Unique Spring System Handles Many Soil Conditions

Unique Spring System Handles Many Soil Conditions DISKS A new independent CanTILLeaf spring system on the McFarlane Incite-i5200 tillage tool allows the machine to work in more difficult soil conditions than a conventional disk or vertical tillage tool With 5 1/2-in clearance to release over rocks and a cleaning system that clears away sticky soils the CanTILLeaf maintains a constant down force on disks so they travel straight to evenly cut trash Steve Schlumbohm uses a 5124 model Incite and says the machine works well at any depth because the CanTILLeaf springs hold disks firmly at any depth from shallow to 6 in deep The Incite can cut and blend residue in the fall incorporate cover crop seed lightly into the soil and also works well preparing spring seed beds for planting Schlumbohm says the Incite is built well to handle deep tillage and that the CanTILLeaf springs hold the disks in place traveling at speeds up to 8 mph Illinois crop farmer Don Thiems uses his Incite mainly on corn stalks to size residue and pin it to the soil which helps prevent erosion Thiems says the disks are held firmly in the ground with the CanTILLeaf springs and if rocks are encountered disks can lift and immediately go back in the ground Another advantage Thiems notes is that disks can be pitched from 3 to 9 degrees so more soil can be thrown to cover heavier residue without causing ridges in the field CanTILLeaf springs have bronze bushings for long-term operation without greasing The maintenance-free hub is greased for life The high-strength steel spring is designed to withstand tough working conditions without breaking Contact: FARM SHOW Followup McFarlane Mfg 1330 Dallas St Sauk City Wis 53583 info@mcfarlanemfg com

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