Like any facet of the agricultural industry, sod harvesters rely on innovation to meet each growing challenge. That’s why hundreds of the country’s top producers are turning to Magnum ENP for the most advanced sod cutter system available! Through decades of real-world experience, we’ve found many ways to make this process less labor intensive and more profitable than ever.
It all starts by making the cut with Magnum. Dive in with us to learn why and how we’re making innovation available to every operation.
What Sod Cutters Used to Be
Our machines are designed from a deep heritage of proud sod producers, but we didn’t get where we are today by relying on yesterday’s technology! Learning from the past is how we make Magnum sod harvesters better every day. These are the biggest shortcomings we noticed with older harvesting methods.
Inefficient
Since the earliest days of sod busting, this task took hours of hard labor. Staking, cutting, and rolling by hand all cost time, money, and manpower for farmers to this day. Even with modern harvesters, operations can fall victim to part failures and lengthy replacements.
Cumbersome
One of the biggest factors that leads to inefficient processes is the cumbersome nature of most harvesters. Many machines require time to replace tubes, adjust settings, and make sure everything keeps running smoothly. Harvesters in other fields of agriculture don’t require this much effort. That’s why we’re streamlining the process with our innovative sod cutter system.
Costly
Lengthy production processes and mechanical inefficiencies add up to high costs for producers. In modern agriculture, no operation can afford to fall behind due to labor and maintenance costs. That’s why Magnum continues to innovate our harvesters to save time, money, and headaches for the future of sod farming around the world.
Carving a Better Way Forward
Since our first harvester hit the market, we’ve been innovating new ways for farmers to streamline sod production. Magnum constantly looks for ways to improve this process by consulting with the world’s top operations. As our industry grows, these are the key aspects our sod cutter system keeps in mind.
Control
Knowing what will happen from the first cut to the last is what makes Magnum’s machines some of the most reliable harvesters in the industry. With the press of a button or pull of a lever, one operator is in control of depth, speed, and many other crucial factors. Our designs make every setting easy to change without having to replace components or get extra hands to help!
Efficiency
The only way to stay at the top of your game is by finding new ways to stay efficient. That’s why Magnum’s designs keep efficiency in mind in every machine. From our standard BR harvester to our fully automatic SP, each innovation keeps maintenance and labor costs low and productivity high. With every option, we keep efficiency within reach for operations of every shape and size!
Quality
Efficient operation and complete control come together to elevate the quality of every big roll produced with Magnum harvesters. Consistency, reliability, and speed are key elements that our sod cutter system makes possible for the world’s top producers. If you’re ready to elevate the quality of your operation, talk to our team for the highest standard of service!
Elements of a Cut Above
So, what makes Magnum’s sod cutter system stand out? It all starts below the surface! By backing every roll with adequate netting, our unique system can cut less mature sod consistently at multiple depths, promoting a quicker production turnaround. The unique design of our machines also allows for widths between 30 to 48”! These are the key elements of a quality big roll cut by Magnum harvesters.
Consistent Cuts
To keep every roll consistent from start to finish, Magnum incorporates solid cutters or twin floating heads designed with our anti-vibration technology. By shifting the cutters back and forth rather than keeping them side by side, these heads reduce vibrations by up to 75%! And, with consistent pressure applied by each roller and high-strength netting backing every roll, each cut stays uniform, efficient, and true. To learn more about the importance of quality sod rollers, check out our related read!
Continuous Operation
The unique design of our harvesters also allows for continuous operation. Producers can skip over bad patches and pull up on ends without any issues. Each head is designed to cut with the same depths without having to change any settings with every pull up. This eliminates guesswork and maximizes production throughout our entire line of machines.
The Original Big Roll Harvester
The Magnum BR is our original design that incorporates all the essential elements sod producers need! This machine has proven itself for decades on operations of all shapes and sizes thanks to a streamlined design. Here’s what truly makes this harvester an evolution in the sod production industry!
Anti-Vibration Heads
Success starts by removing inefficiencies at Magnum. That’s why the BR harvester incorporates synchronized sod cutters, limiting wear and tear on components and delivering a more efficient cut! As one cutter moves forward, the other simultaneously moves back. This innovative design saves producers time and money by limiting downtime and cost of repairs!
Magnum SR
To keep the benefits rolling, our SR harvester incorporates additional features that streamline production even further. The self-starting conveyor eliminates the need to manually wrap turf around the tube. Alongside the convenient tube injector, this machine simplifies the rolling process. But when it comes to making the cut, these additional features make the SR one of the most popular harvesters in the industry!
Automatic Chop System
The SR features an automatic chop system that cuts off the roll at a preset length. This takes the guesswork out of production by alerting the driver when a full roll is complete! After releasing the roll with the tipper, the operator can continue production within seconds thanks to the self-starting conveyor and the tube injector.
Variable Thickness
Total control is key when considering your ideal sod cutter. This machine can change the depth of the sod cutter with the pull of a lever, giving the operator control over the thickness of each roll. This works to keep rolls consistent and high quality without compromising the health of your crop!
Magnum SRA
At Magnum, we believe the best could always be made better. To improve our design of the SR harvester further, we made it even easier to operate! The SRA includes advanced telemetrics that make this a fully automatic sod harvesting machine! With the push of a button, one operator can control it all in total comfort.
Smart Depth Controls
The redundant can-bus control system works in tandem with integrated depth controls to keep the smart sod cutter system consistent with every pass. No resetting, adjusting, or guesswork required! Just set your desired depth, and the SRA takes care of the rest!
Fully Automated
When we say fully automatic, we mean it! With integrated sensors throughout the entire machine, advanced telemetrics make the SRA incredibly smart. These provide crucial diagnostics that make productivity and maintenance easy to track.
The top operations using this machine also enjoy the customizability that comes with the data it provides. Year after year, the SRA provides a deeper level of control than almost any other machine available!
Magnum SP
The only other machine on the market more innovative than the SRA is our revolutionary SP. This self-propelled harvester is changing the way the world makes big rolls with a completely streamlined design. In a comfortable cab, the operator sits above the conveyor and rollers, providing the ideal view as sod is cut, conveyed, and rolled.
One Machine That Does It All
With every control at the operator’s fingertips, this harvester keeps production moving smoother than ever before. Real-time telemetrics are visible in the cab, and our factory is available to help troubleshoot any issues in real time. All this innovation makes the SP a cut above anything available on the market currently.
In addition to all these amazing advancements, this harvester incorporates the same tried-and-true technology included in the original BR. Our anti-vibration sod cutter heads are what keep the highest-quality rolls a possibility for operations of every shape and size.
Make the Cut Better
Our family-owned and operated business puts farmers first in everything we do. Whether you’re ready for a new machine or just need to reorder netting, we’re here to help you roll into the future confidently.
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