Built to ensure the optimum environment for cultivation, Vaderstad machines are the perfect option for longevity and reliability when in use. We can also source specific machine parts for those looking for an upgrade or to make changes to existing Vaderstad machine. Originating from Sweden, the company has been manufacturing and providing farming machinery to farms around the globe since the early 1960s, with a goal of delivering reliable machines which rationalise farming methods. Known, mostly for the Rapid range of machines which revolutionised farming methods in the 1980s.
A combination cultivator carrying out multiple operations from shallow to complete deep cultivation in one pass. Firstly the two rows of discs for mixing and cutting, then auto-reset legs for deep loosening followed by levelling discs and a steel ring packer for reconsolidation. A Topdown can also be fitted with a Bio-drill to turn it into a seeder for planting crops like OSR.
One of the most popular cultivators over recent years, whilst there have been many other ‘short discs’ entering the market the Vaderstad Carrier remains one of the original and best machines available. Designed for shallow cultivation after harvest to encourage weed growth or ‘chitting’ the Carrier is equally effective as a secondary cultivator on ploughing or other intensive cultivation methods.
The flagship of Vaderstad machines. The Rapid seed drill revolutionised arable planting in the late 1980’s early 1990’s and continues to lead the way today. As the name suggests, these machines are capable of high speed and precise drilling of cereal crops. They can be used as part of a variety of farming methods, as part of a minimum tillage system or drilling into a seedbed create using intensive cultivation.
Vaderstad farm machinery is at the core of the Ellis Machinery stock range, and we work to ensure we have one of the finest ranges available online and for viewing, with the ability to source Vaderstad machinery upon request as well.