The HILLSTAR is a ridger for hill-crops with large, concave discs. These machines are used to push soil up in hillcrops. A pre-loosening tine breaks up the soil and the inclined discs transport the earth, pulled down by erosion, up the hill again. So a perfect maintenance of the hill-crops (e.g. potatoes) can be reached. Due to the large smooth discs no hair roots of the crop close to the surface are harmed. The discs have high quality, maintenance free bearings and can be ideally adjusted in the angle. The optional guided hill-weeder (3 sections) additionally fights weeds.
The concept of the CHOPSTAR row hoes is its variability and the many possibilities of individual tools for various crops. The same strong and solid frame is used for all row hoes. Almost any row hoe can also be equipped with the automatic camera steering system ROW-GUARD.
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.
Frame for a front-mounted rigid machine
Frame for a rear-mounted rigid machine with upper-link-steering
Frame for a front-mounted machine, hydraulic folding
Frame for a rear-mounted machine, hydraulic folding with upper-link steering
Frame for a rear-mounted machine, with double folding for reduced transport width for large machines
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.
Frame for a front-mounted rigid machine
Frame for a rear-mounted rigid machine with upper-link-steering
Frame for a front-mounted machine, hydraulic folding
Frame for a rear-mounted machine, hydraulic folding with upper-link steering
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:
Frame for rear-mounted machine with extra-wide middle-frame (transport width more than 3 m / 9.8 ft.)
Frame for rear-mounted machine with trailing chassis (transport width not more than 3 m / 9.8 ft.)
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:
Frame for rear-mounted machine with extra-wide middle-frame (transport width more than 3 m / 9.8 ft.)
Frame for rear-mounted machine with trailing chassis (transport width not more than 3 m / 9.8 ft.)
Long parallelogramms with retraction support
The wide parallelogramms are equipped with retraction support and durable Farmflex feeler wheels. Furthermore they can be adjusted in the joints, this guarantees a high (side) stability and accuracy after many years of use. The long parallelogramms provide enough space to compensate unevenness of the fields on each element, on hills or pans. The retraction support, which you can adjust in three steps guarantees a better penetration of the hoeing tools, also in hard crusted soils. This allows to work with increased working speed without vibration or jumping of the elements.
Long parallelogramms with retraction support
The wide parallelogramms are equipped with retraction support and durable Farmflex feeler wheels. Furthermore they can be adjusted in the joints, this guarantees a high (side) stability and accuracy after many years of use. The long parallelogramms provide enough space to compensate unevenness of the fields on each element, on hills or pans. The retraction support, which you can adjust in three steps guarantees a better penetration of the hoeing tools, also in hard crusted soils. This allows to work with increased working speed without vibration or jumping of the elements.
Adjustable hilling discs The hoe section of the HILLSTAR is equipped with big, cancave discs so the soil can be pushed up in hill crops. For different hill shapes the discs can be adjusted in angle and height. The S-tine with duckfoot-sweep breaks the soil in front of the disc to get enough lose soil for maintaining the hills.
Adjustable hilling discs The hoe section of the HILLSTAR is equipped with big, cancave discs so the soil can be pushed up in hill crops. For different hill shapes the discs can be adjusted in angle and height. The S-tine with duckfoot-sweep breaks the soil in front of the disc to get enough lose soil for maintaining the hills.
Continuously variable adjustment of the working depth
The working depth of the hoeing section is continuously variable adjustable with a spindle on the depth control wheel. So the working depth of the hoeing tool can be adjusted to the millimetre and it is perfectly maintained during operation. A scale shows the actual adjustment. Each parallelogramm should be adjusted individually, because e.g. the tracks behind the tractor wheels should be hoed deeper in order to break them up.
Continuously variable adjustment of the working depth
The working depth of the hoeing section is continuously variable adjustable with a spindle on the depth control wheel. So the working depth of the hoeing tool can be adjusted to the millimetre and it is perfectly maintained during operation. A scale shows the actual adjustment. Each parallelogramm should be adjusted individually, because e.g. the tracks behind the tractor wheels should be hoed deeper in order to break them up.
High penetration force of hoeing elements
All Einböck row-crop cultivator parallelograms are fitted with three-step adjustable retraction spring as standard. This allows a penetration pressure of up to 105 kg / 231 lbs on each hoeing element (depending on the equipment, working position and spring preload). These adjustable springs ensure a smooth running of the hoeing elements even at high working speeds and safe penetration even into hard and crusted soils.
High penetration force of hoeing elements
All Einböck row-crop cultivator parallelograms are fitted with three-step adjustable retraction spring as standard. This allows a penetration pressure of up to 105 kg / 231 lbs on each hoeing element (depending on the equipment, working position and spring preload). These adjustable springs ensure a smooth running of the hoeing elements even at high working speeds and safe penetration even into hard and crusted soils.
