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1 Agrowplow Series AP71 Agrowplow featured with Flexi-Roller Prosperity through Soil Care

2 APx1 SERIES Table of Contents Overview...3 AP AP AP AP Cotton Bed Renovator...12 Flexi-Roller...14 Spare Parts...16 Specifications Table of Contents AP91 Agrowplow featured

3 SOIL CARE. IT BEGINS HERE. Soil. It s one of our most precious assets. If farming is to be sustainable we must first improve the soil structure. Here at Agrowplow, soil care and innovation drives our team. Everyday we are committed to pursuing and developing the latest innovation in Soil Care products for improved, sustainable agriculture. The origins of Agrowplow began with the observation and concern about the devastating effects of conventional cultivation and sowing techniques have caused erosion by wind and rain and severe breakdown of soil structure. Continual passes of the tractor, agricultural machinery and animals have also formed compacted layers below the surface. These soil damaging factors combine to seriously limit plant growth and yields, and erode our precious asset. In the case of compacted layers, water absorption is prevented and root growth is restricted, preventing the plants access to nutrients and moisture. Helpful soil microbes and earthworms are reduced or eliminated because poor soil structure causes pastures to become water logged quicker, dry out faster, and often make tillage operations almost impossible. From then on the team at Agrowplow took on the challenge to bring you the market leading solution for your soil care. Everyday we pursue for the latest innovation in deep ripping. With soil care and innovation at the heart of everything we do our latest range of deep rippers have been designed to be the best so you can achieve the best. With models featuring our latest, innovative shanks, controlled traffic farming widths, trailing leading design for reduced draft force, level lift design and renowned strength. Eliminate Soil Compaction Soil compaction restricts access to deeper moisture and nutrients causing constraints on yield. With a drying climate and increasingly heavier machinery being used, soil is being packed harder causing additional issues such as non-wetting soils, subsoil acidity and sodicity. The narrow agrowplow shank design is set to work below the compacted soil layer or hard pan to uplift and shatter it without inversion of the soil. Soil particles become aerated without violent separation while allowing greater moisture infiltration into the seed bed. This minimizes soil aggregates and creates conditions ideal for microbial action. Crop roots are then free to pursue moisture and nutrients deep in the soil to maximise plant growth and yield. Retain Moisture The Agrowplow APx1 series allows you to capture winter moisture, move it into the subsoil and eliminate runoff. With heavy rains, see more moisture stored in the ground and less water logging on the surface or runoff into sloughs. Get Roots Deeper. The Agrowplow will produce strong, healthy plant roots, as the roots have access to follow moisture down through the soil profile without hitting the hard pan. Crops withstand a longer dry period, because the moisture from the winter has been banked. With a bigger root mass below the ground, the more foliage and yield above the ground. Boost Yields With less runoff, more stored water in the subsoil and better root penetration, farmers see more robust crop growth, better drought resistance, more even germination, reduced crop variability, earlier maturation and higher yields. Image shown from L to R 1. Ripped Vs unripped wheat root structure in Canada using an Agrowplow deep ripper, 2. Agrowplow Flexi-Roller, 3. Ripped Vs unripped soil structure results Overview 3

4 AP11 The Agrowplow AP11 series plow is a multi-purpose linkage unit designed for root bed renovation of pastures, cereals, vineyards, horticultural crops and sugar cane applications. 4 AP11

