DescriptionThe in-row cultivator IT 40 is a reversible double tool-carrier designed for inter-row working, canopy management and grass cutting in orchards. It accepts a wide range of Lotti tools and adapts to row widths from 2.70 m to 4.10 m. Available as a front-bracket model or as a reversible unit with front/rear three-point linkage. Heads are adjustable in positive and negative inclination to operate on sloping or terraced terrain. Minimum hydraulic supply: 25-30 L/min.
Operation and applications- Inter-row cultivation, soil working and mechanical weed control
- Leaf canopy management and pruning-residue cleaning
- Grass cutting and row maintenance in wider orchards
- Suitable for sloping and terraced sites thanks to head inclination and floating support options
Models available- IT 40 E: front / rear 3-point attachment
- IT 40 E CD: with hydraulic tank supplying all movements and tool drives
- IT 40 E CI: with hydraulic tank for tool drives (optimal operating condition)
- IT 40 A: front bracket attachment
Options (summary)- A: Self-centring system
- -R: Oil cooler
- R: Oil flow dividing valve at tractor distributor
- 2R: Two oil flow dividing valves
- 2RM: Two valves plus tool motor on/off switch
- SGP: Bracket for pump-gearbox group on the frame
Mountable / Available accessories (selection)- Hydraulic tank
- Oil cooler
- Oil flow dividing valves (single and double)
- Bracket for pump-gearbox group (SGP)
- Front support wheel
- Various soil-working, canopy and cutting tools (rotary rake, hoeing discs, ridging discs, blades, fast discs, weeding stars, drills, mowers, etc.)
Technical data (table)Model | Frame attachment | Weight | Min width | Max width | Heads' inclination | Horizontal side-ram extension
IT 40 E | Front / Rear 3 points | 430 kg | 2.70 m | 4.10 m | -15° / +25° | 0.70 m
IT 40 E CD | Front / Rear 3 points | 510 kg | 2.70 m | 4.10 m | -15° / +25° | 0.70 m
IT 40 E CI | Front / Rear 3 points | 510 kg | 2.70 m | 4.10 m | -15° / +25° | 0.70 m
IT 40 A | Front on bracket | 485 kg | 2.70 m | 4.10 m | -15° / +25° | 0.70 m
Notes- Minimum hydraulic oil flow required: 25-30 L/min
- Heads adjustable positively and negatively for slopes and terraces
- Machine and tool movements controllable from a control box/joystick in the tractor cab
Specifications- Model name: IT 40
- Brand: Lotti
- Available configurations: IT 40 E, IT 40 E CD, IT 40 E CI, IT 40 A
- Operating row width: 2.70 m – 4.10 m
- Heads’ inclination range: -15° / +25°
- Horizontal extension per side: 0.70 m
- Required hydraulic supply: minimum oil flow 25-30 L/min