KUHN Krause Excelerator 8005

In This Article:

• Capture and Slice

• Cut and Remove

• Mix and Anchor

• Size and Firm

• Excalibur VT Blades

• Star Wheel Treaders

• Conclusion

For October, we’re highlighting KUHN’s Excelerator® 8005, a high-speed vertical tiller that provides exceptional residue cutting, soil and residue mixing, and speed bed preparation in one pass. Designed to meet the challenges of cutting tough GMO residue, the Excelerator 8005 delivers residue cutting and mixing without soil shearing or smearing in the critical zone for seed placement and young seedling roots. With Summer in the rearview, having a reliable tilling implement on hand is crucial – with 200 years of ag equipment manufacturing under their belt, KUHN’s Excelerator 8005 revolutionizes high-speed vertical tilling for large farms.

Before harvest transitions into field preparation, managing crop residue becomes one of the most important steps in setting the stage for the next growing season. Heavy corn stalks, soybean residue, and other crop material can interfere with planter performance, create uneven seed placement, and slow spring field operations if left unmanaged. A vertical tillage tool like the KUHN Excelerator 8005 helps producers efficiently size and distribute residue while preserving valuable soil structure, allowing fields to dry and warm more evenly when planting season arrives.

Rather than relying solely on aggressive soil disturbance, the Excelerator 8005 is engineered to accomplish multiple tasks in a single high-speed pass. Its patented four-step process balances residue management with soil conservation, helping operators prepare a consistent seedbed while minimizing unnecessary soil movement. This approach not only saves time and fuel by reducing the number of passes required but also helps preserve moisture and reduce the risk of erosion. Kuhn’s patented 4-step process includes:

Capture and Slice:

The scallop edged Excalibur VT (Vertical Tillage) blades capture and slice through crop residue into planter-manageable sizes. The Excelerator’s 32-flute design penetrates the soil, beginning the soil and residue mixing process.

Cut and Remove:

The high-speed, adjustable gang angles with Excalibur VT blades remove the maximum amount of uncut soil at shallow depth settings. The gang angles minimize furrowing and ridging for a smooth field finish and give you the choice to move soil laterally or leave more residue.

Mix and Anchor:

The patented Star Wheel treaders aggressively mix soil and residue, pulverize large clods, remove soil from disturbed root balls, and anchor reside into the soil surface.

Size and Firm:

The proven soil conditioning reel delivers clod sizing and firming.

Founded in 1828, KUHN has spent nearly two centuries developing equipment that addresses the evolving challenges of modern agriculture. Today, the company manufactures a wide range of tillage, seeding, hay and forage, livestock, and crop protection equipment used in more than 100 countries. Their reputation has been built on engineering durable machines that maximize productivity while helping producers operate more efficiently in increasingly demanding field conditions.

The Excelerator 8005 exemplifies their legacy. Beyond its operating speed of 12.8 to 16.1 km/h, its designed to maintain a consistent working depth across the full width of the implement. This consistency is essential for creating an even seedbed, encourages uniform crop emergence, and reduces variability throughout the field. Because the implement works efficiently at higher speeds, operators can cover more acres in less time without sacrificing residue management or seedbed quality, making it particularly valuable during the narrow windows between harvest and planting. Its adjustable gang angles help vary soil movement and residue mixing from 1° (for maintaining maximum residue retention) to 5° (for maintaining maximum soil movement, leveling, and residue mixing).

Excalibur VT Blades:

The patented Excalibur VT Blades are featured on the entire KUHN Krause Excelerator line. They utilize an aggressive, scalloped 32-flute design, and have been expertly engineered to capture and slice through the tough crop residue. Additional highlights include:

• They wear evenly while maintaining a sharp edge. Meaning less aggressive gang angles are needed

• Diameter: 20” to 22”

• Thickness: 5 mm to 6.5 mm

Unlike conventional disc blades that tend to push or smear residue, the Excalibur VT blades are designed to slice cleanly through crop material before incorporating it into the upper layer of soil. This creates smaller residue pieces that decompose more quickly while avoiding excessive burial. Maintaining residue closer to the surface helps protect against erosion, retain soil moisture, and promote healthier soil biology throughout the growing season.

Star Wheel Treaders:

The Star Wheel Treaders are an exclusive finishing attachment on all KUHN Krause Excelerators. Mounted at an angle at the rear of the implement, they actively mix soil with crop residue, break down large clods, and anchor residue into the soil to prevent wind and water erosion. The treaders provide a smooth, uniform surface for planter row units to consistently place seeds.

• Wheel Spacing: 8 inches apart along the gang.

• Tie Rod Size: 1-1/2 inch round diameter alloy tie rod.

• Operating Angle: Mounted at a fixed 6-degree angle.

• Individual Wheel Diameter: The standard individual ductile iron star wheels feature a 16-inch diameter.

By leaving behind a level, evenly conditioned surface, the Star Wheel Treaders help improve planter performance during the following season. Consistent residue distribution allows row units to maintain better contact with the soil, resulting in more uniform seed placement and emergence. This finishing system also reduces the likelihood of residue bunching or plugging, especially in high-residue corn fields.

Conclusion:

Whether you’re preparing fields after harvest or looking to improve spring planting conditions, the KUHN Excelerator 8005 delivers an efficient balance of residue management and seedbed preparation. Its patented four-step process, high-speed operation, and innovative Excalibur VT blades and Star Wheel Treaders allow producers to accomplish more in fewer passes while protecting long-term soil health. For operations managing large acreages or heavy crop residue, the Excelerator 8005 offers a proven solution that combines productivity, durability, and agronomic performance into one versatile implement.

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