The Farmers Mart Jun-Jul 2019 - Issue 63 | Page 61

MACHINERY 61 • JUN/JUL 2019 Ziegler Enters UK Cultivation Market GERMAN machinery manufactur- er Ziegler is launching its cultivation products in the UK via importer Abrey Agricultural. Ziegler is based at Pottmes in Bavaria, and manufactures a range of disc and tined cultivators, Cambridge rolls and liquid manure tankers under its Ziegler Cultiva- tion brand. With its harvesting products it is also an OEM manufacturer for a range of other global names in the industry. The DISC MASTER PRO range of cultivators is available in mounted models of 3m, 4m and 4.5m or trailed models of 4m, 4.5m, 5m, 6m and the new 7m model which is new to the market this season. All models wider than 3m fold to un- der that width for road transport. All models are fitted with 56cm diameter 5mm thick cultivating discs, which are individually mounted on maintenance-free, permanently lubricated SKF bearings. 68190 - PhilipWatkinsLimited - HALF.pdf 1 This style of mounting helping the machine maintain consistent cultivation depth and excellent contour following. Their rubber damping elements enable the discs to trip clear of obstruc- tions like embedded stones and automatically reset to the desired working depth. The cultivators are robustly built with the combination of their weight (the 5m model on show weighs 5.4 tonnes and typically needs 180hp) and strength of their discs ensures effective pene- tration in all conditions and soil types. Two designs of disc are offered according to buyer’s preference – a conventional notched disc and a scalloped alternative. They are made of a hard-pressed steel, which ensures a long working life. Depth adjustment on models up to 4.5m working width is via a manual system, with a hydraulic system being available as an op- tion. The hydraulic system is fitted 20/11/2017 13:25:05 Philip Ltd as standard on the 5m, 6m and 7m models. Under beam clearance of 87cm and a 90cm gap between the two gangs of discs aid efficient soil and trash flow, enabling the machines to achieve high working speeds – typically 12kph - 18kph. Ziegler offers six different de- signs of rear roller to provide effec- tive consolidation and germination of weed and volunteer seeds in a wide range of soil types. They are a cage roller; roof ring roller; U-beam; double U-beam; steel ring and spring balance. The company also offers the option of a harrow which can be run before Hall Farm, Stainton, Nr. Rotherham, S. Yorkshire S66 7QY Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.philipwatkins.co.uk 5m QUAD-TILL 2.4m Mounted TRI TILL Also available 3m and 3.6m Available 3m to 6m C M Y CM MY CY CMY K or behind the roller to finish the seedbed. Machines can be fitted with a seeding kit for sowing oilseed rape or cover crops, with a spe- cially designed pedestal ensuring loading and managing the seeder is simple and safe. 3m Heavy Duty Stubble Cultivator Available mounted 3m, 3.5m and 4m Also available Trailed 4m to 12m 4.8m Incorporator