SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA Wide Disc Cultivator

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SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA: THE MOST PRODUCTIVE DISC CULTIVATOR IN THE WORLD

The SWIFTERDISC XE 18400 MEGA cultivator is one of the most productive disc cultivators in the world. 769.36 hectares. That’s the area cultivated with the BEDNAR SWIFTERDISC XE 18400 MEGA during a continuous, 24-hour operation (23 hours and 36 minutes of net operating time).

2-14 cm

14,4 -18,4 m

400-650 hp

Key properties

SWIFTEDISC XE_MEGA is a unique line of extra-wide disc cultivators with a standard design and the highest working width on the market.

LARGE, LARGER, THE LARGEST AND MOST EFFICIENT

SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA. A Disc Cultivator That Breaks Records

In July 2023, the SWIFTERDISC XE 18400 MEGA machine cultivated incredible 769.36 hectares during a continuous, 24-hour operation. The “24 HOURS RECORD” event took place in Romania.

EXCELLENT QUALITY OF WORK

Choose discs you need.

Stubble cultivation is one of the most important field operations. According to the proper agricultural procedures, it should be done as soon after harvest as possible. For this operation, the SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA can be equipped with notched or aggressive discs with a diameter of 520 × 5/ 560 × 5 mm, providing excellent cutting, mixing with soil and incorporation of crop residue. The rear packers consolidate soil and close the cultivated soil profile to ensure even emergence of weeds and unwanted cereal seeds.

X-PRECISE SYSTEM

Perfectly precise disc cultivator guidance in the right track.

The wide SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA models also have disc sections arranged in the shape of an X. This innovative technical design eliminates drifting of the machine to the side. This allows the disc cultivator to precisely follow the tractor track. The central disc reduces the risk of ridge formation.

EVEN WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

Always the same down pressure on both frames of the disc section.

Maintaining the set working depth for even soil profile processing is the foundation of quality soil cultivation. SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA cultivators provide the same pressure on discs along the entire machine width thanks to the tandem axle having been moved forward and the concept of two undivided folding side frames. The structural design of the machine reduces the number of hydraulic cylinders where side frame pressure could be lost. This design also reduces the number of points of lubrication, the overall wear of the machine, and it simplifies manipulation with the machine, both in the field and on the road.

COMFORTABLE TURNING AT HEADLAND

Lifting up the disc working section is all you need to do.

The SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA wide cultivator is easily manoeuvred despite its maximum working width of 18.4 metres, even at headlands. The machine turns using the rear rollers, the front support swivel wheels, and the transport axle. This design eliminates the negative load on the hitch and takes the load off the tractor when the machine is in the headlands position.

PREPARED FOR CTF SYSTEM THANKS TO THE WORKING WIDTH OF 16,4 - 18,4 METRES

Reduced numbers of passes and soil compaction.

The CTF (controlled traffic farming) system eliminates soil compaction and optimises the passes of the individual sets. When working, the individual sets travel across the field in the given grid of the working width (6, 12, 18, 24 m, etc.), which prevents the formation of uneven compaction in the field as well as in the tracks that can be easily tilled.

PŘIPRAVEN NA SYSTÉM CTF DÍKY PRACOVNÍMU ZÁBĚRU 12,4 METRU

DO YOU KNOW A MORE COMPACT WIDE MACHINE FOR TRANSPORT?

Forward folding of side frames.

Even with the largest working width of 18.4 metres on the market, the SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA wide disc cultivator is very compact in transportation, because it does not exceed the transport width of 3 metres and the height of the machine is just below 4 metres, even when equipped with double V-RING or U-RING rollers. Such parameters are achieved mainly thanks to the forward side frame folding, towards the drawbar. The tandem transport axle with wide-base tyres ensures a smooth ride.

ZNÁTE KOMPAKTNĚJŠÍ ŠIROKOZÁBĚROVÝ STROJ PRO PŘEPRAVU?

HIGH DAILY OUTPUTS OF UP TO 230 HA/DAY

Make the most of your tractor power.

The SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA wide cultivator is designed for aggregation with the most powerful tractors on the market, such as quadtrac tractors. In combination with the working width of 18.4 metres, the high engine power and the working speed, it is possible to achieve high daily outputs of up to 230 ha.

THINK BIG

Do more for less with maximum daily output.

The wide-span SWIFTERDISC cultivators are designed for aggregation with the most powerful tractors on the market. These cultivators offer maximum daily output thanks to their sophisticated design and high working speed.

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Machine description

SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA Wide Disc Cultivator

Take a look at your future machine.

Long drawbar

Provides safe turning at headlands and enables the forward side frame folding.

Large front swivel support wheels

Provide excellent terrain contouring and maintain the set working depth along the entire width of the machine.

Disc section

Disc section with notched or aggressive discs, with a diameter of 520 / 560 × 5 mm.

Tandem axle shifted forward

Provides ideal distribution of the machine weight and contributes to precise adherence to the set working depth thanks to the identical pressure on the disc section.

