VÄDERSTAD has launched a new front tool option for the disc cultivators Carrier XT 425–625 and Carrier XL 425–725 for ultra-shallow tillage and mechanical weed control.
The Väderstad Carrier XT is used in potato growing for primary tillage and seedbed preparation, as it is a versatile disc cultivator designed for high-speed soil work and can handle both shallow and deep cultivation tasks. Its ability to adapt to various field conditions and its capacity to improve soil structure and incorporate residues makes it a good tool for preparing fields for potato planting.
The new third disc axle configuration increases disc density from two rows to three, reducing the disc spacing to 8.3cm. This results in 50% more tools in the ground, delivering highly intensive mixing, crumbling, and residue management, according to the manufacturer.
Väderstad UK managing director Andy Gamble said: “With three rows of CrossCutter Discs, we can improve cultivation performance and significantly improve the versatility of shallow tillage systems. Key benefits include high weed-killing rates, preserving soil moisture, and reduced fuel consumption, making them a good option for both conventional and organic systems.”
Field tests have shown that the new front tool is able to create a stronger stale seedbed, promote weed germination and more effective weed knockdown in a second pass.
“We have designed the third disc axle front tool to deliver higher intensity and better mixing, which in turn encourages stronger emergence of weeds and leftover seeds,” Andy said.
The third disc axle holds the standard Carrier disc arms, and can be fitted with either the CrossCutter Disc, CrossCutter Disc Aggressive, 450mm disc or 470 TrueCut discs. This significantly improves cultivation versatility and to operate in a wide range of farming conditions.
The new third disc axle will be available as a front tool for Carrier XT 425-625 and Carrier XL 425-725 from October 2025, with deliveries starting in the spring 2026. The machines will premiere at Agritechnica 2025.