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
reliable row recognition in different row-crops
best visibility - even in fields with heavy weed infestation and/or small crop
Automatic upper link steering Rear-mounted row-crop cultivators come standard with an automatic upper link steering system. This ensures exact hoeing, also on hills and bends. Even hoeing in hills with up to 6 % inclination is possible. The row-crop cultivator is guided exactly behind the tractor, even if there are a lot of bends. The cultivator is steered via the upper link of the 3-point hitch by metal gauge-wheels, therefore the machine is used with position control on the 3-point linkage and freely swinging lower links (approx. 7 cm / 2.8" each side).
Automatic upper link steering Rear-mounted row-crop cultivators come standard with an automatic upper link steering system. This ensures exact hoeing, also on hills and bends. Even hoeing in hills with up to 6 % inclination is possible. The row-crop cultivator is guided exactly behind the tractor, even if there are a lot of bends. The cultivator is steered via the upper link of the 3-point hitch by metal gauge-wheels, therefore the machine is used with position control on the 3-point linkage and freely swinging lower links (approx. 7 cm / 2.8" each side).
Gauge wheels on implements with upper link steering
The gauge wheels ensure perfect guidance of the hoe and stability at hilly conditions. The tractor's front wheels are not relieved of load, as the weight of the machine is carried by the gauge wheels. Especially on hilly conditions, the gauge wheels help prevent the implement from drifting. Scrapers ensure that the gauge wheels do not become clogged.
Gauge wheels on implements with upper link steering
The gauge wheels ensure perfect guidance of the hoe and stability at hilly conditions. The tractor's front wheels are not relieved of load, as the weight of the machine is carried by the gauge wheels. Especially on hilly conditions, the gauge wheels help prevent the implement from drifting. Scrapers ensure that the gauge wheels do not become clogged.
High frame clearance A frame clearance up to 70 cm / 27.6" 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.
High frame clearance A frame clearance up to 70 cm / 27.6" 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.
Additional options like the following working tools, SECTION-CONTROL element lifting, camera steering, hilling tools, etc. Many sophisticated additional options make every Einböck row-crop cultivator an individually adaptable machine. So every cultivator is designed to perfectly meet current conditions, crops or types of soil. You can find all possibilities under "Options".
Additional options like the following working tools, SECTION-CONTROL element lifting, camera steering, hilling tools, etc. Many sophisticated additional options make every Einböck row-crop cultivator an individually adaptable machine. So every cultivator is designed to perfectly meet current conditions, crops or types of soil. You can find all possibilities under "Options".
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".
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.
„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.
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.
Technical data
HILLSTAR
Row distance infinitely adjustable up to 80 cm / 31.50"
Lower links guided on both sides
Automatic upper link steering with spindle and high-gauge wheels
Adjustable retraction support on each parallelogram
Robust, adjustable parallelogram
Farmflex-feeler-wheels adjustable through spindles, ball bearing mounted, Ø 300 mm / 11.80" / 100 mm / 3.90" wide
Hoe element complete - with duckfoot sweep 180 mm / 7.09" and hilling double disc
Hoe element half - with duckfoot sweep 180 mm / 7.09" and single disc
Separate depth adjustment of the hilling discs in a breadboard
Hilling discs laterally adjustable
Soil loosening tine with sweep 180 mm / 7.09"
Exact adjustment of the angle of the discs
Type/working width
Transport width2 in m / ft
Frame profile length
in m /ft
Tines
Hoe elements
from HP / kW
Weight approx.
kg / lbs
EHG 2-rows RIGID¹
1.65 / 5.40
1.60 / 5.20
3
3
20 / 15
360 / 794
EHG 4-rows RIGID1
3.00 / 9.80
3.00 / 9.80
5
5
40 / 30
600 / 1.323
EHG 4-rows HG3
2.80 / 9.20
3.00 / 9.80
5
5
50 / 37
720 / 1.587
EHG 6-rows RIGID
4.40 / 14.40
4.40 / 14.40
7
7
60 / 44
850 / 1.874
EHG 6-rows HG3
3.00 / 9.80
4.40 / 14.40
7
7
60 / 44
980 / 2.161
EHG 8-rows RIGID
5.80 / 19.00
5.80 / 19.00
9
9
80 / 59
1.040 / 2.293
EHG 8-rows HG3
3.20 / 10.50
5.80 / 19.00
9
9
80 / 59
1.350 / 2.976
EHG 12-rows HG3,5
4.80 / 15.70
8.60 / 28.20
13
13
120 / 88
1.580 / 3.483
EHG 12-rows HG4
3.00 / 9.80
8.60 / 28.20
13
13
140 / 103
2.100 / 4.630
¹ with support - gauge-wheel behind the tractor track
2 depending on row distance
3 hydraulic folding – triple-frame
4 hydraulic retraction - double folding frame, folds to 3 m / 9.8 ft. transport width with 4 air wheels 18x8.50 instead ofupper link steering - Cat. II
5 4 gauge wheels instead of upper link steering
Technical data and specifications are approximate and without obligation. Construction and design are subject to change.
