New front tool for ultra- shallow tillage

Väderstad’s new front tool option for the disc cultivators Carrier XT 425-625 and Carrier XL 425-725 is ideal for ultra-shallow tillage and mechanical weed control. The new third disc axle configuration increases disc density from two rows to three, reducing the disc spacing to just 8.3cm. This results in 50 per cent more tools in the ground, delivering highly intensive mixing, crumbling, and residue management, according to the company.

“With three rows of CrossCutter discs, we can improve cultivation performance and significantly improve the versatility of shallow tillage systems,” says Väderstad UK managing director, Andy Gamble. “Key benefits include high weed-killing rates, preserving soil moisture, and reducing fuel consumption, making them a good option for both conventional and organic farming systems.”

Field tests have shown that the new front tool is able to create a stronger stale seedbed, promote weed germination and more effective weed knockdown in a second pass. According to Andy, this approach supports sustainable farming practices by reducing the need for chemical herbicides, such as glyphosate. “We have designed the third disc axle front tool to deliver higher intensity and better mixing, which in turn encourages stronger emergence of weeds and leftover seeds,” he says. The third disc axle holds the standard Carrier disc arms, and can be fitted with either the CrossCutter Disc, CrossCutter Disc Aggressive, 450mm disc or 470 TrueCut discs. This significantly improves cultivation versatility and to operate in a wide range of farming conditions.