Mounted ploughs

Mechanical system

Shearbolts are the tried and tested standard solution for this system. When stressed, the shearbolts fracture at the break points and the plough body swings up and out of the way of the obstacle. The plough is then simply lifted, new shearbolts are inserted and ploughing can be continued.

Advantages:

• Double shearing, hardened flange plates
• High-quality shearbolts in 10.9 quality and with a special design
• The pivot point of the leg is very high and located towards the front – the plough does not lift when it is triggered

Semi-automatic system

In this system, the plough swings out of the way by overcoming the strong pressure exerted by two helical leaf springs. Of course, this solution is extremely practical because the plough body is immediately brought into realignment by lifting it out or briefly reversing the tractor. This system is an alternative to using shearbolts and NON-STOP protection systems when the soil is not excessively stony.

Advantages:

• Low extra weight compared to shearbolt protection systems
• Adjustable trigger force

Fully automatic mechanical system

In this system, the plough body is realigned automatically after passing the obstacle without any interruption to ploughing. This system is characterized by the fact that it swings out at a considerable height as well as to the side and can be adjusted to the desired triggering torque by the number of leaf springs fitted.

Advantages:

• Simple uncomplicated design
• Practical trigger characteristics
• Exchangeable ball joints
• Shearbolt as standard

This system is NOT available for the ©plus plough types XMS, XS, XS^pro as well as all semi-mounted ploughs.

Fully automatic hydraulic system

Instead of springs, the hydraulic solution uses a hydraulic cylinder which is connected to a nitrogen-filled piston accumulator. The hydraulic pressure can be smoothly adjusted which consistently guarantees optimum ploughing with the greatest possible ease. When triggered, the plough body pushes a piston into the accumulator via the hydraulic cylinder. The gas is compressed and automatically returns the body to its initial position after passing the obstacle. This fully automatic high-tech solution was developed by Vogel & Noot.

Advantages (in addition to leaf springs):

• Smooth action which protects the materials through gentle lifting and pull-in
• Simple adaptation of the trigger force for different soil conditions
• Increased lifting height for even better safety with large obstacles