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Used Primary Cultivators for sale in the UK

At AMTEC we stock an extensive range of used Primary Cultivators for sale in the UK. We have over 30 years of experience sourcing a wide range of used farming machinery, we stock equipment from cultivators, ploughs and subsoilers with a selection of one pass cultivators and chisel ploughs in a selection of different widths. Discover mounted and trailed primary cultivators from popular machine brands such as Simba, Cousins and McConnel.

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Our range of primary cultivators, one pass cultivators, and chisel ploughs includes models different widths, disc or tine designs, and machinery features, so you can find a machine that suits your farm’s needs and technical requirements. We source used machinery built by trusted and well-known manufacturers. All machinery secured undergoes an assessment when it arrives at our yard to ensure we only stock high-quality, reliable, second-hand equipment. Find mounted and trailed primary cultivation machinery at a range of widths from 2m and 3m, all the way up to 5m, 7m, and 10m for a cultivator that can achieve deep tillage for first-pass soil-breaking.

What’s the difference between a conventional cultivator and a primary cultivator?

The difference between conventional or general-use cultivators and primary cultivators depends on the depth of tillage and which stage of the cultivation process the machine is used. Cultivators are generally designed to perform secondary tillage for seedbed preparation, disturbing the top surface of the soil to create a smooth, aerated seedbed - ideal for planting. They are typically used for a second field pass after the soil is initially tilled by a plough.

Primary cultivators are designed to perform the first pass of soil preparation on a field. Their disc and tine set-up is suited for an increased depth compared to other cultivators, allowing them to break compacted soil. As the name suggests, this means they can achieve initial seedbed preparation in just one pass, reducing the time and fuel needed for cultivation. Primary cultivators can also be known as one-pass field cultivators or chisel ploughs. Find out more in our used cultivators buying guide.

Used primary cultivators in a selection of widths – from 2m and 3m, to 6m and 10m machines

Find a primary cultivator or chisel plough suited to your farming operation or soil type with our range of machines at different working widths. Our stock includes a huge range of widths from narrow 2.5m and 3m machines, middle-ranged widths at 5m and 6m, up to larger primary cultivators with widths up to 6m, 7m and 10m – with different individual widths in between.

What are the most popular brands of primary cultivators?

We have the most popularly used primary cultivation machines from established and trusted manufacturers including:

Choose AMTEC – The UK’s leading provider of used direct drills 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 primary 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

To protect the legs of a cultivator or plough from damage, many machines will have shear bolts.  These bolts pass through the leg and frame of the machine and are designed to snap when the legs come in contact with a rock or other unmoving object.  The idea behind this is to save the frame and leg from bending, using an incorrect shear bolt and result in the bolt not shearing and expensive damage occurring to the machine.

There is a huge range of cultivators available, mostly cultivators are designed with a tillage system in mind.  Starting from a minimum tillage system using machines like the straw rake, you can go to the other end of the spectrum to a heavy cultivator like the Sumo Trio.  One of the most popular cultivators of recent times has been the short disc.  Machines like the Simba X-press and the Vaderstad Carrier are an excellent all-round light cultivator which are equally adept straight onto stubble or breaking down ploughing.

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