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3.3 Mounting options - Mounting heights - Working depth
In principle, the RADIUS units can be mounted on the tractor
in the front and rear
as well as
in the inter axle
area
.
3.3.1 Rear mounting
Rear mounting is the most uncomplicated mounting option. The RADIUS units can be mounted 1 or 2 sided when
mounted on cultivators. For two-sided operation, a flow divider with return oil manifold is required.
The mounting height of the RADIUS units depends on the tools used on the cultivator. The RADIUS tools should
run a little higher
than the cultivator’s. The tools which are mounted in front of the RADIUS shaft (Figure 3, item
5) should run 20 mm (1”) deeper than the RADIUS blade share (Item 6).
3.3.2 Mid-mounting with column lifter
For the column lifters type S2R and S5, the mounting tube or the square peg with connection tube is attached to
the tractor so that a working depth of 20-
120 mm (1” to 5“) is achieved.
To determine the mounting height on the tractor, the column lifter, complete with RADIUS, is placed flat on the
ground. The hydraulic cylinder must be extended by 120 mm (5”). In this extended position the mounting height
is measured and determined. It varies even with the same tractor type, as it depends on the respective tires. The
column lifter has a stroke of 500 mm (19.5”). Make sure that the front mounted optional tools in front of the RADIUS
shaft (, Item 5) are moun
ted 20 mm (1”) lower than the RADIUS blade share (Item 6). Please check that there is
sufficient safety clearance when mid- or front-mounting:
a) with the front wheel turned inwards (Figure 3, item 7) from the implement to the wheel and from the RADIUS
blade share to the rear wheel.
b) to the brake pedal with the unit swiveled in and lifted.
c) Furthermore, when mounting the RADIUS on the column lifter, there should be enough clearance between
the support wheel and the RADIUS so that trouble-free working with disc plow and disc coulter is possible.
d)
The best locating for the plant to touch the sensor rod is 5 cm (2“) from the outer end of the rod (Figure 2,
item 8).
Figure 2 Dimensions with share lengths, top view
Figure 3 Dimensions with disc coulter, side view
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