For more than 25 years, Bourgault Tillage Tools have been at the forefront of innovation and technical development in the tillage and seeding industry. This was borne out of their own farming and hands-on field experience and the realisation that leadership and development was sorely lacking in the research and development of tillage and seeding tools.

Speed-Loc ///12 years ago, Martin Lishman Ltd introduced the Bourgault Tillage Tools Speed-Loc system to UK farmers. Now standard fit on all major UK manufactured cultivators, Speed-Loc can be retrofitted to almost any tined cultivator on the market.

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• Fast & easy point changing - a few minutes rather than hours saves time and money

• Upper stop keeps points at the same depth - critical for uniform crop emergence

• Spring-loaded pin prevents loss of points - backed by a 100% guarantee

• Durable and long-lasting - heat treated casting and stainless steel components

• Fits most types and shapes of tine - from standard to heavy duty applications

Once the tine is fitted with a Speed-Loc Adapter, the whole range of Bourgault Tillage Tools is available for use

The Benefits of the Speed-Loc Adapter

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Speed-Loc ///

Upper stop ensures points run at consistent depth.

Urethane spring applies pressure to the locking pin and seats against the tine.

Special side-locking nuts should always be used to prevent vibration loosening the adapter on the tine.

Heat treated stainless steel locking pin provides a secure locking mechanism that will not rust or corrode.

Bolts seat closely in the casting to avoid twisting on the tine.

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Speed-Loc Adapters

200-QCA-5010

Suits the widest range of tines, including Simba Great Plains.

2¼” (57mm) bolt-hole spacing, 50° angle. Requires 7/16” or 1/2” o/s head plough bolts c/w side- lock nuts.

200-QCA-4710

Grooved rear side suits Kongskilde as well as conventional tines.

1¾” (44mm) bolt-hole spacing, 47° angle. Requires 7/16” or 1/2” o/s head plough bolts c/w side-lock nuts.

200-QCA-5030

Fits Horsch FG/FX Terrano & Vaderstad Top Down tines.

57mm bolt-hole spacing, 50° angle. Requires M12 10.9 plough bolts c/w stover nuts.

200-QCA-5020

Slotted hole suits a wide range of non-standard tines.

63-80mm bolt-hole spacing, 50o angle. Requires M12 10.9 plough bolts c/w stover nuts.

200-QCA-4700

Flat-backed. Fits Knight

1¾” (44mm) bolt spacing, 47° angle. Requires 1/2” hex head bolts c/w side-loc nuts.

410-QCA-5020

Fits Lemken

45mm bolt spacing. 50° angle. Requires M12 10.9 plough bolts c/w stover nuts.

410-QCA-5050

Fits Kverneland CLD Grubber

45mm bolt spacing. 50° angle. Requires M12 10.9 plough bolts c/w stover nuts.

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Speed-Loc ///Examples of tines retrofitted by users

Will the Speed-Loc adapter fit my tine?Providing the bolt-hole spacing and angle is suitable (nearly all European tines are) the Speed-Loc adapter will fit the tine.

Horsch CO Conversion

When fitted with Horsch’s tine adapter, the side-bolting CO drill tine can be converted to accept a Speed-Loc adapter (200-QCA-5010), sweep and drilling system.

Horsch Terrano Tine

Both the FG and FX versions of the Terrano tine are retro-fitted with the specially designed 200-QCA-5030 Speed-Loc adapter and, typically, 12” (30.5cm) sweeps (200-PWV- 1208).

Opico HE-VA

The Master-Tiller, Triple-Tiller and Combi-Lift models from the Opico HE-VA range have been fitted with the 200-QCA-5010 Speed-Loc Adapter. Primary cultivation points such as the 200-PWV-0528 have then been used.

Vaderstad Top Down

Uses the same specially designed Speed-Loc adapter (200-QCA-5030) as the Horsch Terrano tine. Typically fitted with 9” (23cm) sweeps (200- PWV-0908). The Vaderstad Cultus tine accepts the 200-QCA-4710 Speed-Loc adapter.

