Applications

Manage Soil Compaction

Compaction can reduce yields by 50% or more. The SMART-TILL 2200s heavy duty tines fracture the soil up to 8” with minimum surface soil disturbance. This fracturation breaks up compaction layers caused by field traffic, implement usage, livestock traffic and rainfall to the depth of 8”.

Incorporate Liquid Manure

The SMART-TILL 2200 used immediately after or in conjunction with the banding of surface applied liquid manure allows rapid incorporation into the soil. Further, the Phillips Rotary Harrow modules greatly reduces odor problems due to their covering action.

Pasture Rejuvenation

The SMART-TILL 2200 used on pasture land can free up root bound plants and improve moisture retention. The result is ‘greened up' fields with improved productive capacity.

Use on Forages

The SMART-TILL 2200 can be used on multiple cut forages, such as alfalfa and timothy, between cuts, without damage to the roots. This will alleviate surface compaction and allow much needed nutrients to permeate the soil, thereby increasing yields.

Aeration/Moisture Retention

When used as an aeration tool before planting or after harvest, the SMART-TILL 2200 helps stimulate the growth of natural organisms in soil and increases infiltration of moisture, which reduces runoff. This in turn enhances the soil capability to maintain greater moisture reserves, while maximizing the soils natural ability to absorb excess moisture.

Primary After-Harvest Conservation Tillage Tool

Set at the most aggressive angle, the SMART-TILL 2200 is an excellent primary tillage tool for after harvest under a conservation system. The tines will break up and knock down surface residue, with minimal residue being buried. Over 80% of residue is still maintained in order to prevent erosion and contribute necessary organic matter into the soil. As well, compaction layers up to 8” will be broken up.