5 DELIVERS MORE FOR LESS. The Agrowplow AP11 Series plow is a multipurpose linkage unit and is the perfect solution for root bed renovation of pastures, cereals, vineyards, horticultural crops and sugar cane applications. Superior Performance The AP11 may be small in size but still maintains the strength and robustness for which Agrowplow is renowned. The 100x100x6mm RHS frame is heavy duty and designed to produce superior results in tough ploughing conditions. For excellent long term durability the AP11 is finished in a long lasting, high quality two pack paint. Shanks The unique Agrowplow No.8 rigid shear pin shank with its low digging angle is set to produce the best root bed enviroment by uplifting and shattering hard soil pans at depths of up to 350mm (14 ). Without inverting the soil, moisture loss and reduction in soil microbiology is prevented. The narrow shank face also helps reduce the draft force required to pull the plow. and shin guards. Great Manoeuvrability Transport with confidence with a narrow plow width - 2.1m for the 5 shank model and 2.75m for the 7 shank model. The narrow width allows easy transport through gates and on roads. The AP11 plow attaches to the tractor s 3 point linkage CATII allowing for easy raise and lowering. Depth Setting. Fitted to the AP11 Agrowplow are two 13x165 HT depth wheels. The tyres are easily adjusted to control the ploughing depth. Available in either 5 or 11 shank models with 330 (13 ) shank spacings, the shanks feature quick change blades AP11 5

6 AP31 Legendary strength is at the heart of all Agrowplow APx1 series with rugged frames which are engineered to easily handle the challenging jobs 6 AP31

7 DISCOVER THE BENEFITS. With the Agrowplow AP31 series plow you can prepare the perfect seedbed. The unique Agrowplow shank produces the best root bed environment by uplifting and shattering hard soil pans without inverting the soil. This leads to improved moisture retention and an increase in soil microbiology giving your crops the potential for the maximum possible yield. Solid Construction Legendary strength is at the heart of all Agrowplow APx1 plow series with rugged frames engineered to flex and hug rolling terrain. The 100x100x9mm RHS frame is heavy duty and is designed and proven to handle the stresses of tough ploughing. Shanks The AP31 has been designed to deliver the best root bed environment. With a choice from 7 or 9 shank model with 330mm (13 ) shank spacings. The plow features the No.8 rigid shear pin shank (2400lb maximum breakout at blade) as standard or hydraulic recoil shanks (2000lb maximum breakout at blade) as an optional extra for rockier conditions. enhancements to your wear parts. Great Manoeuvrability Transport with confidence with a narrow plow width m for the 7 shank model and 2.97m for the 9 shank model. The narrow width allows easy transport through gates and on roads. The AP31 plow attaches to the tractor s 3 point linkage CATII allowing for easy raise and lowering. Depth Setting. Fitted to the AP31 are two 235/80-R15 depth wheels. The tyres are easily adjusted to control the ploughing depth. Optional Mounted Flexi-Roller The Flexi-Roller is designed to provide a superior root bed finish in all soil conditions with its unique contour following ability. The Flexi-Roller is both aggressive enough to shatter clods and break crusting yet gentle enough to lightly press the soil after ploughing. The shanks feature quick change blades and shin guards with the option to add tungsten and hard facing wear AP31 7

8 AP71 8 AP71 Now built even tougher, the AP71 series plow offers excellent soil renovation in mid-broad acre applications. It boasts the latest advances in deep ripping including CTF widths and the innovative No.9 shank.

9 TAKE AGROWPLOWING TO THE NEXT LEVEL Take Agrowplowing to the next level with the strength and innovation of the AP71. Now built even tougher, the Agrowplow AP71 series plow offers excellent soil renovation in mid-broad acre applications. Boasting the latest advances in deep ripping, the new model features a heavier frame, working widths of 4.5m and 6m and the most innovative No.9 shank design. Heavy Duty Construction The heavy duty frame is built from 200x200x9mm RHS toolbars and incorporates the Australian hallmarks of quality, reliability, simplicity and robustness. Combined with the No.9 shank, the AP71 series plow is designed to handle heavy trash clearance. Innovative Shanks The AP71 now features the smart No.9 shank. Designed to uplift and shatter hard pans at working depths of up to 450mm or 600mm. the shank works without inverting the soil, which can lead to moisture loss and to a reduction in microbiology. The newest shank is stronger and smarter with innovative features that make it excellent for deep ripping in tough conditions. Not seen on any other brand, the shank has a scissor action design which means that it breaks back in a radial motion to prevent any stubborn to move objects from latching and breaking the shank. Plus it has a full frame height shank extension, exclusive clip on razor back blades and full length shin guards. The shanks have a massive 10,560lb maximum breakout at blade for the standard rigid shear pin shank and 4,070lb maximum breakout at blade for the optional hydraulic recoil shanks. Commonsense Features We ve made depth setting simple. The easy to adjust leveling bar at the front of the plough sets the level of the plough without the need for any unbolting or strenuous readjusting. Plus the AP71 features great maneuverability with 400/ flotation tyres and the optional versatility of either 3 point linkage or trailing. Optional Mounted Flexi-Roller The Flexi-Roller is designed to provide a superior root bed finish in all soil conditions with its unique contour following ability. The Flexi-Roller is both aggressive enough to shatter clods and break crusting yet gentle enough to lightly press the soil after ploughing. AP71 9

