The Ares XM semi-mounted disc harrow and Buzzard straw harrow developed by Polish manufacturer Unia can both equipped with three different front tools: hydraulic levelling board, straw harrow and knife cutter.
Available in working widths of 5.00m and 6.00m, the two rows of 560mm diameter (4.00mm thick) serrated discs on the Ares XM are spaced at 80cm.
Designed for working at speeds of up to 15km/hr, power requirement is 160-190hp for the 5.00m version and 170-210hp for the 6.00m model. The chassis is equipped with 480/45-17 tyres and pneumatic brakes. Weights vary from 4.7t-5.1t.
The Buzzard stubble harrow is also new to the Unia Group’s arable kit portfolio. Available in widths of 7.50m and 9.00m, surface residue is distributed by five rows of 16mm x 700mm spring tines.
Tine angle is adjusted hydraulically and the Buzzard can be fitted the same front tools as the Ares XM. Weights vary from 1.76t-2.55t and power requirement from 130hp-220hp.
Unia machines are available from Manterra in the UK and Ireland.
