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Quick and effective germination of weed seeds
As many farmers continue towards reduced or no-till crop establishment, HE-VA's UK distributors OPICO, has seen demand grow for a fast, cost-effective implement to spread straw evenly across the field to assist with drilling and slug control as well as aiding in the battle against problem grass weeds.
GRANT ELIGIBILITY
Tractor mounted stubble rake
FETF207 - Tractor mounted stubble rake
Eligible Items: Top Strigle
Item must:
- be a tractor mounted stubble rake
- have a minimum 6m working width
- have tines to agitate the soil surface and spread crop residues evenly across the field
- break up damp mats of straw
Percentage paid towards item: 50%
Percentage based on RPA expected average cost of item
If you're interested in this machine, the first step is to apply for the eligible machine before the 17th April 2024. Secondly, once you have your application approved, and you’ve accepted your offer, the next step is to purchase the item/machine.
If your application for the above machine is successful, then speak to your local HE-VA dealer in good time, to ensure timely delivery before the end of the claim window. Find your local HE-VA dealer here.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Working directly behind the combine, the Top Strigle’s five rows of heavy-duty harrow tines spread trash and create a micro tilth to prompt a flush of growth. Equally as important as the need to generate a chit of weeds, the harrow disturbs slug eggs exposing them to sunlight and destroying the next generation of mollusc pests before they emerge.
Power requirement for the straw harrow is based on the need for an effective working speed. As an example, a 6m Top Strigle would ideally be mounted on a 155-180hp tractor.
Grassland
The Top-Strigle freshens up the field after the winter season, where it levels and breaks up the surface to allow oxygen to get to the root zone and helps to create tilth to make the seed germinate.
Stubble and Straw
After harvest, the Top-Strigle spreads the left-over straw and by lying straw to sunlight, the germination process will be accelerated. This creates optimum conditions for direct drilling.
Even Coverage
Ideally the Top Strigle is worked at a slight angle to the combine’s direction of travel, carrying a ‘wave’ of crop residue to establish an even coverage of straw and chaff across the whole field. This in turn makes for easier trash flow for subsequent tillage and drilling operations.
Easy Adjustment
Hydraulic tine angle adjustment means it is possible to vary the harrow’s aggressiveness on the move as conditions change.
Tines
Available in working widths of 3m to 10m, the new HE-VA straw harrow is designed to be operated at speeds of 15-25kph. Not only does this make for fast work rates, it also generates multi-directional oscillation from the 16mm diameter long-fingered spring tines, creating a fine surface tilth ideal for weed seed and volunteer germination.
Heavy Duty Frame
Working at such speeds will inevitably put strain and stress on any machine. To counter this HE-VA’s engineers have used a heavy-duty central ladder-frame with dual hinge points and fold rams front and rear. This robust design means the Top Strigle is set to last the test of time.
TOP STRIGLE MODELS
The Top Strigle rigid straw harrow is available at 3m with 5 rows of tines and transport width of 3m. 
- LED Lights
- 5 rows of 16mm tines at 8.3cm spacing
- 5 rows spaced at 500mm
Technical Information
| Model | No of rows | No. of tines | Transport Width | HP | Weight |
| 3m | 5 | 36 | 3m | 95 - 115 | 930kg |
Options & Accessories
Stocks Ag Turbo Jet seeder and mounting kit, with step and platform - an option for those that plan to use the Top Strigle as a tool to establish cover- and catch-crops.
Front mounted support wheels (not in combination with Turbo-Disc)
450mm Turbo-Discs
| Model | Description | Weight |
| 3m | Turbo-Disc, 450mm for 5 row Top Strigle | 420kg |
Hydraulic Folding - Top Strigle
The Top Strigle hydraulic folding straw harrow is available in working widths from 4m - 10m and is made up of 5 rows of tines with each model folding to a transport width of 3m.
- LED Lights
- 5 rows of 16mm tines at 8.3cm spacing
- 5 rows spaced at 500mm
Technical Information
| Model | No of rows | No. of tines | Transport Width | HP | Weight |
| 4m | 5 | 48 | 1.65m | 110 - 155 | 1,590kg |
| 5m | 5 | 60 | 1.65m | 130 - 155 | 1,780kg |
| 6m | 5 | 74 | 1.65m | 155 - 180 | 1,950kg |
| 7m | 5 | 86 | 1.65m | 160 - 200 | 2,150kg |
| 8m | 5 | 96 | 1.65m | 175 - 225 | 2,390kg |
| 8m | 5 | 96 | 3m | 175 - 225 | TBC |
| 9m | 5 | 108 | 3m | 200 - 250 | TBC |
| 10m | 5 | 120 | 3m | 200 - 275 | TBC |
Options & Accessories
Stocks Ag Turbo Jet seeder and mounting kit, with step and platform - an option for those that plan to use the Top Strigle as a tool to establish cover- and catch-crops.
Front mounted support wheels (not in combination with Turbo-Disc)
450mm Turbo-Discs
| Model | Description | Weight |
| 4m | Turbo-Disc, 450mm for 5 row Top Strigle | 530kg |
| 5m | Turbo-Disc, 450mm for 5 row Top Strigle | 680kg |
| 6m | Turbo-Disc, 450mm for 5 row Top Strigle | 840kg |
| 7m | Turbo-Disc, 450mm for 5 row Top Strigle | 940kg |
| 8m | Turbo-Disc, 450mm for 5 row Top Strigle | 1,044kg |
| 8m | Turbo-Disc, 450mm for 5 row Top Strigle | 1,044kg |
| 9m | Turbo-Disc, 450mm for 5 row Top Strigle | 1,044kg |
TOP STRIGLE BROCHURE
Check out our latest full brochure by clicking the image below, download is available
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