Premium row-crop cultivator CHOPSTAR-PRIME

• e.g. for beet, soybean, field bean, rapeseed, corn, sunflower, sorghum millet,...
• PRIME equipment: up to 5 tines
• row distance PRIME: up to 90 cm / 35.40"
• trailing element: trailed weeder tines, rotative weeder, hilling discs or finger weeders
• shares and tines: Einböck special vibro-tines, ultraflat sweeps, angle knives, heaping sweeps,..
• protection elements: without, shields or discs

The ''PRIME'' quick adjustment highlights

• quick adjustment of the tine carriers - a central clamping mechanism releases and fixes all tine holders at the same time
• quick adjustment of the protection elements - distance to the tine or plant as well as height can be quickly adapted
• quick adjustment of the finger weeders SMART-GRIP - adjust both finger weeders by opening just 1 lever at the same time
• quick adjustment of the trailed weeder tines - adjust width and aggressivity comfortably
• quick change units of the following working tools - quick change between hilling discs, finger weeders or trailed weeder tines

The Parallelogram
The specially wide designed "PRIME" parallelograms come standard with a three-stage adjustable retraction support and durable, height-adjustable Farmflex feeler wheels. The retraction pressure of the "PRIME"- hoeing section is up to 105 kg / 231 lbs per hoeing element (depending on equipment, working position and spring tension). These adjustable springs ensure smooth running of the hoeing elements even at high working-speed and secure retraction even in hard and crusted soil.

The hoeing section
The "PRIME"-hoeing section for a row distance of up to 90 cm / 35.40" can be equipped with up to 5 tines. The four front tine carriers are losened at the same time, so the distance to each other or to the plant row can be quickly adjusted. The hoeing element is placed centrally under the parallelogram. This has the advantage that the tines pull in better in heavily encrusted, hard soils. In comparison to having the element positioned "behind" the parallelogram the leverage effect is reduced and less pressure on the tines is needed to enter the ground. In addition, a three-stage adjustable retention spring guarantees that the hoeing element retracts into the soil and maintains the adjusted working depth.

The crop protection elements
The crop protection elements (discs or shields) secure (especially in the early growth stage) the plants from being buried. The ''PRIME''-crop protection elements are adjustable in height and can be easily lifted up in case they are not needed. In addition, the distance to the tines, as well as to the plant row can be quickly adapted.

The following working tools
The holder of the following elements has been perfected, so it is possible to quickly change between different tools. This helps to save a lot of time during the hoeing season to adjust the machine to different crops or growth stages.

The finger weeders with ''SMART-GRIP''-adjustment
The finger weeders are equipped with an additional parallelogram to enable a perfect ground adaptation. In addition, the aggressivity of the finger weeders could be adjusted by a spring. Each pair of finger weeder stars could be set up quickly to the field condition by the ''SMART-GRIP''- quick adjustment mechanism. 

Hydraulic lifting SECTION-CONTROL
The section of the CHOPSTAR-PRIME has a lifting height of up to 50 cm / 20" (depending on the machine configuration and soil conditions) and can automatically be controlled by GPS via SECTION-CONTROL, or manually by switches. Lifting the sections ensures no crop is damaged at the headlands when the fields are not square. This option is especially recommended for contractors or farms with a lot of misshaped fields. 

Advantages of camera steering system ROW GUARD

• sideshift frame and row-crop cultivator are mounted very closely together
• one sideshift frame can be used for several row-crop cultivators
• latest version of hard- and software
• precise row recognition in different row-crops
• best visibility - even in fields with heavy weed infestation and/or small crops

High frame clearance
A frame clearance up to 70 cm / 27.60" makes working in bigger crops like corn, sunflowers, etc. possible. So efficient and careful hoeing / ridging up in late growth stage does not cause any problem.

Strong frame for high loads
Rigid or hydraulically folding machines have a strong frame, on which the parallelograms are mounted. The special Einböck-profile-frame allows a fast and simple assembly of the parallelograms. Because of the special frame-form the frame can stand a very high number of hoeing seasons without any problems. Furthermore, the row spacing can be adjusted quickly and infinitely variable.

1. Frame for a front-mounted rigid machine
2. Frame for a rear-mounted rigid machine with upper-link-steering
3. Frame for a front-mounted machine, hydraulic folding
4. Frame for a rear-mounted machine, hydraulic folding with upper-link steering
5. Frame for a rear-mounted machine, with double folding for reduced transport width for large machines

Hoeing frame in XXL version
Large machines with big working width (e.g. 72-row grain, 24-row beets, 16-row corn) are available in two different versions:

1. Frame for rear-mounted machine with extra-wide middle-frame (transport width more than 3 m / 118")
2. Frame for rear-mounted machine with trailing chassis (transport width not more than 3 m / 118")

Advantages of mechanical weed control

• For the crop: water saving, regulation of weeds, crust breaking, soil aeration,...
• For the soil: Nutrient mobilization, interruption of capillary effect, fertilizer incorporation,...
• For the environment: reduction or avoidance of herbicide and active ingredient use, water conservation, biodiversity conservation, biodiversity protection, soil fertility increase,...

For more benefits, tips and interesting facts about tined weeding and hoeing technology, organic tillage, different crop instructions and much more, see our extensive, free "Organic Farming Handbook".

