Great Plains Max-Chisel disc ripper has the samurai touch

The new Max-Chisel plough by Great Plains features three work zones to bury residue, rip and level out the soil for a consistent finish. Two opposing rows of exclusive 24-inch concave turbo-wave blades aggressively remove root balls while mixing residue into the top 10 to 13cm of soil to accelerate the decay process.

A key feature of the Max-Chisel is the unique samurai edge blade, according to Great Plains Product Manager, John Moloney.

“It’s in a class of its own with its ability to size and bury residue, assisting with decomposition,” he said.

“The benefit of the exclusive samurai edge with unique mounting configuration, means residue is anchored into the top four to five inches of soil, creating optimum conditions for future crops.

“The Max-Chisel works the soil more aggressively than a traditional chisel but leaves the surface level enough for a single-pass tool, finishing the field ahead of planting.”

Heavy duty toggle trip shanks along with a 1,111kg horizontal trip force allows the plough to rip through the soil right down to 30.5cm in depth, Great Plains said. A patented rear chopper reel and roller attachment ties down residue, smoothens the surface and breaks clods for a smooth finish, the company added.

“Walking tandem axles maintain consistent main-frame height for accurate, uniform tillage depth, while the single-point depth stop allows the user to adjust depth across the entire width of the machine in one convenient place.”

Max-Chisel is available in two rigid models, ranging from 3.51m to 4.27m, and four folding versions ranging from 5.03m to 7.32m. All models feature hydraulically adjustable disc gang depth control and heavy-duty toggle-trip reset shanks.

Moloney said the Max-Chisel has been well received by Australian customers so far with customers most impressed by how well the machine finishes.

“With a combination of tried-and-true design principles and modern innovations, the Max-Chisel delivers excellent results infield helping farmers achieve a quality seedbed,” he said.

For more information and to find your nearest dealer, visit Great Plains Australia’s website.

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