__ Feldklasse for carrots and onions
Significant cost savings: Hoeing in double and triple rows is possible
Less manual weeding in narrow double and triple rows
Carrots, parsnips and onions are often grown in double or triple rows with a row spacing of around 7 cm. This is exactly where Rukaby and Pacorel demonstrate their strengths.
Thanks to the rotary principle, both machines can hoe precisely from a row spacing of just 5 cm.
This makes mechanical weed control possible even in narrow rows.
More cultivated area in double rows
In narrow double rows, every centimetre counts. With a Feldklasse hoeing machine, the uncultivated area is reduced to just 8 cm. With a conventional hoeing machine that only works outside the double row, this area is around 11 cm.
Feldklasse hoeing machine
4 cm + 4 cm = 8 cm
Less uncultivated area within the double row.
Conventional hoeing machine
8 cm + 3 cm = 11 cm
More uncultivated area, as hoeing only takes place outside the double row.
Adaptation to different soil conditions
The Rukaby can be flexibly adjusted to suit different soil conditions.
This ensures clean and controlled hoeing close to the row, even in light soils, crusted soils or heavy soils.
Light soils
Weeds are cleanly pulled out and dry on the soil surface.
Compared with conventional hoeing shares, the risk of weeds taking root again can be reduced.
Loamy sand
With a crust thickness of 3–5 mm, the serrated disc is often sufficient to break the crust
and create a controlled breaking point along the row.
Heavy soils
Cutting discs are used in dry conditions.
In wet conditions, an interchangeable shaft without cutting discs helps to prevent blockages.
Sensitive crops
Protective tunnels provide additional protection against soil throw and enable gentler cultivation close to the crop.