Combination of performance and reliability

The introduction of the U 497 universal cultivator for pre-sowing and post-harvest cultivation addresses the market demand for a versatile cultivation machine capable of effective shallow operation, soil preparation before sowing, and post-harvest stubble processing — all with a single unit. The U 497 is a 4-beam cultivation and stubble unit equipped with vibrating tines that spread, mix the soil with plant residues, and aerate it. With the option of using chisels for various tasks and extensive equipment, it is ideally suited to the needs of farmers. The machine is available in working widths ranging from 3.0 m to 6.0 m in both mounted and trailed versions.





Modern unit for pre-sowing and stubble cultivation

The U 497 universal cultivator is extensively utilized in soil cultivation. It functions as both a cultivation and stubble machine, capable of serving as a 100% pre-sowing unit and a complete stubble cultivator as needed. The 4-beam cultivator, featuring a robust working unit with SW 70x12 mm tines, performs effectively on light, medium, and heavy soils. Its elongated design ensures high throughput during cultivation. The versatile tines enable deep soil loosening and shallow stubble cultivation, allowing the farmer to optimally use the machine for various treatments.












Simple, ergonomic, and durable design

The U 497 cultivator prepares the field for sowing and performs a comprehensive undercut of the stubble using tines with a low resistance coefficient, effectively cutting and mixing crop residue. The subsequent operation is executed by the tillage roller, leveling the soil. The final operation, soil consolidation, is performed by a solid tillage roller. The machine integrates high efficiency essential for reliable cultivation with a straightforward yet robust construction. The U 497 universal cultivators for pre-sowing and stubble cultivation are designed for enduring durability, supporting the development of robust structures and withstanding heavy loads over extensive hectares.

Machine construction



1. Rear LED lighting beam

Optionally, the LED lighting beam can be equipped with a license plate frame with illumination for machines that will be registered at the transport office.

2. Massive drawbar

Drawbar with swing beam for tractor hitch category III, with optional hitch category IV. The high-mounted design of the drawbar aids the cultivator in penetrating the soil. The robust, oversized drawbar ensures excellent stability during tillage and transit to the field.

3. Drawbar hitch

Due to the incorporation of washers and bushings crafted from highly durable materials, the drawbar eliminates the need for lubrication. It features replaceable hardened hitch tips. Optional coupling forms include a drawbar eye or a K80 ball hitch.

4. Transport trolley

Transport trolley mounted behind the tillage roller. The frame is consistently prepared for expansion to a semi-mounted version. Depending on the machine configuration, the trolley is extended as needed to position the working tools behind the tillage roller.

5. Two brake options

Agricultural machines and their combinations exceeding a total weight of 3500 kg must be equipped with pneumatic or hydraulic brakes for movement on public roads. Machines surpassing this weight that are not equipped with such brakes are prohibited from traveling on public roads.

6. Looseners of tractor traces

The depth adjustment of the looseners of tractor traces is done gradually without the use of additional tools.

7. Front darg

The drag is equipped with spring shock absorption, and the adjustment is done mechanically. Its task is to crush clods and level the field.

8. Cultivator tines

The SS tine 45mm x 12mm with a narrow coulter 300mm x 52mm x 7mm is a basic working element for pre-sowing cultivation. More commonly used are the more universal SW tine 72mm x 12mm or ST 90mm x 13mm, which are applied in difficult pre-sowing cultivations and with the use of an undercutter with a width of 280mm for heavy stubble work.

9. Tillage roller

To cultivate the soil effectively, selecting the appropriate tillage roller is essential. The choice depends on the soil type and the desired outcome. Each roller variant is designed for specific working conditions.

10. Spring comb beam

The manufacturer optionally installs a beam with a spring comb behind the disc section, ensuring the straw is evenly spread across the field's surface, thereby preventing areas of high straw accumulation that hinder proper cultivation.

11. Adjusting the working depth

The hydraulic adjustment of working depth, facilitated by spacer clips on the cylinders, is designed to be easy and operator-friendly.

12. Supporting wheels

For large machines, the manufacturer recommends equipping them with optional support wheels to better maintain the working depth and relieve the load on the tractor's hydraulic lift system.

13. Durable, oversized machine frame

The robust frame construction is the most critical component of the cultivation machine. The substantial quantity of steel utilized in the machine's construction creates durable cultivation tools, enabling the application of the high power of modern agricultural tractors and representing a long-term investment for many years of farm operation.

14. Quality stee

Achieving a high-quality final product necessitates the use of superior metallurgical materials; therefore, in manufacturing the agricultural machine frame, we utilize fine-grained Swedish steels S500MC and S700MC.








Equipment
standard
  • Four rows of SS tines with coulter (45x12 mm spring) for pre-sowing or universal SW / ST tine (70x12 mm spring / 90x13 mm) for pre-sowing and stubble. SW / ST tine ended with pre-sowing coulter, optionally goosefoot stubble coulter. Rear pipe roller Ø 500 mm.
Equipment
optional
  • Front mechanical drag
  • Front hydraulic Crossboard drag
  • Front mechanical Crossboard drag
  • Front hydraulic Crossboard heavy duty drag
  • Front hydraulic Crossboard heavy duty drag with a stabilization beam
  • Spring comb beam
  • Tractors track looseners for trailed version
  • Tine reinforcement SW/ST
  • Upgrade to the trailed version
  • Supporting wheels 185/65-15 to the trailed version
  • Hydraulic adjustment of working depth
  • Goosefoot to SW 200 mm tine
  • Goosefoot to ST 280 mm tine
  • Pneumatic brake
  • Hydraulic brake
  • Delimbe aftercrop seeder
  • APV aftercrop seeder
  • Front reflective plates (mounted machines)
  • Front LED lighting beam (trailed machines)
  • Rear LED lighting beam
  • Backlit license plate frame
  • Maintenance-free roller bearing unit
Tillage rollers
optional
  • String roller with flat bars Ø 460 mm
  • String roller with cogged bars Ø 460 mm
  • Packer cogged roller Ø 460 mm
  • Tubular-ring roller Ø 450 mm
  • Crosskill roller Ø 400/500 mm
  • Ring roller Ø 500 mm
  • Spring roller Ø 470 mm
  • Rubber roller Ø 500 mm
  • Spiral roller Ø 455 mm
  • T-ring roller Ø 500/600 mm
  • U-ring roller Ø 540 mm
  • Tandem pipe roller Ø 400 mm plus string roller Ø 400 mm
  • Tandem U-ring roller Ø 540 mm
  • Prismatic roller ORION Ø 500 mm