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The unit-mounted coulter adapts the planting unit to plant in reduced tillage conditions.
The coulter blade is positioned directly ahead of the Tru-Vee™opener to ensure accurate tillage in seed zone. The blade pre-tills the trench, allowing the openers to more easily provide a well-defined seed furrow. This pre-tillage also provides a small amount of tilled soil along the trench, enabling easier closing of the seed furrow.
The unit-mounted coulter is compatible with combination row cleaners.
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Four different blades are available on the unit-mounted coulter:
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25 wave (0.63 in.): Creates extremely fine tilth area in an area about 7/8-in. wide. Works well on wet, spongy soil that can be tight and difficult for proper furrow closing.
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13 wave (0.7 in.): Tills an area about 1-in. wide at speeds under 6 mph. Gives more aggressive soil disruption at slower speeds. It fractures the soil more aggressively than the 25-wave blade, opening a wider slot of fine tilth.
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Bubble: Has a flat edge for improved penetration, but tills more aggressively as bubbles enter the seedbed zone. Opens a 1-in. wide slot. Penetrates soil and cuts through residue well.
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| | | Last Updated : 30-May-2009 |
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