SEEDBED PREPARATION TOOLS

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1 There is only one. the original. Sunflower. SEEDBED PREPARATION TOOLS 5000 Series Field Cultivators 6000 Series Land Finishers 7000 Series Soil Conditioners YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Model 6333 WITH 6-ROW HIGH RESIDUE SPIKE DRAG 5000 Series 6000 Series 7000 Series

2 Unmatched leveling with Superior residue handling ability In today s smaller planting windows, a few missed days can mean a major difference in yields. A Sunflower 5000 Series Field Cultivator will increase your chance of covering more acres and building the perfect seedbed. Maintenance-free lift systems and wing hinges will not only eliminate daily greasing, but will ensure reduced parts wear down the road. Put a Sunflower Field Cultivator to work for you today, and let it help put more dollars in your pocket. For additional information, visit our website at MODEL NUMBER CUTTING WIDTH 18' 20' 22' 24' 26' 28' 30' 32' 34' 36' SHANK SPACING NUMBER OF SHANKS Field Cultivator TRANSPORT WIDTH TRANSPORT HEIGHT ESTIMATED WEIGHT 6,000 6,350 7,100 7,450 7,900 8,250 9,300 9,650 10,100 10,450 * We are continually striving to improve our machines; therefore, these specifications are subject to change without notice. * Estimated weights are with spring shanks. * Horsepower requirements for Cultivators will vary greatly with the type of soil, moisture conditions, hape of sweeps, amount of surface residue, depth of tillage, speed and many other related factors. A minimum of 6-8 horsepower per foot may be required. UHMW material used in rock shafts and wing hinges; traditionally high wear areas. Service-Free UHMW material eliminates greasing and excessive wear. Through the frame tongue design offers unmatched strength and frame support. Single point depth control. Mounted up front for your convenience models adjustment is located at the left wing hinge models adjustment is located on the tongue. 2 MODEL SHOWN WITH 4 ROW HIGH RESIDUE HARROW & OPTIONAL SWIVEL GAUGE WHEELS

3 Cover more acres with a three-section machine with reduced height and width. Sunflower 5000 Series Split Wing Field Cultivators feature a patented mechanical linkage that will reduce the transport height of the machine to 13'-. This linkage locks solid during field operation, making a three-section machine in 36' 42' working widths. Featuring all the same components as the other 5000 Series Field Cultivators in the Sunflower line-up, the 5135 Split Wing will assist you in covering more acres where a standard three-section machine is not applicable due to transport restrictions. Wing Hinge Wing Hinge Unlike traditional add-on folding extensions, 5135 split wing models place the walking tandems outside the wing hinge for optimum depth and frame control to eliminate gouging and frame bounce. Patented split wing technology enables the 5135 to work wider and transport with only a 13 6 transport height. Mechanically locked Split wings are rigid during field operations. For additional information, visit our website at Field Cultivator YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY MODEL NUMBER CUTTING WIDTH 36' 38' 40' 42' SHANK SPACING NUMBER OF SHANKS TRANSPORT WIDTH TRANSPORT HEIGHT ESTIMATED WEIGHT 10,800 11,150 11,500 11,950 * We are continually striving to improve our machines; therefore, these specifications are subject to change without notice. * Estimated weights are with spring shanks. * Horsepower requirements for Cultivators will vary greatly with the type of soil, moisture conditions, shape of sweeps, amount of surface residue, depth of tillage, speed and many other related factors. A minimum of 6-8 horsepower per foot may be required. MODEL WITH 5-ROW SPIKE HARROW Heavy-duty gauge wheels are positioned to prevent gouging at the outer ends of the machine and deliver consistent depth. Optional swivel-type gauge wheels (shown) available. 137" of Frame Depth from front to rear. 3

