Kveneland Helios

HELIOS CONCEPT

3 ACTIONS IN ONE PASS

THE HELIOS CONCEPT

The unique design of the rotary-driven star-wheels and its application combines several beneficial impacts on the soil and crop: crust removal without projection, up-the-seed layer packing and upper layer structuring, weeds elimination by the combination star-wheels and following harrow.

Benefits for crop and soil

Selective weed control The back of spoon design, curved upwards, work without digging, by gravity. It’s operation does not require a high driving speed. Under any soil condition, even the most demanding ones (surface capping, clay, pebbly or residue-cluttered soils), it can be operated at 6 to 15 km/h, with low impact on the growing crop. Thanks to its 2.2 tons-weight (6m), the HELIOS rotary hoe rests well in the soil and fully respects the depth control above the seedbed. Thereby, it allows crossing the passes. The “wheels and comb harrow” combination enhances the weeding effectiveness about 40%.

Stimulating physico-chemical reactions and soil life By tackling the soil surface with the ”back of spoon” the wheels generate a cracking impact over 3cm either side, being a 6cm- wide stripe tilled 3cm deep. This operation will prepare for the pass of the comb harrow’s teeth and help an accurate control of it’s work, preserving the seedbed. By disrupting the topsoil’s upper layer, the harrow restores the fluids, water, air, vertical flow s and stimulates physico-chemical reactions, mineralisation and soil life.

Protecting soil moisture By cutting the rising damp from the surface, the HELIOS rotary hoe reduces evaporation water losses. By blocking it under the packed layer, it saves water reserve in the seedbed layer.

This bonus will also be profitable for the crop’s start and growth.

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