Summers unveils new strip till equipment lines
Summers Manufacturing, Devils Lake, North Dakota, has launched its new strip till equipment line featuring two distinct models: the Verdant and the Apex. These high-performance units are designed to provide farmers with versatile solutions for precision strip tillage and fertilizer application.
“Our new strip till equipment line represents Summers Manufacturing’s commitment to developing tools that help farmers maximize efficiency and yields while promoting sustainable farming practices,” said Matthew Volkmar, director of sales and marketing. “The Verdant and Apex models combine superior engineering with practical design to deliver reliable performance in a variety of field conditions.”
Advanced features across both models
The new strip till equipment line offers farmers a robust set of standard features designed for precision, durability, and ease of use:
- High-capacity hydraulic systems requiring minimum 50 gallon per minute at 3,000 pounds per square inch
- Powerful row units with coulter unit requirement of 15 horsepower per row and shank unit requirement of 25 hp per row
- Comprehensive 1-year parts and labor warranty
- Individual scales per bin section for accurate application monitoring
- Large 3-inch fertilizer delivery lines for efficient nutrient placement
- ISO Raven RCM rate controller and section control standard on all dry fertilizer units
- Factory-installed and calibrated ISO rate controllers
- Tank features include: Large openings for quick and easy filling, adaptable bolt-together structure, easy-to-clean design,10-gauge 304 stainless steel construction, and stainless steel filter grating system.
Verdant: Versatile performance for small to mid-size operations
The Verdant model offers flexibility for farmers with small to medium operations:
- Available in 15′ or 30′ toolbar configurations
- Two dry fertilizer options capable of applying up to 900 pounds @ 5 mph at 60 inches of water column pressure including12-ton 2-bin system with 50/50 split and 14-ton 2-bin system with 50/50 split
- Liquid fertilizer is an option
- Customizable options include: GPS globe bracket, tillage coulter assembly, multiple row configurations (6, 8, or 12 rows), various row spacing options (20-, 22-, or 30 inches), rear hitch for anhydrous toolbar, and option to deduct Raven RCM rate controller
Apex: Premium performance for custom applicators and large-scale operations
The Apex model delivers maximum capacity and versatility for larger farming operations that is available in 30-, 40-, or 60-foot toolbar configurations and five dry fertilizer options capable of applying up to 1,200 pounds @ 5mph at 60 inches of water column pressure including 14-ton 2-bin system with 60/40 split, 14-ton 3-bin system with 40/20/40 split, 17-ton 2-bin system with 60/40 split, and 17-ton 3-bin system with 40/20/40 split.
- Liquid fertilizer is an option
- Standard equipment includes auto grease system, hydraulic jack, and electric tarp
- Additional options include GPS globe bracket, tillage coulter assembly, extensive row configurations (12, 16, 24, 32, or 36 rows), multiple row spacing options (20-, 22-, or 30 inches), rear hitch for anhydrous toolbar, and an option to deduct Raven RCM rate controller.
For more information, see a dealer or visit https://summersmfg.com/application-products/strip-till.
