Abstract: A soil treatment apparatus (100) comprises a ring (114) having a first ring part (128) and a second ring part (128). An elastomeric clamping arrangement (116) comprising rubber annular parts (116) and end flanges (112) clamp the first and second ring parts (128) together to form the ring (114) and provide an axial compressive force on the parts. In another aspect, the ring is carried on the elastomeric clamping arrangement (116) to absorb shock loading on the ring.
Abstract: A soil cultivating apparatus 10 comprises a chassis 14 having an elongate spine 16 carrying support outriggers 18, 20. The support outriggers 18 carry a first disc gang 30. The support outriggers 20 are arranged rearwardly of the support outriggers 18 and carry a second disc gang 40. A soil consolidating roller 38 or a soil consolidating press cultivator 42 is arranged between the first and second disc gangs. In one aspect ground-engaging tines 34 are arranged between the first disc gang and the soil consolidating roller or press cultivator.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 3, 2001
Date of Patent:
December 23, 2003
Assignee:
Simba International Ltd.
Inventors:
Philip Wright, Adrian Hartley, Carl Rear