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Sweep Points ///Quick Change

• Versatile system - from minimum cultivation to full tillage across the machine width

• Manufactured from high Boron steel - heat treated for longer life

• Parallel wing design - maintains original width throughout its wear life

• Superior crown design - keeps the tip sharp for good penetration as the sweep wears

• Narrow stem - causes less soil disturbance and leaves a smoother field finish

• Huge range to fit the Speed-Loc system - from standard to heavy duty applications

Benefits of Sweeps from Bourgault Tillage Tools

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Quick Change Sweep Points ///The Narrow Stem design means the sweeps disturb less soil, which ensures good soil moisture retention and leaves a smoother field finish

The ends of the wings are cut parallel to each other which ensures that the sweep maintains its width as it wears and provides maximum value

The sweeps are manufactured from high Boron steel, heat treated for longer life

The crown of the sweep is designed so that the tip stays sharp as it wears, which is important for good penetration in tough conditions

Most sweeps are available in 6mm thickness or the better value and more durable 8mm thick versions - better suited to the UK’s abrasive and stony conditions

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Speed-Loc AdaptersThere are over 50 Speed-Loc Points to choose from: 6mm or 8mm, standard or heavy duty and seed-bed preparation or primary cultivation tools. After 12 years use in the UK a pattern of types to suit different machines in our range of soils has emerged and are usually available from stock. The most commonly used points are 8mm thick from standard duty (200 series) range. Some popular examples are shown below.

3” (7.6cm)

200-SPN-0308

Used on Claydon, Knight and others

51⁄2” (14cm)

200-PWV-0508

Used on Knight, Claydon, Horsch and

others

7” (18cm)

200-PWV-0708

Used on Knight, Claydon and others

9” (23cm)

200-PWV-0908

Used on Simba Great Plains, Knight, Bristow and others

12” (30.5cm)

200-PWV-1208

Used on Horsch, Sumo (modified by Sumo) and others

Heavy Duty Points (410 series)

12” (30.5cm) 410-PWV-1208Used on heavy duty machines such as Kverneland CLD and Pottinger Synkro.

Other heavy duty sweeps available but rarely used. Please enquire.

Other sizes available: 4” (10cm), 10” (25.4cm), 11” (28cm, 13” (33cm), 14” (35.5cm), 16” (42cm) and 18” (46cm).

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Quick Change Sweep Points ///Primary Cultivation Tools

The range includes spikes and points with hardened and extended-wear pads to improve penetration in tough soil conditions. The wear pads, with a hardness of 52-56 HRC, increase life expectancy and give longer wear times. For deeper working, extended heavy-duty wear pads protect the pin in the Speed-Loc adaptor.

SpikesIdeal for primary cultivation in very dry and hard conditions. Two versions are available:

Both are 2¼” (57mm) wide, 5⁄8” (15mm) thick and 6” (15cm) long. Use the 0215, with the extended heavy-duty wear pad, when working at greater depths.

200-SPK-0200 200-SPK-0215

Extended Wear PointsIn addition to a hardened wear pad, the point on these sweeps runs 1⁄2” (12mm) lower than the standard sweeps. This increased pitch improves penetration in hard or compacted ground.

With 4” (10cm) wings (6mm thick on the 0405, 8mm thick on the 0428) and 2¼” (57mm) wear pad. Use the 0428, with the extended heavy-duty wear pad, when working at greater depths.

5½” (14cm) or 9” (23cm) wings, 8mm thick, with extended heavy -duty wear pad for working at greater depths.

