New Amazone Catros+ 03 compact disc harrows

Amazone now offer a new folding mounted disc harrow - the Catros+ 03-2, available in working widths of 4, 5, 6 and 7 m alongside the trailed TS variant with bogey chassis. Perfect for shallow and intensive soil tillage, the low pulling power requirement combined with high forward speeds of the Catros enables high work rates with low fuel consumption. The complete product range of the third generation includes working widths from 2.5 m to 12 m.

Smart Frame System – comfortable, quick and precise

The intelligent Smart Frame System frame concept is extremely user-friendly. Once the machine has been set up aligned parallel with the ground, the working depth is adjusted by simple rotation of the disc carrier arms. The rows of discs are rotated away from the frame for a deeper setting, or the discs are rotated towards the frame for shallower work, while the machine frame always remains parallel to the soil, meaning that the machine works at the right depth at all times.

The deeper the work, the greater the distance between the frame and disc arm and the following roller. This provides optimum through-passage in the machine as a result of the higher clearance. The Smart Frame System allows the working depth to be hydraulically adjusted from the cab when needed, without compromising the results or requiring readjustments. This offers maximum user comfort, especially when working deeper for a short duration such as in tramlines or on the headland.

A fixed linkage between the two rows of discs ensures a uniform working depth of the disc element. The frame is also very clearly visible with an open design, meaning that easy monitoring of the implements is guaranteed.

When using the mounted machines, the top link does not have to be corrected while adjusting the working depth, and in the trailed models the working depth adjustment has no impact on its combination with any front tools. This is a distinct advantage over other machine concepts, where the working depth is changed by tilting the entire machine, so the front tools have to be re-adjusted. The Catros +03 Smart Frame System makes the task much easier and more efficient. The same applies when using following double rollers and harrows. As a result of the constant position of the frame, the rear harrow or rollers do not tilt when the working depth is changed, so pressure remains the same on both and adjustment is not necessary.

Front tools for any application

The Catros+ 03-2TS trailed compact disc harrow with bogey chassis is divided into 3 sections: The optional front tools, the disc element and the following roller. A knife roller or Crushboard are offered as front tools. The extremely robust knife roller with maintenance-free bearings is ideal for shredding organic matter such as rape, sunflowers, maize stubbles or catch crops, while the individual roller segments provide perfect contours. The Crushboard can be selected as an alternative if the focus is on seedbed preparation.

The right disc for every requirement

With a disc diameter of 510 mm, the Catros+ permits working depths from 5 cm to 14 cm and is ideal for a wide range of applications, from full-surface chitting of stubbles and seedbed preparation to medium-deep soil tillage and incorporation of organic matter and liquid manures. Depending on the main application, there is a choice between a smooth, fine-serrated or coarse-serrated disc. Also available for the new Catros+ 03, the X-Cutter disc, with a diameter of 480 mm, is for very shallow work from 2 cm to 8 cm. The wave profile guarantees full-surface movement and high mixing intensity at the same time.

Simultaneous incorporation of liquid manures with the pro-Pack

The simultaneous incorporation of liquid manures during application reduces nutrient loss and therefore protects the environment. For this purpose, Amazone offers the pro-Pack for the Catros+ mounted compact disc harrows in working widths of 5 m, 6 m and 7 m. A double harrow can also be used on machines with working widths of 6 and 7 m. This allows faster drying and warming of the soil.

Long-lasting and maintenance free

The maintenance-free face seals on the Catros disc bearings reduce maintenance requirements and ensure high durability at the same time. The individual disc suspension means that the disc bearings are always located in the shadow of the soil flow, to protect them from wear and to generate a better through-passage. In addition to this, the pre-tensioned rubber spring elements and the individual disc suspension provide optimum contour following with maintenance-free overload protection systems.

Following rollers for many applications

Depending on the field conditions and needs, various following rollers and harrows can be selected from the wide Amazone range.

Combination with the GreenDrill seeder box for the simultaneous sowing of fine seeds and catch crops is also available as an option. Application is provided via baffle plates in front of the following roller.