Diamond Prickle Chain Harrow
Kelly Engineering Diamond Prickle Chain Harrow
Maximise soil moisture- Reduce evaporation
- Improve water infiltration
- Reduce wear and tear on spray and harvesting implements
- Reduce erosion
- Increase productivity and reduce costs
- Leave weeds and straw on surface to provide a valuable mulch layer
Prickle Chains are used to level the soil surface following a tillage operation. They are especially effective in situations where stubble residue is still present. The chains roll and gently pack the soil while leveling ridges and filling furrows. Straw and weed material are lifted to the surface and left as a mulch.
The mulch has the effect of sheltering the soil surface from wind and sun, reducing evaporation. The level soil surface has a lesser surface area than a ridged paddock, this also minimizes evaporation. The mulch also acts to slow down wind and water movement over the soil surface, creating a zone of zero velocity that protects the soil from erosion.
Prickle Chains are excellent tools for incorporating soil-applied herbicides like Trifluralin.
Prickle Chain Specifications
| Model | 20 / 6m | 30 / 9m | 40 / 12m | 45 / 13m | 50 / 15m | 60 / 18m |
| Transport width | 3.2m | 4.0m | 4.1m | 4.1m | 5.0m | 5.0m |
| Transport height | 3.5m | 3.83m | 3.02m | 3.77m | 3.5m | 3.81m |
| Transport length | 13.9m | 15.4m | 16.1m | 15.4m | 16.1m | 17.5m |
| Approx. Engine requirements (KW) | 40-60 | 60-100 | 70-110 | 60-100 | 70-110 | 100-130 |
Prickle chain
New 20mm welded chain with 20mm K1045 grade steel spikes welded through the link. 4 spikes per link, 300 mm rolling diameter. In our Diamond configuration there are 132 spikes per metre of coverage. Roughly double the competition.
Frame
High grade RHS and plate are combined to produce a strong and durable frame. Sections include 150x100 RHS in 5 and 6 mm wall thickness. Over 70 different Profile and Laser cut plates are used to give strength, functionality and a professional appearance.
Wheels
All new parts are used on our machines, including the tyres. The larger models, 50 & 60 run on15.5/80x24 lug tyres. The huge diameter gives a smooth and bounce free ride, minimal soil compaction and 12 plys of puncture resistance.
The 40 and 45 models run on 12.5/80x18 lug tyres. These tough wheels are also supplied as 12 plys. The wheel centres are heavy duty to withstand the to and fro work of Controlled Traffic farming.
Hydraulic Fold
Folding totally from tractor seat - user friendly All Models use two pairs of 1/2” ISO standard hydraulic couplings. Larger models incorporate a multi stage sequence valve to manage the folding and unfolding operations. The sequence valve has been upgraded to allow lower operating pressures and greater lifting capacity.
Optional
- PJ Green - Small Seed Air Seeder for spreading granulated chemicals or sowing small seeds.
- Special Build sizes to suit air seeder widths are available by negotiation.
- Integrated 2000 litre sprayer for soil-incorporated herbicides and for stubble treatment application.
- Gooseneck Pull for boom spray or land roller.
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All specifications are subject to change without notice and in no way infer an obligation to make any changes retrospective.