2018 Kuhn Compact disc INTERCEPTOR 8050-25

2018 Kuhn Compact disc INTERCEPTOR 8050-25

The KUHN Krause Interceptor™ 8050 delivers high-speed tillage to control stubborn, chemical resistant weed growth, while sizing and evenly distributing tough residue into the worked soil profile. This action not only kills weeds and limits potential movement of wind driven residue, but also contributes to residue breakdown throughout the year and builds soil organic matter. The Interceptor 8050 incorporates individually mounted 22” diameter x 32-flute Excalibur® CT (Conservation Tillage) shallow concavity blades mounted in parallel front and rear rows to cut and direct soil and residue flow. Adjustable, constant-flow hydraulic wing down pressure allows the Interceptor to maintain consistent soil penetration across the working width while operating at higher field speeds - a first step toward accurate planter seed placement. Additional standard features include: no-daily grease maintenance bearings for the Excalibur CT blades, walking beam pivots, wing fold and wheel lift pivots, Star Wheel™ treader gangs and 24/7® reels.

• Features may include:

• Two parallel rows of individually mounted 22” x 32-flute Excalibur CT shallow concavity blades are on 9 inch spacing. Each blade arm uses a horizontal and vertical compound angle to maximize soil movement and blade penetration. Four isolator torsion cord mounts cushion the assembly during operation. Excalibur CT blades use a 6-bolt mounting pattern for each maintenance-free bearing hub.

• Center-mounted tines force cut soil and residue created by the front blades downward during high speed tillage. Tines remain in contact with the cut soil and residue, resulting in a more uniform distribution of material prior to contact with the rear blades and 24/7® soil conditioning reel.

• Exclusive to KUHN Krause, rotary Star Wheel treaders aggressively mix soil and residue, pulverize large clods, remove soil from disturbed root balls and anchor residue into the soil surface. This action protects residue from blowing winds or washing rains, and begins the decomposition of residue into valuable organic matter.

• This critical component also assists in providing an even, worked surface for planter row units to place seeds consistently in the seed zone. Star Wheel™ gangs are spring cushioned to contour over varying field conditions, provide a consistent finish, and evenly distribute residue across the soil surface.

• The proven heavy-duty 24/7® soil conditioning reel delivers clod sizing and firming. Available with heavy-duty flat blades for maximum clod sizing in hard soil conditions or heavy-duty round bars for increased soil firming in loamy soil conditions, this effective component produces a superior finish in any field.

• The 24/7 reel also has the ability to ‘float’ with a simple in-field adjustment, allowing continued operation in wetter soil moisture conditions.

• Decreased daily maintenance and increased operator productivity

• No daily grease maintenance required for the NSK Agri Hub bearings used for the Excalibur® CT blades, Peer® TillXtreme™ maintenance-free bearings incorporated into Star Wheel™ treaders and 24/7® conditioning reels or the spherical pivot bearing in each walking beam weldment.