SWIFTER SO_F Seedbed Cultivator

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A TRADITIONAL DESIGN OF A SEEDBED CULTIVATOR FOR SEEDBED TILLAGE

Using seedbed cultivators for seedbed preparation is still a popular practice. In the segment of seedbed cultivators with a working width of 13′ 1″ to 26′ 3″, we offer the well-proven design of the SWIFTER SO_F implement. SWIFTER SO_F has very low demands on the tractor towing power thanks to its light, but highly durable frame. In one pass, it can create an even seedbed, important for even emergence of crop, with a unique combination of up to eight operations. SWIFTER SO_F is a cultivator that can be used in any season because it is easily adjusted to the conditions thanks to the exchangeable working parts.

Key properties

A seedbed cultivator with a standard design suitable for traditional tillage, as well as minimimum tillage systems.

UP TO 8 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 tillage. The front levelling bar or leveller perfectly levels off any unevenness. The front crumbling 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 tillage to the needs of the crop.

Sweep section
SB sweep section
Gamma-point section

A sweep working section (summer and fall seedbed preparation – winter cereals, canola)

This working section can be used for summer and fall preparation when soil needs to be loosened, undercut and mixed after the previous harvest. The 10.5″ sweeps in two overlapping ranks undercut the soil profile along the entire implement 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 shank that provides a 3D effect (horizontal and vertical movement) which protects the sweep from damage.

SB sweep section with spring sweeps (spring seedbed preparation – 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 6.7″ wide. Another benefit is the reduced demand on the tractor.

Gamma-point working section (spring seedbed preparation – spring cereals, corn)

This section is suitable for early spring operations, such as required before seeding barley. The four ranks 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 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.

HYDRAULICALLY ADJUSTABLE DRAWBAR

Provides perfect tracing of terrain unevenness.

The basic model of SWIFTER SO_F is equipped with a hydraulically adjustable drawbar that enables the implement to perfectly contour the terrain when working in the floating position. The field is then evenly cultivated, resulting in high-precision work.

SPACIOUS FRAME

Even weight distribution brings higher durability.

The side frames with individual working sections are suspended on a robust spacious frame. The supporting frame has a higher durability because the weight of side frame is evenly distributed. The sufficiently dimensioned axle, providing safe transport of the implement, also helps.

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CRUSH BAR LEVELLER

A smooth regulation of the working angle in relation to the conditions.

The front hydraulic Crushbar levelling bar allows the operator to ideally adjust its working angle according to the field conditions in the comfort of the cabin. When compared with a mechanically controlled leveller, it is possible to achieve savings of up to 0.1 gallons of diesel per acre.

PROVEN DESIGN

Do not lose time, work at headland without having to lift the implement.

The design of the SWIFTER SO_F cultivator enables turning the implement at the headland without having to lift the working sections. Even so, we recommend turning on the headland with slightly excavated working sections and a larger turning radius.

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Machine description

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

SWIFTER SO_F Seedbed Cultivator

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Drawbar

A hydraulically adjustable drawbar contributes to perfect terrain tracing and levelling any unevenness.

Front leveller

The hydraulically controlled Crushbar 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 ranks of sweeps/ 4 ranks of gamma points / 2 ranks of SB sweeps) as needed for seedbed preparation for the crop.

Levelling bar after sweeps

It levels off the soil surface after the sweep or gamma-point section.

Rear rollers

The dual ranks of crosskill rollers contribute to perfect crumbling of clods created by the sweep or gamma-point section.

Rear equipment

The finish roller creates a fine soil structure and completes the entire operation.

OUR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

COMPRESSING SPRING

Most seedbed cultivators equipped with crosskill rollers incur slackness between the individual crosskill rings after working for some number of acres. We use a compressing spring in SWIFTER cultivators, mounted on the shaft where the crosskill rollers are as well. The spring continuously presses on the crosskill rings and eliminates slackness between the individual rings.

CRUSHBAR LEVELLER

The front hydraulic Crushbar leveller allows the operator to ideally adjust the working angle of the leveller according to the field conditions in the comfort of the cabin. When compared with a mechanically controlled leveller, it is possible to achieve savings of up to 0,11 gallons of diesel per acre.

