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No-plough and ultra-shallow cultivation - Rolmako and eco-schemes



For many farmers, eco-schemes serve as a means to secure significant subsidies while promoting more sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices. The Rolmako brand acknowledges that practices within eco-schemes represent the future of agriculture, and as such, it is committed to providing its customers with top-class machines for no-plow and ultra-shallow cultivation. Which Rolmako tools are most frequently selected to implement eco-schemes?



No plow and shallow cultivation – sustainable practices and Rolmako agricultural machinery




Multifunctional Tillage Cultivator U436



The U436 multifunctional tillage cultivator is a superior alternative to the plow. This agricultural machine boasts a broad range of applications: stubble cultivation, intensive mixing of crop residues at medium depth, shallow pre-sowing cultivation, deep soil loosening, and traditional cultivation systems. The U436 cultivator's universal purpose stems from its combination of various tillage tools. It facilitates cultivation in a single-pass system, reducing both soil processing time and fuel expenses.


Multifunctional cultivator U436 – effective alternative to the plough




The U436 tillage cultivator is available in various variants, facilitating the precise selection of accessories for field and cultivation needs. The no-plough three-beam unit from Rolmako offers numerous versions, including hydraulic folding, multiple options for additional equipment, and a range of alternative rear rollers. The machine's technical parameters are as follows:
- Working width: 2.6-6 m
- Power requirement: 105-400 HP
- Maximum working depth: 35 cm
- Working speed: 8-15 km/h.

The tines are mounted on three beams, allowing operation at depths of 5-35 cm (hydraulically adjusted working depth). Working elements come in three options: boron steel, hardfacing, and sintered carbide. Large clearance under the frame prevents clogging. The load wheels are positioned in front of the tillage roller. The trailed unit features a small turning radius, a crucial parameter given the machine's dimensions. Overdimensioning eliminates the need for additional loads when working at greater depths or on heavy soils.


Cultivator U436 – versatile use and depth adjustment for modern cultivation




The cultivator can be equipped with coulters of various shapes to adapt to the needs of the field and crop. A frequently chosen optional equipment includes support wheels, which stabilize the unit's operation, thereby increasing smooth operation and relieving the tractor's lift (three-point linkage). With regard to rollers, customers most often use the U-ring Tandem, which is ideal for heavy tillage machines. In hydraulically folded versions, operating parameters remain consistent across variants, though the frame's structure changes fundamentally. The U436 H STANDARD is always a mounted machine that cannot be expanded to a trailed version; the U436 H PRO can be mounted or trailed; and the U436 HP is trailed. The mounted versions are very heavy and long, often necessitating ballast to be added to the front of the tractor (over 1,200 kg).


Cultivator U436 – multiple configurations, working widths and optional equipment




The U624 Chisel Plow



The U624 chisel plow is designed to enhance soil structure vertically and laterally in the root zone. The rear rollers incorporate crop residues into the topsoil, increasing organic matter. It effectively replaces a traditional plow by loosening the soil without turning it over. The U624 chisel plow is designed to enhance soil structure vertically and laterally in the root zone. The rear rollers help incorporate crop residues into the topsoil, increasing organic matter. It is an excellent replacement for a traditional plow because it loosens the soil without turning it over. Adjustable side wings ensure further loosening of the soil over the entire working width of the tool, and the spiked roller with tines immediately levels the ground.


Chisel plough U624 – effective soil loosening without soil inversion




The U624 chisel plow disrupts impermeable soil layers, preventing water stagnation and facilitating root growth. With well-distributed weight, it operates effectively at great depths, even in hard soil. The large clearance under the frame prevents clogging, while the tines design allows for simultaneous arable layer cultivation and crop residue mixing. A single pass loosens, aerates, levels, and prepares the field for further cultivation treatments.
The U624 chisel plow is offered in four variants, primarily differing in width and number of tines. The tool parameters are:
- Working width: 2.5-4 m
- Power requirement: 125-370 HP
- Maximum working depth: 45 cm
- Working speed: 8-12 km/h
- Working tine thickness: 30 mm
- Distance between tines marks: 43-60 cm.


Chisel plough U624 – adjustable wings and spike roller for better soil structure




The standard equipment of the plow includes a ripper tine with side shares, a boron steel chisel, and a 560 mm diameter spike roller with hydraulic depth adjustment. The frame is protected against damage, such as from hitting a stone, because the working elements feature a shear bolt and optional Non-Stop hydraulic protection. Additionally, the plow can be equipped with welded or cemented carbide chisels, leveling side covers, or front reflective plates. The U624 is not the only chisel plow model; the offer includes two more U624 Lite machines and a heavy U624 DeepTiller chisel plow, capable of working up to 65 cm deep.


Chisel plough U624 – available in multiple widths and tine configurations




The SpeedCutter Disc Harrow



The SpeedCutter disc harrow for ultra-shallow cultivation is designed to operate at a minimum depth of 2-5 cm or, with a standard disc, up to 15 cm. This prevents water evaporation and promotes the emergence of self-seeding plants and weeds. Additionally, this tool can be used at greater depths, offering versatility.


SpeedCutter disc harrow – designed for ultra-shallow cultivation at 2–5 cm depth




The geometry of the discs facilitates operation on rapeseed stubble, cereal stubble, and plowing, and aids in shredding cover crops. The tool's design renders it insensitive to large crop residues. LongLife rubber spring elements enable the discs to adapt to the soil, protecting the frame and ensuring maintenance-free operation without reducing working speed.


SpeedCutter – efficient stubble cultivation and water evaporation control




The machine specifications are as follows:
- Working width: 3-6 meters
- Power requirement: 120-280 HP
- Maximum working depth: 15 cm
- Working speed: 15-20 km/h
- Disc diameter: 440 mm
- Spacing of disc rows: 90 cm.

The SpeedCutter disc harrow is available in multiple variants. Rolmako customers commonly utilize a combination of a ProCut knife roller at the front and a SpeedCutter harrow at the rear for field operations. The disc harrow can be equipped with a front knife roller, particularly advantageous for cultivating challenging cover crops. Standard equipment includes rubber shock absorbers, maintenance-free AgriHub hubs, and a 500 mm diameter pipe roller. Harrows with a width of 5-6 meters feature an pneumatic brake, and mounted machines include covers to protect the tractor from stones. Each version allows hydraulic adjustment of the working depth. Optional equipment encompasses a wide range of accessories and tillage rollers.


SpeedCutter disc harrow – available in multiple widths, discs, and equipment options




Rolmako provides a comprehensive range of machines for ultra-shallow soil cultivation:
- knife rollers
- disc harrows
- rotary harrows
- mulch harrows
- tillage cultivators.


Rolmako machines for shallow cultivation – disc harrows, rollers, and cultivators




Why is it worth using Rolmako machines for no-plough and ultra-shallow cultivation?



All Rolmako machines used for ultra-shallow and no-plough cultivation are designed to allow the farmer to optimize field care, provide plants with ideal development conditions, and conduct multiple tillage tasks in a single pass. Their use offers economic and environmental benefits, enhancing soil health, reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and improving crop yields.





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