Consolidate seedbeed, protect against erosion
No scrapers needed
The rubber carcase has a degree of flexibility so its shrugs off moist soil and runs clean without needing scrapers. This avoids downtime adjusting and cleaning them and eliminates their ‘braking’ effect.
Non-stick properties
The Aqueel II’s non-stick properties mean it can be used immediately after cultivations and drilling, whereas on many occasions a traditional Cambridge roll cannot be used for one or two days for fear of blocking on freshly worked, moist soil.
Achieving effective consolidation so soon after drilling optimises crop germination as soil to seed contact is guaranteed, which benefits the crops subsequent development.
The ‘saucers’, with their central divot, do not inhibit emergence – plants emerge straight through them: users report that overall plant populations are the same where the Aqueel II has been used as where any other form of final consolidation has been chosen.
The Aqueel II also leaves a well levelled surface which improves the efficacy of pre-emergence herbicides. The durability and weight of the Aqueel II also ensures that stones are pushed down into the seedbed so they do not hamper subsequent field operation, especially harvesting.
Retro-fitting Aqueel II
Aqueel II's are available complete with flange type bearings on 50mm stub axles up to a maximum width of 4m. Any size of machine can be matched by a combination of individual rollers ie. if you have a 6m machine you can fit two 3m Aqueel II sections or three 2m sections.
SPECIFICATIONS
| 6.5m | 7.4m | 8.3m | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Width (mm) | 6500 | 7400 | 8300 |
| Transport Width (mm) | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 |
| Transport Height (mm) | 1750 | 1750 | 1750 |
| Transport Length (mm) | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| No. of sections | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Weight (kgs) | 2450 to 3450 | 2750 to 3750 | 3050 to 4050 |
| Power Requirement (hp) | 80-100 | 90-110 | 100-120 |
