SALFORD INDEPENDENT SERIES INDEPENDENT SERIES

INSIDE THE SALFORD INDEPENDENT SERIES Founded in 1978, Salford quickly forged a reputation for quality and durability with its line of conventional tillage equipment. As interest in conservation tillage and no-till practices grew, Salford diversified its tillage line with one of the first true vertical tillage machines ever made - the Independent Series I-1100, originally known as the Residue Tillage Specialist (RTS). Equipped with the innovative Coil-Tech Coulter, engineered to carry independently mounted blades, the I-1100 provided a more efficient, less intrusive way to manage residue. Running...

Table of Contents Soil Science & Seasonal Applications I-1100 – 20" dia. coulter on 7.5" spacing, 1 1/4" Coil-Tech Coulter Independently Mounted Blades & Coulters I-1200 – 20" dia. coulter on 5" spacing, 1 1/4" Coil-Tech Coulter Independent Series Common Features & Options I-2100 – 22" dia. coulter on 7.5" spacing, 1 5/8" Coil-Tech Coulter II I-2200 – 22' dia. coulter on 5" spacing, 1 5/8" Coil-Tech Coulter II SwitchBlade: 1,300lb Hydraulic trip shank kits Independent Series Seeding & Fertilizing I-4100 – 22" dia. shallow concave disc and coulters on 7.5" spacing Rubber Suspension & Coil-Tech...

SOIL BASICS Three systems, physical, biological and chemical, work together to make soil productive. Soil scientists agree that the physical condition of soil is the key to efficient biological and chemical activity, which in turn determines how much plant life the soil can support. AIR AND WATER MOVE TOGETHER ' PHYSICAL Texture • Structure Compaction • Hard-pan Porosity BIOLOGICAL Bacteria • Fungi Actinomycetes Earthworms Protozoa CHEMICAL Fertilizer • Lime Pesticides pH, C.E.C. Cations Anions Correcting compaction makes a dramatic improvement in soil tilth. It is the most basic step you can...

Moisture Management • Evaporate excess surface moisture and increase the rate of soil warming to allow for earlier planting • Break up any soil crusting to release excess soil moisture without disturbing the wet soil below • Maintain residue coverage to prevent moisture evaporation, slow run off and prevent erosion • Manage and increase soil organic matter content to capture and store more moisture • Increase water infiltration by loosening soil bunk density • Increase water infiltration by maintaining sub-soil habitat for soil organisms • Maintain residue coverage to reduce moisture evaporation...

Independent Series tools stand alone in their class with patented independent blade mounts, which offer superior performance, soil productivity, maintenance and longevity compared to traditional disc gangs. Disc Gangs: Forced to leave the ground entirely when one blade contacts an obstacle. Independent Blade Mounts: Face obstacles individually to maintain high-speed operation without affecting other blades or damaging equipment. Individual mounts deflect from 5 - 7 inches. Disc Gangs: Less weight per blade and gang dependent system can cause machine to ride up on top of tough crop residue or...

COIL-TECH COULTER I & COIL-TECH COULTER II The patented Coil-Tech Coulter uses a heavy-duty coil spring to hold the hub and blade. The flexibility of the coil generates the compaction shattering "jackhammer" vibration. The coil's flex and ability to swivel provides unmatched obstacle protection. The Coil-Tech I Coulter is a 1 1/4 inch spring coil that holds a 4 bolt hub, 20 inch blades and is able to flex up to 5 inches. The second generation Coil-Tech II Coulter is a 1 5/8 inch spring coil engineered for improved ground penetration and residue sizing. It is capable of more aggressive tillage....

INDEPENDENT SERIES STANDARD FEATURES Boron Steel Blades: High quality boron steel blades for durability and longevity. Single Point Depth Control: Makes it easy to adjust operating depth for varying field conditions or change from spring to fall tillage. Heat Treated Cast Clevis Hitch: Designed for durability and dependability, even at high speeds and in tough field conditions. All Tubular Frame and Welded End Caps: 4 inch x 6 inch tubular steel frame and beam ends that are welded shut for increased durability and longevity. Hydraulic Level Lift Frame: Keeps the lifting cylinders in sync when...

Tire Upgrades: Main frame tire upgrades available for most model sizes. Wing frame tire upgrades available on some models. Tow Hitches: Optional hitches with optional hydraulic lines. The "one person" hitch features light wiring and connects with ease. Broadcast Application: Apply and incorporate small seed and/or dry fertilizer in one pass. Coulters loosen soil to incorporate product as the rolling harrow gently firms soil to ensure placement. Custom Options: Equip Salford I-Series tools or virtually any other implement with Valmar 56 series granular applicators for cover crop seeding and herbicide...

INDEPENDENT SERIES FLEX FINISH FLEX FINISH hydraulically adjustable finishing systems allow operators to adapt to field conditions on the fly by adjusting the rolling basket pressure, tine pitch, or both right from the tractor cab. HYDRAULICALLY ADJUSTABLE ROLLING BASKET An optional upgrade, the FLEX FINISH hydraulically adjustable rolling basket allows operators to adjust to field conditions on the go. Increase the basket pressure to reduce soil clod size and create finer seedbeds that improve high-speed planter performance. Or reduce the basket pressure in the fall to leave larger soil clods...

FINISH FIRST, STANDARD 14 INCH ROLLING BASKETS Independent Series rolling harrows are 14 inches in diameter to provide optimal operation at high speeds. The 14 inch rolling harrows provide improved re-sizing of soil clods and help to condition and anchor residue to the surface, helping to reduce erosion. The reinforced steel construction and 1.5 inch triple seal bearing resist rock damage, even at high speeds. Five individual down pressure settings adjust quickly with a tool provided in your harrow kit. I-Series tools now come equipped with rubber torsion suspension for the rolling baskets making...