TopDown 300-900

TopDown 300-900

TopDown 300-900 is a high intensity multipurpose cultivator, performing both a full-scale shallow cultivation and a deep cultivation in one single pass. By adapting the working result to different conditions in the field, TopDown is a highly versatile multipurpose cultivator with an unmatched performance. TopDown reduce passes, preserves ground moisture, increases capacity and lowers the establishment costs.

Multiple operations in one pass

TopDown is a multipurpose cultivator, combining an intensive disc cultivator along with a robust three axle tine cultivator in the same machine. The 12.5cm spaced discs on individually suspended disc arms, creates fine tilth by cutting and mixing the top soil. The 27cm spaced tines then loosen and mix the soil and crop residues down to 30cm working depth. In the final two working zones, the leveller and packer then concludes by ensuring an even and fully reconsolidated surface.

By performing multiple operations, TopDown is able to create a good seedbed in one pass. You benefit from preserved soil moisture, low soil compaction and high capacity during the most hectic periods at the farm.

High quality discs

The high quality discs are produced using specialist hardened Swedish V-55 steel. The discs provide intensive cutting and mixing of soil and crop residue. To adapt to varying soil conditions, the working intensity of the discs can be adjusted from the cab on the move. Thanks to the discs conical shape, they maintain the same working angle relative to the soil, irrespective of wear or working depth.

Effective mixing and loosening

With 27cm tine spacing, TopDown intensively mixes and loosen the soil down to 30cm depth. With DeepLoosening points the depth increases to 40cm. The 700kg stone release system maintains the correct working depth in all conditions, contributing to an even crop growth.

MixIn - double mixing and crumbling

All Väderstad tine cultivators are equipped with the unique MixIn shin as standard. The MixIn shin throws the material forward instead of upwards, which otherwise is the usual direction. The material thereby passes the tine twice, doubling the mixing intensity both in depth and lengthwise. The benefit of a better depth mixing is that the working depth can be reduced without compromising the result. A good lengthwise distribution gives a more even crop emergence. In heavy soil the throwing angle effectively breaks the soil flow and leaves it nicely crumbled. The MixIn shins provide superior mixing and crumbling, without increasing fuel costs.

Completely versatile reconsolidation

TopDown has a unique reconsolidation with four different options.

During dry weather weight can be transferred from the cultivator to the packer. During humid weather the packer can float with its own weight. In very humid conditions the packer can either be raised or be completely removed.

Fertiliser placement with cultivation

Equipping TopDown with a fertiliser kit allows for fertiliser application together with the tillage operation. The kit includes a distributor head that distributes the fertiliser, metered out from the front hopper Väderstad FH 2200. From the distributor head, the fertiliser is distributed to each cultivator tine. The fertiliser is placed behind each tine at selected depth, thereby providing benefits for the coming crop.

Product concept

Zone 1 - Intensive cutting and mixing

The high quality V-55 discs cuts the crop residues and mixes it into the soil. To adapt to varying soil conditions, the working intensity of the discs can be adjusted from the cab on the move.

Zone 2 - Loosening, distributing and mixing

With 27cm tine spacing and a powerful hydraulical stone release up to 700kg, the tines provide an intensive mixing and loosening down to 30cm working depth

Zone 3 - Superior levelling

Hydraulically adjustable rotating levelling discs leaves a smooth surface.The sealed bearings mean that the discs are maintenance-free.

Zone 4 - Full depth reconsolidation

The hydraullically adjustable packer reconsolidates the soil profile, at full working depth of the machine.