SDM ＆ SDH COMPACT DISC CULTIVATORS

With models from 3.0m to up to 7.0m working width, New Holland SDM medium-duty compact disc cultivators are available to suit farms large and small. The mounted SDM 300 R can be operated behind a tractor of just 100hp, with its simple design and ease of set up delivering easily accessible performance economically. The widest model, the trailed SDM 700 T, is suitable to use behind tractors of between 240hp and 320hp. With low draft relative to its working width, thanks to the shallow concave disc design, wide 250mm disc spacing for good crop residues clearance and low lateral soil throw even at operating speeds of up to 15kph, all models deliver high work rates matched to reduced fuel use.

With models from 3.0m to up to 6.0m working width, New Holland SDH heavy-duty disc cultivators represent a simple but modern approach to sustainable crop production. Designed to operate at sub-soil friendly depths of 6cm to 12cm, there is a choice of three models, the fully mounted SDH 300 R and the trailed SDH 500 T and 600 T. All are fitted with large, 610mm diameter concave discs with an aggressive tilt angle for effective mixing and penetration. Operating speeds of up to 15kph can be achieved with no compromise in levelling or crop residue incorporation. The mounted SDH 300 R can be operated behind a tractor of just 140hp, its simple design and ease of set up delivering easily accessible performance economically. The widest model, the trailed SDH 600 T, is suitable use behind tractors of between 260hp and 360hp. A key advantage of the New Holland disc cultivator models is their low draft relative to working width. This, combined with wide 250mm disc spacing for good crop residue clearance ensures all models can deliver high work rates matched to reduced fuel use.

SDH disc cultivators are built to allow fast operation at speeds of up to 15kph. This can be achieved thanks to a number of design features. These include heavy-duty bearings supporting the 610mm diameter discs, robust independent disc suspension and a strong frame with a high clearance to ensure a reduced risk of blockages in extreme conditions. The build strength of SDH cultivators is part of the design story. New Holland works with growers and soil experts to ensure the entire SDM and SDH range can help improve soil management. By working just the topsoil, these disc cultivators reduce the disturbance of the soil lower down but can still operate at a depth that is sufficient to bury higher levels of crop residue, level the soil surface and improve surface aeration to promote worm activity and microbial action. The discs can also help promote the germination of weed and spilt crop seeds.

SDM T & SDH T feature large 500/45 R22.5 tyres and are fitted with optional air brakes and are designed to accommodate transport speeds of up to 40kph.

• Hollow tubes provide good crumbling and leveling on light soils
• Roller position can be moved 14cm to bring the weight forward
• SDM features 450mm diameter cage roller
• SDH features 550mm diameter cage roller