OPICO, established in Essex in 1966, has built a reputation for bringing innovative machinery to the UK market. While initially recognised for their grain dryers, OPICO has expanded its product range significantly, with a strong focus on tillage equipment.
The company’s commitment of finding clever, beneficial solutions for farmers is clear in its tillage lineup, which includes advanced cultivators, disc harrows, and seed drills.
Stealth
The Stealth is a low-disturbance subsoiler ideal for no-till and reduced input systems. Its 15mm thick Hardox steel legs loosen and fracture medium-depth subsoil to alleviate compaction, improve drainage, aeration, and crop rooting, while minimising surface disruption to combat grassweeds.
It can be equipped with a Multi-Seeder and Accu-Disc for seeding in one pass. Suitable for conventional, regenerative, and grassland farming, the Stealth is available in 3m to 6m widths with mounted and trailed models. Key features include hydraulic depth control, 470mm scalloped disc openers, and 600mm V-profile roller.
Subsoiler
HE-VA Subsoilers are engineered for low draft and maximum soil lift without bringing large clods to the surface. Available in widths from 2.5m to 7m, they offer shearbolt or hydraulic auto-reset leg protection and are designed to suit tractors up to 650hp. All models come with V-profile rollers and castellated scrapers to ensure continued performance in wet conditions. Key features include hydraulic depth control and LED lights.
Combi-Disc
The Combi-Disc subsoils, cultivates, and consolidates in a single pass. It features independently adjustable legs and discs and can be fitted with Stealth legs and a Multi-Seeder for low-disturbance subsoiling and crop establishment. Available in 2.45m to 5.25m widths, it offers hydraulic depth control, 510mm discs, and a V-profile press roller for consolidation.
Disc Roller Contour
This machine precisely follows ground undulations, allowing shallow cultivation for weed control or deeper tillage. Available in widths from 2.75m to 7.75m, it comes with either single or twin rollers and multiple front tool options for increased versatility. Features include 510mm Sabre discs for aggressive cutting, 600mm V-profile rings, and hydraulic contour following.
Disc Roller XL Contour
The XL version offers increased versatility with working depths up to 160mm. It includes HE-VA’s SAT System for independent section control, making it suitable for both shallow and deep tillage. Available in widths from 2.75m to 7.25m, it can be fitted with various front tools like a Multi-Seeder and Top Cutter. It features 610mm Sabre discs and 700mm V-profile rings.
Top Strigle
The Top Strigle straw harrow spreads straw and creates a micro-tilth to promote weed germination and slug control. Available in widths from 3m to 10m, it has five rows of hydraulically controlled spring tines and can be fitted with a Stocks Ag Turbo Jet for cover crop establishment. Features include 16mm tines at 8.3cm spacing and LED lights.
Evolution OSR Seeder
The Evolution OSR Seeder integrates HE-VA’s innovations to ensure optimal crop establishment in challenging conditions. It offers precision drilling, nutrient management, and pest control in a single pass. Available in 3m to 6m widths, it includes Stealth LD legs, an Accu-Disc, and a Multi-Seeder for slug pellet application. Features include V-profile rollers and double-disc seeding coulters.
Triple Tiller
The Triple Tiller is a high-speed cultivator with three rows of tines for deep cultivation, soil loosening, and residue incorporation. Available in 3m to 5m widths, it is suitable for tractors from 100hp and offers hydraulic depth control from the cab. Key features include spring reset leg protection, Durox chisel points, and V-profile rollers for a consolidated finish.
Alpego Stone Burier
Available in three models—IG Inversa (2.5-3m), IZ Inversa (3-4m), and Poker Inversa (folding, 4-5m)—the Alpego Stone Burier features a reverse rotation rotor and sorting grid for efficient stone, clod, and crop residue burial. It leaves fine soil on the surface, simplifying crop establishment. Stone Buriers are in demand for shallow soils, replacing ploughs for reseeding in one pass.
The machine also reduces compaction risk by minimising the number of passes. All models have a transport width matching their working width, except for folding models, which are 2.45m wide.
MINI Shallow Plough
The Ovlac MINI Shallow Plough offers the benefits of both ploughing and minimum tillage. Designed for shallow depths (8-20cm), it enhances soil aeration and moisture conservation while avoiding furrow compaction by operating on-land. With lower power requirements (20hp/body), the MINI reduces fuel consumption and allows wider working widths, improving productivity by up to 40%.
Available in mounted (5-11 furrows) and semi-mounted (up to 13 furrows) configurations, it features an oscillating headstock, a shear bolt or hydraulic non-stop protection system, and mouldboard options.
Classic Reversible Plough
The Ovlac Classic Reversible Plough comes in three series: 120 (up to 160hp), 130 (up to 200hp), and 150 (up to 225hp), with options for 4-5 furrows. The plough offers manual or hydraulic width adjustment and shearbolt or non-stop hydraulic reset protection. The oscillating cross shaft allows for smooth operation on irregular fields, reducing strain on the plough and fuel consumption. Features include high-capacity skimmers, manual or hydraulic furrow width adjustment, and automatic memory on the 130 and 150 series.
XPerience Reversible Plough
The XPerience series (130, 150, and 170) is designed for tractors up to 300hp, offering 4-7 furrow options. Models allow manual or hydraulic width adjustment and shearbolt or hydraulic reset protection. The oscillating cross shaft ensures smooth ploughing on irregular fields, minimizing wear and fuel use. Key features include 78cm underbeam clearance, adjustable furrow width (manual or hydraulic), and automatic memory.
Versatill – Tine Stubble Cultivator
The Ovlac Versatill is an adaptable stubble cultivator for shallow (8-15cm) or deep (up to 40cm) work. Available in 2-3 rows with 38 different configurations, it features working widths of 2.4-6m and tine spacing options., and various rear roller accessories for diverse soil conditions.
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