OverviewThe Methys PCS
Innovation lies in the redesign of a machine to optimize operation, fuel consumption and environmental impact. The unit offers an unprecedented horizontal and vertical clearance for precise soil following, designed for conservation agriculture and accurate shallow work.
Objectives and uses- Reduce fuel consumption
- Scalp at 3 cm across the full width to preserve freshness and limit CO2 emissions
- Keep harvest residues on the surface: large clearance to avoid clogging with a tine tool
- Operate in the presence of heavy vegetation covers
Advantages and functional features- Large horizontal and vertical clearance to prevent clogging and handle high volumes of residues
- Control of shallow working depth: 7 ground support points for precise soil following
- 12 depth-control wheels (depending on version/configuration)
- 3‑dimensional control via chassis/extensions with isostatic support and deformable 3D structure
- Truly towed machine to avoid following tractor movements
- Low fuel consumption: 3 l/ha on second pass and 6.5 l/ha on first pass
- Penetration power suitable for a first stubble-breaking pass, even with straw
- Capable of precise shallow work (2 to 11 cm)
Technical data (table 1)SCALPER | METHYS PCS 3000 | METHYS PCS 4000 | METHYS PCS 6000
Working width (m) | 3 | 3.93 | 6
Transport width (m) | 3 | 2.50 | 2.50
Transport height (m) | _ | 2.162 | 3.196
Number of tines | 14 | 19 | 29
Working depth (cm) | 2-11 | 2-11 | 2-11
Working speed (km/h) | 6-10 | 6-10 | 6-10
Required power (ch) | 80-100 | 110-150 | 150-190
Indicative weight (Kg) | 1250 | 1950 | 2400
Technical data (table 2)SCALPER | METHYS PCSWT 6000 | METHYS PCSWT 8000
Working width (m) | 6 | 8
Transport width (m) | 3 | 3
Transport height (m) | 2.984 | 4
Number of tines | 29 | 39
Working depth (cm) | 2-11 | 2-11
Working speed (km/h) | 6-10 | 6-10
Required power (ch) | 110-210 | 190-270
Indicative weight (Kg) | 5600 | 6300
Characteristics / technical specifications- Commercial model: Methys PCS
- Working width: versions 3 m, 3.93 m, 6 m, 8 m according to model
- Adjustable working depth: 2 to 11 cm
- Recommended working speed: 6 to 10 km/h
- Number of tines by version: 14 / 19 / 29 / 39
- Transport width and height: variants by model (e.g. 2.50 m, 2.984 m, 3.196 m, 4 m)
- Tractor power required: from 80 ch (3000 model) up to 270 ch (PCSWT 8000 depending on version)
- Indicative weight: from 1250 kg (PCS 3000) to 6300 kg (PCSWT 8000)
- Soil-following system: 7 support points, 12 depth-control wheels depending on configuration, chassis/extensions with isostatic support and deformable 3D structure
- Towed design for stability and precision (truly towed machine)
- Estimated consumption: 3 l/ha (second pass) and 6.5 l/ha (first pass)
- Designed for conservation agriculture: large clearance, ability to handle heavy vegetation covers and residues