An agricultural tillage implement includes a main section including a hitch extending in a travel direction, a plurality of foldable wing sections coupled with the main section, a plurality of ground engaging tilling elements, a plurality of wheel assemblies and a control system. The tilling elements are coupled to the main section and wing sections. Each of the wheel assemblies include an actuator. The wheel assemblies include a first plurality of wheel assemblies associated with the main section and a second plurality of wheel assemblies associated with the plurality of wing sections. The actuators of the first plurality of wheel assemblies being independent of the actuators of the second plurality of wheel assemblies. The control system is configured to actuate the actuators to effect a profile minimizing operation of the foldable wing sections when the implement is being transitioned into a transport mode.

An implement for clipping weeds in a field, where the weeds are standing taller than the crop. The implement comprises a plurality of rotatable blades on a frame, with variable height adjustment means to elevate the frame and position the blades above the crop but at a level sufficient to clip the upper portions of the weeds, The blades are powered by PTO-driven shaft segments, the segments connected by U-joints, wherein the implement further comprises alignment means for aligning the U-joints so that the frame can be folded for transport without damaging the shafts or U-joints.

An agricultural apparatus includes a first main wing and at least one wheel on one side and a second main wing and at least one wheel on an opposite side. The first and second main wings are pivotable about respective axes of rotation between extended positions in which the first and second main wings extend laterally outward from respective opposite sides of the frame structure, and retracted, storage positions in which the first and second main wings extend generally along a length of the frame structure for shipping or transport. The first and second main wings include respective raised sections each configured to extend over a respective wheel on a corresponding side of the frame structure in the storage position. The raised sections each include a frame having a generally concave shape receiving a portion of one of the first and second wheels in the storage position.

A method for reducing an overall transport profile of a multi-section tillage implement. The tillage implement may include a frame including a center frame section and at least one wing frame section. The tillage implement may include a plurality of ground-engaging tools pivotally mounted to the frame. The method may include pivoting each of the plurality of ground-engaging tools away from the ground surface from a ground-engaging position to a retracted position. The frame may be disposed at an initial height relative to the ground surface before pivoting. After pivoting, the frame may be lowered to a transport height relative to the ground surface. At least one wing frame section may be folded relative to the center frame section from an operating position to a transport position to reduce a width of the tillage implement in the widthwise direction.

The invention refers to a control system for an agricultural utility vehicle (1) comprising a distributor linkage (4) for applying material, such as fertiliser, plant protection agents or seed, said distributor linkage extending transversely to the direction of travel and having a centre part (2) and two lateral extension arms (3), which are connected to the centre part (2) by joints and having a plurality of linkage sections which can be folded in towards one another in the transport position and folded out in the working position. The centre part (2) is arranged so that it can be moved along a vertical axis to adjust the height of the distributor linkage. At least one hydraulic device is associated with each extension arm (3), whereby the respective extension arm (3) is pivotable about a horizontal axis. Furthermore, at least three sensors (5) for determining the distance between the centre part (2) and the respective extension arm (3) to the ground are assigned to the distributor linkage (4), and the system comprises a data processing unit which is configured in such a way that the signals from the sensors (5) are processed as actual values and on the basis of which an actuating signal for the hydraulic device is generated for adaptation to a target distance. Thus, the target distance for pivoting the extension arms (3) is formed using the current actual value of the centre part (2). The invention also refers to an agricultural utility vehicle (1) and a method for controlling an agricultural utility vehicle (1).

The invention refers to a control system for an agricultural utility vehicle (1) comprising a distributor linkage (4) for applying material, such as fertiliser, plant protection agents or seed, said distributor linkage extending transversely to the direction of travel and having a centre part (2) and two lateral extension arms (3), which are connected to the centre part (2) by joints and having a plurality of linkage sections which can be folded in towards one another in the transport position and folded out in the working position. The centre part (2) is arranged so that it can be moved along a vertical axis to adjust the height of the distributor linkage. At least one hydraulic device is associated with each extension arm (3), whereby the respective extension arm (3) is pivotable about a horizontal axis. Furthermore, at least three sensors (5) for determining the distance between the centre part (2) and the respective extension arm (3) to the ground are assigned to the distributor linkage (4), and the system comprises a data processing unit which is configured in such a way that the signals from the sensors (5) are processed as actual values and on the basis of which an actuating signal for the hydraulic device is generated for adaptation to a target distance. Thus, the target distance for pivoting the extension arms (3) is formed using the current actual value of the centre part (2). The invention also refers to an agricultural utility vehicle (1) and a method for controlling an agricultural utility vehicle (1).

A hydraulically-foldable agricultural machine frame includes a hydraulic cylinder assembly that connects and pivots two lateral parts of the hydraulically-foldable agricultural machine frame relative to one another, wherein unrestricted pivoting or folding of the lateral parts is prevented by movement of the hydraulic cylinder assembly only being guided or delimited laterally.

An agricultural implement having a main chassis member having a support structure with support arms connected to the support structure for movement between a working position and a transport position, the support arms being provided with operating elements remote from the support structure, the support structure defining a working width between the operating elements and the main chassis member, and the support arms being adjustable in the working position between a length corresponding to minimum working width and a length greater than the minimum working width. In the transport position a distance between the operating elements and the main chassis member is less than the minimum working width. In a headland position the support arms are adjustable such that a distance between the operating elements and the main chassis member is less than the minimum working width.

A horizontally foldable toolbar includes opposite wings having flex joints which can be selectively locked to prevent flexing of the joints when the wings are in a transport position and unlocked to permit flexing of the joints when the wings are in a field position. The lock assembly includes a hydraulic cylinder with an extendable and retractable arm. Operation of the hydraulic cylinder can be controlled by an operator remotely, such as from a tractor cab. The stroke of the hydraulic cylinder can be adjusted to accommodate wear on the wing components.

An implement includes a frame having a main section and a wing section pivotally coupled to the main section. A row unit is mounted to the frame wing section to dispense a product to the ground surface. A weight transfer system transfers weight from the frame main section to the frame wing section to reduce the load carried by the main wheel assembly. A row unit downforce system applies a force on the row unit relative to the frame wing section. A pressure transducer measures the force applied by the row unit downforce system and generates a signal indicative of the applied force. A control system operates the weight transfer system in response to the signal from the pressure transducer to assist the row unit downforce system. The control system actuates the weight transfer system to apply an additional force on the frame wing section in response to the signal.