4 Five section flexibility with working widths up to 62' When faced with terraces and rolling terrain, or the need to cover a large number of acres, the Sunflower 5055 five-section Field Cultivators offer the performance and flexibility that is expected from a big machine. Built tough and loaded with features with the operator in mind, these Field Cultivators will handle today's higher residue levels while building the perfect seedbed. UHMW Rock Shafts feature exclusive polymer sleeves in traditional high wear areas. The UHMW material eliminates any greasing, excessive wear, replacement parts and keeps frame structure tight. UHMW is utilized on several Sunflower tillage tools for better performance and reduced maintenance. * We are continually striving to improve our machines; therefore, these specifications are subject to change without notice. * Estimated weights are with spring shanks. * Horsepower requirements for Cultivators will vary greatly with the type of soil, moisture conditions, shape of sweeps, amount of surface residue, depth of tillage, speed and many other related factors. A minimum of 6-8 horsepower per foot may be required. MODEL WITH 5-ROW HIGH RESIDUE SPIKE DRAG UHMW Wing Hinges feature polymer sleeves that require no greasing, hold hinge joints tight and offer extended life. MODEL NUMBER CUTTING WIDTH 44' 48' 50' 54' 58' 62' Single Point Depth Control is conveniently located for easy adjustments and offers accuracy up to 1/4. No need to adjust depth at each wheel location or use complicated electronics like competitive models Field Cultivator SHANK SPACING NUMBER OF SHANKS TRANSPORT WIDTH Optional Rear Tow Hitch with hydraulic tow package will accommodate a Soil Conditioner or other implement behind. TRANSPORT HEIGHT *ESTIMATED WEIGHT 14,000 15,100 15,420 17,300 18,400 19,500 For additional information, visit our website at 4 FRONT AND REAR FOLD CYLINDERS USED ON EACH WING. YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

5 Heavy Duty swivel gauge wheel on each wing. MODEL WITH 5-ROW SPIKE DRAG 5000 & 6000 SERIES Shank Features Sunflower s 190 lb. point load shank maintains a consistent depth during operation, providing superior leveling on the soil surface for improved conditions at planting. The level shank position will provide an even moisture profile, which promotes earlier germination and improved emergence. Sunflower's 190 lb. shank offers the highest standard point load in the industry. The competitor s lighter point load shank will have a tendency to spring back during operation, therefore reducing the leveling capabilities of the cultivator. This causes uneven germination and emergence as shown in the illustration on the left. 2 Piece S-Tine Shank Features 160 lb. initial point load. Low-Profile Spring Shank An industry leading 190 lb. point load is standard equipment. With 24" of underframe clearance. Every spring tension shank assembly features a replaceable steel press-in bushing that houses the main steel clamp bushing. This approach allows the pivot bolt to be tightened against the clamp bushing assuring bushing-onbushing wear and increased life of the assembly. 5

6 Exclusive Disc Gang Reels Exclusive disc gang reels. 10 1/4" spiral reels rotate at twice the speed of the 20" disc blades - Reels return soil that disc gangs invert, net results are no lateral soil movement - Fields remain level Pulverize clods that would otherwise remain Mixes soil and residue for optimum planter operation Incorporates chemicals and nutrients for best plant performance The Sunflower DISC GANG REEL Difference. The Sunflower Disc-Gang Design Competitor s Disc-Gang Design Soil Profile after Sunflower Land Finisher completes a tillage pass. Soil Profile after Brand X completes a tillage pass. Indicates direction of soil movement. Indicates direction of soil movement. Results are lateral soil movement, causing center ridge and outward depressions. On the right graphic, lateral soil movement is not in check and is allowed to be thrown inward, creating a center ridge and overall crown as depicted in the soil profile illustration. Most competing one-pass tools angle the front disc gangs to a severe, dirt throwing 10 degrees and also utilizes 2" concavity, dirt throwing disc blades. By design, these machines are creating uneven field results and undesirable planting conditions. Unique disc gang placement Directs soil toward disc gang reels Compact gang placement cuts down overall frame depth Provides uniform tillage action across entire cutting width Minimizes lateral soil movement while addressing the depression of the tractor tires 5 Bar cultivator shank placement Shanks spaced at nine inches for optimum trash flow and field finishing. 5/8" x 1 3/4" Spring Tension Shanks carry a 190 lb. point load that ensures the shovel to run flat and enables the shank to operate in all secondary and light primary conditions. 5/8" x 1 3/4" 2-Piece S-Tine Shanks offer heavy point loads that can handle all secondary tillage situations. 2-piece design allows operator to replace either top or bottom sections individually. 6