Upper link steering An automatic upper link steering system is mounted as standard on rear-mounted hoeing machines. This ensures precise hoeing even on hilly conditions and bends. Hoeing on hills with an incline of up to 6 % is possible. Even in bends, the row-crop cultivator runs as close as possible behind the tractor track. Steering is done via gauge wheels. The implement does not need to be carried by the tractor. It is therefore used with position control and swinging lower links (approx. 7 cm / 2.80" each side). With the CHOPSTAR-TWIN, a ROW-GUARD sideshift frame with camera steering or hydraulic steering control is recommended so that the narrowest possible hoeing band can be achieved.
Upper link steering An automatic upper link steering system is mounted as standard on rear-mounted hoeing machines. This ensures precise hoeing even on hilly conditions and bends. Hoeing on hills with an incline of up to 6 % is possible. Even in bends, the row-crop cultivator runs as close as possible behind the tractor track. Steering is done via gauge wheels. The implement does not need to be carried by the tractor. It is therefore used with position control and swinging lower links (approx. 7 cm / 2.80" each side). With the CHOPSTAR-TWIN, a ROW-GUARD sideshift frame with camera steering or hydraulic steering control is recommended so that the narrowest possible hoeing band can be achieved.
Bolted or clamped mounting of the working tools All working tools are bolted or clamped to the frame. This has the following advantages for the user:
Always a tight fit (no getting lose) of the working tools, especially during working on the field
Set distances or working depth are precisely maintained
No deflection of the connections and minimal wear and tear
Durable fixings/clamps withstand many hoeing seasons
Fixing of the tools without clearance what results e.g. in exact guidance of the sweeps
Allows very precise, infinitely variable adjustment
Bolted or clamped mounting of the working tools All working tools are bolted or clamped to the frame. This has the following advantages for the user:
Always a tight fit (no getting lose) of the working tools, especially during working on the field
Set distances or working depth are precisely maintained
No deflection of the connections and minimal wear and tear
Durable fixings/clamps withstand many hoeing seasons
Fixing of the tools without clearance what results e.g. in exact guidance of the sweeps
Allows very precise, infinitely variable adjustment
Mounting of lower-links on 3-point hitch Lower links are guided on both sides to provide high stability.
Mounting of lower-links on 3-point hitch Lower links are guided on both sides to provide high stability.
Set of wrenches A set of wrenches, suitable for the screws which are mounted on the row crop cultivator, is included in the standard delivery. So the few bolted holders can be adjusted easily. Bolted tine-holders, as well as holders for finger weeders, guarantee exact adjustment and precise hoeing.
Set of wrenches A set of wrenches, suitable for the screws which are mounted on the row crop cultivator, is included in the standard delivery. So the few bolted holders can be adjusted easily. Bolted tine-holders, as well as holders for finger weeders, guarantee exact adjustment and precise hoeing.
Options
HILLSTAR
Guided hill-weeder with parallelogram and comb weeder (3 part)
Asymetric arrangement of parallelograms - technical supervision by Einböck recommended!
The independent hydraulic lifting of each parallelogram has up to 35 cm / 13.80" lift height (depending on machine configuration and soil conditions) and is controllable by GPS or pressure switch.
The independent hydraulic lifting of each parallelogram has up to 35 cm / 13.80" lift height (depending on machine configuration and soil conditions) and is controllable by GPS or pressure switch.
A ROW-GUARD sideshift frame can be mounted to each row crop cultivator, also retro-fitted.
Automatic sideshift frame with camera-guidance
A ROW-GUARD sideshift frame can be mounted to each row crop cultivator, also retro-fitted.
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 %.
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 %.
Air wheel instead of Farmflex feeler wheel for sandy and light soil
For professional and precise work of the feeler wheel even on light soils, pneumatic wheels (instead of the standard Farmflex feeler 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.
Air wheel instead of Farmflex feeler wheel for sandy and light soil
For professional and precise work of the feeler wheel even on light soils, pneumatic wheels (instead of the standard Farmflex feeler 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.
Pneumatic seeding box Three different pneumatic seeding boxes are optionally available to seed catch or cover crops, undersown crops or small seeds. The P-BOX-STI is electrically driven, the P-BOX-MD mechanically (each with plastic or steel tank) or the front tank JUMBO-SEED also electrically.
Pneumatic seeding box Three different pneumatic seeding boxes are optionally available to seed catch or cover crops, undersown crops or small seeds. The P-BOX-STI is electrically driven, the P-BOX-MD mechanically (each with plastic or steel tank) or the front tank JUMBO-SEED also electrically.
Guided hill-weeder Ideal for cultivation of hill crops - the guided hill-weeder with parallelogram and comb weeder for covering an pulling out weeds on the hill.
Guided hill-weeder Ideal for cultivation of hill crops - the guided hill-weeder with parallelogram and comb weeder for covering an pulling out weeds on the hill.
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.
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)
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)
Further tailor-made solutions For our hoes there are a lot of additional options available. Depending on row distance or other options they might not be available or could not be combined with each other. In addition, there are more options available which are not mentioned here. When you let us know details of your request, we can check the possibility to fulfil your request. To be able to do so, we always need a filled in CHOPSTAR-CHECKLIST.
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.
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 CHOPSTAR/ROLLSTAR/HILLSTAR
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.
Forms for CHOPSTAR/ROLLSTAR/HILLSTAR
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.