Mulching machine PM-F 100
New
Implement for laying mulch sheets on the ground.
Mulching consists of covering the cultivated soil with a sheet.
The PM-F 100 fixed-chassis mulching machine places the mulching sheet on the ground and simultaneously buries its edges, on both sides, to keep it anchored to the ground.
The working width is adjustable according to the size of the reel used.
For best results, the soil must have been previously tilled and perfectly levelled.
The mulching machine is also available in a version with a cushioned chassis.
The advantages of mulching:
- Stops the growth of weeds in the garden.
- It retains more moisture in the soil with the consequent advantage of limiting irrigation.
- It protects the soil during heavy rain, preventing it from compacting the soil and keeping it softer.
- It has a temperature control function for the soil.
Technical Data
| Sheet width | Dimensions (width x length) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 600 to 1000 mm | 1210 x 950 mm | 48 kg |
| Material | Recommended thickness | Coil diameter (max) |
|---|---|---|
| Biodegradable | 15 micron | 25 cm |
| Plastic | 50 micron | 25 cm |
| Paper | 110 grams | 25 cm |
Operation.
As the mulching machine attached to the two-wheel tractor moves forward, the two front ploughshares open furrows in the soil, the small wheels press the ends of the sheet spread on the field into the furrows, and the two rear ploughshares recover the soil moved by the front ones, covering the two ends of the sheet.
Like any soil tilling implement, the PM-F 100 mulching machine works differently in different types of soil.
All components are easily adjustable for optimal implement deployment.
Recommended accessories.
Wheel weights
The weights, which are secured to the wheel hubs, are used to weigh down the two-wheel tractor and therefore provide greater traction.
Cage wheels
The crosspieces, placed on the circumference of the metal wheels, penetrate into the soil making a good anchorage of the two-wheel tractor to the ground.
Compared to pneumatic wheels, cage wheels also compact the soil less as the two-wheel tractor passes over before spreading the sheet.
We recommend fitting cage wheels with a diameter from:
- 49 cm (for 338 – 340 – 370 HY PowerSafe® and 380 HY StarGate two-wheel tractors)
- 58 cm (for 360 PowerSafe® two-wheel tractor)
Hose reel kit
As an option, a hose reel kit is available for positioning the irrigation hose under the mulching sheet.
It is recommended to use rolls with cardboard sides.
Maximum dimensions of the hose reel: 15 cm in width and 30 cm in diameter.
