Marathon points
Consistent agronomic excellence
The Väderstad Marathon points are reinforced with tungsten carbide. They ensure a consistent work result, leading to the optimal conditions for crop establishment, maximising the yield potential. With an even soil structure, root development is given the best conditions to access nutrients and water.
Consistent depth and effective soil mixing
Väderstad Marathon points are equipped with a tungsten carbide tip, allowing them to maintain the same working depth and width throughout their long service life.
When paired with the Väderstad MixIn shin, this extended durability ensures consistent and thorough soil mixing from start to finish. The combination delivers reliable results season after season, thanks to the Marathon point’s long-lasting performance.
Up to 10x working life saves time...
Thanks to the durability of the Marathon point, you spend less time in the workshop, and no points need to be changed during the season. This means you can spend more time in the field when conditions are at their best. This becomes even more important in tough seasons with especially short windows of opportunity.
...and money
Marathon helps save fuel by maintaining a sharp point that moves easily through different soil conditions, always preserving the optimal soil-breaking angle. In contrast, uneven or worn points cause unnecessary soil flow, which leads to increased fuel consumption.
Flat surface for optimised soil flow
All Marathon points feature a perfectly flat surface, similar to the body of a plough. This optimises soil flow while minimising resistance and reducing diesel consumption.
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A patented solution for stone resistance
The Marathon tungsten carbide is folded around the tip of the point, creating a thick base that diverts forces in two directions. This design significantly increases resistance to stones. An added benefit is that it prevents wear from underneath the point, which could otherwise lead to cracking of the hard metal over time.
The right point for the task
Selecting the correct point depends on the specific tillage task at hand. There are three main objectives that a point can achieve: mixing, breaking, and drainage. Often, the desired result is a combination of these effects or is more closely aligned with two of these targets.
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Let your soil determine your point
To maximise the space available for roots, careful consideration of soil type is essential when selecting points for your cultivator. While heavy soils can rely on their natural structure, lighter, self-compacting soils require complete loosening to create optimal conditions for the next crop.
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Heavy soils with structure
For heavy soils, breaking compaction layers and creating a fine, crumbled surface is crucial. If the structure and residue levels allow, a thinner point is effective for maintaining the soil's integrity. In wet years, always opt for a thinner point to minimise negative impacts on the soil structure.
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Self-compacting soils
During the growing season, self-compacting soils tend to collapse, reducing the space available for root nutrient and moisture uptake. Wider points are ideal for these soils, delivering complete loosening, thorough mixing, and improved aeration of the soil profile.
Choose point and shin depending on the result you need
To achieve good mixing, the amount of soil brought to the surface is key. It affects how much crop residue can be mixed in and how deep it goes. The idea is simple: closer row spacing and wider points move more soil. On the other hand, thinner points help improve flow through the machine and reduce power needs when working deeper in the ground.
Average mix + Average breaking
Combine a straight point with a shin the same width.
High mix + Average breaking
Combine a straight point with a widening shin.
High mix + Low breaking
Combine a pointed point with a widening shin.
High mix + Breaking and mixing
Combine a BreakMix point with a widening shin.
80mm
50/80mm
BreakMix
Let the point configurator guide you
Explore Väderstad’s range of points and discs to suit all conditions. Use our Point & Disc Configurator to easily find the best parts for your machine, tailored to soil type, working depth, and more.
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