treatment of shallow soils, evenly mixing crop residue over a wide area.

Final compaction and surface settlement of the rear packer (8 kinds of different diameters and types of materials).

Simple transportation due to the closing mechanism that allows the machine to fold in a forward motion to a more compact size.

Agronomic advantages of the machine Cost savings benefits You can use the swifterdisc for

Better quality work Why should the cultivation be done immediately after the harvest Stable tillage, flat land

AGRONOMIC ADVANTAGES OF THE MACHINE

The stubble cultivated immediately after the harvest takes advantage of the higher soil moisture content.
Fast stubble tillage forms the foundation for a managed germination process of second growth and weeds following the harvest.
Shallow tillage means greater humus content in the upper soil layer creating a more permeable soil (no soil crust).
Fine crumbling due to the high speed of the machine and the resulting high circumferential speed of the packers, which delivers a flatter field without clods.

Compaction of the cultivated surface ensures the even germination of volunteer plants and weeds.
Agrotechnical deadlines are met as a result of the machine’s high performance and coverage.
All-purpose tool for stubble tillage, soil preparation and intercropping with an Alfa Drill.

All-purpose tool for stubble tillage, soil preparation and intercropping with an Alfa Drill.

COST SAVINGS BENEFITS

Quality tillage in one pass – one pass instead of many, quality cutting, mixing and incorporation of plant residue due in particular to the profiled aggressive A-discs.
High operating speeds – means cutting costs and the number of hours spent out on the field. the high speeds are reached thanks to the high stability of the machine.

Large area capacity – SwifterDisc is a light disc cultivator which can be connected to tractors of lower output, while the operating width and operating speed guarantee unusually high performance.
Low maintenance costs – the components have a longer lifespan.

YOU CAN USE THE SWIFTERDISC FOR

Shallow and fast stubble tillage to stimulate volunteer plant and weed germination and prevent capillary action.
Maintain the moisture in the soil by compacting the surface with a rear packer immediately after the harvest.
Seedbed preparation which includes levelling the furrow.

The incorporation of plant material such as intercrops.
Planting intercrops and grasses using an Alfa Drill.

DEMONSTRATION ON GRAIN STUBBLE FIELD

MACHINE:

SWIFTERDISC XE 10000

CULTIVATION DEPTH:

7 CM

NUMBER OF PASSES:

WORKING SPEED:

18 KM/H

FUEL CONSUMPTION:

6,5 L/HA

A DEMONSTRATION ON THE ROUGH FURROW

MACHINE:	SWIFTERDISC XO 6000 F
CULTIVATION DEPTH:	12 CM
NUMBER OF PASSES:	1
WORKING SPEED:	10 KM/H
FUEL CONSUMPTION:	9 L/HA

BETTER QUALITY WORK

A-DISCS A NEW DIMENSION TO WORK QUALITY

Specially shaped discs of 520 mm in diameter and a wall thickness of 5 mm with significantly high cutting and mixing abilities compared to other classic cutting discs. A-discs have a large number of blades around their circumference for the easy incorporation of large amounts of crop residue. These sharp blades cut up the crop residue efficiently. The profiled shape also allows a larger amount of soil to be lifted up than with standard serrated discs. Each profiled disk takes soil and takes it to the plant mulch where it is mixed. This concept delivers excellent results.

THE TWIN-DISC ENSURES A BETTER THROUGHPUT

The discs work in pairs on one arm. This solution means the distance between each arm is larger (50 cm). This results in more space for the material to pass through the machine. The machine can work smoothly even when the combine has left clumps of straw on the field. SwifterDisc cuts it up, spreads it out, mixes it with soil and covers it.

FOLDS FORWARD

The operating section can easily be folded forwards along the drawbar, giving the machine very small transport dimensions.

A COMPACT TRANSPORT SIZE

Its compact transport size assures you of simple transport along public roads – the machine length is 8.6 m, operating width of 12 m and transport width of 3 m.

TURN BY USING REAR PACKERS

At the headlands, the machine can turn using the rear packers. Fast, easy, effective.

WHY SHOULD THE CULTIVATION BE DONE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE HARVEST

The foundations for successful crop growth are laid when harvesting the previous crop. By tilling the stubble immediately after harvest, you can use the moistness of the soil, which was protected from the sun by the stems.

