Scarifier vs cultivator

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Wed, 01/30/2013 - 19:43 #1

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benjoglove
Last seen: 03/08/2018 - 21:05
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Scarifier vs cultivator

Okay, I may be asking a stupid question but hey!

 

I have land that we have just purchased. It has had cereals on it for numerous years. Ground is good. Just wondering what the difference is between a scarifier and a cultivator and can you get a scarifier and cultivator combo?

 

I am looking at one for sale at the moment that is advertised as a combo so just needed some advice.

 

Cheers

 

Ben

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Fri, 02/01/2013 - 18:44 #2
charlie
Last seen: 12/26/2018 - 09:21
Joined: 05/31/2011 - 09:44

Hi Ben,

A scarifier is usually heavier duty than a cultivator with it able to be used to cultivate the ground for the first time. A cultivator or wide line as they are sometimes called is often made from lighter materials, tines have a smaller break out pressure with it  usually used to cultivate or level the soil prior to sowing.

Can you provide a link to the farm machinery that you are looking at buying?

Charlie

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Sat, 02/02/2013 - 09:18 #3
benjoglove
Last seen: 03/08/2018 - 21:05
Joined: 01/04/2013 - 14:49

Sure here it is :http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/two-wells/heavy-farming-agriculture-equipment/ryan-scarifier-cultivator/1008980580

 

Also can the combine seeder act as your cultivator? I have a shearer 20 row seeder that I have been told we could use instead.

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Sun, 02/03/2013 - 22:17 #4
charlie
Last seen: 12/26/2018 - 09:21
Joined: 05/31/2011 - 09:44

Hi Ben,

Because the machine is wider (24ft) than the average scarifier that's why it is being pitched as a scarifier / cultivator. Essentially is could be used to start cultivation process after the paddock is sprayed or be used prior to sowing to level the soil bed and remove any weeds. Which ever way you look at it, if the tynes, hydraulics and draw bar are in okay condition it is cheap machine.

Most combines cannot be used for cultivation as the tyne break out pressure is too light, half the time the tines will be pushed back and not digging. The newer type direct drills have a much higher breakout pressure but are often no use for cultivation as they are set up on wide (12 inch) row spacing for minimal soil disturbance.

Hope this is of assistance.

Regards,

Charlie

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