Do you have a multi-hectare farm and are you looking for good equipment to prepare the soil for spring and autumn sowing? Exactly that disc units they allow for comprehensive cultivation of the farm and prepare the field for sowing.

Characteristics of the disc unit

Disc aggregates are agricultural machines that are designed to improve and increase the efficiency of farming. This is possible because the machine works closely with other devices, such as a cultivator, harrow, tiller and seeder. The tillage set consists of an arm with two rows of parallel toothed discs - thanks to them, the special agricultural machine ensures more efficient work in the field.

Disc aggregates belongs to three main categories of agricultural machines: tillage and seeding, stubble and passive. Therefore, it is said that the disc cultivator is the most universal equipment for agricultural operations.

Operation of the disc unit

As previously mentioned disc cultivator is a special type of machine that is attached to another agricultural device - such as a tractor or a seeder. The units are constructed in such a way that the discs do not change the inclination of the attack and undercutting angle while driving. While driving the machine, two rows of toothed discs and the roller press and compact the soil for proper decomposition of harvest residues. The rotating discs cope perfectly with large amounts of plant residues. In turn, the crushing roller placed behind the disc section determines the depth at which the discs are to cut and turn the soil. The seeder is attached to the packing roller, which allows the seeds to be sown in fresh soil. On both sides of the common axis of the discs there are side screens that prevent soil from being deposited.

Using ATOS XXL disc units All you need to do is make one run through a multi-hectare farm to perform thorough cultivation and sowing at the same time.

What is the disc aggregate used for?

Disc unit it is primarily an agricultural tool that provides plants with ideal soil conditions for growth and development. It is worth knowing that depending on the model of the disc cultivator, it can be used for many tasks on the farm, such as:

  • cultivation of shallow and deep soil,
  • loosening the soil to greater depths,
  • mixing soil with harvest residues,
  • shredding crop residues,
  • seedbed preparation,
  • sowing plants,
  • weed control.