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How to choose the right cultivator for your tractor
The choice depends mainly on working width, tractor power and type of points.
1. What a cultivator is for
After ploughing it breaks up clods, aerates the soil and removes weeds, preparing the seedbed. On loose soils it can also be used on its own instead of the plough. Working deep without turning the soil, it reduces standing water and helps the soil retain moisture.
2. Width and power
The wider the cultivator, the more power it needs: the 120 cm model works with 16 to 35 hp tractors, the 140 cm model with 22 to 45 hp, and the 169 and 217 cm models with 30–35 up to 50 hp. The working width should at least cover the tractor's track width, so the wheel marks are worked on every pass.
3. Tines and points
Spring tines vibrate while working, crumble the soil and absorb impacts against stones, reducing the risk of breakage. Standard points loosen the soil deeper; duckfoot shares work on the surface and cut weed roots. The points are interchangeable and the tine position can be adjusted to suit the job.
4. Hitch and weight
All cultivators have a category 1 and 2 three-point hitch, with a distance between the lower arms of 67–79 cm, to be checked on your tractor. Weight ranges from about 128 to 240 kg: the tractor must lift it while remaining stable, with front ballast if necessary.
5. Use and safety
Depth is set with the lift and the top link. Work at a steady speed so the tines vibrate and crumble the soil well, and lift the cultivator before turning at the headland. The cultivators in the range are designed for wheeled tractors: for tracked tractors, check compatibility on the product page.
| Working width | Tines | Tractor power | Weight | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 cm | 5 | 16–35 hp | about 128 kg | Vegetable gardens, compact tractors such as Kubota B-BX, Iseki |
| 140 cm | 7 | 22–45 hp | about 165 kg | Large vegetable gardens, vineyards and orchards |
| 169 cm | 7 | 30–50 hp | about 180 kg | Small plots, tractors up to 50 hp |
| 217 cm | 9 | 35–50 hp | about 240 kg | Larger areas, 35 to 50 hp tractors |
What is the difference between a cultivator and a rotary tiller?
The rotary tiller is driven by the PTO and finely chops the soil with rotating blades. The cultivator needs no PTO: the tines loosen and aerate the soil without pulverising it, better preserving its structure, and the work is faster.
Which width should I choose for my tractor?
Start from the power: up to 35 hp the 120 cm model is suitable, up to 45 hp the 140 cm model, and from 30–35 to 50 hp the 169 and 217 cm models. Then check that the width covers at least the tractor's track width.
How deep does the cultivator work?
Down to 35 cm. Depth is set with the lift and the top link, depending on the soil and the job.
Standard points or duckfoot shares?
Standard points work deeper and loosen the soil. Duckfoot shares work on the surface and cut weed roots, making them suitable for mechanical weeding and for refining the soil before sowing.
Can the cultivator replace the plough?
On loose, previously worked soils, yes: the cultivator is enough to prepare the soil for sowing. On grassland to be broken up or very compacted soils, use the plough or ripper first, then the cultivator to refine.
Is the cultivator suitable for my tractor?
Yes, if the tractor is wheeled, has 16 to 50 hp, a category 1 or 2 three-point hitch and a distance between the lower arms of 67–79 cm. These are implements for compact tractors such as Kubota, Iseki, BCS, Valpadana and Carraro, not for high-power tractors.
What maintenance does it need?
Regularly check the bolts and the wear of the points, which are easy to replace when worn. Points and spare parts are available through the express spare parts service.
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