Genuine parts for ploughs

What parts does a plough consist of

Ploughs consist of many wear parts, including points, shares, mouldboards, shins, landsides, blade coulters, skimmers, and landside points and heels.

What is a plough point?

Points are wearing parts fitted to shares for improved soil penetration. Points are the most frequently replaced wearing part. Plough points also protect and reduce the wear of other plough parts.

Here is a selection of SEMI-MARATHON plough point

These points are specially designed for stony plots with a rocky bottom. 

Here is a selection of MARATHON plough point

These points are specially designed for stony plots with a rocky bottom.

Here is a selection of OLYMPIC plough point

KUHN OLYMPIC points are extra thick in the high-wear areas. This design lengthens the service life of the part and keeps its shape over time to carry out homogeneous ploughing.

This part has a self-sharpening profile which gives it a long-lasting and constant penetration capacity. Its trapezoidal shape allows soil to flow over the mouldboards and protect the landside.

This point with a heavy-duty end, has a service life 20% longer (depending on conditions of use) than a MARATHON point.

Carbide solutions: parts with DURAKARB technology

The KUHN range includes SUPER-MARATHON points reinforced with carbide plates. This enables you to plough a larger surface area compared to a standard point.

Here is a selection of SUPER-MARATHON plough point

Carbide solution: parts with DURAKARB technology

Shares are available with DURAKARB technology carbide plates. Their service life lasts 4 times longer than shares without carbide plates.

Landside point

Checking regularly the condition of the landside point is essential to extend its service life. When replacing it, it is also important to check the condition of the plough share and the frog as well as their fasteners. An incorrect alignment of the landside point can lead to premature wear of other plough parts, hence the importance of promoting parts designed and manufactured for the machine. In choosing KUHN parts you optimize your plough’s performance and reduce maintenance costs. 

Skimmer share

The skimmer share is one of two parts that make up the skim coulter. Its main function is to cut a strip of shallow land, prior to the main plough share lifts and turns over the rest of the soil with the mouldboard. The skimmer prepares the land by burying in crop residues and weeds to facilitate their decomposition and enrich the soil with organic matter. The skimmer share also contributes to improve ploughing quality by reducing the quantity of soil sticking to the mouldboard.  

Shin  

The shin plays a crucial role in preparing the soil and then guiding the earth towards the mouldboard. This is why KUHN pays particular attention to its manufacturing in its factory where the ploughs are produced in western France.  

Landside 

The landside is a fundamental element of the plough. Positioned behind the ploughshare, its main function is to stabilize and control the working depth of the plough by preventing the mouldboards from sinking too deeply. This action facilitates the ploughshare and mouldboard work, especially in heavy and compact soils. Using a landside in good condition improves ploughing quality.  

Plough mouldboards and shins

What is a plough shin?

The shin is the triangular part at the front of the mouldboard that receives the flow of soil before turning it. The shin gets worn quicker than the mouldboard, but as it is cheaper to replace than the mouldboard, it contributes to cost reduction.

What is a plough mouldboard?

The mouldboard is the most important part of the plough. Its job is to turn the earth with the crop residues, in preparation for the next crop.

Profitability 

The shin’s dimensions ensure very good protection of the mouldboard and the frog. This part helps reduce costs by limiting wear and therefore the frequency of replacement of the mouldboard. 

Versatility 

Different types of original KUHN bodies are available. Whether helical scandinavian, slatted or helical, the bodies are designed to meet the different cultivations and techniques used throughout the world. 

Plough bolts: Fastening and compatibility

The plough bolt is an essential spare part for the safety and performance of the plough. It secures the various plough parts, such as the share, mouldboard, landside, and skimmer. A defective or improperly tightened bolt can cause these parts to shift or become lost, compromising the quality of soil cultivation and even causing significant damage to the plough. Bolt compatibility is crucial: it is recommended to use KUHN bolts to ensure the safety and durability of your plough.