7 A combination tillage solution that will increase your efficiency while reducing your input costs Land Finisher Perform discing, conditioning, incorporation and finishing all in one trip. This combination tillage tool may save you multiple trips across your field while reducing your input costs when preparing your fields for planting. For additional information, visit our website at MODEL SWEEPS DISCS EST. CUTTING NO. OF NO. OF TRANS. TRANS. CUTTING WT./LB. WIDTH SHANKS DISCS HEIGHT WIDTH WIDTH ' 17'-4" '- 13'- 17'-5" 8, ' 20'-4" '-1" 15'-4" 21' 9,315 * We are continually striving to improve our machines; therefore, these specifications are subject to change without notice. * Weights shown are with spring tension shanks and 4 ga. blades. * Horsepower requirements for Land Finishers will vary greatly with the type of soil moisture conditions, shape of sweeps, amount of surface residue, depth of tillage, speed and many other related factors. A minimum of 8-10 horsepower per foot may be required. Two-Section design offers narrow transport width. Optional hydraulic disc gang available. Walking Tandems provide a smooth ride over the roughest conditions allowing a more uniform working depth to be maintained and providing the ultimate in incorporation. Spring Protected disc gangs. Manual disc gang adjustment. Unique hydraulic tongue centers 6221 behind tractor for transport. * Sunflower is constantly updating products for improvement and photos may not reflect the latest models. 7

8 Today's tough Bt Hybrids demand the residue handling capacity of a Sunflower Land Finisher. 6333/6433 Higher plant populations and tough Bt hybrids, require additional sizing when it comes to preparing the perfect seedbed. The Sunflower 6333 and 6433 Land Finishers offer more residue handling ability than a traditional field cultivator. With sizes from 22' 43' there is one sure to match your operation. Optional Hydraulic Disc Gangs provide easy to adjust depth control right from the cab for changing field conditions. UHMW polymer wing hinges and lift assemblies. UHMW eliminates any greasing, excessive wear and keeps frame components tight. UHMW is utilized on most Sunflower tillage tools for better performance and reduced maintenance. Low Profile Shanks offer 24 of underframe clearance for optimum trash flow, and boast an industry leading 190 lb. point load. Shank is 5/8 thick. Heavy duty disc gang assemblies 1 3/4 diameter alloy steel gang shafts 20 diameter, low 1.32 concavity disc blades Uniform 7 1/2 blade spacing Disc gang bearings are triple sealed, self-aligning and regreaseable. Individually adjustable disc blade scrapers. 8

9 MODEL WITH 6-ROW HIGH RESIDUE SPIKE DRAG YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 6433 Split Wing Features Wide based center frame, 3-section Split Wing design featuring big working widths with reduced transport height Walking Tandems in all locations Rephasing lift system SPLIT WING FOLDING SEQUENCE Spring Cushion Disc Gangs provide longer machine life and overall protection against solid objects. The mount also utilizes a polymer insert for reduced parts wear and eliminates metal-tometal contact. Optional Trail Hitches extend over and beyond the finishing attachment allowing the desired unit to be towed behind the 6000 Series Land Finisher. The clevis of the hitch assembly extends, swings and provides easy, one man hook up. A rigid style with ball joint only is also available. The 6433 Split Wing Land Finisher folds to a low transport height of 14', but offers big 40' and 43' working widths. For additional information, visit our website at & 6433 Land Finisher MODEL SWEEP DISC CUTTING CUTTING NO. OF NO. OF TRANS. TRANS. EST. WIDTH WIDTH SHANKS DISCS HEIGHT WIDTH WT ' 21'-9" 22'-10" '-3" 13'-4" 12, ' 24'-9" 25'-2" '- 13'-4" 12, ' 27'-9" 29'-0" '-4" 13'-4" 14, ' 30'-9" 31' '-1" 14'- 15, ' 33'-9" 34'-1" '-1" 17'- 16, ' 36'-9" 36'-7" '-2" 17'- 17, ' 39'-9" 40'-4" '-0" 17'- 22, ' 42'-9" 42'-9" '-0" 17'- 22,500 Split Wing Mechanical Linkage locks solid during field operation. (patented) * We are continually striving to improve our machines; therefore, these specifications are subject to change without notice. * Horsepower requirements for Land Finishers will vary greatly with the type of soil moisture conditions, shape of sweeps, amount of surface residue, depth of tillage, speed and many other related factors. A minimum of 8-10 horsepower per foot may be required. * Weights shown are with spring tension shanks. 9

