Claydon to extend Straw Harrow range with new 15m and 3m models launching at LAMMA 2013

29 November 2012

Currently the Claydon Straw Harrow is only available with a working width of 7.5m, but at LAMMA 2013, Claydon will be exhibiting both a new 3m rigid version and a large-scale trailed 15m Straw Harrow. Like the current model, the two new Straw Harrows are designed to only stir the top 1.0-2.5cm in order to encourage quick weed chitting and to expose slug eggs.

The new 15m Straw Harrow is designed for use behind a tractor of at least 200hp and can be operated at forward speeds of up to 20kph, giving it the ability to cover around 400 acres a day. For optimum performance, the new Straw Harrow is ideal for use with a GPS steering system so that overlaps are kept to a minimum. When unfolded, the robust frame is supported by four hydraulically adjustable depth wheels and the Straw Harrow consists of five banks of 16mm diameter long-life spring tines, which can also be hydraulically adjusted to achieve a more ‘aggressive’ action.

Likewise the smaller 3m version will be aimed at the smaller arable farmer who is looking to utilise a 100hp tractor and cover circa 100a per day.