Brillion Iron Works, inc., Brillion, Wis., recently expanded its equipment lineup to include 4-, 6-, and 8-shank models of its popular Strip-Till System units.

The STP-30 Strip-Till System was designed and tested in partnership with zone tillage pioneer Ray Rawson. It is designed to manage crop residue, improve soil tilth, precisely place fertilizer and prepare the seedbed for maximum productivity.

Individual row units are set on 30-inch centers and each row unit features a double coulter with 20-inch fluted blades. This unique double lead coulter design cuts and sizes residue, while preparing a 10-inch wide strip that warms the soil faster than narrow slots. A narrow three-quarter-inch shank on an automatic reset mount follows the double lead coulters at a depth between six and 10 inches.

The shank can be equipped with fertilizer injection equipment to apply liquid or dry fertilizer in the strip directly under the seed. A pair of adjustable closing coulters follows the shank to bring loose soil back into the strip, maintaining the integrity of the seeding environment.

A 20-inch rolling basket completes the task of preparing the seedbed by firming the strip for optimum planting performance.

The STP-30 is available in 4-, 6-, and 8-shank models. Tractor requirements are 20 to 30 horsepower per shank. Standard equipment includes double 20-inch wavy coulters, auto-reset shanks, adjustable 20-inch closing coulters, 20-inch blade-style baskets and adjustable gauge wheels.

For more information, circle X on the Reader Reply Coupon, call 1-800-409-9749, or visit www.brillionfarmeq.com.