80 MACHINERY AUG / SEP 2022 • farmers-mart . co . uk
All-new Spaldings FlatLift V Range subsoilers
AN all-new design for the Spaldings FlatLift subsoiler has been unveiled to cater for higher horsepower tractors while maintaining its low running cost , high build quality and efficient soil loosening characteristics .
The new design incorporates an exceptionally strong box-section frame to cope with the rigours of operating on powerful tractors in heavy soils , and its ‘ V ’ shape places the tines in the optimum position for effective soil loosening across the entire width but with low draft forces and good trash flow .
Steve Constable , Spaldings managing director , said : “ The original FlatLift started the trend towards shallower , targeted subsoiling that restructures compacted soils with minimal impact at the surface . The new FlatLift V Range implements maintain that core purpose and ability but are much stronger to match today ’ s more powerful tractors and offer auto reset leg protection .”
Key features from the original FlatLift design are retained , such as the slim legs with replaceable shins , and the prominent point and broad wings .
The wings are set back from the point
and at a shallow angle so that these two components work together to create a progressive lifting and aggregate restructuring action with the least possible effort and without excessive heave or soil ‘ boiling ’ at the surface .
“ Maximum working depth is 500mm , the emphasis being on the ability to work at shallow depths just beyond any layers of compaction caused by field traffic during cultivations , ploughing , harvesting , and so on , or at greater depths if necessary ,” explains Steve Constable .
“ Restructuring compromised soils in this way helps maintain effective drainage , encourages rapid infiltration of water after heavy rain , and enables deep-rooting crops – such as oilseed rape – to put down strong , healthy root systems .”
In addition to the standard soil-engaging fitments , the new V Range subsoilers can be upgraded with tungsten-protected and Spaldings ’ own SPLUltra high-performance wearing parts .
Standard equipment includes multi-shot shear pin leg protection but a hydraulic auto-reset system is also available for work in more challenging conditions ; and this system has the added ability to lift the legs for increased clearance during transport .
An 800mm diameter serrated ring finishing roller is also standard ; the Multipacka is designed to provide a level , weather-proof finish while helping to maintain a consistent working depth , which is adjustable in small increments using the multiple pin-and-hole positions for the packer ’ s long trailing arms .
Three fully-mounted sizes of this important new addition to the Spaldings implement range distributed in the UK and Ireland are available : the three-leg FlatLift V3 with 900mm tine spacing to cover a working width of 2.7m ; the FlatLift V4 with legs spaced 650mm apart for a 2.8m working width ; and the five-leg , 650mm spacing Spaldings FlatLift V5 works across 3.6m .
Transport widths are 3.0m for the V3 and V4 models , and 3.6m for the V5 , and all three are available with either shear pin or hydraulic auto reset leg protection , have a rigid frame incorporating a heavyduty Category 3 / 4 headstock , and two pin-and-hole parking stands .
There is also the 4.7m trailed FlatLift V7 deploying seven legs in vee formation on a frame that folds to a 2.9m transport width ; like the mounted versions , it too is available with shear pin or auto reset protection .
Like all Spaldings products , the new FlatLift V Range subsoilers can be ordered online , via the company ’ s telesales department and in a face-to-face consultation with a member of the Spaldings field sales team .
Philip
5m QUAD-TILL
Available 3m to 6m
Ltd
Hall Farm , Stainton , Nr . Rotherham , S . Yorkshire S66 7QY Tel : 01709 798522 Fax : 01709 790752 Email : info @ philipwatkins . co . uk www . philipwatkins . co . uk
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