Unraveling the SoilWarrior: FAQs Revealed

Jump into the world of SoilWarrior and uncover the most frequently asked questions surrounding strip-till and your farm.

• How much horsepower does that SoilWarrior take?
  • 25-30 horse per row including hydraulic demands.
• What is the tillage depth?
  • We can go as deep as 12 inches and as shallow as two inches, depending on which row unit you choose. https://www.soilwarrior.com/row-units
• How much do the tanks hold?
  • Liquid: 2,200 gallons
  • Single bin: 160-bushel bin with a 5-ton total carrying capacity.
  • Dual bin on HD cart frame: Two–130-bushel bin with 8-ton total carrying capacity.
  • Dual bin on XL cart frame: Two–160-bushel bin with 10-ton total carrying capacity.
  • Triple bin: There is a Two–130-bushel bin and a 60-bushel bin with a 10-ton total carrying capacity.

• What are the hydraulic requirements?
  • SCVs Two-seven depending on machine configuration.
• What row spacings are available?
  • 20-inch, 22-inch, and 30-inch (36, 38, and custom configurations also available with additional lead time).
• How fast can I go?
  • It depends on soil type, soil moisture, and fertilizer type/rate, but it is usually between 7-10 MPH.
• Does the SoilWarrior need to be the same size as my planter?
  • No, it does not.  The SoilWarrior comes ready for both Active or Passive Implement Guidance which when combined with an RTK signal eliminate matching concerns.
• How much fertilizer can the machine put down?
  • 30 lbs per acre -300 lbs per acre from each bin. Ground speed and the density of the fertilizer will affect these rates.
• Will the strips warm up as fast as conventional tillage?
  • Yes, strip-till is conventional till where the planter is planting.
• How does it work with rocks?
  • Our 3-coulter design does ride up and over most rocks.

• How does it handle heavy residue?
  • With the lead coulter, most residue will not be a problem.
• Will my current tractor and technology work?
  • Yes, the SoilWarrior comes with its own plug-and-play ISOBUS.
• Can I put your row units on my toolbar?
  •  Yes. We recommend our Edge row units when you want to put our row units on your own toolbar.
• How do you control depth?
  • Depth is controlled from the cab using air bags on the row units as well as toolbar tilt.
• Can I cut back on my fertilizer?
  • We recommend working with your agronomist and analyzing your soil samples before cutting back on your fertilizer.

“The important thing is not to stop questioning.”- Albert Einstein

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