Heavy-weights in the ring

AGCO has developed the new series CH 1700 Challenger off-set heavy disc harrows expressly for tilling difficult, compacted soils. 

Due to the large diameter (711-762 mm) concave discs and a very high specific weight per single unit (up to 200 kg), the new harrows easily cut hard soil layers and big crop residues. The offset arrangement of disc batteries ensures a clear cut and excellent soil levelling.

“The series CH 1700 Challenger disc harrows are second to none on the field”, says Nikolay Bashkirov, head of the orders department at AgroCentreZakharovo LLC.  “The frames of those ‘heavies’ are made from extra strong steel pipes, enabling the machines to withstand high loads during soil tilling”.

The twin wheels stabilise the machine during intense operation and ensure a regular tilling depth. The rigid supports are specifically designed for high loads up to 1,486 kg per metre and penetration down to 19 cm. The disc batteries consist of heavy discs 8 mm thick with a smooth or serrated edge. The angle of incidence of the front and rear batteries can be changed easily, for which one needs only to slightly slacken the battery bolts, set the required angle and then tighten the fastening bolts again. The multiple-purpose lifting system ensures a smooth penetration of tools into the soil and excellent tilling depth.