Fast tilling ensures the reliable and even germination of volunteer plants and weeds. The basis for success here is a short interval between the harvest and sowing. Whether the farming is done by using a minimum-tillage system or a conventional method it is irrelevant.

A DISC DIAMETER OF 520×5 MM

The standard model of SwifterDisc cultivators is fitted with serrated discs with with a dimension of 520×5 mm. For an additional fee, you can have the machine fitted with aggressively profiled A-discs.

SECURING OF DISCS

Rubber segments prevent bumps created during soil tillage. The machine functions quickly without maintenance regardless of tough conditions. High quality, long-life rubber is used!

SIDE SHIELDS

Swifterdisc machines can be equipped with side shields (discs) which prevent the formation of ridges around the edges of the machine. individual passes cannot be seen.

Pracovní hloubka se nastavuje jednoduše na vedení válců stroje, popř. na předních podpěrných kolech. Pracovní hloubka lze nastavit mechanicky nebo hydraulicky.

HYDRAULIC DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

The working depth can easily be set using the roller control, or the front supporting wheels. It can be set mechanically or hydraulically.

MAINTENANCE-FREE AXIAL BEARINGS

Axial ball bearings with oblique contact are encased with two static, one dynamic cassette and four rib seals in a solid metal body.

1 – dynamic cassette sealing with four ribs,
2 – metal body,
3 – static sealing,
4 – four-point bearing,
5 – double sealing

FRONT HYDRAULICAL PADDLE LEVELLING BARBAR – CRUSHBAR

The SwifterDisc XO_F and XE models can be fitted with a front hydraulic paddle levelling bar – Crushbar (excellent for seedbed preparation). It levels out the land including the rough furrow in front of the discs.

STABLE TILLAGE, FLAT LAND

For tillage, a level surface must be maintained both horizontally to the direction of work and along the direction of work. To achieve flat land without mounds, the machine must operate smoothly and in a stable manner.

Any unwanted movement of the machine through, e.g. rocking, creates an uneven field. Till with the stable SwifterDisc with its cleverly positioned centre of gravity.

SWIFTERDISC XE		XE 10000	XE 12000
WORKING WIDTH	m	10	12
TRANSPORT WIDTH	m	3	3
TRANSPORT LENGTH	m	7.5 – 8.7	8.1 – 9.2
WORKING DEPTH*	cm	2 – 12	2 – 12
NUMBER OF DISCS	pcs	80	96
RECOMMENDED OUTPUT*	HP	300 – 350	400 – 450
TOTAL WEIGHT**	kg	7700 – 9300	8600 – 10800

* depends on soil conditions ** depends on the machine accessories

WORKING TOOLS

NOTCHED DISCS

• 520 × 5 mm
• 8 pcs / 1 m

A-DISCS (AGGRESSIVE)

• 520 × 5 mm
• 8 pcs / 1 m

PACKERS

TUBE PACKER

A traditional packer with stainless steel rods that have a classic crumbling effect.
• weight: 110 kg/m
• diameter: 635 mm

DOUBLE PACKER

Ideal for high-quality two-step processing of medium and light soils in drier conditions.
• weight: 238 kg/m
• diameter: 370/470 mm

V-RING PACKER

Heavy duty steel packer for all types of soils. Intensive crumbling and firming of the soil.
• weight: 176 kg/m (incl. Scrapers)
• diameter: 630 mm

STEEL RING PACKER

Packer with stainless steel components for superior compaction, suitable for all soil types.
• weight: 177 kg/m
• diameter: 525 mm

DOUBLE U-RING PACKER

A double row steel packer with auto-cleaning effect, excellent break-up and low stickiness due to the „U“ rim profile.
• weight: 230 kg/m
• diameter: 600 mm

CUTPACK

Heavy steel packer with powerful cutting capabilities suitable for heavy soils.
• weight: 235 kg/m
• diameter: 630 mm

HITCH

TOWING EYE

40 mm • 51 mm • 55 mm • 62 mm • 71 mm • 73 mm

BASE

HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE SIDE DISC & SIDE SHIELD

SUPPORT WHEELS

OPTIONAL

DRAWBAR EXTENSION

50 mm • 500 mm • 1000 mm

CRUSHBAR

HYDRAULIC DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

FERTILIZER SET

Flow Dividers and Connecting Hoses

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