Two equipment for asparagus awarded at ExpoSE 2024

4Disc : Cutting cultivator for very shallow soil cultivation for the inter-row

As a world trade fair premiere, 4Disc is presenting the InterCut, a cutting cultivator for ultra-shallow and full-surface soil cultivation for the area between the ridges. The InterCut works from 1 cm with permanently horizontally rotating, sharp discs that cut through the weeds precisely at the root collar. The sharp cutting edge in combination with the angle of attack keeps the soil open-pored. The cutting cultivator can be conveniently and precisely adjusted to a depth of 1-12 cm using spindles. The two-bar cutting discs are followed by the three-row «Turn Over» harrow, which is safe to use thanks to its spe- cially angled design and loosely places weeds on top to dry. The InterCut is attached to a narrow-track tractor. According to the manufacturer, the ultra shallow work is guaranteed. 4Disc is fuel efficient and easy to pull.

Harlander Landtechnik from Aresing (Germany): Hydraulic service flap for the asparagus bed cutter

As a world first, Harlander Landtechnik will launch the SDF-168 MSL asparagus bed cutter with hydraulic service flap. These wide-opening flaps make cleaning the machine and changing the beaters easier. Both activities can be carried out easily from above through the open flaps. This significantly reduces the time required for cleaning and maintenance and increases employee safety. Harlander has also developed various flap shapes and materials with which the asparagus bed cutter can be better adapted to different soil conditions. The flaps are inter- changeable and the entire side housing sections can be opened. The interior of the machine has been designed to be free of concealed edges that are difficult to clean.