149-283 (200-380 HP)
FOLDING BEST IN CLASS HEAVY DUTY ROTARY TILLER and BEDFORMER
The MASCHIO PANTERA - JANE hydraulic folding Rotary Tillers are the best-in-class PTO driven tillage tools, designed for extensive horticulture applications and heavy-duty tractors. The 4-gear side super-duty transmission and gearbox lubricated with synthetic oil, are kept at constant temperature by a cooling radiator system. Super-duty spherical roller bearings with water-proof duo cone seals make this model suitable for any professional and intensive use. As an option it is available with rear rollers, which are easily adjustable from the tractor cab by hydraulic rams. Anti-wear skids protect the machine’s sides. The rear wide bonnet has a double spring for the down pressure adjustment and a smooth road transportation. The bonnet features an adjustable tail to perfectly adjust soil refinement and seedbed finish, and side deflectors prevent any ridge or furrow. The wide 6-blade rotor enables a working depth of up to 11”. Counter flanges and tungsten-coated blades are available as an option to strengthen the rotor and extend working life in any soil condition.
JANE model has a bed-forming device on the rear bonnet to create 3 to 8 raised beds from 21.6” up to 82.6”.
The exclusive and patented blade quick-fit system enables the operator to replace a full set of blades in a matter of minutes.
Those models are also available in reverse-tine configuration for the best residue incorporation and deep soil tillage.
Click here to watch Pantera bed former on the field.
Version |
Power Needed (HP)
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WORKING WIDTH (ft.)
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WORKING DEPTH (in.)
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Total Width (FT)
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BLADES |
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420 | 200-380 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 96 |
470 | 220-380 | 15½ | 12 | 16½ | 108 |
520 | 240-380 | 17⅓ | 12 | 18⅓ | 120 |
570 | 260-380 | 19 | 12 | 20 | 132 |
620 | 280-380 | 20½ | 12 | 21½ | 144 |
When there is the need to prepare extremely soft seedbed, it is possible to configure the machine using rear depth wheels instead of rear roller: this minimizes soil compacti on. In any case, working depth can be easily adjusted from the tractor cab with the hydraulic system.
The rear rollers are wider than the rotor allowing a perfect seedbed refinement and levelling.
Special roller bearings with “barrel” self-orienting casing are the best solution to have both resistance (+30% compared to tapered bearings) and to be easy in use. For their installation no pre-load operation is required; their self-aligning capacity is the key for an outstanding reliability in any working condition!
The sturdy folding frame has 4 cylinders with over-center valves for opening/closing and ensures excellent performance and great stability (transport width: 8 ft.).
1) Central direct PTO shaft, 1000 RPM;
2) Central T-box, gears in hardened metal, independent oil cooling system (as standard);
3) Side PTO shaft with cam clutch;
4) Epicyclic lateral drive with 4 gears in oil-bath matches excellent reliability and strength in a compact design. The stainless steel carter contains lubricating oil and has a structural function for the transmission.
5) Rotor speed, 258 or 330 RPM
The new Duo-Cone sealing system guarantees reliability without maintenance. You can achieve at least 50% longer life from the Duo-Cone system than standard sealing systems in the most demanding working environments.
The sealing system is completely waterproof or “amphibious” allowing the rotor and bearing to run in its own oil supply, this allows the rotor to work and be reliable in the dustiest of environments or even work immersed in water and yet the seals will still prevent water and dust ingress into the rotor and hubs.