The new True-Tandem 335 VT builds on this heritage with added features designed to allow the user to take more control of their operation, as well as reduce maintenance for more uptime.
Like the 330, the new 335 VT is a fast, efficient machine that lets you cover a lot of acres in a short time in spring or fall, and sets producers up for maximum yield potential in their next crop by providing the same excellent agronomic advantages in their field. The shallow-concavity fluted blades cut residue and put it into contact with the soil so that it breaks down much more quickly.
The blades also level the soil by tossing it up and laterally away from the blades. The frame design, along with walking tandem wheels, pulls evenly through the field, allowing faster speeds for greater productivity. And the heavy-duty, pull-through frame ensures durability even at higher speeds.
Reel advantages
A new active hydraulic down pressure system on the 335 VT rolling rear basket gives farmers added control from the cab. A double rolling basket option is available to further condition the soil. The rear baskets use the patented double-edge bar. Simply put, it sizes clods and better levels the soil to improve yield potential.
Unlocking nutrients in residue
Research shows the potential nutrient availability in corn residue can be as much as 175 pounds of potassium and 25 pounds of phosphorus per acre, based on 200-bushel corn. According to Nix, the blades on the new machines help liberate that nutrition for the next crop and pave the way for uniform stands.
Stronger VT wave blades
The new VT wave blades on the 335 are made from metal quarried from iron ore mines. They are 30 percent stronger and last up to 20 percent longer than other blades, and are much more resistant to rocks.
The heavy cast-iron spools between the blades on the 335 add weight where needed – to the gangs – and increase cutting pressure.
New beefed-up scrapers keep the mud and trash off the gangs. Producers can also choose a coil tine harrow rear-finishing system for additional soil leveling, and new stubble-resistant tires that hold up in the hardiest Bt corn residue.
Less downtime, more durability
The new basket assemblies on the 335 VT have greaseless bearings – and there are greaseless walking tandems on the transport wheels – minimizing growers’ maintenance downtime. It also has LED lighting for better visibility at night, which translates into more productivity.
To simplify transport with positive tongue weight, the company added to the frame length and equipped the 335 with a new hitch.
In addition, a rugged new powder coat paint finish provides 400 percent more resistance to impact, scratching and fading. The 335 will be available in 22-, 25-, 28-, 31- and 34-foot working widths. FG
—From Case IH news release
