4-in-1 tillage system: Dracula 400 disc-ripper

Dracula disc-ripper combines industry-leading know-how, agronomic advantages and durability. Thanks to the combination of front discs, spring-shanks, levelers and rear roller, Dracula (now available in working width of 4 m) provides residue management, soil loosening, levelling and finishing in one cost-effective pass. Choosing this disc-ripper, you can face both shallow and deep tillage operations (up to 30 cm). As a soil caretaker, Dracula creates optimal field conditions for more yield potential and more profit!

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The front 610 mm diameter solid, notched discs are 7 mm thick. They are made in boron steel and have a soil contact which is four times wider than the smaller diameter discs. The discs concavity ensures better soil straw mixing even on a very high density residues, then conventional vertical discs. Each disc hub is mounted on an individual heavy-duty C spring support. The special C shape produces a  3D vibration which improves soil refinement and residues incorporation. The spring arm allows an independent action of each disc and compensates for varying ground conditions as discs can move upwards and sideways. Working depth (up to 15 cm) can be adjusted hydraulically on the go.

Three gangs of spring reset shanks (n. 9 on the 4 m model) designed to fracture root limiting compaction layers, promote aeration, limit runoff and improve water infiltration which helps the soil to retain moisture. The curved deflectors arranged in a ‘X’ layout perform a unique lift, twist and roll action while the tungsten coated points shatter hard-pan layers and improve shank penetration (up to 30 cm). Shanks geometry improves residue flow and soil penetration.

The Dracula comes as standard with hydraulically adjustable leveling discs and finishing packer roller to achieve the desired field finish. The heavy-duty disc leveling system is rigid mounted to the frame and its inclination adjustments are made according to the rear packer roller. The finishing roller (Ø 600 mm) position and the consequently shanks operating depth can be set to infinite different positions thanks to user friendly collars.