Shakaerator 400 and 500 Classic

A value-for-money high output sub-soiler with an innovative folding-wing frame design, the Shakaerator 400 and 500 Classic have been created for farmers looking for performance and value, who want the versatility to switch working widths to match soil conditions and different tractors.

Overview

The machine's folding wings grant farmers greater flexibility, reducing horsepower requirements when the ground is heavy, enabling the machine to work on smaller tractors, and proving highly effective when called upon to treat tramlines. 

Building on the successful Shakaerator platform, the 300 and 400 models feature the classic vibration unit, and benefit from the same low draught legs which heave and aerate without mixing topsoil and subsoil - protecting the fertile top layer and aiding crop growth.

Key features

• 4.0m and 5.0m working widths
• 3.0m working widths (wings folded)
• Three-point linkage mounting
• 24” shear bolt protected legs
• 30" gas-strut auto-reset legs
• Innovative low-draught leg design
• Replaceable Euroshin and longlife points
• 1.0m and 2.0m folding wing extensions
• Robust super-strength steel mainframe with hardened pins for extra durability
• Sturdy storage legs, angled for easy access
• Heavy-duty rams for fast folding and durability
• 7-9 or 9-11 leg configurations
• Optional vibration unit

SHAKAERATOR 400 Classic in action

See the Shakaerator 400 Classic with its unique folding wings in action:

Features

Folding wing extensions

Foldable wing extensions of 1.0 or 2.0m are available boosting the working width to 4.0 or 5.0m at the touch of a button, and allowing customers to configure the size of the machine to match the soil conditions, the task at hand, or the tractor used for the job.

Proven track record

Precision-engineered in the UK, the latest generation of McConnel Shakaerators are an evolution of an award-winning design that has proven effective for more than 35 years – delivering increased crop yields, protecting the soil, and reducing compaction.

Benefits

• Flexible working widths
• Flexible power requirements
• Relieves soil compaction
• Low-draught performance reduces fuel consumption
• Proven deep-soil conditioning
• Improves vertical drainage
• Exceptional clod-breaking
• Promotes crop growth

Specification
Model	Shakaerator 400 Classic	Shakaerator 500 Classic
Main frame
Working width	4.0m (13'1")	5.0m (16'3")
Frame type - Rigid	3-piece folding	3-piece folding
Attachment - 3-pt linkage	CAT II	CAT II
Working depth range (24" leg)	Max 355mm (14")	Max 355mm (14")
Working depth range (30" leg)	Max 500mm (20")	Max 500mm (20")
Depth adjustment increments	25mm (1")	25mm (1")
Road lighting kit	Standard	Standard
Legs and Points
Number of legs	7 or 9	9 or 11
Leg spacing	570mm or 470mm	570mm or 470mm
Leg length	600mm (24") or 750mm (30")	600mm (24") or 750mm (30")
Leg height adjustment increments	25mm (1")	25mm (1")
Gas-strut A/R protection	Optional	Optional
Shear-pin protection	Optional	Optional
Standard Euro point	Optional	Optional
Wide Delta point	Optional	Optional
Wear shin	Standard	Standard
Vibration unit
Hydraulic drive	Standard	Standard
540 PTO drive	N/A	N/A
1000 PTO drive	N/A	N/A
Rear packers
600mm (24") Consolidator	Optional	Optional
600mm (24") Ridge packer	Optional	Optional
600mm (24") Shark-fin packer	Optional	Optional
600mm (24") Flat Roller	N/A	N/A
Rear scrapers	Standard	Standard
Options
Leading disc	Optional	Optional
Dimensions
Machine weight*	3,900kg	4,400kg
Transport width	3.00m (9'10")	3.00m (9'10")
Transport height	1.6m (5'3")	1.6m (5'3")
Requirement
Min Tractor hp	180hp	240hp

* Weight dependent on configuration