200-PWV-0428 200-PWV-0405

200-PWV-0528 200-PWV-0928

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Drilling System ///Quick Change

• Versatile system - six different inter-changeable seed boots to choose from

• Designed for ease of use - seed boots are easily changed by removing one bolt

• Utilizes the Speed-Loc adapter to fit the seeding opener

• The system can be adapted to suit all UK drilling conditions

• The system is perfect for allowing a range of uses with the same drill

• Can be retrofitted to many drill types

Benefits of the Quick Change Drilling System

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Quick Change Drilling System ///Quick Change Seed Boot Assembly

Typical Quick Change Combinations

Seed Boot Holder

Single bolt to change seed boot

Seed Boot (splitter)

Speed-Loc Adapter

Seeding Opener (Sweep)

Drilling Cereals

Splitter seed boot splits seed into two even rows that can merge in the centre to give an overall 7” (18cm) band

Used with sweeps of 5½” (14cm) upwards

Drilling Cereals

Spreader seed boot spreads seed evenly in a band 4-6” (10-15cm) wide, depending on sweep used

Used with sweeps of 4” (10cm) upwards

Drilling Rape

Short, spreads seed c.2½” (63mm) straight seed boot

Works well with spoons, spikes or any size of sweep

Drilling Beans

Bean seed boot places the seed in a very narrow band, at a depth which depends on the opener used

Normally used with a knife opener

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Quick Change Seed Boot AssemblyThe quick change drilling system is comprised of four separate components: Seeding Opener, Speed-Loc adaptor, Seed Boot Holder and Seed Boot. Choosing the right combination of components is determined by the crop being drilled, and is key to achieving the best results when drilling. The choices available in the Bourgault Tillage Tools range mean that you can always choose the right tool for the job, rather than having to compromise.

Adapter Holder Seed Boot

200-QCA-4700

Flat-backed47° 1¾” (44mm)

bolt spacing

200-QCA-4710

Curved back 47° 1¾” (44mm)

bolt spacing

200-QCA-5010

Curved back 50° 2¼” (57mm)

bolt spacing

200-QCA-5020

Curved back 50° 63-80mm bolt

spacing

200-QCA-5030

Curved back 50° 57mm bolt-

hole spacing

300-HLD-4700

Flat mounting1¾” (44mm) bolt spacing

300-HLD-4710

Curved mounting1¾” (44mm) bolt spacing

300-HLD-5010

Curved mounting

2¼” (57mm) bolt spacing. When used with the 200-QCA- 5020 Speed-Loc adapter may require an adapter wedge to ensure a good fit (see p.22).

300-ATM-1000

Spreader

Seed evenly spread in a 4-6” (10- 15cm) band.

300-ATM-1010

Splitter

Seed splits into two even rows that can merge in the centre to give an overall 7” (18cm) band

300-ATM-1020

Straight

Spreads seed c.2 ½” (63mm)

300-ATM-1036

Knife

Places seed in a very narrow band. Modified for larger bean varieties such as Wizard.

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Quick Change Drilling System ///Seeding Openers

SweepsA sweep is the most frequent seeding opener used on tine drills. The sweep can match the seed boot used: the spreader seed boot is best used with the 4” (10cm) sweep (200-PWV-0400) or 5½” (14cm) sweep (200-PWV-0508); the splitter seed boot would be used with the 200-PWV-0508 or the 7” (18cm) sweep (200-PWV-0708). If a greater width of disturbance is needed while drilling, a wider sweep can be used.

Multi-Shoot bolt-on Seeding Openers

SpoonsSpoons are very easy-pulling openers giving moderately low soil disturbance if working speed is kept around 7.5 km/h. When used with the straight seed boot, the 2¼” (57mm) spoon (200-SPN-0208) will provide a 2” seed spread and the 3” (76mm) spoon (300-SPN-0308) will give a 3” spread.

SpikesSpikes may be used as a seeding opener, but only to give extra penetration. They will create more disturbance than spoons.

KnivesSeeding with knives is commonly associated with drilling beans, though there are many options possible for creating narrow seed channels. The 200-KNF-0810 (pictured left) is a 3⁄4” (19mm) wide knife which is designed to work ahead of the bean seed boot and create very little disturbance. It has a chrome tip which provides reasonably long wear in non-abrasive conditions.

