ST-PRO™ II Strip-Till Row Units

ST-PRO™ II Row Units: Field Installed

KUHN Krause ST-PRO™ II row units create a uniform, residue-free strip with precise and consistent tillage depth control. These row units are easily adjusted without tools and require no daily maintenance.

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The KUHN Krause 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

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 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 II row units have no grease zerks, therefore require no daily maintenance further saving time and increasing productivity throughout the working day.

Coulter

25” 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 & 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

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.

Anatomy of the Strip

The Berm

Creating a good berm in the fall is essential to ensure that, as the strip settles over winter, it does not form a gully which will channel water off the field washing away valuable soil and nutrients.

Building a berm in the spring in areas where fields are prone to waterlogging or flooding is also beneficial as a raised berm dries out faster than the surrounding field. Planting can take place sooner and the warmer seedbed allows for quicker germination.

Starter Zone

Starter fertilizer is applied shallow in the profile to provide nutrients right at germination. This fertilizer may be applied in a separate operation (i.e. with the planter at seeding) or with the Gladiator instead of zone 1 or 2.

Fertilizer Zone 1

A slightly shallower fertilizer placement for dry or liquid, which will be more quickly reached by the plant roots.

Fertilizer Zone 2

Deep placed fertilizer such as dry or anhydrous ammonia, which needs to be well sealed in the soil or placed farther from the seed to ensure roots have matured before contact so as to prevent burn.

Specifications

Row Unit - Standard Equipment


Frame Type
Coulter
Row Cleaners
Shanks
Berm Conditioner

6 S/B ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	8 S/B ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	12 S/R ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	12 S/B ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	16 S/R ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	16 S/B ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	24 S/R ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	6 S/R ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	8 S/R ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	24 S/B ST-PRO II ROW UNITS
Integral 4-Bar Link Design	Integral 4-Bar Link Design	Integral 4-Bar Link Design	Integral 4-Bar Link Design	Integral 4-Bar Link Design	Integral 4-Bar Link Design	Integral 4-Bar Link Design	Integral 4-Bar Link Design	Integral 4-Bar Link Design	Integral 4-Bar Link Design
25", 6 Gauge	25", 6 Gauge	25", 6 Gauge	25", 6 Gauge	25", 6 Gauge	25", 6 Gauge	25", 6 Gauge	25", 6 Gauge	25", 6 Gauge	25", 6 Gauge
Floating 16" Notched Disc Blades	Floating 16" Notched Disc Blades	Floating 16" Notched Disc Blades	Floating 16" Notched Disc Blades	Floating 16" Notched Disc Blades	Floating 16" Notched Disc Blades	Floating 16" Notched Disc Blades	Floating 16" Notched Disc Blades	Floating 16" Notched Disc Blades	Floating 16" Notched Disc Blades
5/8" x 4-7/16" Adjustable 6" to 12" Depth	5/8" x 4-7/16" Adjustable 6" to 12" Depth	5/8" x 4-7/16" Adjustable 6" to 12" Depth	5/8" x 4-7/16" Adjustable 6" to 12" Depth	5/8" x 4-7/16" Adjustable 6" to 12" Depth	5/8" x 4-7/16" Adjustable 6" to 12" Depth	5/8" x 4-7/16" Adjustable 6" to 12" Depth	5/8" x 4-7/16" Adjustable 6" to 12" Depth	5/8" x 4-7/16" Adjustable 6" to 12" Depth	5/8" x 4-7/16" Adjustable 6" to 12" Depth
STRIK'R Soil Conditioner	STRIK'R Soil Conditioner	STRIK'R Soil Conditioner	STRIK'R Soil Conditioner	STRIK'R Soil Conditioner	STRIK'R Soil Conditioner	STRIK'R Soil Conditioner	STRIK'R Soil Conditioner	STRIK'R Soil Conditioner	STRIK'R Soil Conditioner

Row Unit - Optional Equipment


Points
Points
Points
Points
DROP ZONE™ Nutrient Placement System (Single or Dual Configuration)
DROP ZONE™ Nutrient Placement System (Single or Dual Configuration)
DROP ZONE™ Nutrient Placement System (Single or Dual Configuration)
Closing Blades
Closing Blades

