The Ecomat shallow plough range is expanding, and alongside the eight and 10-furrow on-land versions, Kverneland has introduced a new model developed to work in-furrow.
Available with plastic or steel bodies, furrow widths can be from 10-18in thanks to hydraulic vari-width, and working depths can be from 6-18cm to suit Eco-stubble, Eco-tillage and Eco-ploughing processes. Because the bodies are smaller and shallow-working, there’s less pressure on the bodies and the Ecomat requires less power per furrow to pull than a traditional plough.
Available in six, seven and eight-furrow builds, the Ecomat comes with auto-reset leg protection using six springs, with the option of a HD spring pack for tougher ground conditions. As an option, the Ecomat can also be equipped with an integral Packomat press.
“The design is a blend of plough and cultivator, turning over the soil surface without working as deeply as a traditional plough. With shallow bodies pulled at high speed – up to 10km/hr – the Ecomat inverts the top few cm of soil to provide effective mechanical weed control. The faster you travel, the better the results tend to be,” explains Kverneland soil specialist Adam Burt.
Email Adam Burt, Kverneland soil specialist: info-uksales@kvernelandgroup.com
