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Because of the large variety of crops, growth stages and row distances, choosing the right machine to take care of your crop rows is no easy matter. Quite often you will find that the standard solutions offered by other manufacturers do not meet your requirements.

We always start with a universal Steketee basic unit, (photo 1). This basic unit can be attached anywhere on a toolbar. For depth adjustment, the element is provided with a wheel with a pneumatic tyre, size 260x85. The working depth of the attached weeding knives or tines is easily adjusted by means of a crank. The penetration depth can be adjusted by increasing or descreasing the spring pressure on the element. Many different weeding knives and implements can be attached to the basic element. The robust construction ofthe element with parallel guide-links, provided with Iglidur...

Your specialists in weedcontrol Another option is to use a fixed knife in tandem with 2 side knives instead of protective discs. This allows for very effective weed management, (photo 7). 9) are available with lift arms in different lengths. The arms can also be adjusted in width, ensuring that they never interfere with a basic element. tines are attached to the element. The middle weeder is in the centre of the element, the other vibrating tines can be adjusted in width by means of the sliding parts. Disc Weeding Machine The Steketee Disc weeding machine is the ideal machine for all...

Your specialists in soil treatment and weed control Vibrating tine with 3 fixed knives, (photo 11). Our larger element can also be provided with a set of fixed flat A-shares and as with all Steketee hoes these are simple to adjust to provide accurate hoeing, (photo 11a) Inter-row and hooded sprayers In some situations weeding alone will not be enough. We have therefore developed several types of inter-row and/or hooded sprayers, which can be used in combination with weeding elements. The inter-row sprayer is used to spray the agent on the rows. This leads to Weeding then takes place between...

There are 3 types of hooded sprayers. The first type is the MSI. (photo 14 + 14a). In this case the crop is covered by a U-element. Spraying then takes place between the U-elements. This type is mainly used for crops with smaller row distances or with crops that are grown on ridges. The second type is the MS2. (photo 15). In this case a hood is placed between the rows and spraying takes place in the hood. The hood is attached to the basic element. The same basic element can thus be used for weeding and for spraying between the crops. The third type is a under-leaf sprayer, (photo 16). It...

Results with Under-leaf sprayer in Mai's: Results after 1 week Hooded sprayer Using the Steketee base hoeing element that can be made with increased under clearance if required, along with the MS2 adjustable hoods gives an accurate band spraying system with crop protection. On photo 1 you can see the weeds develop between the rows of Ma'is. On photo 2 you can see the results of spraying after 1 week.

Other options that can be used for weeding are shown below: Above mentioned options are just a small selection from our collection. We have a solution for every situation. We are open to any suggestions and challenges you might have for us. Due to our modern research and development department we are capable to design & produce custom-fit machines.

Toolbars Due to different row widths and crops we produce toolbars according to customer specifications. Of course, we use standard components as much as possible. Below follows an overview ofthe parts that can be used to build a toolbar. When the weeder toolbar is mounted on the tractor front, the toolbar is fitted with 2 or more depth wheels. When toolbar is mounted on the tractor rear it is advisable to use 1 or 2 discs. This can also be done in combination with depth wheels. Toolbar 1 -1 Toolbar, 80x80x3200mm - 2 Lower link brackets -1 Top link bracket Toolbar 2 -1 Toolbar...