Kuhn Farm Machinery has introduced the Starliner rotary hoe to its growing mechanical weed range.
It joins the Rowliner and Tineliner and is designed to remove weeds in young crops, while also aerating the soil surface.
It’s offered in a 6.3m working width, folding down to 2.96m for transport. Across the working width are 63 rotary stars, each individually mounted and suspended to enable the machine to accurately follow ground contours.
Each arm has a downward pressure of 28kg, while the star units feature hardened 180mm-wide spoon tips, which are individually replaceable.
Edd Fanshawe, arable product specialist, says: “The Starliner can be adapted to winter and spring crops including wheat, barley, oats, maize, and direct drilled or no-till systems, allowing growers an alternative weed control method.
“The Starliner can work in crops at varying growth stages, but weeding timing is essential to avoid excessive crop damage. The aggressivity of the machine can be altered by increasing forward speed, between 12-25kph, or adjusting the height of the gauge wheels.”
Units aren’t due to enter the UK initially, but interested growers can contact their local dealers. For more information go to www.kuhn.co.uk
