Amazone Catros

Efficiency and precision in soil cultivation

The Amazone Catros series stands as a benchmark for high-speed, shallow soil tillage. Designed for operators who value efficiency, this machine excels at working at speeds of 12–18 km/h, ensuring high daily output while maintaining precise working depth across the entire working width. The individual mounting of discs on spring-loaded arms allows the machine to follow soil contours perfectly, even on undulating fields.

Practical scenarios on the farm

• Stubble incorporation: Intensive mixing of crop residues into the top 3–12 cm of soil, accelerating biological decomposition and preventing pathogen carry-over.
• Weed management: Shallow cultivation to trigger the germination of volunteer crops and weed seeds, allowing for effective control before the main crop is sown.
• Seedbed preparation: Achieving a crumbly, fine-textured soil profile that promotes rapid and uniform emergence, even in challenging soil conditions.

The design features aggressive discs with a diameter of 460 or 510 mm, which deliver excellent crumbling and mixing effects. A key strength of the Catros is its versatility regarding reconsolidation; by choosing from various roller systems, farmers can tailor the machine to specific soil types—from light, sandy soils to heavier clays—to ensure optimal moisture retention.

By integrating the Amazone Catros into the farm's fleet, agronomists can significantly reduce the number of passes required for field preparation. Its ability to work through high volumes of biomass without clogging makes it a go-to tool for modern minimum-tillage strategies, where maintaining soil structure and moisture is paramount to long-term profitability.