Orthman 8315 Cultivator

Model 8315 Cultivator

Heavy-Duty Strength In A Compact Cultivator
Model 8315 provides a flexible solution – from a compact row unit all the way up to a robust, full-featured tool with fertility placement capabilities for the greatest versatility by adding the long tail option. It’s available in 6- through 16-row sizes with 30”-40” row spacings, depending on size, to meet your needs.

Model 8315 Row Unit

Dependable Cultivation, Every Row
The 8315 row unit is designed for reliable, consistent performance. Standard features include precise depth control, durable construction, and components built to handle a variety of field conditions with ease. Low-maintenance design ensures long-lasting operation and dependable results season after season.

Wedge Locking System
Row units feature an innovative, heavy-duty force-through wraparound mounting design with a wedge locking system, instead of U-bolts, that joins steel to steel to stand up to the rigors of high-residue cultivation

Tillage Depth
For consistent tillage depth, outfit your unit with either a lead 22”-diameter depth band coulter that cuts residue for a clean tillage pass or a wheel with an 8” x 20.5” tire for flotation. Both options feature easy, wrench-free adjustability with a depth gauge for fine-tuning your tillage depth up to 9”

Sweep Options
Tillage sweep options include single-piece designs in a variety of widths or western sweeps with pitch adjustability and replaceable blades in multiple widths

Long Tail Option
Add a long tail option to equip the 8315 with a wide variety of tooling options to customize it to your operation

Optional 8315 Features

Long Tail Option for model 8315
The 8315 Orthman cultivator can be equipped with optional long-tail components to enhance residue management and soil penetration, giving you added versatility and precision in every pass.

Inter-Row Ripper Shanks

Inter-row ripper shanks perform deeper tillage to alleviate hardpan and allow maximum water infiltration for the model 8315. They are positioned right before the weeding shank and feature a shear-bolt protection with replaceable points and wearbars.

Intermediate Tooling Options

Intermediate tooling options with the long-tail row unit include 14” sweeps or a ripper shank with shear-bolt protection, wear point and shim.

Closed-Top Crop Shields

Closed-top crop shields help protect your fragile seedlings and can be added to model 8315 for use in lighter soils. They can be easily flipped up for use in taller crops.