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Ovlac’s Reptill is a multi-purpose short disc harrow which has been developed together with a large French winery, whose owners were looking to cut down their operational costs by reducing the number of passes. Based on the Minivid, it has a larger space between the two gangs of discs which allow to place a row of decompacting tines that are adjustable in height. The Reptill therefore allows for several tasks in just one pass: cutting roots and mulch as well as eradicating the working pan and improving the drainage.
The depth of the ripper is adjusted by means of a hydraulic parallelogram which allows for any working width from 0 up to 35 cm. In its highest position, the ripper tines are raised out of work, so the Reptill can be used as a mere short disc harrow whenever shallower or faster work is needed.
- No clogging: the main advantage of working with discs.
- Finish: After one pass with the Reptill, the alley remains perfectly decompacted and levelled.
- Protection: The vines are not affected by the Reptill thanks to its side plates which prevent clods from hitting the plant. The ripper legs are curved to the centre of the alley to prevent damaging the vines’roots.
- Quality: the lower part of the vines remain clear as the rear row of discs is designed to pour the soil towards the centre
of the alley.
- Cost efficient: the Reptill does the work of several implements in just one pass therefore reducing the cost of fuel, time and maintenance.