10 AP91 Soil care and innovation have been the driving forces behind our latest development of the AP91 Agrowplow. The new model has been developed to make deep ripping simpler, stronger and smarter. 10 AP91

11 FOREFRONT OF DEEP RIPPING Soil Care and innovation have been the driving forces behind the latest development of the AP91 Agrowplow. Not only has this model been designed to be both stronger and smarter, the farmer will also find that it will make deep ripping simpler and more effective than before. The AP91 features include (i) controlled traffic farming widths of 6m, 9m and 12m; (ii) a fully welded frame that is now even heavier with 200x200x9mm RHS toolbars; (iii) the No.9 shank assembly has been developed with innovative features that make it excellent for deep ripping in tough conditions; (iv) a level lift design; and better still, (iv) a trailing leading tine configuration that will improve the towing capability and reduce ripping costs. Based on Proven Research The superbly construced AP91 features a solid frame built from a 200x200x9mm RHS toolbar with two of the three models featuring folding wings. Combined with the trailing leading tine design and innovative No.9 Shank, the AP91 is expertly designed for a long working life. The trailing leading tine design consist of a single row of shallow leading tines working in-line and ahead at depths of up to 450mm. This then reduces the draft force required by the following tines, set to penetrate at up to 600mm. Tested and proven, the leading tine configuration increases the towing ability and reduces fuel and time costs by reducing the draft force required to pull the plow by up to 18% Innovative Shanks The AP91 now features the smart No.9 shank with tungsten and hard faced No.9 Razorback blades and full length shin guards. Designed to uplift and shatter hard pans at working depths of up to 600mm, the shank works without inverting the soil, which can lead to moisture loss and reduction in the soil s microbiology. Not seen on any other brand, the shank has a scissor action design which means the shank breaks back in a radial motion to prevent any stubborn to move objects from latching and breaking the shank. Plus there is a full frame height shank extension and exclusive clip on razor back blades. A massive 10560lb maximum breakout at blade for the standard rigid shear pin shanks and 3520lb maximum breakout at blade for the hydraulic recoil shanks. Other Advanced Capabilities Stop comparing depth setting functionalities. The AP91 comes standard with a level lift. No unbolting, no manual lever. Its the next level of Agrowplowing that you expect and deserve. Plus the AP91 features great maneuverability. The AP91 series features 15.5/80-24 Grip Star wheels and attaches to the tractor via trailing with level lift. Folding wings on two of the models can float 10 down / 20 degrees up with wing ground following capability. AP91 11

12 COTTON BED RENOVATOR The Agrowplow Cotton Bed Renovator will plow, cut, bury and build beds - saving time, fuel, topsoil and organic matter 12 Cotton Bed Renovator

13 A CUT ABOVE THE REST. The Agrowplow Cotton Bed Renovator enables farmers to cut and bury stalks and rebed in just one pass. It helps reduce compaction and saves valuable time, money and fuel. Superior Performance The Cotton Bed Renovator is available in 4m, 6m or 8m working widths with two shank layouts to choose from - the side bust or centre bust model. The Plow features shanks that create wide slots next to each plant row. A fixed knife on each plow cuts the roots and buries them into the slots - increasing the organic matter and nutrients in the furrows. Solid Construction The Cotton Bed Renovator frame is fully welded and constructed from heavy duty 150x150x9mm RHS and features a solid three toolbar frame. Furthermore, for excellent long term durability, the Cotton Bed Renovator is finished in a long lasting, high quality two pack paint. Shanks For shank protection the Cotton Bed Renovator is fitted with heavy duty rigid shear pin shanks as standard. Rigid shear pins are the quickest to change and the cheapest to replace. Plus quick change blades and shin guards with the option to add tungsten and hard facing wear enhancements. The shanks can work at a maximum working depth of 450mm (18 ) and have a maximum 170lb breakout at the blade. Furrows Farmers can easily adjust the pitch and height to suit the working requirements. MODEL 4m 6m 8m Working Width 4m (13 2 ) 6m(20 ) 8m(26 3 ) Side or Centre Bust Side Centre Side Centre Side Centre Number of Shanks Number of Furrows Number of Toolbars 3 Rigid Shear Pin Transport Width 5.2m (16 9 ) 6.7m (21 11 ) 9.2m (30 2 ) Linkage Depth Wheels CAT III & CAT III Hitch 10.5 x20 Number of Wheels 2 Features 3 Fully Welded 150x150x9mm (6 x6 x3/8 ) Frame Safety Stands Height & Pitch Adjustable Furrowers 1700lb Maximum Breakout at Blade Pitch Adjustable Furrowers Mulch Blades Cotton Bed Renovator 13

14 FLEXI-ROLLER 14 Flexi-Roller Prepare or finish the ultimate seed bed with the Agrowplow Flexi-Roller. A multi-purpose unit which can be used in both primary and secondary tillage operations for all soil conditions.

15 ULTIMATE SEEDBED FINISH WITH THE FLEXI-ROLLER The Flexi-roller is a multi-purpose unit which can be used in primary and secondary tillage operations, as well as seeding applications. Its unique contour following ability provides a superior seedbed finish in all soil conditions The Flexi-Roller is both aggressive enough to shatter clods and break crusting yet is also gentle enough to lightly press the soil after ploughing or drilling. Its actions eliminates the need for individual press wheels or packers. The Flexi-Rollers are available in trailing units from working widths of 2.5m (8 ) up to 6.25m (20 5 ) and linkage units from 6m (20 ) to 12m (40 ). Mounted units are available to suit the AP31, AP51, AP71 Agrowplow Series and the AD720 Agrowdrill Series. Flexi-Roller 15

16 YOUR AGROWPLOW PARTS DEPARTMENT Many changes have occurred over the last few years to ensure that you are not left out in the field when it comes to your spare parts. Our aim at Agrowplow is to deliver the best part to you at the right time and at the right place. Quality Assured Only genuine Agrowplow parts were made for your machine. When buying original Agrowplow spare parts you can be sure that they are perfectly designed for your seed drill or plow. The same quality standards that are applied to our machines are also applied to all original Agrowplow spare parts. Each part is designed and tested to ensure top performance. With all new part arrivals, we randomly test incoming batches to ensure casting parts are of top quality. Plus, all new designs are put to the test using our own built test plow. Taken to the field, we put our parts up against unworkable conditions. Most recently with our No.9 Shank design as shown in photos on page 19. And better still we have converted to in-house hard facing. This change has ensured top quality control and has been proven to have significantly improved the durability of our wearing parts. 16 Spare Parts We re There For You Looking for a spare part for your machine but misplaced you part manual? We have made things easier when you don't know the part number or the name of the required spare part. Our parts manuals are all listed on-line and easy to download and view. Our manuals contain all the information you need to be confident the in the selection of your spare parts. And even better, your Agrowplow parts are now on-line. There is a massive range of parts available for all Agrowplow models, current or past. With easy navigation, you can find the part that you need and it will be dispatched that day for orders received before 12:00 pm. Your part can be delivered direct to you or you can arrange for pick-up from your nearest Agrowplow dealer. Extensive Knowledge and Expertise With a dedicated parts department and an extensive dealer network, we are there to assist you in choosing the right part for your machine. It is through this dedication to the meeting of your needs that we can meet our aim of getting you back in business as soon as possible. If asked, we ll tell anyone of your good product and service -Dominic Boratto, VIC 2015 Agrowplow Survey Top Left Image Shown Still looking as good as new after 450ha ripping -No.9 Blade comparison used on AP91, 2016.

