Carre Prairial

[scrubbuster]

Anyone using one of these? I have a demo coming next week. Seems expensive for a 3m machine but maybe a lot more effective than a harrow? What I am after is something that can be set aggressively to pull out thatch and moss. Also to level and harrow after winter poaching, including in horse paddocks

 

[brynseiri]

How much is the 3m one?

 

[nick...]

Maybe we can have a picture so we know what you are on about
Nick...

 

[Kevtherev]

 

[ED.D]

Tried to get a demo but ended up buying a joskin.

As an aside the opico pasture rejuvenator also looks quite good.

 

[nick...]

Can allways rely on you @Kevtherev
Nick...

 

[scrubbuster]

Thanks Kev. Just shy of £5k for the 3m not sure for the 4.5m pictured

 

[Kevtherev]

I'm sure there was a dealer on here selling them.
Willow farm machinery?
@Mf6480

 

[Sebastian]

I'm sure there was a dealer on here selling them.
Willow farm machinery?
@Mf6480

Yup, I am surprised that he is being quiet, since he is normally all over these threads.

 

[Sebastian]

Tried to get a demo but ended up buying a joskin.

As an aside the opico pasture rejuvenator also looks quite good.

Which joskin did you get and how are you getting on with it?

 

[brynseiri]

I wonder how many acres the knives on them can cover before they end up diamond shaped?

 

[ED.D]

Which joskin did you get and how are you getting on with it?

I'll check model number later but it's got 2 rows of Spring boards,then 3 rows of tines and is 7.2m wide. Is used for levelling after paper crumble has been spread to break up lumps etc but has a nice aggressive action on moles hills and the likes. Galv finish is a bonus.

 

[Sebastian]

I'll check model number later but it's got 2 rows of Spring boards,then 3 rows of tines and is 7.2m wide. Is used for levelling after paper crumble has been spread to break up lumps etc but has a nice aggressive action on moles hills and the likes. Galv finish is a bonus.

That's quite a beast. How well would a machine like this deal with heavily poached clay fields after the winter? Especially when we are blessed with clay that goes from impassable to rock hard very quickly. I use a chain harrow currently, but I feel like I could be doing a better job.

 

[buakaw cvx]

That's quite a beast. How well would a machine like this deal with heavily poached clay fields after the winter? Especially when we are blessed with clay that goes from impassable to rock hard very quickly. I use a chain harrow currently, but I feel like I could be doing a better job.

the roller on the back of a sumo gls or similar will flatten clay even in the bone dry due to the subsoiler legs that go before it loosening it up, its subjective though, some peoples "its a bit poached" translates to "its absolutely trashed"

 

[Sebastian]

the roller on the back of a sumo gls or similar will flatten clay even in the bone dry due to the subsoiler legs that go before it loosening it up, its subjective though, some peoples "its a bit poached" translates to "its absolutely trashed"

I only have 65 HP unfortunately so a Sumo is out of the question. Definitely not a bit poached. Clay + natural springs + heavy horses + very wet winter does not make a happy combination.

 

[ED.D]

That's quite a beast. How well would a machine like this deal with heavily poached clay fields after the winter? Especially when we are blessed with clay that goes from impassable to rock hard very quickly. I use a chain harrow currently, but I feel like I could be doing a better job.

Should do the job better than most but you got to catch the conditions right ideally do the heavy stuff whilst it's still quite damp so it doesn't hold together as easy. Have used a Harrow like this years ago to level a field before sowing. If it's really bad I go through it with an aerator first to weaken it and if all else fails a pair of 10ton flat rolls will put it down.the adjustable wheels allow you to increase blade pressure a bit and the width allows me to cover the ground without going like a nutcase.

 

[Mf6480]

Yes normally all over these threads, been ill
Knifes we have machines 3-4yr old and only looking at buying knifes, remember they are full reversible..
PRAIRIAL is a true 1 pass grass regenerator. 3m,4.5m,6.0m
Nothing else will remove dead thatch in 1 pass and level whilst doing some airation at the same time..

Prairial can be aggressive so will create some tilth if needed were overseeing is required.
www.trp.uk.com
Hurry stock is running low !!! Due to succesfull sales in early spring.

 

[scrubbuster]

How much harder to is it that say an opico harrow? What would the hp requirement be for a 6m?

 

[Mf6480]

I BELIVE you will find a 3m Prairial does require some speed to work well, therefore my exsperence tells me 3m Prairial does more than a traditional 6m finger Harrow. (And more)

 

[scrubbuster]

Demo went well. The machine was very effective in the different types of pasture situations we tried it in. Will post picture when I get them sent to me