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Used Short Disc Cultivators for sale in the UK

AMTEC stock a great selection of used Short Disc Cultivators for sale. With over 30 years of experience sourcing and supplying used farming machinery across the UK, we stock equipment from cultivators to power harrows with our short disc cultivators available in a range of models and working widths. All the cultivators we stock are from trusted and popular manufacturers including Sumo, Väderstad, and Kverneland.

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 Our short disc cultivators and compact disc harrows provide farmers with a comprehensive range of cultivation machinery designed for shallow, high-speed soil preparation. We stock a wide range models with varying working widths, disc sizes, and configurations, allowing you to choose the right equipment for your field conditions. Every new and second-hand machine we source has been engineered from trusted agricultural manufacturers and undergoes a quality inspection upon arrival, ensuring it meets our straight-to-work standard and guarantees a selection of reliable disc cultivation equipment is available to our customers.

What’s the difference between a conventional cultivator and a short disc cultivator? 

The difference between short disc and general-use cultivators is the depth of their cultivation and therefore the purpose of their use. 

General-purpose cultivators are designed to perform secondary tillage for seedbed preparation, disturbing the top surface of the soil to create a smooth, aerated seedbed without any weeds. They have a typical depth of up to 30cm which therefore means travelling at a slower speed on field passes. 

Short-disc cultivators, on the other hand, operate at a far shallower depth of between 5 and 15cm. At this depth, the shallow discs conduct only light mixing of the soil with very little loosening or aeration, but this enables them to travel at a faster speed. Also known as compact disc harrows, short disc cultivators can be used for fast cultivation on shallow seedbeds as well as stubble cultivation. Find out more about the differences in cultivation machinery and depths in our used cultivators buying guide. 

Used short disc cultivators in a choice of widths from 3m, to 6m and 8m machines 

Find the short disc cultivator or compact harrow best suited to your farming operation with the large range of machinery widths. Our stock includes cultivators from narrow 2.5m and 3m machines, middle-ranged widths at 4m and 5m, as well as wider models with pass widths of 6m, 6.5m up to 8m. We’re sure to have a piece of equipment that is ideal for you.

What are the most popular brands of short disc cultivators?

We have the most popularly used short discs from established and trusted manufacturers including:

Choose AMTEC – The UK’s leading provider of used short disc cultivators for sale in the UK

As one of the nation’s leading suppliers to the agricultural industry, with more than 30 years’ experience, we have the knowledge to help you get the best deal on a short disc cultivator. Our nine-acre site has hundreds of machines in stock. We’re conveniently located in central England. Our customer-centric approach is at the core of everything we do, ensuring all the farmers who choose us as their equipment partner save time and money while making the best decisions for their needs. Contact us today by calling 01926 640 637, sending an email to sales@amtec.co.uk, or by using the form on our website. Discover the ways we can help - you won’t regret it!

FAQ's about Cultivators

Choose based on your soil type, residue levels, working window, and tractor power. A good starting point is AMTEC’s tine vs disc guidance for different soil types: tines often suit lighter soils and deeper loosening, while discs can perform well in heavier clay and higher residue, working efficiently in the top layer. If you want a structured “what to buy and what to check” framework, use the used cultivator buying guide.

We stock a wide mix of used cultivators for sale, including primary cultivators, seedbed cultivators, short disc cultivators, and stubble cultivators, with options suited to everything from deeper soil disturbance to shallow stale seedbed creation and residue management.

If you need a cultivator that can keep you moving when conditions change, a disc-based option is often the safer bet, especially in moisture-retentive soils. Disc cultivators can work effectively in slightly wetter conditions, helping extend your working window, while tine systems can drop off in wet conditions due to smearing.

For many farms, that points to short discs / stubble disc cultivators as the most flexible “get it done” choice, for stubble work and for breaking down ploughing.

If you don't own the cultivator to suit changing conditions, consider hiring one. Our quick Hire Calculator is a great starting point to see how much renting machinery could save you.

After harvest work is usually about speed, minimal disruption, and keeping on top of weeds and residue without over-working the profile. In many situations, light cultivation of the very top layer is all that is required, and a Väderstad Carrier or similar disc machine is commonly used.

Short discs are also positioned as a strong in-season option because they can work straight onto stubble to create a stale seedbed and encourage early weed germination (“chitting”), then help refine ground ahead of drilling.

Stock changes daily, but you will regularly see popular machines from leading brands such as Väderstad, Simba, Horsch, Lemken, Sumo, Kverneland and more. When available, common models include Väderstad Carrier, Väderstad TopDown, Simba X-Press, Horsch Terrano, and Sumo Trio.

We frequently have practical UK working widths like 3m and 4m, plus larger folding units (availability varies). The quickest way to confirm widths in stock is to check the live listings of used cultivators.

Yes. You are welcome to view the machinery at our yard, located in Warwickshire, Central England. Our facility is easily accessible and set up for viewing, and our team is always happy to assist customers in person. Please get in touch to arrange your visit.

We can deliver machinery across the UK and worldwide, and we can usually arrange transport at short notice through our delivery network. If you are exporting, AMTEC also has an export support page for international buyers.

AMTEC’s position is that second-hand machinery does not carry a manufacturer-timed warranty, but if it has been workshop checked and the salesperson is confident it is all good, AMTEC will stand behind it.

You should inspect goods on delivery and notify AMTEC in writing within the timeframes set out in the Terms & Conditions of Sale (including guidance for non-delivery/short delivery and for apparent damage/defect/shortage).

We can support buyers with finance discussions and help point you towards suitable routes. If you want to explore options before speaking to the team, AMTEC has guidance on commonly used machinery finance and funding approaches.

Used cultivators are generally straightforward to run long-term because most ongoing cost sits in wearing parts. When buying used, prioritise a straight, crack-free frame and sound hydraulics, then keep on top of routine checks to reduce downtime in-season. For common issues and fixes, use AMTEC’s troubleshooting guide, and for what to check when buying used, use the buying guide.

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