Tools offer more choice in how to till soils

<p><strong>HYBRID TILLAGE TOOL: </strong>The new Terra-Max hybrid tillage tool can take producers from vertical to conventional tillage for fall or spring applications. The unit features the TurboSpeed blade, which was designed with features of the TurboBlade from the Turbo-Max, and the SpeedBlade featured on the Velocity. Models are available from 20 to 40 feet in width. This machine works with the company's Implement Command system, which allows from-the-cab control over your ISOBUS-compatible system. Call 785-823-3276 or visit <a href="http://greatplainsag.com" target="_blank">greatplainsag.com</a><em>.</em></p>

<p><strong>DISK WIDELY: </strong>Use a compact disk harrow across wider stretches with new Rubin 12 models, one 26 feet wide and another, 31 feet wide. Working widths for the Rubin 12 prior to 2020 ran up to 23 feet. They can dig up to 20 cm deep, depths that used to only be reached by cultivators. There’s no side draft, even when the driver is taking it on slopes. This is because of the symmetrical arrangement of every row of serrated concave disks. For more information, contact Lemken, Alpen, Germany, or visit<em> </em><a href="http://lemken.com" target="_blank">lemken.com</a> or the Lemken booth at the 2020 Farm Progress virtual trade show at <a href="http://FPVExp.com" target="_blank">FPVExp.com</a><em>.</em></p>

<p><strong>HEAVY-DUTY BASKET:</strong> Handle rocky farms with ease with the heavy-duty, double-bar roller Remlinger is now offering on its 3500 rolling finisher and custom-built harrows. A flat-bar basket welded to a solid bar increases the action of the basket itself and makes it stronger against rocky conditions. There’s a hydraulic control option for down pressure and to raise the basket as well. For more information, contact Remlinger, Kalida, Ohio, 800-537-7370, visit <a href="http://remlingermfg.com" target="_blank">remlingermfg.com</a> or the Remlinger booth at the 2020 Farm Progress virtual trade show at <a href="http://FPVExp.com" target="_blank">FPVExp.com</a><em>.</em></p>

<p><strong>PROVIDING EXTENDED PERFORMANCE: </strong>The new Kuhn Krause Excelerator XT 8010 has 22-inch Excalibur VT blades configured in a combination spacing with 7-inch front and 8-inch rear gangs. True vertical tillage is maintained with the 1- to 5-degree gang angle range. The company’s new XTended range of 6 to 8 degrees provides a more aggressive tillage action. Individual gang angles are manually adjustable with a standard mechanical turnbuckle on each gang. On-the-go hydraulic adjustment is an option. Call 608-897-2131 or visit <a href="http://kuhn.com" target="_blank">kuhn.com</a><em>.</em></p>

<p><strong>GAIN SMOOTH SPRING FINISH:</strong> Case IH is adding the Vibra-Tine 265 S-Tine field cultivator to its lineup of soil management solutions. The tool is designed to take on the tough high-clay and timber soils often found in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and Kentucky; and Ontario, Canada. In one spring pass, vibrating technology delivers optimal clod sizing, a smooth field finish and a high-efficiency seedbed for accurate seed placement and uniform emergence. The machine has six ranks of S-tines and effective 4-inch shank spacing. With a 24-inch frame clearance, the machine is designed for maximum residue flow without plugging. Visit <a href="http://caseih.com" target="_blank">caseih.com</a><em>.</em></p>

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<p><strong>NARROW-ROW TILLAGE TRANSPORT: </strong>Kinze introduced three new configurations of Mach Till this spring that feature a narrow-transport design to allow farmers to easily transport the units from field to field. New models are offered in 30-, 36- and 41-foot sizes in a three-section frame. They fold down to transport sizes of just over 13 feet for the smaller models and 16 feet for the largest unit. Mach Till supports the emerging hybrid horizontal tillage segment. It combines some of the benefits of conventional disks, vertical tillage and soil-finishing products into one versatile tool. For more information, contact your Kinze dealer or visit <a href="http://kinze.com" target="_blank">kinze.com</a><em>.</em></p>

<p><strong>VERSATILE TILLAGE TOOL:</strong> The Rogue tillage tool from Soil Service Inc. is getting traction where people want vertical tillage, but they also want to fracture soil compaction layers. The Illinois-based company is led by Brent Schmitz, who says the tines — which can run 8 inches deep to break up layers — help set their high-speed, vertical tillage tool apart. It also uses coulters and harrows to work through residue and can function as a one-pass tool. Schmitz explains it on the Farm Progress Virtual Experience at&nbsp;<a href="http://FPVExp.com" target="_blank">FPVExp.com</a><em>;</em> click on “trade show” and then “exhibitor list.” Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="http://soilserviceinc.com" target="_blank">soilserviceinc.com</a><em>.</em></p>

<p><strong>NEXT-GENERATION TILLAGE TOOL:</strong> Here comes the Halo HSD high speed disk from the Salford Group Inc. It’s designed for operating at 8 to 14 mph, with single-point adjustments to help it reach maximum performance. This tool is designed to bite into the ground and stay at depth, even in hard ground. The unique blade-mount technology helps make that possible, plus it’s aided by simple-to-set hydraulic down pressure settings. This tool features a new finishing system with a 23-inch cage roller. It’s offered in five sizes from 20 to 40 feet. Call 519-485-1293 or visit <a href="http://salfordgroup.com" target="_blank">salfordgroup.com</a><em>.</em></p>