Today’s corn and soybean genetics make for stronger, bigger yields. But the same genetics that make them resistant to weather, disease and pests make them tough to cut — and tough on your machine.
Add to this the challenge of high lignin residue management in minimum-till conditions and you may find that traditional disk harrow blades aren’t always the best choice for optimum tillage efficiency. In fact, any savings gained from buying lower-cost, will-fit disk blades are often wiped out by faster wear, more breakage and subpar performance that quickly translates into higher fuel consumption.
On the other hand, sharper, premium-quality blades can slice tough crop residues cleanly and easily, especially in damp or high-residue conditions, so your tractor can work the fields more efficiently due to lower draft loads.
Tillage parts from Case IH are built based on Agronomic Design™ principles to help you create a better growing environment for every seed. That’s why Case IH vertical tillage equipment is the fast and efficient way to cover many acres, manage even the toughest crop residue and level the soil.
The secret to this performance lies in Earth Metal® disk blades. Earth Metal is composed of 12 unique earth alloys, including boron. The alloys encapsulate sulfur impurities known as sulfide stringers, creating a honeycomb appearance under a microscope. This structure improves strength, structural rigidity and elasticity. You’ll find Earth Metal blades on two rugged vertical tillage options to deliver the soil consistency needed for uniform germination, rapid emergence and increased yield:
