A new 3m He-Va trailed Combi-Disc was launched on Opico’s stand at Lamma 2016, offering a high output, versatile machine for deep soil loosening and surface cultivation in a single pass.
Designed so the depth of both the subsoiler legs and discs can be adjusted hydraulically from the tractor seat, the operator can make independent adjustments on the move for accurate control of cultivations.
“Following the success of the mounted Combi-Disc launched a year ago, the trailed version will significantly reduce the weight on the back of the tractor, allowing lower hp tractors where appropriate, while being easier to transport longer distances on the road,” Opico’s managing director, James Woolway, said.
New for 2016, there’s an optional minimal-disturbance disc opener available on the trailed version. This slices through the surface layer in front of the subsoiling leg to reduce soil burst, minimising surface disturbance and keeping blackgrass seeds buried.
There are five hydraulic reset tines on the 3m Combi-Disc that subsoil to a 400mm depth, with quick-change replaceable points. The 510mm diameter scalloped Sabre discs that follow the subsoiler legs will cut and mix to a depth of 125mm.
The two rows of opposing discs can be hydraulically adjusted and, as they’re pushed deeper in the soil, the angle of the disc is automatically altered, increasing their aggressiveness, to thoroughly mix and chop crop residues. The following V-profile press roller gives good consolidation to leave a weatherproof finish.
The Combi-Disc is an excellent tool for working ploughed land prior to drilling or for incorporating stubble and organic matter in a min-till system. A seeder kit can be added to plant cover crops or oilseed rape while cultivating, the seed is distributed behind a soil mat to ensure soil throw from the discs doesn’t disrupt seed distribution.
The trailed 3m trailed Combi-Disc retails at £24,017+VAT. The minimal disturbance disc openers are a new optional extra and cost £3,943+VAT.
For more information visit: www.opico.co.uk.