Carbide KnivesThere are many options for knives fitted with carbide tiles. Not only do they provide extra wear in abrasive soils, they also have a steeper angle of entry into the soil which means they will not lift and pull rocks and stumps to the surface. The 200-KNF-0811 has a 1” carbide tile for shallow drilling, the 200-KNF-0813 (pictured left) has a 3” long carbide zone for extra wear when drilling deeper.

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Paired RowThe paired row design allows seed to be delivered in two distinct rows measuring 3” centre to centre while fertiliser is placed in the centre. Carbide placement provides sharp cutting edges for excellent penetration and the Paired Row tip achieves excellent seedbed results.

Available with Horizontal seed/fertiliser separation (Advantage) and Horizontal/Vertical seed/fertilizer separation (Advantage Plus) for both C-tine and Horsch 84o Tine.

Side-BandThe side band design gives double-shoot capability while maintaining low disturbance and precise seed placement. Seed is placed directly behind the tip and fertiliser in a band to one side. These knives have a 3/4” (19mm) carbide tip. The wing on the side of the tip is also protected with carbide. When installing half of the drill should have openers with left side wings (612-ASY-0711) and the other half should have right side wings (612-ASY-0712).

Advantage

Advantage Plus

Paired Row to suit C-tineAdvantage: 610-ASY-4020Advantage Plus: 610-ASY-4081G

Paired Row to suit Horsch 84o TineAdvantage: 688-ASY-4020G

Advantage Plus: 688-ASY-4081G

Side-Band to suit C-tineLeft side wings: 612-ASY-0711G

Right side wings: 612-ASY-0712G

The Importance of the Adapter Nuts and BoltsThe Speed-Loc adapter will not be effective for long if it is not secured to the tine properly. Each adapter has a designated bolt type and size: Imperial (1⁄2” or 7/16” over-size head ), Metric (M12 10.9), Plough or Hexagon (as detailed on Page 8). The casting of the adapter is designed to accept the head and thickness of the designated bolt and it is essential that the correct one is used. Similarly, a corresponding Imperial (1⁄2” or 7/16” Grade 8 side-locking) or Metric (M12 stover locking) nut must be used to ensure a secure fit to the tine that will not be loosened by vibration.

The Ideal AngleFor best results and longest wear times Bourgault sweep points should be fitted so the angle of entry into the soil is between 2° and 5° from the horizontal. Speed-Loc Adapters ensure this on most machines, but some may also need one of the angled wedges shown below.

To check the angle, fit one or two tines with an adapter and sweep, stand the machine on level concrete and measure the height between the back tip of the sweep and the ground.

Sweep width Pitch height range

5.5” / 14cm 4 - 10mm

7”/18cm 5 - 13mm

9”/23cm 6 - 17mm

10”/25.4cm 7 -18mm

11”/28cm 8 - 20mm

12”/30.5cm 8.5 - 22mm

13”/33cm 9 - 24mm

14”/35.5cm 10 - 26mm

16”/42cm 12 - 30mm

18”/46cm 13 - 33mm

The urethane tine wedges alter the pitch of the point on the Speed-Loc Adapter. The ideal angle for longest wear time of the point is between 2-5° from the horizontal.

Ideal range of sweep pitch heights

Decreasing Pitch Increasing Pitch

If the pitch height is outside the ideal range, a urethane plastic wedge is used to change the distance by the amount shown.

2o = 5mm

5o = 11.5mm

7o = 16mm

10o = 22mm

Range of angled tine wedges(see part numbers on next page)

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Accessories///

Angled Tine Wedges

2o = 6mm (200-WDG-0206)

5o = 11.5mm (200-WDG-0506)

7o = 16mm (200-WDG-0700)

10o = 22mm (200-WDG-1006)

Used to obtain proper sweep pitch on the tines.

Sub-plate (200-QAS-4711)

May be required when fitting the 200-QCA-4710 adapter to the Kongskilde VFM tine.

