Lemken Kompaktor

Precision Engineering for Seedbed Preparation

The Lemken Kompaktor is a specialized implement designed for seedbed preparation where consistency of working depth is paramount. Unlike standard cultivators, its architecture is engineered to create a uniform seedbed that prevents soil compaction while ensuring optimal moisture retention.

Technical Breakdown of Key Components

• Front Levelling Section: A flat-bar roller initiates the process by shattering clods and leveling the surface. This creates a stable baseline for the subsequent working tools, ensuring they maintain a precise, uniform depth across the field.
• Working Tools Configuration: Equipped with highly responsive spring tines or duck-foot shares, the Kompaktor ensures total soil undercutting without gaps. With depth adjustability ranging from 2 to 12 cm, it is perfectly suited for small-seeded crops, such as rapeseed or sugar beets, where seed-to-soil contact is critical.
• Tandem Rear Roller: This is the system’s depth control backbone. The two-row tubular/flat-bar roller arrangement not only maintains a strict working horizon but also provides essential re-compaction, drawing moisture from lower profiles to the seed surface for rapid, uniform germination.

The practical value of the Lemken Kompaktor lies in its robust frame and advanced contour-following system. Whether in trailed or mounted configurations, it handles high operating speeds without vertical bouncing of the tines, ensuring maximum daily output while maintaining the structural integrity of the seedbed.