Thomas Lyons Lemken, a manufacturer of agricultural machinery, has launched the Karat 10 cultivator, the latest iteration of its popular Karat cultivator series. The Karat 10 has adaptability as its key feature, with a multitude of extras and options to suit a large variation in soil conditions and farming systems. The cultivator is available in mounted and semi-mounted versions and is a three-beam cultivator. The design process is now more focused on efficiency, with analysis of the machine’s function enabling the production of an implement with a draught requirement that is not only reduced, but remains in line with the direction of pull.
Elimination of side draught is achieved by having the tines arranged systematically around the pull axis, which is particularly important when using cultivators with track guidance systems. The company is not shy of producing a multitude of variations around the common theme of pulling tines through the soil to produce a tilth fit for sowing. The first option listed is the choice of tine width. Wide for shallow cultivations and narrower for working at depth. For ultra-shallow cultivations, the company’s DeltaCut shares can be fitted and all are available in hardened carbide form.
Not only is there a range of tines available but they can be swapped around to suit a change in conditions or crop type with a quick-change system which allows the frame to be quickly adapted for working depths of up to 30cm. The cultivator also has centrally adjustable levelling tines which ensure an even finish, a feature which may, as an option, be added to with specially shaped levelling discs for extra effect on heavy soils. There are now boundary discs and tines available that can be folded up mechanically or hydraulically, while a choice of drawbar type allows it to be used with tractors fitted with dual wheels.
The Karat 10 cultivator is available with working widths of between 3m and 7m. A traction booster and the ContourTrack system, which ensures an even working depth in hilly terrain, may also be selected for the semi-mounted models. Another choice comes with the ability to select a roller from Lemken’s full range, if consolidation is required. A following harrow for removing soil from roots is a further option. Altogether, the cultivator is something of a Swiss army knife that can be readily adapted to conditions by the mixing and matching of tines, discs and rollers.
The knowledge of soil management has increased, and the methods of drilling have proliferated. As a result, manufacturers of the humble harrow have had to devise ever more sophisticated implements to keep up with the much broader requirements of their customers. Lemken is certainly no exception and has developed the Karat 10 cultivator, which is a testament to the company’s commitment to innovation in the agricultural machinery industry.
The Karat 10 cultivator is designed for efficiency and adaptability, with a range of options and extras to suit a large variation in soil conditions and farming systems. The cultivator is available in mounted and semi-mounted versions and is a three-beam cultivator. The design process is now more focused on efficiency, with analysis of the machine’s function enabling the production of an implement with a draught requirement that is not only reduced but remains in line with the direction of pull.
The elimination of side draught is achieved by having the tines arranged systematically around the pull axis, which is particularly important when using cultivators with track guidance systems. The cultivator is available in a range of tine widths, with wide tines for shallow cultivations and narrower tines for working at depth. For ultra-shallow cultivations, the company’s DeltaCut shares can be fitted and all are available in hardened carbide form.
The cultivator has centrally adjustable levelling tines which ensure an even finish, a feature which may, as an option, be added to with specially shaped levelling discs for extra effect on heavy soils. There are now boundary discs and tines available that can be folded up mechanically or hydraulically, while a choice of drawbar type allows it to be used with tractors fitted with dual wheels. The cultivator is available with working widths of between 3m and 7m.
The semi-mounted models of the Karat 10 cultivator can be equipped with a traction booster and the ContourTrack system, which ensures an even working depth in hilly terrain. The cultivator can also be fitted with a roller from Lemken’s full range, if consolidation is required. A following harrow for removing soil from roots is a further option. The cultivator is a versatile machine that can be readily adapted to conditions by the mixing and matching of tines, discs, and rollers.
In conclusion, the Karat 10 cultivator is a testament to Lemken’s commitment to innovation in the agricultural machinery industry. With its range of options and extras, the cultivator is designed for efficiency and adaptability, making it a versatile machine that can be readily adapted to conditions by the mixing and matching of tines, discs, and rollers. The cultivator is available in mounted and semi-mounted versions and is a three-beam cultivator, with a range of tine widths available to suit a large variation in soil conditions and farming systems. The cultivator is available with working widths of between 3m and 7m and can be equipped with a range of extras, including a traction booster, the ContourTrack system, and a roller from Lemken’s full range. Overall, the Karat 10 cultivator is a highly efficient and adaptable machine that is sure to be a valuable addition to any farm.