10 Condition your soil for fast and uniform germination The 7200 Series Soil Conditioner is the ultimate finishing tool for completing your seedbed preparation before planting. Seventeen inch diameter Chevron designed reels will firm the soil, disperse residue, fill depressions and properly condition the soil. The firming and leveling action of the reels will help ensure good seed to soil contact at planting. Sunflower utilizes C-Flex hangers to mount reel gangs to the frame, eliminating springs or pivot points to grease or wear out. C-Flex hangers provide a consistent down pressure on reels while furnishing cushion to the frames. MODEL SOIL CONDITIONER All 5-Section models are equipped with dual wheels Drop Hitch design Heavy 4" x 4" x 1/4" wall tubing makes up most of the frame work with 3" x 5" and 3" x x 1/4" wall tubing used to build the hitches. The built-in weight from the heavy frame provides down pressure of up to 170 lbs. per foot of stomp, producing an aggressive attitude toward clods, root balls and leveling stubborn fields. MODEL SOIL CONDITIONER MODEL SOIL CONDITIONER Heavy-duty reel design utilizing 1 1/2" solid gang shaft and large greasable triple lip sealed trunnion bearings insures a longer reel life and less chance of bending when encountering field obstacles. The large 1 1/2" gang shaft resists flexing and stretching during use or while tightening models feature single wheels and the models are equipped with dual wheels. Overlapping reels. All conditioning reels overlap for complete firming and leveling purposes. This is an exclusive feature to the "Others" simply let strips go unconditioned. All sizes of the 7212 are equipped with single wheels

11 Flexible wings on folding models. Wings can flex both up and 10 degrees down allowing the Soil Conditioner to follow ground contours without loosing contact with the soil. No other conditioning type tool can claim a 10 degree downward flex. Adjustable wing gangs allow up to 30 inches of adjustment. The outside gangs can be slid in from 6 30 inches on certain models to form a better match to the host implement. Exclusive Chevron Reel Design Sunflower s exclusive Chevron reel design pulls 30% easier, eliminates vibration and conditions soil more uniformly. The Chevron designed rods help create the structural strength needed to withstand the toughest soil conditions. Smooth reel ends, with no protrusions to wrap or accumulate trash, stay clean, eliminating costly downtime. For superior stay-clean ability, the 7200 has heavy-duty large 17" diameter conditioning reels with ten 7/8" Chevron rods. The wider spaces between rods insures less trash accumulation, while still producing desirable firming and soil conditioning effects by constantly contacting the soil. Gang width and length of pull hitch are fully adjustable to allow the Soil Conditioner to be tailored exactly to the host machine. The hitch can be lengthened or shortened to accommodate attachments and the tillage tool turning radius. Width on most models can be adjusted up to 30 inches to match cutting width of host machine. Constant Contact Exclusive Chevron Reel Design Eliminates vibration, prolonging frame life. Constant soil contact produces uniform leveling. Chevron design pulls 30% easier than spiral designs. Sunflower Soil Science reveals firm, level soils promote consistent emergence and vigorous early plant growth. Conservation soil management can be enhanced with the use of a Sunflower Soil Conditioner. For additional information, visit our website at Soil Conditioner MODEL CUTTING NO. OF NUMBER & TRANS. TRANS. EST. WIDTH SECTIONS SIZE OF REELS WIDTH HEIGHT WEIGHT * N/A 2, * & N/A 2, * & N/A 3, * & N/A 3, ** , ** & , ** & , ** & , ** , 2 60 & , ** , 2 60 & , (NC)* & , (NC)* , 4 60 & , * , 4 60 & , * & , * & , *** , 2 60 & , *** , 4 60 & , *** , 2 60 & , *** , 1 75 & , *** , 3 75 & , *** , 1 75 & , *** & , *** & , *** , 1 75 & ,580 NC = Narrow Center *Cutting width can be decreased as much as 15" on each end of the machine for a total of 30". **Cutting width can be decreased as much as on each end of the machine for a total of 12". ***Cutting width can be decreased as much as 12" on each end of the machine for a total of 24". 11