"100 % made by EINBÖCK in AUSTRIA“

• In-house development from the idea to serial production
  We have over 85 years experience in designing of agricultural machinery.
• From practitioner for practitioner 
  75 % of our sales and product management team are farmers, therefore we develop practice-oriented, user-friendly machines and adjustment options. Our top priority is to provide the right machines and suitable product specifications.
• Suppliers from the region and Central Europe
  Long-lasting relations to suppliers ensure constant quality of raw materials and components, as well as reliable supply.

• Manufacturing exclusively in Dorf an der Pram in Upper Austria
  Our high vertical range of manufacture guarantees the best quality and long working life. "100 % made by Einböck in Austria" ensures the highest quality in all areas of production.
• Practical testing of all machines on our own test fields
  Before prototypes are turned into serial production, they have to withstand extensive tests on fields and roads. This allows us to achieve absolute precision and reliability.
• After-sales service
  A decades-long supply of wear and spare parts ensures maximum service life of the machines as well as direct and close contact to customers.

Tines and sweeps
Depending on the machine, different tines and sweeps are mounted as standard.
Tines & sweeps overview

The following tines and sweeps are available:

• Standard vibrotines with duckfoot sweeps
• Einböck special vibrotines with duckfoot sweeps
• Einböck special ultraflat sweeps
• S-tines with duckfoot sweeps
• Duckfoot sweeps made from carbide metal
• Heaping sweeps & angle knives

Hydraulic lifting SECTION-CONTROL
The section of the CHOPSTAR-PRIME has a lifting height of up to 50 cm / 19.7" (depending on the machine configuration and soil conditions) and can automatically be controlled by GPS via SECTION-CONTROL, or manually by switches. Lifting the sections ensures no crop is damaged at the headlands when the fields are not square. This option is especially recommended for contractors or farms with a lot of misshaped fields. 

The finger weeders with ''SMART-GRIP''-adjustment
The finger weeders are equipped with an additional parallelogram to enable a perfect ground adaptation. In addition, the aggressivity of the finger weeders could be adjusted by a spring. Each pair of finger weeder stars could be set up quickly to the field condition by the ''SMART-GRIP''- quick adjustment mechanism. 

Adjustable weeder tines
To pull weeds to the surface and ensure they dry out adjustable weeder tines can be mounted to the element. They clean the roots of the weeds from soil and at the same time they level the cultivated area. The outer tines on the element can be positioned to direct the earth flow either to or away from the crop row. Even weeding in the row to control weeds is possible, e.g. operation like a torsion hoe. In addition the following weeder tines ensure good seed-to-soil contact when intercrops are seeded.

Hilling discs
Especially in the last operation hilling can be very beneficial for some crops (especially maize, sunflowers, etc.). This operation is easily done by the easy to adjust, pretensioned by springs or fix mounted hilling discs. These robust discs can move the desired amount of soil easily.

Automatic sideshift frame with camera-guidance

A ROW-GUARD sideshift frame can be mounted to each row-crop cultivator, also retro-fitted.

Large selection of different tines and sweeps

• Standard vibrotines with duckfoot sweeps
• Einböck special vibrotines with duckfoot sweeps
• Einböck special ultraflat sweeps
• S-tines with duckfoot sweeps
• Duckfoot sweeps made from carbide metal
• Heaping sweeps & angle knives

Further details of tines & sweeps

Seeding box to distribute cover crops or fertilizer
There are 2 variants available: P-BOX-STI or P-BOX-MD or JUMBO-SEED. With both options you can distribute cover crops or fertilizer during hoeing. The seeding rate is automatically adjusted via an electronic terminal in the tractor cabin or via a ground wheel.

Monitoring camera for row-crop cultivator

The monitoring camera with a special lens for a narrow field of vision is designed for row-crop cultivators. It ensures convenient observation and control of the operation and the hoeing belt via a monitor in the tractor cab. The camera is mounted with a holder on the frame of the hoe.

Warning signs with LED-lights
For an extra charge, warning signs with LED-lights to the rear and front are available.
(symbol image - different variants depending on the design available)

Air wheel instead of Farmflex feeler wheel for sandy and light soil
For professional and precise work of the jockey wheel even on light soils, pneumatic wheels (instead of the standard Farmflex jockey wheels) are available as an option. These ensure that the desired working depth is maintained in very light or sandy soils thanks to a wider tread.

Hydraulic upper-link steering support
The effect of the upper-link steering can be increased hydraulically. At the headland the cylinder always has to be switched to the other direction. It is recommended for slopes over 6 %.

Manual hydraulic steering
In order to increase the precision of a row-crop cultivator without camera steering or to reduce the width of the hoeing belt, a manual hydraulic steering is optionally available. This accessory allows a person to steer the row-crop cultivator independently from the tractor. The seat is positioned so that the best view on the crop row is guaranteed. The steering is hydraulically operated, so that even longer hoeing operations can be done. The hydraulic steering is not or only partially usable on machines with finger weeders and hydraulic lifting of the parallelograms.

Forms for Hoeing technology
In order to specify row-crop cultivators to special customer requirements we need detailed information (crops, row distance, SECTION-CONTROL, etc.) To provide all necessary information, please fill in the corresponding forms you can find at www.einboeck.at/en/forms.