KUHN Krause Gladiator® 1210 Strip-Tillage System

Precision Nutrient and Seedbed Management

The pull-type Gladiator^® 1210 is available in 8, 12 & 16 row models with 30" row spacing. 445 metric tires and heavy-duty walking axles allow up to 9 tons of dry or 1,000 gallons of liquid fertilizer to be carried on the chassis.

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Strip-Till Economic Advantage

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The KUHN Krause Gladiator^® 1210 pull-type strip-tillage system offers on-row conservation tillage, precise nutrient placement and non-stop seedbed conditioning to help progressive producers manage input costs. The innovative fixed-frame toolbar and ST-PRO™ II row units are easy to adjust and require no daily maintenance. They contour to the ground’s surface conditions allowing the shanks to consistently operate at your predetermined depth. A variety of dry and/or liquid fertilizer options are available. This is more than just strip-till, this is precision nutrient and seedbed management.

Economic Advantage

This chart illustrates 2018-2023 data from the PTI Farm. Strip-till over this period provided the highest overall net returns with conventional tillage behind by -$13.08/A. Vertical and no-till resulted in losses of -$20.33 and -$28.61/A.

2018-2023 Corn Tillage Study: Economics

Strip-till allows precision tillage on 1/3 of the land while retaining all residue between the strips. This improves moisture infiltration into the strip and reduces rainfall runoff from the field, while providing a warm seedbed for early season planting. Residue between the strips helps retain moisture during dry times of the growing season while suppressing weed growth.

2023 Corn Band vs. Broadcast Study: Yield and Economics

Strip-till delivers higher yield with precise fertilizer placement and provides greater economic returns as compared to broadcast fertilizer.
Strip-till demonstrates positive results for banding fertilizer vs broadcast through both yield increases and economic benefits. The 2023 results showed economic advantage in almost every fertilizer rate reduction study.

2021-2023 Average Band vs. Broadcast Yield and Economic Advantage

Strip-till delivers sustainable fertilizer efficiency by allowing farmers to utilize less fertilizer while improving yield with greater economic returns as compared to broadcast fertilizer.
The three-year study also shows significant advantage in reducing fertilizer rates by 25%. This indicates significant savings and efficiencies that can be realized by farmers utilizing the Gladiator to place nutrients precisely where the plants can utilize them.

ST-PRO™ II Value

ST-PRO™ II Row Units

The row unit is the heart of the machine. ST-PRO II row units are easily adjusted without tools in a matter of minutes, allowing them to be quickly setup to suit field conditions and ensure continued superior strip formation from field to field. KUHN Krause ST-PRO row units have no grease zerks, therefore require no daily maintenance further saving time and increasing productivity throughout the working day.

Coulter

25”, 6-gauge independent coulters offer continuous residue cutting
Adjustable down pressure from 460 pounds to 660 pounds
Adjustable coulter scrapers remove sticky soil from the coulter blade
Simplified adjustment of coulter alignment to correct machine tracking

Floating Row Cleaners

Floating 16” notched disc blades consistently clear residue from the strip
Automatically adjusts to the contour of the field eliminating the need for field-to-field adjustment
Weights can be added or removed to ensure consistent residue management and flow

Shank and Point

Wrench-free depth adjustment
Remove root zone compaction
Promote water infiltration, deep root growth and early seedling development
Drop Zone nutrient placement system
Shank depth range of 6" to 12" in 1" increments
Choice of Austempered Rock, Chromium Carbide, and New DURAKARB™ points

STRIK’R^® Nonstop Soil Conditioner & Shank

Patented chain reel technology to break clods without destroying the berm
18” reel with 10 individual chain sections
Chains shed wet soil and residue, achieving a uniform seedbed without plugging
New chain mounting system increases chain wear life and makes chains quicker to replace with 50% fewer bolts to remove.
New reel end plate design eliminates gaps between the tabs offers increased resistance to plugging.

Fertilizer Solutions

Precision Nutrient Management

The Gladiator product line features one of the most complete fertilizer application offerings in the industry. These systems are easy to operate and provide precision nutrient placement options for growers with the desire to apply dry or liquid fertilizer with or without anhydrous ammonia.

Gladiator 1210 pull-type models are all available with either 6-ton or 9-ton dry fertilizer tanks or a 1000-gallon liquid tank mounted on the chassis.

Trail Hitch for Anhydrous

Gladiator 1210 pull-type models are available with a trail hitch, typically used for towing an anhydrous cart. All hitches feature an extendable tongue allowing the operator to position the Gladiator close to the cart and then maneuver the trail hitch to make the connection. A strap and winch are also fitted to assist with lifting the tongue of the anhydrous cart. Trail hitches are also available on Montag steerable carts for maximum fertilizer flexibility.

The Montag System

Montag dry fertilizer systems are designed so that the fertilizer for each row is metered separately. Only in this fashion can consistency across the machine be ensured. An air release is used close to the row unit to disperse air and prevent fertilizer from being blown forcefully down into the strip and bouncing out. Diffusing the air also prevents back-pressure building up in the hoses which would lead to blockages and inaccurate application rates.

Any Gladiator which may be fitted with a 9-ton dry fertilizer hopper may be equipped with the Montag Gen II system. Two 4.5-ton tanks allow the operator to blend two different types of fertilizer together for placement in the strip. Although a different design compared to the single tank system, metering still takes place on a per row basis to ensure consistent application rate across the width of the machine. Rates of the two fertilizer products are controlled independently for total control. Also available as a Montag steerable cart on 1210M mounted models.

Variable Rate & Section Control

The Montag Gen II twin-tank system is compatible with GPS variable rate and section control*. Use your mapping system to automatically vary the rate of either fertilizer product as you work the field. Minimize over application and wastage at point rows by dividing the machine into sections and letting the GPS switch off either half of the machine automatically.

*Compatible control system required for full functionality.

Fertilizer Blockage Monitor

Fertilizer hose blockages waste expensive nutrients and jeopardize your crop. Wireless blockage monitors alert you the moment a blockage occurs. Discreet in cab monitor provides an audible alarm and tells you which row is blocked. Monitor offers wireless technology for quick and easy installation.

Equipment

Articulating Ball Hitch

Gladiator pull-type models feature CAT III or CAT IV articulating ball Power Pin hitches to reduce wear on the tractor clevis.

Wing Gauge Wheel

The front gauge wheel provides stabilization of the row unit. New metric tires with improved rubber compound offer increased stubble resistance.

Mainframe and Wheels

The mainframe features 445 metric tires on 10-bolt hubs in addition to ½” wall thickness on the tongue box section to support the 9-ton fertilizer tank.

Rear Hitch

The rear hitch option allows customers to pull nurse carts for liquid or anhydrous fertilizer. The rear hitch features an extendable tongue and attached winch to enable one person to easily connect nurse carts.