Speed-Release Tool (200-REL-1010)

Used to remove sweep points and drilling openers from Speed-Loc adaptersDrivers

Used to install drilling openers such as knives (400-DRV-1010)

Used to install sweep points and spoons (400-DRV-1010)

Helps keep tips sharp.Other types are available, see website for more details.

200-SLC-1001

Replacement bushing

(supplied with dust seal)

200-SLC-1010

Replacement dust seal

200-SLC-1020

Replacement locking pin

200-SLC-1030

Replacement spring ball for 200-QCA-4700

adapter

200-SLC-1035

Replacement spring ball for

200-QCA-4710 & 200-QCA-5010

adapters

200-SLC-1037

Replacement spring ball for

200-QCA-5020 & 400-QCA-5050

200-SLC-1038

Replacement spring ball for 200-QCA-5020

adapter for special applications

200-SLC-1039

Replacement spring ball for 200-QCA-5030

adapters

Speed-Loc Replacement Parts

Quick Change Drilling Accessories

Securing Nut & BoltSecures the quick-change seed boots into the seed boot holder.

300-BNC-4414

Drill Hose BushingsAdapts drill air hoses to

fit the top of the seed boot holder.

300-BSH-1200Adapts from a 28mm to a 31mm O.D. air hose

300-BSH-1205Accepts a 28mm O.D.

air hose

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Speed-Loc Accessories

Further Notes///Which speed-Loc adapter fits your machine?

On the right is a guide to the Speed-Loc Adapters that fit European cultivators and drills. The list is not comprehensive and may change with different models in a manufacturer’s range. If you do not see your machine listed, measure the centre to centre bolt hole distance on the tine and check against the specifications of the models shown on p.8. It is important that the angle of the point is correct when fitted on the adapter. See page 22 for more details about this.

Manufacturer/Type

Bristow

Claydon V Drill SR Drill Hybrid Drill

Cousins

Farm Force (Vaderstad Leg)

Glencoe

Horsch FG/CO FG/FX Terrano

International Chisel Plough

Knight/Raven

Knoche

Kockerling

Kongskilde

Adapter

200-QCA-5010

200-QCA-4700/5010200-QCA-4710/5010200-QCA-4710

200-QCA-5010

200-QCA-4710+100-WDG-0700

200-QCA-4710

200-QCA-5010200-QCA-5030

200-QCA-5010

200-QCA-4700

200-QCA-5010

200-QCA-5020+200-WDG-0206

200-QCA-4710+200-QAS-4711

Manufacturer/Type

Kverneland Combi-cult CLD-Grubber

Lemken Terradisc

Micheal Moore Double Press

Opico

Pottinger Synkro

Quivogne Jupiter

Rabe Firebird Profibird

SMS

Simba Great Plains

Vaderstad Cultus Top Down

Vogel & Noot/Rau Polymag

Wilrich

Adapter

200-QCA-4710410-QCA-5050

410-OCA-5020

200-QCA-4700

200-QCA-5010

200-QCA-5050

200-OCA-4710

200-QCA-5020200-QCA-4710

200-QCA-5020

200-QCA-5010

200-QCA-4710200-QCA-5030

200-QCA-5020

200-QCA-5710

North American machines are listed in the Bourgault Tillage Tools catalogue or online at www.tillagetools.com. *Urethane wedge to ensure correct angle when a point is fitted to the adapter † Metal sub-plate to conform to tine profile

Your Bourgault Tillage Tools stocking specialist:

Woodhams Farm, Culters Green, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2RH

Tel: +44 (0)1371 830353Fax: +44 (0)1371 832365

E-mail: info@jbrockandsons.comWebsite: www.jbrockandsons.com

For further details about Bourgault Tillage and Drilling Tools, please contact us as below:

Martin LishmanTel: +44 (0)1778 426600Fax: +44 (0)1778 426555

E-mail: sales@martinlishman.comWebsite: www.martinlishman.com or www.tillagetools.com

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