PrePMASter® Bed cOnditiOner

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PrepMaster features set this tool apart from the rest:
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Customize the PrepMaster for your farming operation.
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Left: Busters have been attached
on the front bar. Small furrows
are shaped for row irrigation
and to reduce soil erosion.
Combinations of sweep and
buster sizes will accomplish a
complete undercut of the bed
profile to kill weeds.
Options and Accessories
• PrepMaster® Bed Conditioners may be
mounted on folding or rigid tool bars
for any row spacing.
• Three rear roller options are available
for desired seedbed condition.
• Spray nozzle mount kit places tip
behind the shield of the chopper.
Front shank cuts each bed to
a consistent height across the
width of the plow and
undercuts stalks. Shank is
height adjustable. The ductile
foot piece is pitch ajustable
and accomodates virtually
any type sweep.
Heavy choppers
transfer the weight
of the frame to
flatten peaked
beds. Stalks are
chopped and
distributed into
the bed.
Shield isolates
residue and
airborn debris
away from
herbicide spray
area.
21” Bed
Conditioner firms
the seed bed,
breaks up clods,
seals moisture
and incorporates
herbicides in the
crop row area.
Rear rollers flattens and firms the
seedbed to support planter depth
control wheels for a perfect planting
environment. Scrapers are included
with rollers to shed sticky soils.
Optional rear bed conditioners
enhance incorporation of chemicals
and leave a rougher surface.
• A wide variety of sweeps for stalk
plow-out shanks.
• Frame may be equipped with shanks
and lister bottoms to shape furrows in
the same pass.
• A wide selection of gauge wheels.
• Flat fold row markers for consistent
row spacing.
Right: Folding tool bars are
designed for your specific
row space. Wings fold to
90o to allow operation in
tight spaces. Narrow folded
width is safer for public
road transport. All folding
bars are equipped with
transport pin locks.
PrepMaster takes on the toughest field conditions.
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Chopper and Bed Conditioners
feature greaseable, sealed
flange bearings for extended
service life under extreme
conditions.
Single front spring mount for bed conditioner
enhances consistent soil engagement. Heavy
double spring tension mount for rear roller
provides abundant down pressure to flatten and
firm the seedbed.
Standard steel pipe roller rolls
the seedbed firm, smooth and flat.
This seedbed maintains a stable
platform for any flex planter with
lateral depth control wheels. Rollers
are lathe turned to maintain circular
consistency. Scrapers are included
with all whole goods.
Before: In the photo at right,
this particular field presents
some very challenging
conditions for any type of
planter. A variety of caliche
stones tend to ball up and drag
in front of planter disc openers.
Surface conditions are fairly
dry so the planter must be set
to undercut the stones.
Twisted spiral blades of the Bed
Conditioner give an exceptionally
aggressive soil action for incorporation
of chemicals.
Rear basket is constructed with blades
twisted in a spiral configuration that
reverses soil direction and cross hatches
the midframe mount bed conditioner.
Secondary movement of soil enhaces
chemical incorporation. Dual bed
conditioners perform exceptionally
well in wet field conditions.
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Before: In the photo above, fields have grown over
with vegetation through the winter. This producer has
executed no field operations after shredding stalks in
fall.
After: PrepMaster® has this field ready to plant in
spite of poor field conditions.
After: PrepMaster ® has
pressed the stones down into
the bed and rolled the bed flat.
By firming and rolling the bed
flat, moisture is closer to the
surface.
Planting: Photo at lower right
shows the beds after planting.
Pressing the rocks into the
soil saves wear and tear on
the planter. A small furrow is
maintained. The crown of the
bed has been knocked down so
that the planter does not have
to move as much dirt to open a
track in firm moist soil.
BIGHAM • 705 E. SLATON ROAD • P.O. BOX 3338 • LUBBOCK, TX 79452 • (806) 745-0384
1220 EAST DURKEE STREET • CARLISLE, AR 72024 • (870) 552-7517
PREPMASTER® BED CONDITIONER
B-104
B-101
The Bigham PREPMASTER® Bed Conditioner
A pre-plant bed preparation tool for a perfect seedbeds in a variety of
planting conditions—in just one pass!
