TOP CUTTER SOLO

The Top Cutter Solo is the stand alone version of HE-VA’s existing Top Cutter range of integrated vegetation and stubble control machines.

It is designed to roll, cut and bruise cover & catch crops and vegetable crops in a form of mechanical destruction thus reducing the reliance on herbicides. Maize stubbles also benefit from this process by reducing the burden of the maize boring worm and fusarium, helping to reduce the reliance of pesticides.

ENQUIRE

GRANT ELIGIBILITY

Cover Crop Roller

FETF110 / FETF111 - Cover crop roller 3m+/6m+

Eligible Items: Top Cutter Solo

Item must:

a cover crop roller to terminate or bruise cover crops before direct drilling
have a minimum 3m (FETF110) or 6m (FETF111) working width
have an uneven or ridged surface to help crimp or bruise the cover crop
crimp or bruise the crop across the full working width of the roller

The following are not eligible: Flat rolls and ring rolls

Percentage paid towards item: 60%

Percentage based on RPA expected average cost of item

Full details

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.

HE-VA Top Cutter Solo rolling cover crop

Aimed at conventional and organic farmers and being front or rear mounted the Top Cutter Solo can be used as a stand alone machine or in conjunction with a cultivator or drills.

When front mounted and being used in conjunction with a rear mounted machine, the Top Cutter Solo has the benefit of lying down the crop in the direction of travel to assist the working of the following machine. This being a one pass system has an economic benefit on time and fuel savings and compaction with reduced traffic helping to conserve the soils integrity.

The twin rotor design Top Cutter Solo is available in 5 widths from 3.00m to 6.00m, rigid in 3.00m & 4.00m and hydraulic folding in 4.00m, 5.00m & 6.00m widths. Being of the twin rotor design it provides twice the cutting action in one pass over single rotor versions.

As standard the Top Cutter Solo is front mounted with the option of then fitting an additional 3 point kit to mount it on the rear of the tractor and form a twin headstock.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Frame

A strong robust headstock and main frame holds the rotors in place that are also covered by a robust steel canopy for safety protection and reducing potential crop and soils being thrown onto the tractor.

Rotors

The individual rotors are 400mm in diameter each with 6 blades mounted in a spiral formation to give a smooth even rolling radius.

Each rotor is mounted on rubber suspended arms to reduce shock loading and increase longevity. Low hp requirement due to the inherent rotary action.

TOP CUTTER SOLO MODELS

Rigid - Top Cutter Solo

The rigid HE-VA Top Cutter Solo is available as a 3m, 3.5m or 4m working width models, all are front-mounted as standard with rear-mounting as an option.

Technical information

Model	Description	Rotor	Working Width	Weight
1067055-10	3.00 Top Cutter Solo	Twin	3m	990kg
1067055-20	3.50 Top Cutter Solo	Twin	3.5m	1043kg
1067055-30	4.00 Top Cutter Solo	Twin	4m	1150kg

Options & Accessories

Model	Description
-	Rear 3-point linkage kit
-	Marker Lights
-	Support Wheels
-	Weight Bracket Kit

Folding - Top Cutter Solo

The hydraulic-folding HE-VA Top Cutter Solo is available as a 4m, 5m or 6m working width model, all are front-mounted as standard with rear-mounting as an option.

Technical information

Model	Description	Rotor	Working Width	Weight
1067055-45	4.00 Top Cutter Solo	Twin	4m	TBC
1067055-55	5.00 Top Cutter Solo	Twin	5m	TBC
1067055-65	6.00 Top Cutter Solo	Twin	6m	TBC