Operational flexibility with the bogey chassis – for less lift capacity

Catros⁺ 02-2TS – hydraulically folding trailed compact disc harrow with a bogey chassis
The Catros⁺-2TS trailed compact disc harrows in working widths of 4 to 6 m are extremely versatile as they can utilise tractors with an even lower lift capacity, thanks to their bogey chassis. The Catros⁺-2TS compact disc harrows are ideal for shallow and intensively mixing soil tillage at working depths of
5 to 14 cm.

• Catros⁺ 4002-2TS, 4.0 m working width
• Catros⁺ 5002-2TS, 5.0 m working width
• Catros⁺ 6002-2TS, 6.0 m working width

Catros⁺ 02-2TS machines run more smoothly, because the bogey chassis with trailing drawbar is swivelled completely over the centre frame during work. In addition to this, the weight of the chassis ensures even better soil penetration of the machine in difficult conditions. As standard, the Catros⁺-2TS features a vibration damping system which results in very smooth running, even in the most challenging of conditions. 

In combination with various rear rollers, the Catros⁺ 02-2TS offers the possibility of turning on the roller. So, at the headland, the machine is simply raised via the lower links and the machine runs on the roller during the turning process. This makes turning on the headland simple, fast and helps protect the soil.

Working speeds from 10 to 18 km/h are not a problem with the Catros and Certos compact disc harrows. This enables you to achieve incredibly high work rates and keeps the working time down to a minimum. However, the low costs for fuel, wear and tear and repair are also key factors for profitable farming.

The serrated, 510 mm diameter Catros⁺ discs are characterised by their more aggressive operation and a more reliable penetration even under difficult conditions. The optimum operational range of these discs is for stubble tillage, seedbed preparation and also the incorporation of catch crop residues.

• Working depths from 5 to 14 cm
• Thickness of discs 5 mm/disc diameter 510 mm/smooth, fine serrated or coarse serrated
• Universal use for more intensive incorporation
• More aggressive operation
• Incorporation of organic fertilisers

1. Catros⁺ 510 mm (coarse serrated)
2. (smooth)
3. (fine serrated)

With no need to lubricate the disc bearings, this results in a significantly reduced overall maintenance time. Face seals have been used for decades in road construction equipment where rollers on the running gear of caterpillar-tracked vehicles have to be effectively sealed and work with complete reliability under the toughest of operational conditions. 

The benefits

• Maintenance-free disc bearings with face seals and life-long lubrication
• Maintenance-free overload protection via rubber spring elements
• Individual disc suspension for optimised contour following and excellent through passage

1. 2-row angular contact ball bearing
2. 2 x seal ring (O-Ring)
3. 2 x cast rings with face seal
4. Face seal built into conical seats
5. Gear oil filled housing
6. Proven 1,000,000 times over!

The Catros⁺ and Catros^XL discs are mounted especially aggressively with an angle of 17° for the front row of discs and 14° for the rear row of discs. This ensures a smooth transfer of the soil/organic matter mix from the first to the second row of discs and results in first-class mixing of soil and plant material. Compared with flat angled discs, the discharge angle in this aggressive disc arrangement is noticeably smaller. In this way, the moved soil/organic matter mix is redeposited on the soil surface well ahead of the rear roller.

• Utilising the slotted holes, the outer discs can be adjusted for depth to ensure a clean join up between one pass and the next.

On all models, be it a Catros⁺, Catros^XL or Certos, each individual disc is suspended from the frame on elastic sprung rubber buffer blocks. This is much better than in machines with a rigid disc suspension, as each concave disc can individually follow the ground contours, meaning that wheel tracks are not simply just filled in but worked intensively. This makes for a consistent shallow tillage, even if the soil surface is uneven. At the same time, the individual suspension of the discs enables the optimum passage of large amounts of organic matter in comparison to machines where the discs are mounted in pairs, thereby increasing the through-flow.

The elastic sprung rubber buffer blocks for suspending the discs, not only ensure optimum contour following, but also act as overload safety protection on each individual disc. The large-dimensioned sprung rubber buffer blocks are maintenance-free and feature a long spring deflection that provides you with peace of mind, even in stony ground.