Overview
GRASSLAND SHAKAERATOR
McConnel’s celebrated Grassland Shakaerator series is a high-performance deep-soil conditioner with a proven track record for easing compaction, enhancing drainage and promoting crop and grass growth.
Unique vibration action
Unlike conventional subsoilers, the Shakaerator range comes with a patented vibration unit which reduces draught, improves fuel efficiency and lowers hp requirements.
OVERVIEW
The latest evolution of an award-winning design which has been delivering exceptional results for more than 35 years, the Grassland Shakaerator is famous all over the world for its effective performance, low soil disturbance, and low power requirements.
Created for farmers and contractors, the Grassland Shakaerator excels in a wide variety of work environments from pastures and arable leas to orchards and pastures.
GRASSLAND SHAKAERATOR IN ACTION
FEATURES
Customisation
The Shakaerator comes with a host of options that enable customers to configure their machine to a precise personal specification, including: leg configurations, shin types, the vibration unit, breakback protection, rollers and discs.
Low-disturbance soil conditioning
The Shakaerator’s unique vibration action breaks up the soil and eases the passage of the legs through the ground. This reduces soil disturbance and ensures peak performance on low horsepower tractors.
Benefits
- Relieves soil compaction
- Proven deep-soil conditioning
- Improves vertical drainage
- Minimal turf and surface disturbance
- Promotes grass and crop growth
- Highly customisable
- Easy to use
- Suitable in a wide range of environments
- Low horsepower requirement
Key Features
2.0m, 2.5m and 3.0m working widths
Specialist 1.6m and 1.8m Fruitaerator models available
Fully adjustable pivoting spring-loaded discs
Three-point linkage mounting (CAT II)
Rear roller depth adjustment
Unique Shakaerator vibration action
Choice of leg configurations
Spring loaded grassland discs
Adjustable wheel roller assembly
Low disturbance legs
Replaceable Euroshin and longlife points
Model | GS2000 | GS2500 | GS3000 |
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Main frame | |||
Working width | 2.0m (6'7") | 2.5m (8'2") | 3.0m (9'10") |
Frame type - Rigid | 1-piece frame | 1-piece frame | 1-piece frame |
Attachment - 3-pt linkage | CAT II | CAT II | CAT II |
Working depth range (24" leg) | Max 355mm (14") | Max 355mm (14") | Max 355mm (14") |
Working depth range (30" leg) | Max 400mm (16") | Max 400mm (16") | Max 400mm (16") |
Depth adjustment increments | 25mm (1") | 25mm (1") | 25mm (1") |
Road lighting kit | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Legs and Points | |||
Number of legs | 2 or 3 | 2, 3, 4, or 5 | 4 or 5 |
Leg length | 600mm (24") or 750mm (30") | 600mm (24") or 750mm (30") | 600mm (24") or 750mm (30") |
Leg height adjustment increments | 25mm (1") | 25mm (1") | 25mm (1") |
Gas-strut A/R protection | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Shear-pin protection | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Standard Euro point | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Wide Delta point | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Wear shin | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Vibration unit | |||
Hydraulic drive | N/A | Optional | N/A |
540 PTO drive | Optional | Optional | Optional |
1000 PTO drive | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Rear packers | |||
600mm (24") Consolidator | N/A | N/A | N/A |
600mm (24") Ridge packer | Optional | Optional | Optional |
600mm (24") Shark-fin packer | Optional | Optional | Optional |
600mm (24") Flat Roller | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear scrapers | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Options | |||
Hydraulic rear roller | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Dimensions | |||
Machine weight* | From 812kg | From 1,020kg | From 1,103kg |
Transport width | 2.2m (10'0") | 2.7m (8'10") | 3.2m (10' 5") |
Transport height | 1.6m (5'3") | 1.6m (5'3") | 1.6m (5'3") |
Requirement | |||
Min Tractor hp | 50hp | 75hp | 100hp |
*Weight dependent on configuration |
Brochure
Find out more about this product by downloading our brochure
Specifications
LEG OPTIONS
Optional vibration unit
Unlike conventional subsoilers, McConnel Shakaerators have a patented vibration unit which reduces draught when in work. As a result less horsepower is required compared to machines without a vibration unit.
- Reduces draught
- Improves soil conditions
- Reduces fuel consumption
- Aids traction
- Low hp requirements
Leg design
The unique design of McConnel Shakaerator legs ensures subsoil is not mixed with topsoil, but is heaved and aerated. Conventional cultivator legs turn the soil and bring unwanted subsoil to the surface.
- Does not mix soil
- Heaves and aerates soil
- Improves soil condition
- Reduces draught
- Reduces fuel consumption
Leg configuration
McConnel cultivation machines can be fitted with different leg configurations to suit soil types and tractor horsepower. Closer spacing of legs reduces draught as each shank helps its neighbour, while shanks that are spaced too widely apart cause excessive draught.
- Choice of leg configurations
- Tailored to suit requirements
- Quick and simple adjustment
- Reduced draught
- Improved soil condition
Break back options
McConnel cultivator legs offer a choice of breakback protection: Gas strut and mechanical. The gas-strut legs feature a fast-acting auto-reset system which allows the legs to reset fully without the need for operator input.
McConnel offers a choice of four different rollers, giving operators the chance to customise their machine to match their precise personal requirements.
The range of rollers comes in a selection of sizes from 600mm to 800mm.
ROLLER OPTIONS
FLAT ROLLER
OVERVIEW
- Smooth full-width roller
- 600mm diameter
- Removable plug to add water ballast
- Minimal surface disturbance
- 300kg weight
Machine compatibility
Grassland Shakaerator
SHARK TOOTH PACKER
OVERVIEW
- Full-width roller
- 21 rows of shark teeth (3.0m model)
- Maximum traction in loose soil conditions
- 600mm diameter
- Removable plug to add water ballast
- Effective clod-breaking
- Weight: 420kg (3.0m model)
Machine compatibility
Grassland Shakaerator, Shakaerator, Discaerator
RIDGE PACKER ROLLER
OVERVIEW
- Full width ridge roller
- 12 ridges provide ideal surface finish
- Vee channels for drainage and a fine crumb tilth
- Option of 600mm and 800mm diameter models
- Weight: 450kg (600mm, 3.0m model)
- Weight: 1040kg (800mm, 3.0m model)
Machine compatibility
Shakaerator, Discaerator
CONSOLIDATOR ROLLER
OVERVIEW
- Full width consolidator roller
- Hardox steel construction
- Exceptional durability
- Consolidates the seed bed
- Creates a ridged, weather resistant surface
- Weight: 580kg (3.0m model)
- 700mm diameter
Machine compatibility
Shakaerator, Discaerator