17 Shown are images from the field trials of our No.9 Shank as used on our test plow Spare Parts 17

18 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL AP11 AP31 AP51 No. of Shanks Shank Spacing 330mm (13 ) 330mm (13 ) 380mm (15 ) Number of Toolbars Toolbar Spacing 1.0m 1.15m 1.35m Working Width 1.65m 2.31m 2.31m 2.97m 3.42m 4.18m Transport Width 2.1m 2.75m 2.71m 3.4m 4.57m 5.33m Shank Style Standard No.8 No.8 Rigid Shear Pin (1760lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade Rigid Shear Pin (2400lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade No.8 Hydraulic Recoil (2000lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade No.9 Rigid Shear Pin (10560lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade No.9 Hydraulic Recoil (4070lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade Working Depth 350mm (14 ) 400mm (16 ) 450mm (18 ) Frame 100x100x6mm RHS 100x100x9mm RHS 150x150x9mm RHS Drawbar Power hp hp hp hp hp hp Linkage Type 3 Point Linkage CATII 3 Point Linkage CATII 3 Point Linkage CATII Depth Wheels 13x165 HT Wheels 235/80 - R15 AT Wheels 11.5/ Implement Wheels Number of Wheels mm (14 ) Coulters - Plain or Fluted Coulters, Mounted Flexi-Roller Coulters, Mounted Flexi-Roller, Wide Wing Points, inclusion plates 18 Specifications Specifications may change without notice

19 MODEL AP71 AP81 AP91 No. of Shanks Shank Spacing 409mm 400mm 529mm 522mm 545mm (16 ) 529mm (18 ) 522mm(20 ) Number of Toolbars Toolbar Spacing 1.875m 2.135m 1.35m, 1.6m Working Width 4.5m 6.0m 9m 12m 6.0m 9.0m 12.0m Transport Width 5.42m 6.93m 6.85m / 9.25m 6.8m / 11.9m 5.7m 6.85m/9.25m 6.8m/11.9m Shank Style Standard No.9 Rigid Shear Pin (10560lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade No.9 Hydraulic Recoil (4070lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade No.9 Rigid Shear Pin (10560lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade No.9 Hydraulic Recoil (4070lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade No.9 Rigid Shear Pin (10560lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade No.9 Hydraulic Recoil (3520lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade Working Depth Standard up to 450mm up to 450mm up to 600mm up to 600mm up to 600mm - Frame 200x200x9mm RHS 200x200x9mm RHS 200x200x9mm RHS Wing Lock - - Over Centre Wing Fold with Locking Pins 10 down and 20 degree up wing ground following - Over Centre Wing Fold with Locking Pins - 10 down and 20 degree up wing ground following Drawbar Power hp hp hp hp hp 400+hp 500+hp Linkage Type 3 Point Linkage CATII, 3 Point Linkage CAT, Trailing Trailing with 2 or 23/4 draw bar pin Depth Wheels 15.5/80-24 (16) 163A8/169A6 Grip-star 15.5/80-24 (16) 163A8/169A6 Grip-star Number of Wheels Coulters, Mounted Flexi-Roller, Wide Wing Points, Inclusion Plates Wing Points, Inclusion Plates Wide Wing Points, Inclusion Plates Specifications 19

20 Prosperity through Soil Care Your Agrowplow Dealer: Agrowplow Head Office 2 Castle Street Molong NSW 2866 Phone