6 S/B ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	8 S/B ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	12 S/R ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	12 S/B ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	16 S/R ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	16 S/B ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	24 S/R ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	6 S/R ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	8 S/R ST-PRO II ROW UNITS	24 S/B ST-PRO II ROW UNITS
2" Chromium Carbide with Shank Wear Bar	2" Chromium Carbide with Shank Wear Bar	2" Chromium Carbide with Shank Wear Bar	2" Chromium Carbide with Shank Wear Bar	2" Chromium Carbide with Shank Wear Bar	2" Chromium Carbide with Shank Wear Bar	2" Chromium Carbide with Shank Wear Bar	2" Chromium Carbide with Shank Wear Bar	2" Chromium Carbide with Shank Wear Bar	2" Chromium Carbide with Shank Wear Bar
2" Rock Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" Rock Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" Rock Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" Rock Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" Rock Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" Rock Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" Rock Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" Rock Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" Rock Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" Rock Point with Shank Wear Bar
2" DURAKARB™ Tungsten Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" DURAKARB™ Tungsten Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" DURAKARB™ Tungsten Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" DURAKARB™ Tungsten Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" DURAKARB™ Tungsten Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" DURAKARB™ Tungsten Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" DURAKARB™ Tungsten Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" DURAKARB™ Tungsten Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" DURAKARB™ Tungsten Point with Shank Wear Bar	2" DURAKARB™ Tungsten Point with Shank Wear Bar
Adapter without NH3 Style Knives	Adapter without NH3 Style Knives	Adapter without NH3 Style Knives	Adapter without NH3 Style Knives	Adapter without NH3 Style Knives	Adapter without NH3 Style Knives	Adapter without NH3 Style Knives	Adapter without NH3 Style Knives	Adapter without NH3 Style Knives	Adapter without NH3 Style Knives
3/8" Liquid - Stainless Steel	3/8" Liquid - Stainless Steel	3/8" Liquid - Stainless Steel	3/8" Liquid - Stainless Steel	3/8" Liquid - Stainless Steel	3/8" Liquid - Stainless Steel	3/8" Liquid - Stainless Steel	3/8" Liquid - Stainless Steel	3/8" Liquid - Stainless Steel	3/8" Liquid - Stainless Steel
3/8" NH3 - Stainless Steel	3/8" NH3 - Stainless Steel	3/8" NH3 - Stainless Steel	3/8" NH3 - Stainless Steel	3/8" NH3 - Stainless Steel	3/8" NH3 - Stainless Steel	3/8" NH3 - Stainless Steel	3/8" NH3 - Stainless Steel	3/8" NH3 - Stainless Steel	3/8" NH3 - Stainless Steel
1-½" Dry Tube - Stainless Steel	1-½" Dry Tube - Stainless Steel	1-½" Dry Tube - Stainless Steel	1-½" Dry Tube - Stainless Steel	1-½" Dry Tube - Stainless Steel	1-½" Dry Tube - Stainless Steel	1-½" Dry Tube - Stainless Steel	1-½" Dry Tube - Stainless Steel	1-½" Dry Tube - Stainless Steel	1-½" Dry Tube - Stainless Steel
16" Wavy Coulter Blades	16" Wavy Coulter Blades	16" Wavy Coulter Blades	16" Wavy Coulter Blades	16" Wavy Coulter Blades	16" Wavy Coulter Blades	16" Wavy Coulter Blades	16" Wavy Coulter Blades	16" Wavy Coulter Blades	16" Wavy Coulter Blades
16" Notched Reversed Disc Blades Adjustable Angle (2, 10, 18 Degrees)	16" Notched Reversed Disc Blades Adjustable Angle (2, 10, 18 Degrees)	16" Notched Reversed Disc Blades Adjustable Angle (2, 10, 18 Degrees)	16" Notched Reversed Disc Blades Adjustable Angle (2, 10, 18 Degrees)	16" Notched Reversed Disc Blades Adjustable Angle (2, 10, 18 Degrees)	16" Notched Reversed Disc Blades Adjustable Angle (2, 10, 18 Degrees)	16" Notched Reversed Disc Blades Adjustable Angle (2, 10, 18 Degrees)	16" Notched Reversed Disc Blades Adjustable Angle (2, 10, 18 Degrees)	16" Notched Reversed Disc Blades Adjustable Angle (2, 10, 18 Degrees)	16" Notched Reversed Disc Blades Adjustable Angle (2, 10, 18 Degrees)

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