The advantages of stubble cultivation The intelligent use of field stubble can bring significant agronomic benefits to arable farmers, and transform what was once considered a waste product into something highly nutritious for the soil. The incorporation of stubble, straw and other plant residues assists in speeding up decomposition for quicker nutrient release. Furthermore, it enables farmers to utilize soil moisture just after harvesting to establish an optimal climate in which microbes can thrive and work best.

Intermediate seedbed establishment Employing shallow cultivation directly after the harvest encourages lost and dormant seeds to germinate. This also enables a seedbed to be established for intermediate crops such as mustard and radishes. It also removes the main source of nourishment for slugs – thereby acting as a pest control measure. Preparation of a seedbed in mulch tillage systems Stubble cultivation enables the creation of a seedbed before drilling which breaks down the soil pan and enables the root zone to have access to moisture and nutrients. The cultivation depth can be set in relation...

Mounted or trailed, the choice is yours. New Holland offers a range of mounted or trailed stubble cultivators so that operators can select the implement which suits their individual requirements. Both platforms, however share some common advantages which include a robust, heavy duty construction that’s designed to cope with uneven fields and rough surfaces. Blockage free operation is facilitated thanks to substantial frame clearance and tine spacing. Integrated transport tyres Wide profile, integrated transport tyres make road transport safe and efficient, they also aid in reducing soil compaction...

A whole range of equipment to customise your stubble cultivator. In order to ensure that your stubble cultivator meets your individual requirements, New Holland has developed a range of customisable options to cater to every farms need. REAR ROLLERS There are seven types of rear rollers on the ST range and three distinct types of rear rollers are available on the STC and STX V models, as shown below, to deliver consistent compaction after cultivation. This helps assist in speeding up the germination of weeds and lost grains. Positive contact between the soil and the plant residues further assists...

LEVELLERS Two types of levelling options are available. Disc levellers are ideal for heavy soil and hockey stick tine levellers are ideal for light and medium soils. Both of these levellers are positioned behind the tine section to maximise soil relocation. Disc leveller Hockey stick leveller The spring disc levelers delivers constant, blockage free rotation and facilitates further mixing of plant residues for even faster decomposition. The disc levelers are connected to the frame in sections Each section features the two 460mm, diameter notched discs. The discs depth is adjusted in tandem with...

The ST range of stubble cultivators. The New Holland range of ST stubble cultivators has been designed with a whole range of innovative features to ensure the ultimate in stubble cultivation performance. Advanced frame design The main frame and brackets are produced from high grade 100mm square steel box section which provides exceptional strength and durability. The 800mm frame clearance and 1000mm distance between the main frame tubes has been designed to prevent trash blockages – and which also enables the ST range to operate at high forward speeds. Discs A spring steel shank holds the discs...

Automatic reset stone protection The ST range has been designed to cultivate in a wide variety of soils, including shallow, rocky and stony soils. A heavy duty spring mechanism protects the cultivator when encountering large rocks, and the pivoting geometry enables the tine leg to pivot upwards and rearwards to skim over the obstacle before immediately reengaging at the preset cultivation depth. In addition to the spring mechanism, the leg is protected by a shear bolt - which may be fitted in two positions to provide differing penetration and tine operating angles - a real benefit in the hardest...

The STC range of stubble cultivators. New Holland’s STC range of heavy duty stubble cultivators offers numerous advantages to the users including rigid tines for an even working depth of between 6 – 25cm. The entire STC range is fitted with wing shares, to ensure a full cut across the entire working width

Depth flexibility Uniform shallow cultivation occurs across the entire working width with the wing shares engaged. Where deeper loosening down to 25cm is required, the wing shares can be removed. Optimal mixing The special curved tines, which encourage a rolling soil action facilitate optimal mixing of straw and residues. Stone protection The high 25cm release clearance is triggered at a load of 400kg on the tip point. When nonstop cultivation is required, automatic resetting tines can be fitted.

The STX V range of stubble cultivators. The New Holland range of STX V all-round stubble cultivators are perfect for conventional stubble operations as well as those looking for mulch tilling. With uniform performance across the total working area, down to a depth of 15cm in one pass, the STX V range features vibrating tines which reduces the power requirement as well as reducing fuel consumption. The entire range is also easy to maintain. The vibrating advantage The STX V range features constantly vibrating tines which leave an open soil structure allowing moisture to easily penetrate. Furthermore,...

Precision seedbed cultivation. Your harvest ultimately starts with the seed that goes into the ground, and ensuring it has the best start means you will reap the subsequent yield benefits. Only by selecting the right equipment to prepare the seedbed can the full benefit of fertilizers, crop protection products and the weather conditions be achieved. New Holland’s range of seedbed cultivators has been designed to deliver a one-pass seedbed preparation, to both optimise in-field activities, as well as to reduce overall operating costs.