Rear packers

The wide range of rear packers make it possible to adjust the machine to any conditions. Two-row packer layout prevents machine swaying during work.

OUR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

MAINTENANCE-FREE BEARINGS

The ball bearings with an oblique contact are closed by two static and one dynamic cassette seal with four sealing ribs, and they move in a solid metal body. The bearings are attached to the disc with six bolts. They are oversized, which ensures a trouble-free operation.

RUBBER SEGMENT DISC SECURING

The mounting of two discs on one arm provides twice the space for rubber segment securing. The rubber segments absorb shocks formed during soil cultivation. The cultivator works fast and without maintenance, even in very difficult conditions. The rubber is high quality, with a long service life.

TWIN-DISC MOUNTING SYSTEM

One arm for two discs provides a high material throughput. Crop residue can easily flow through the machine (large quantities of straw, crop residue after grain corn). Most disc cultivators only have one arm per disc. Such design restricts the flow of material namely in wet conditions, or when there are large quantities of crop residue.

X-PRECISE SYSTEM OF THE DISC SECTION

The unique technical design ensures precise machine guidance in the track. Thanks to that, the entire width of the disc cultivator is used because there is no drifting of the machine.

Accessories

Front equipment

Wide-base support wheels

Provide excellent terrain contouring and maintain the set working depth along the entire width of the machine.

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Disc section

Aggressive discs

The specially shaped discs offer superior cutting and mixing, penetrating dry soil effectively. With aggressive edges along the circumference, they seamlessly incorporate a large quantity of crop residue. Sharp blades efficiently cut through residue, and the profiled shape ensures optimal soil residue mixing. Available in a diameter of 520 × 5 and 560 × 5 mm.

Notched discs

The disc section is usually equipped with notched discs with a diameter of 520 x 5 mm; the diameter of 560 x 5 mm is available on request.

Rollers and packers

CUTPACK Packer + scrapers

CUTPACK is a heavy steel packer with high cutting abilities and an excellent reverse consolidation effect. Suitable for heavy soils. Packer diameter 630 mm. Weight: 222 kg/m (including scrapers). The packer is suitable for use with ZERO-MIX legs.

RUBBERPACKER + scrapers

The Rubberpacker is a solid packer made of hard natural rubber, suitable for any conditions. The levelling effect is excellent thanks to the packer weight. Soil adhesion to the packer is almost none thanks to the rubber and scrapers. Packer diameter 590 mm. Weight: 217 kg/m (including scrapers).

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V-RING Packer + scrapers

V-RING is a heavy steel packer suitable for intense crumbling and reverse soil consolidation. The packer is suitable for all types of soil. Packer diameter 630 mm. Weight: 169 kg/m (including scrapers).

Double V-RING Packer

V-RING is a packer with individual rings shaped in a V. The packer has an outstandingly low stickiness, which prevents the packer from clogging when wet. The rows are offset, which provides an excellent self-cleaning effect. The double packer increases machine stability at work. Packer diameter 630 mm. Weight: 162 kg/m.

Double U-RING Packer (600 mm)

The U-RING packer is a double-row steel packer. The rows are offset, which provides an excellent self-cleaning effect. The packer is great for crumbling, and the U-shape rings and the low risk of clogging make it suitable for work in wet conditions. The double packer increases machine stability at work. Packer diameter 600 mm. Weight: 230 kg/m.

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SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA Wide Disc Cultivator

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You can try all the optional equipment in our configurator,
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AGRONOMICAL GUIDE

STUBBLE CULTIVATION
Quality and fast stubble cultivation is one of the most important operations in tillage. According to good agrotechnical practices, it should be carried out as soon as possible after the harvest. This will ensure the optimisation of soil moisture management, the rapid emergence of weeds and thus prevent the later weeding of land.

Stubble Cultivation

Technical data

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SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA		XE 14400 MEGA	XE 16400 MEGA	XE 18400 MEGA
Working width	m	14,4	16,4	18,4
Transport width	m	3	3	3
Transport length	m	10	11	12
Transport height	m	4 / 4,3	4 / 4,5	4 / 4,5
Number of discs	pcs	115	131	147
Working depth of discs*	cm	2 - 12 / 4 - 14	2 - 12 / 4 - 14	2 - 12 / 4 - 14
Working angle of discs	°	front 16 / rear 13	front 16 / rear 13	front 16 / rear 13
Disc diameter	mm	520 / 560	520 / 560	520 / 560
Disc thickness	mm	5	5	5
Type of disc protection		rubber segments	rubber segments	rubber segments
Disc spacing	cm	25	25	25
Distance between two rows of discs	cm	100	100	100
Frame clearance	cm	60	60	60
Power demand*	hp	400 - 550	450 - 600	500 - 650
Hitch type		towing eye 71, 73, cat. IV	towing eye 71, 73, cat. IV	towing eye 71, 73, cat. IV
Tyre size of support wheels		520/50 R17 FL	520/50 R17 FL	520/50 R17 FL
Transport tyre dimensions		700/40-22.5	700/40-22.5	700/40-22.5
Max. total weight**	kg	18054	21024	22044