From stubble to seedbed with AMAZONE
Mid Canterbury dairy farmers Paul and Sarah Everest turned to the AMAZONE Catros 4001-2TX compact disc harrow to improve paddock preparation, manage crop residue efficiently, and reduce cultivation workload across their dairy support system. Seeking an alternative to burning stubble, the Everests needed a reliable cultivation solution capable of handling tough residue and varying soil types, from silt loam to stony ground. The AMAZONE Catros delivers consistent shallow to medium cultivation, evenly mixing residue and creating a smooth seedbed while maintaining speed and efficiency. With low horsepower requirements, minimal maintenance, and the ability to cultivate up to four hectares per hour, the Catros has remained a dependable part of their farming operation for more than eight years.
On Mid Canterbury dairy farms, paddock preparation doesn’t stop at harvest. For Paul and Sarah Everest, growing their own supplements means managing stubble, cover crops and seedbed preparation efficiently – without adding unnecessary passes or increasing workload.
As burning became less practical within their system, they needed a cultivation solution that could break down residue quickly and consistently, while maintaining control across different soil types, from silt loam to stony winter support blocks.
“We were looking to find an alternative to burning that would reduce the amount of work we had to do to get rid of the waste in the paddock and prepare it for planting,” Paul says.
The AMAZONE Catros 4001-2TX provided that answer. Designed for shallow to medium cultivation, the compact disc harrow mixes residue evenly and creates a smooth, consistent finish in either a primary or secondary pass.
“The tine cultivator wasn’t able to cut through the tough stuff, but with the Catros we can cut through the trash and bury it.”
With the ability to cultivate around four hectares an hour, the Catros saves valuable time during peak periods. The open disc layout allows heavy residue to flow through without blocking, maintaining speed and preserving uniform mixing. Press wheels maintain consistent working depth across the full four-metre width, while the balanced frame makes transport and headland turning straightforward.
“The Catros performs well in all conditions – wet and dry, stone and sand. It’s consistent everywhere you go.”
After eight years of ownership, the Catros remains a core part of the Everests’ system. Low horsepower requirements, minimal maintenance and dependable performance have reinforced their decision.
In dairy systems where time is tight and paddock preparation sets up feed production, consistency compounds over time.
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