Residue management
& seedbed preparation…in one pass!
The Bigham PREPMASTER® Bed Conditioner
The photograph above shows the PrepMaster® in action preparing cotton ground for planting in Mississippi. Inset photo shows
planter operating 20 to 30 minutes behind the PrepMaster®. Grouping of these field operations gives this producer a distinct advantage in getting his crop planted on a timely basis. Weather conditions often provide a limited window of opportunity to get crops
planted with the proper moisture conditions. The PrepMaster® process prepares the soil for planting and eliminates scheduling
problems for multiple pass field preparations between seasonal rains.
The PrepMaster® can also pay for itself on the basis of chemical cost savings. In larger farming operations, the practice of banding
herbicides as opposed to broadcast application could save enough in chemical costs to pay for the PrepMaster® Bed Conditioner
in one season! In addition to reduced production costs, banding will keep herbicide run-off to a minimum.
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Description
909-545
PREPMASTER
909-565 PREPMASTER®
909-585 PREPMASTER®
909-587 PREPMASTER®
909-608 PREPMASTER®
909-609 PREPMASTER®
909-612 PREPMASTER®
909-613 PREPMASTER®
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Bed Conditioner
Bed Conditioner
Bed Conditioner
Bed Conditioner
Bed Conditioner
Bed Conditioner
Bed Conditioner
Bed Conditioner
Rows
Frame
4
6
8
8
8
8
12
12
Rigid
Rigid
Rigid
Rigid
Folding
Folding
Folding
Folding
Row Space
Wide (36-40”)
Wide (36-40”)
Wide (36-40”)
Narrow (30-34”)
Wide (36-40”)
Narrow (30-34”)
Wide (36-40”)
Narrow (30-34”)
The PrepMaster® executes several operations critical to planting in one field pass. Front sweep and chopper
cuts stalks into small pieces, distributes the buried stalks and knocks down the crown of the bed. Center basket
with spiral blade incorporates chemicals and conditions the top of the bed. Rear roller flattens and firms the
seedbed. The Bigham PrepMaster® Bed Conditioner is the one pass pre-plant tool that you need this spring!
Approx. Ship Wt. 3140 Lbs.
4535 Lbs.
5890 Lbs.
5610 Lbs. 6335 Lbs.
6055 Lbs.
9190 Lbs.
8850 Lbs.
PREPMASTER® Bed Conditioners include:
• Superbar II double bar with 4x7” front bar (rigid or folding frame as specified) with Cat. III Hitch Assy.
• Corresponding quantities of front stalk plow-out shanks with clamps.
• Stalk chopper gangs with mounting hardware and shield.
• 21” spring loaded bed conditioners / 20” spring loaded smooth faced roller assemblies per row with all hardware necessary to complete the assemblies. Scraper kits for rear roller are included as standard equipment.
Gauge wheels, front stalk plow-out sweeps and spray nozzle kits are pictured but not included.
All units are priced unassembled, FOB Lubbock, TX.
Standard features
• All new design has 30% less weight than our original model. New
combination bracket combines mount for bed conditioner and
roller.
• Heavy double-bar frame with diamond mast is constructed with
4x7x3/8” front tube and spaced specifically for this application.
• Front plow-out shanks are constructed from H-5160 alloy steel
to stand up to the heaviest soil and stalk conditions. Ductile foot
piece is pitch adjustable.
• Choppers and bed conditioners are equipped with 1-1/2” heavy
pipe shafts and greaseable flange bearings.
• Smooth faced rollers are constructed from steel pipe to roll beds
flat. Scrapers are included as standard equipment for all models.
Call For Custom Applications
BIGHAM • 705 E. SLATON ROAD • P.O. BOX 3338 • LUBBOCK, TX 79452 • (806) 745-0384
1220 EAST DURKEE STREET • CARLISLE, AR 72024 • (870) 552-7517
© 2013 Bigham. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.