12 There is only one. the original. Sunflower. FINISHING ATTACHMENTS Four Row High Residue Spike Drag is designed for heavy residue conditions. The Spike Drag consists of 3/4" x 1 round spikes staggered on 3" centers. The longer spikes promote a smoother flow of residue, and the round design sheds heavy residue better than conventional square spikes. The combination of individual spike placement and the flexibility offered by individual bars make the 4-Row Spike Drag the #1 attachment in high residue conditions. Available on 5035, 5135, 5055, The Five Row Spike DRAG is regarded as our most maintenance free finishing attachment in low residue conditions. Equipped with 3/4" x 11" spikes, the flexible bars of the unit are designed to conform to very irregular terrain and the weight of the unit makes it aggressive enough to handle the toughest soil conditions. The 1 3/4" spike spacing provides additional incorporation and effectively completes the seed bed by breaking clods, leveling, smoothing and firming the soil. Available on 5035, 5135, 5055, The Six Row High Residue Spike Drag is designed for heavy residue conditions when using the 6000 Series Land Finisher. The Spike Drag consists of 3/4" x 1 round spikes. The longer spikes promote a smoother flow of residue, and the round design sheds heavy residue better than conventional square spikes. The combination of individual spike placement and the flexibility offered by individual bars make the 6-Row Spike Drag the #1 attachment in high residue conditions. Available on 6333 and The Three Row Spike and Reel combination features independence between spike and reel in fact, each bar of the spike performs independently for maximum conformance to rough terrain. The heavy spike drag levels the soil in advance of the reel providing a smoother surface for the reel to run in. The 10 1/4" diameter reel features six high carbon spiraled blades, regreaseable bearings and no center shaft for better soil and residue handling capabilities. The aggressive action of this combination pulverizes the soil, provides superior leveling and enhances incorporation... leaving the seed bed in near perfect condition. Available on 5035, 6221, 6333 & A Tine and Reel Finishing Attachment features a three row coil tine section that can be adjusted for the desired pitch. This attachment features height, tilt and spring loaded down pressure adjustments for various working conditions. A smaller diameter reel revolves at a higher speed which provides a more aggressive digging action for incorporating and preparing the seed bed. The reel features six high carbon blades which spiral across the 10 1/4" diameter section. The reel is independent from the coil tine when in the field and can even be folded up and over when not in use. Available on 5035, 5135, 6221, Three Row Coil Tine Harrow features 3/8" x 16 tines on 7 1/2 centers, 2 1/2" spacing overall. Tines are spaced 15 between rows. The unique tine angle adjustment features a direct stop mechanism that eliminates wear prone linkages and pins. Each tine is individually replaceable and the unit is designed to allow all tines to pivot forward for protection when backing up. Every section is equipped with fully adjustable tension springs that allow desired down pressure settings to be accomplished. Available on 5035, 5135, FOR MORE INFORMATION: (785) FAX (785) Internet sales@sunflowermfg.com P.O. Box Hallie Trail Beloit, KS PRINTED IN U.S.A. SF09054 (02) 5 BAC