SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA Wide Working Width Disc Harrow

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SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA: THE MOST PRODUCTIVE COMPACT DISC HARROW IN THE WORLD

The SWIFTERDISC XE 18400 MEGA compact disc harrow ranks among the most powerful harrows in the world. 769.36 hectares. This is the area that was processed with the BEDNAR SWIFTERDISC XE 18400 MEGA compact disc harrow during continuous 24-hour operation (23 hours and 36 minutes of pure working time).

2-14 cm

14,4 -18,4 m

400-650 hp

Key properties

SWIFTEDISC XE_MEGA is a unique series of extra-wide working width compact disc harrows of classic design with the largest working width on the market.

LARGE, LARGER, THE LARGEST AND MOST EFFICIENT

SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA. A Disc Harrow That Breaks Records

In July 2023, the SWIFTERDISC XE 18400 MEGA compact disc harrow managed to process an incredible 769.36 hectares during continuous 24-hour operation. The event, called “24 HOURS RECORD,” took place in Romania.

EXCELLENT QUALITY OF WORK

Choose the discs that suit you.

Stubble cultivation is one of the most important operations. According to proper agrotechnical procedures, it should be performed as soon as possible after harvesting. For this operation, the SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA can be equipped with notched discs or aggressive discs with a diameter of 520 × 5 / 560 × 5 mm, which ensure excellent cutting, soil mixing, and incorporation of crop residues. The rear packers then consolidate and close the worked soil profile for even weed and volunteer emergence.

X-PRECISE SYSTEM

Perfect tracking keeps the compact disc harrow in the right line.

Even the wide working width SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA models have disc sections arranged in an “X” pattern. This innovative technical solution eliminates sideways movement of the machine, known as drifting. As a result, the compact disc harrow precisely follows the tractor’s line. The center disc eliminates the risk of ridges forming.

EVEN WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

Always the same downforce on both frames of the disc section.

The basis for high-quality tillage is adherence to the set working depth for uniform tillage of the soil profile. SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA compact disc harrows have the same pressure on the discs across the entire working width of the machine, even at the edges of the harrow, thanks to the forward-mounted tandem axle and the concept of two folding, undivided side frames. The machine’s design reduces the number of hydraulic cylinders where pressure loss to the side frames could occur. This solution also contributes to a low number of lubrication points, reduces overall machine wear, and simplifies machine handling both in the field and during transport.

COMFORTABLE TURNING AT HEADLAND

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

The SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA wide working width compact disc harrow is very maneuverable even at its maximum working width of 18.4 metres, even at headlands. The machine turns on the headland on rear rollers, front support wheels, and a transport axle. This solution eliminates negative load on the hitch and lightens the tractor when the machine is in the headland 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 is used to eliminate soil compaction and optimize the movement of individual units. When performing work operations, individual units move across the land in a given working width grid (6, 12, 18, 24 m, etc.), which prevents uneven consolidation across the entire land and instead creates track lines that are then easily subsoiled.

PŘIPRAVEN NA SYSTÉM CTF DÍKY PRACOVNÍMU ZÁBĚRU 12,4 METRU

DO YOU KNOW A MORE COMPACT WIDE WORKING WIDTH MACHINE FOR TRANSPORT?

Forward folding of side frames.

Even with a maximum working width of 18.4 meters, the SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA compact disc harrow is very compact during transport, as it does not exceed a transport width of 3 metres. These parameters are achieved primarily by folding the side frames forward onto the drawbar. The tandem transport axle with wide-profile 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 compact disc harrow is designed for coupling with the most powerful tractors on the market, such as four-wheel drive tractors. Combined with a working width of 18.4 meters, high engine power, and working speed, these connections enable high daily outputs of up to 230 hours.

THINK BIG

Do more for less with maximum daily output.

SWIFTERDISC wide working width compact disc harrows are designed for coupling with the most powerful tractors on the market. Thanks to their sophisticated design and high working speed, these harrows offer maximum daily output.

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Machine description

SWIFTERDISC XE_MEGA Wide Working Width Disc Harrow

Take a look at your future machine.

Long drawbar

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

Large front caster wheels

Provide excellent contouring of the terrain and maintain the set depth across the full working width.

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

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.

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 compact disc harrows 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.

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.

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.

Accessories

Front equipment

Flotation caster 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 Working Width Disc Harrow

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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. 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

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

At BEDNAR we work continuously to keep the information on this website accurate, up-to-date and useful. As we are dedicated to improving your experience and best farming performance, some specifications may be enhanced beyond what is currently shown. Complete technical specifications will be confirmed with your authorized BEDNAR representative at the time of ordering.

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