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24 Rows, 16 Tons: KUHN's New Gladiator XL Strip-Till Machine

Podcast: Farm4Profit Podcast · David Whitaker, Corey Hillebo, Tanner Winterhof

Opublikowano: 2026-10-28

Strip-till continues to gain attention as farmers look for ways to maximize yields while controlling input costs. During this What's Working in Ag segment at Farm Progress Show, Michael Bergren from KUHN introduces the Gladiator XL, a 24-row strip-till system designed to increase field efficiency while maintaining the agronomic benefits of KUHN's established Gladiator lineup. Michael shares that third-party studies have demonstrated the potential to reduce fertilizer applications by 20–25% through targeted placement in the seedbed while maintaining yields. One of the biggest advancements is capacity. The Gladiator XL expands from 16 rows to 24 rows and features a 16-ton Mo...