Row-crop cultivator CHOPSTAR 10-150

• E.g. for pumpkins,...
• Equipped with up to 10 tines (S-tines or vibrotines)
• Row distance: up to 150 cm / 59''
• Following elements: weeder tines, rotative weeder or finger weeder
• Tines: duckfoot sweeps, EINBÖCK-special-vibrotines,ultraflat sweeps, angle-knives, heaping shares
• Protection element: without protection element, crop deflector shields or discs

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 / 9.8 ft.) 
2. 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 even after many years of use.

1. The parallelogramm is fixed with a clamping lever to the frame
2. Parallelogramm for front-mounted machines
3. Parallelogramm for rear-mounted machines

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. 

Individual equipment of hoeing elements
The hoe element for a row distance of up to 150 cm / 59" is equipped with up to 10 tines per element. These elements are designed e.g. to hoe pumpkins. Crop deflector shields are responsible to protect the plants from spilling (especially in early crop stage). You can find the different options and the different tines in "Technical data" or in "Options". This big range of different hoeing tools make the CHOPSTAR a row-crop cultivator, which can be adapted to each condition, crop or type of soil.

Arrangement of the hoeing elements - Retraction support of the parallelogram

With the tine hoeing elements (e.g. beet, soy, field bean, corn, etc.) from 30 cm / 11.80" row spacing, the hoeing element is placed "under" the elongated parallelogram. It´s advantage is that the hoeing elements and tines are pulled in better even in soils with heavy crusts and hard soils. Due to the long parallelogram, less pressure is needed to push in the tines as if the hoeing elements would be placed "behind" the parallelogram. In addition, an adjustable retraction spring guarantees that the hoeing element gets pushed into the soil and maintains the set working depth.

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 retraction support 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.

Design of the finger weeders

The finger weeders, which are available as additional option, are used to break up the unworked hoeing belt (area very close to and between the crop plants) and to control weeds in early growth stage. The two stars of the finger weeder are placed parallel on both sides of the row and they are mounted on a separate, spring loaded holder. This ensures excellent adaption to the soil and perfect guidance of the finger weeder - without damaging the crop and especially the roots.

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
• 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).

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.

Pushed sections on front mounted machine
The front-mounted row-crop cultivator can be used without an extra front mounting support as the elements are strong enough to be operated in pushed position. This results in the row-crop cultivator being mounted very closely to the tractor, which has following advantages:

• Less side pull when working in hills
• More exact adaption of each separate element because the Farmflex-wheels are running in front of the element 
• Reduced weight to reduce soil compaction
• Short distance between cultiavator and front axle, therefore higher precision in steering
• Advantage when driving bends during operation, as well as road transport
• Better visual control during operation and also road transport

There is a front mounting support available as an option in case needed (e.g. for ROLLSTAR row-crop cultivators).

High frame clearance
A frame clearance up to 70 cm / 27.6" makes working in bigger crops like maize, 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".

Further information on camera steering ROW-GUARD
Further information on hydraulic parallelogram lifting SECTION-CONTROL
Further information on finger & rotative weeder

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

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 curves. Hoeing on hills with an incline of up to 6 % is possible. Even in curves, 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.

Track indicator
Because the front-view to the crops is often restricted, front mounted machines come standard with a track indicator."

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.

Set of wrenches
A set of wrenches, suitable for the screws which are mounted on the row-crop cultivator, are 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.

Hydraulic parallelogram lifting SECTION-CONTROL

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.

More details, photos and videos about the SECTION-CONTROL

Inter row hoeing with finger & rotative weeder

The finger weeders (also called finger hoe) or the rotative weeder elements pull out or spill weeds between the plants. In this way, the unworked hoeing belt is worked and thus the crop is additionally "cleaned".

More details, photos and videos about finger & rotative weeder

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

Adjustable weeder tines
Adjustable weeder tines can be mounted for pulling weeds to the surface and ensure they dry out. They clean the roots of the weeds from soil and at the same time they slightly level the cultivated ares. The outer tines on the element can be exchanged to direct the earth flow either to or away from the crop row (principle of torsion hoe). This also enables a slight hilling effect.

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 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.

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.

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)

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.