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Great Plains Turbo-Max®

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True vertical tillage has become the go-to method for yield-boosting seedbed preparation. Turbo-Max is the industry leader in vertical tillage tools, especially for min-tillers who want to size and anchor residue without aggressively working the ground in the fall. It vertically cuts residue and fractures the soil to create a smooth seedbed for uniform seed emergence. Because Turbo-Max is a true vertical tillage implement, it does not create compaction layers, giving roots the freedom to reach nutrients and moisture.

Now with exciting new updates, the industry-leading Turbo-Max offers even greater agronomic benefits and operator convenience.The Implement Command® system allows producers to control, adjust, and monitor their Turbo-Max from the comfort of their tractor cab. Implement Command is available on new 18'-48' Turbo-Max models.

Turbo-Max also features hydraulic fore/aft leveling and hydraulic rear reels as a standard feature on select sizes. Hydraulic fore/aft leveling allows the operator to easily adjust and level the implement from the cab without any wrenches or tools needed. It also allows the machine to be tilted forward for road transport or to quickly change between tractors. Hydraulic rear reels allow the operator to control the reel down pressure from the cab to adjust for different field conditions. This allows the rear attachment to be lifted in less-than-ideal field conditions, saving time spent cleaning mud out of the reel.

With working widths ranging from 8.5 to 48, operations of all sizes have access to the benefits of vertical tillage. Each Turbo-Max is designed with two rows of coulter gangs, with blades spaced 7½" apart. The rear gangs offset the front gangs, splitting the blade spacing to 3¾" for superior residue sizing in one pass. This allows the Turbo-Max to provide true vertical cutting without the shearing caused by concave blades.

The gangs can be angled from 0 to 6 degrees, making the Turbo-Max a multi-seasonal tillage tool. In the fall, angle the gangs from 3-6 degrees to cover more residue, or keep the gangs straight to prepare the perfect seedbed in the spring. Hydraulically-adjustable gangs are offered as a standard feature on the larger models, and as an option on the smaller sizes.

Turbo-Max helps producers accomplish more with attachments like the Turbo-Seeder™, allowing producers to till the soil and plant cover crops – all in one pass. The Turbo-Seeder cover crop attachment is easy to install and comes with either a 24 or 45 cu. ft. hopper.

Model Numbers

850TM, 1000TM, 1200TM, 1500TM, 1800TM, 2400TM, 3000TM, 3500TM, 4000TM, 4800TM

Product Description
The Industry Standard in Vertical Tillage

Specifications

Model

Turbo-Max®

Category Name

Agriculture

Sale Type

New

Manufacturer

Great Plains

specs

MODEL INFO			TURBO-MAX
MODELS	850TM	1000TM	1200TM	1500TM	1800TM	2400TM	3000TM	3500TM	4000TM	4800TM
COULTER SPACING	3¾" (2 offset gangs at 7½" spacing per gang)
TIRES	340/60R 16.5 (2)	340/60R 16.5 (2)	11Lx15SL 12-ply (4)		480/45-17 (2)	340/60R 16.5 (4)	380/55R 16.5 (4)	480/45-17 (4)		480/45-17 (4)
WEIGHT (approx. max weight w/ attachments)	7,500 lbs	8,250 lbs	11,900 lbs	13,300 lbs	15,200 lbs	19,100 lbs	23,300 lbs	26,320 lbs	31,500 lbs	37,900 lbs
PTO H.P. REQ (min)	85+	100+	120+	150+	180+	240+	300+	340+	380+	450+
DIMENSIONS
TILLAGE WIDTH	8' 6"	10'	12'	15'	18'	24'	30'	35'	40'	48'
TRANSPORT WIDTH	10'	11' 6"	13' 6"	15' 6"	14'	15' 4"	15' 4"	16' 9"	18'	18'
TRANSPORT HEIGHT	5' 4"	5' 4"	5' 4"	5' 4"	8' 3"	11' 3"	14'	14' 4"	14' 2"	14' 6"
TILLAGE INFO
CENTER SECTION	8'	10'	12'	15'	8'	10'	10'	12'	12'	12'
1ST WING SECTION	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	5'	6' 9"	10'	11'	10'	11'
2ND WING SECTION	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	4'	7'

product features

NEW Implement Command®

Take control of all your adjustment and monitoring needs right at your fingertips with the new Implement Command option for select models of Turbo-Max and the all-new Terra-Max! This system allows you to set, adjust, and monitor your implement right on your ISO-compatible monitor in your tractor cab.

Hydraulic Reel

The hydraulic reel allows you to conveniently adjust down pressure or lift out of the ground with in-cab hydraulic operation. An easy-to-read pressure gauge allows for easy down-pressure monitoring from the tractor seat! This design maintains travel regardless of the selected down pressure. A hydraulic cylinder is used to preload down-pressure springs. When field conditions are not ideal, the harrow can be raised completely out of the ground. The hydraulic reel is now standard on 18' and wider models and optional on 12' and 15' units.

Hydraulic Fore/Aft Leveling

The hydraulic tongue allows the operator to perform fore-and-aft frame leveling on-the-go. Changes are made from the comfort of the tractor cab – no tools or wrenches are needed! This feature is now standard on 18' and wider models and optional on smaller units.

Hydraulically-Adjustable Gang Angle from 0-6° On-the-Go

Sizes and covers residue in the fall at 3° to 6° and prepares the ultimate spring seedbed at 0°.

True Vertical Tillage Machine

With 20" Turbo Coulters spaced 7½" apart, Turbo-Max provides truly vertical cutting without the shearing caused by concave blades. Offset front and rear gangs achieve an effective residue cutting width of 3¾" when running at 0°, which is recommended for seedbed preparation.

Hydraulic Weight Transfer is Standard (models 18' and larger)

Creates an even and constant downforce across the entire width of the implement, assuring uniform penetration and eliminating the possibility for wings to float.

Exclusive Maintenance-Free Bearings

These 360° self-aligning bearings are never sideloaded. A six-lip seal on each side locks in grease and prevents contamination, which reduces maintenance time and extends the life of the bearings.

Rolling Spike Harrow

The rolling spike harrow tines work with the rear reel to create a smooth, uniform seedbed for optimum planter performance. The tines split the turbo coulters to ensure the thorough mixing of the soil and residue, while the rear reel leaves the surface planter-ready by firming soil, removing air pockets, and eliminating clods.

7½" BLADE SPACING

Turbo-Max features two gangs — each with 7½" spacing between coulters — with the rear gang offset from the front gang. The gangs work together to size residue to an industry-leading 3¾".

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