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?

“We were maximally satisfied with the SWIFTER cultivator all the time. We noticed how well it prepares soil before seeding when we purchased the first implement. When I compare the current implement with the previous ones, I have to say that you’ve tuned the SWIFTER to the very last detail and eliminated even the minor deficiencies. A completely re-done and improved frame, better configuration of the levelling bars before the rear rollers or minor things such as the compression spring on the rear crosskill rollers; all of that is noticeable.”

Lukas Dosoudil, Agronomist, AGRA Chvalkovice
Olomouc, Czech Republic

Accessories

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

Front equipment

Telescopic track eradicators

A track eradicator with an adjustable width. It is used for loosening hardened tracks created by the towing vehicle.

Track eradicators

The fixed track eradicator is used for loosening hardened tracks created by the tractor.

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

Hydraulic front levelling bar

It levels off rough unevenness before the follow-up working parts. The hydraulic control makes it possible to immediately respond to any terrain unevenness from the tractor cabin.

Mechanical front leveller

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

Drawbar

Hydraulic drawbar

The hydraulic version of the drawbar enables perfect terrain contouring, thus achieving excellent quality of work.

Rear rollers

Two ranks adjustable crosskill rollers with a diameter of 14″

An ideal design for all types of soil. High-quality cast-iron rollers with a diameter of 14″ for fine precision crumbling with a self-cleaning effect.

A single-rank crosskill roller with a diameter of 14″

A single-rank crosskill roller with a system of scrapers is made of cast iron, suitable for quality clod crushing.

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A single-rank slatted roller with a diameter of 15″

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

Two ranks of slatted rollers with a diameter of 15″.

Suitable for year-round intense cultivation of light soils. The rollers with a diameter of 15″ create the effect of a “soil milling tool”.

Two ranks of adjustable crosskill rollers with a diameter of 17.5″

An ideal design for all types of soil with rocks. The large spacing between rows prevents rocks from getting stuck and blocking the rollers. The universal frame enables increasing the spacing between the rows of rollers – a smaller distance provides a self-cleaning effect even in wet conditions, a larger distance provides a sufficient space in rocky soils.

Optional equipment to be attached after the rear rollers

A single-rank tine harrow

For even distribution of lumps across the machine width.

Leveller mounted after the crosskill rollers

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

Leveller mounted behind 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 10.5″

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

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AGRONOMICAL GUIDE

SEEDBED PREPARATION
Seedbed preparation is an important operation for the formation of a uniform and balanced seedbed prior to crop establishment. Each crop and field requires different seedbed preparation based on the climate, or the chosen date of tillage. The aim of the seedbed preparation 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.

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Technical data

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SWIFTER SO_F		SO 13' F	SO 16' F	SO 20' F	SO 23' F	SO 26' F
Working width	ft	13' 1"	16' 5"	19' 8"	23'	26' 3"
Transport width	ft	9' 10"	9' 10"	9' 10"	9' 10"	9' 10"
Transport length	ft	25' 11"	25' 11"	25' 11"	24' 3"	24' 3"
Transport height	ft	12' 6"	12' 6"	12' 6"	12' 2"	13' 1"
Working depth*	in	0.5" - 4.5"	0.5" - 4.5"	0.5" - 4.5"	0.5" - 4.5"	0.5" - 4.5"
Number of shanks	pcs	16	20	24	28	32
Number of tines (SB - section)	pcs	31	37	45	51	59
Number of GAMA tips	pcs	36	46	55	66	75
Hitch type		ruler, cat. III / lug 40, 51 / K80	ruler, cat. III / lug 40, 51 / K80	ruler, cat. III / lug 40, 51 / K80	ruler, cat. III / lug 40, 51 / K80	ruler, cat. III / lug 40, 51 / K80
Tire size		15/55-17, 500/50-17	15/55-17, 500/50-17	15/55-17, 500/50-17	500/50-17	500/50-17
Horsepower requirement	hp	120 - 160	140 - 180	160 - 200	180 - 220	190 - 230
Max. total weight**	lb	10,225	11,442	12,755	14,793	16,323