Further extending its range of grassland maintenance machines, Opico has launched two new wider Sward Slitters – with 5m and 6m working widths – that will speed up work rates.
The 6m hydraulic folding Sward Slitter has a slitting axle consisting of 36 rotors with four blades each to give 144 blades, weighs 1,150kg and costs £8,305+VAT. The 5m working width model has 28 rotors and 112 blades, weighs 940kg and costs £7,688+VAT. Both have a transport width of 2.95m.
The heavy-duty frame of both Sward Slitters includes a weight carrying rack, and sets of additional disc weights can be purchased for £253/set, to aid penetration in dry conditions.
As with the original 2.9m Sward Slitter, the blades have points that incorporate a chamfered trailing edge. This limits the turf damage when each knife comes out of the soil, so leaving a better finish.
Opico managing director James Woolway said the 5m and 6m Sward Slitters were designed for large farms and contractors.
“They are not the cheapest on the market, but they are of a stronger and heavier build than most,” he said. “With the split-folding design, the 6m Sward Slitter will cover twice the ground of the original slitter, halving the time and cutting the fuel cost.
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| The Sward Slitter is designed for the removal of surface compaction and capping. |
“The Sward Slitter is designed for the removal of surface compaction and capping. For deeper compaction – greater than 12cm – like that caused by heavy machinery, then a Sward Lifter should be used to break up the mineral pan and improve drainage.”
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