Cover Crops, ploughing back implement

Cover Crops, the solution for mixing organic matter at low speed. An agricultural machine, Gregoire Besson, after years of experience, a low cost of use, suitable rollers, for any type of culture.

COVER

Deep Stubble Cultivators Configure your Cover

The solution for scalping, dislodging dense root systems
and creating a mulch with a large volume of plant waste.
Work effectively
from 5 to 20 cm deep

At last - a machine that offers real versatility without affecting your budget.

Deep stubble ploughing
(Germany)
Cover ploughing back implement Gregoire Besson
Destruction of cover crop
(France)
Cover ploughing back implement destruction of cover crop Gregoire Besson
Grassland destruction
(Netherlands)
Cover ploughing back implement Grassland destruction Gregoire Besson
Ploughing back
(China)
Cover ploughing back implement Gregoire Besson
Which one?
V, X ou XL?
Rugged terrain
Well-liked for their simple adjustments, the "V" Covers are adapted for working on slopes in hilly terrain in upland regions.

The mechanical or hydraulic adjustment of the drawbar angle allows the Cover to be pulled in a "V" in line with the tractor axis.

The arrangement of the discs on the disc train gives the "V" Cover excellent penetration capacity. This makes it possible to work at higher speeds, with or without rollers.
Cover ploughing back implement Rugged terrain Gregoire Besson
All terrain
The "X" Cover works perfectly on all types of soil except steep slopes.

The offset disc gangs ensure that it always stays in line with the tractor.

Combinable with a seed drill, it reduces your hectare costs by limiting the number of passes.

The X Cover is very versatile on farms.
Cover ploughing back implement All terrain Gregoire Besson
Wet conditions
The "XL" isn’t necessarily larger than the "X".

It combines the advantages of the ’’X’’ (apart from seed drill compatibility) and can be used at high speed.

With the central axle located between the disc gangs, you can work with or without rollers (just like the Cover ’’V’’), and even work in very wet conditions.
Cover ploughing back implement Wet conditions gregoire besson
A range of semi-mounted
off-set disc harrows from 24 to 122 discs for all types of operation
Cover V T60
Tractors:
Working width:
Transport width:
125 → 210 hp
91,97 → 154,51 kW
3,50 → 5,25 m.
11,48 → 17,22 ft
3,00 → 3,00 m.
9,84 → 9,84 ft
Semi-mounted V-form disc from 32 to 40 discs
Cover X T60
Tractors:
Working width:
Transport width:
125 → 210 hp
91,97 → 154,51 kW
3,20 → 5,00 m.
10,50 → 16,40 ft
2,55 → 2,55 m.
8,37 → 8,37 ft
Semi-mounted X-form disc from 36 to 40 discs
Cover V T70
Tractors:
Working width:
Transport width:
210 → 310 hp
154,51 → 228,08 kW
4,80 → 5,20 m.
15,75 → 17,06 ft
3,00 → 3,00 m.
9,84 → 9,84 ft
Semi-mounted V-form disc from 44 to 48 discs
Cover X T70
Tractors:
Working width:
Transport width:
210 → 310 hp
154,51 → 228,08 kW
4,60 → 6,20 m.
15,09 → 20,34 ft
3,00 → 3,00 m.
9,84 → 9,84 ft
Semi-mounted X-form disc from 44 to 64 discs
Cover XL T70
Tractors:
Working width:
Transport width:
210 → 310 hp
154,51 → 228,08 kW
4,40 → 7,00 m.
14,44 → 22,97 ft
3,00 → 3,00 m.
9,84 → 9,84 ft
Semi-mounted X-form disc from 40 to 64 discs
Cover X T80
Tractors:
Working width:
Transport width:
310 → 400 hp
228,08 → 294,30 kW
5,00 → 7,00 m.
16,40 → 22,97 ft
3,00 → 3,00 m.
9,84 → 9,84 ft
Semi-mounted X-form disc from 40 to 64 discs
Cover XL T80
Tractors:
Working width:
Transport width:
310 → 400 hp
228,08 → 294,30 kW
7,20 → 12,00 m.
23,62 → 39,37 ft
3,50 → 3,50 m.
11,48 → 11,48 ft
Semi-mounted X-form disc from 66 to 106 discs
Cover XL T90
Tractors:
Working width:
Transport width:
400 → 600 hp
294,30 → 441,45 kW
12,00 → 14,00 m.
39,37 → 45,93 ft
4,50 → 4,50 m.
14,76 → 14,76 ft
Semi-mounted X-form disc from 106 to 122 discs
What about the discs?
Soil structure
Volume of vegetation
Soil
Notched
Cover versatile disc tool disc Notched
  • Diameter: 660 mm
  • Thickness: 6 mm
Cover versatile disc tool disc Notched
  • Diameter: 660 mm
  • Thickness: 7 mm
Cover versatile disc tool disc Notched
  • Diameter: 660 mm
  • Thickness: 8 mm
Cover versatile disc tool disc Notched
  • Diameter: 710 mm
  • Thickness: 7 mm
Smooth
Cover versatile disc tool disc Plain
  • Diameter: 660 mm
  • Thickness: 6 mm
Cover versatile disc tool disc Plain
  • Diameter: 660 mm
  • Thickness: 7 mm
Cover versatile disc tool disc Plain
  • Diameter: 660 mm
  • Thickness: 8 mm
Cover versatile disc tool disc Plain
  • Diameter: 710 mm
  • Thickness: 7 mm
Let’s talk about agronomy...
Residue Decomposition
Cover is the ideal choice for distributing plants and fertilisers evenly.

It accelerates decomposition by mixing them with the surface layer which becomes more enriched.
Cover ploughing back Residue Decomposition soil preparation
Self-seeding
You can also use the Cover to create good conditions for weed emergence by promoting soil-seed contact.

After the weeds have grown, passing again with the Cover will destroy and bury them to re-enrich the soil.
Cover ploughing back Self-seeding soil preparation
Pest control
The Cover contributes to pest control (such as slugs, insects, etc.) by eradicating adults on the surface and eggs in the surface layer.

Your crop can then grow safely.
Cover ploughing back Pest control soil preparation
Soil warming
In order to germinate, soil must be at a specific temperature. The same is true for the humidity level. By mixing the surface layer, the Cover allows it to warm up in the sun.

By germinating quickly, plants have a reduced risk of withering.
Cover ploughing back Soil warming soil preparation
Soil-seed contact
To germinate, the seed must absorb a large quantity of water. To access water, there must be good contact between the seed and the soil. By breaking up clods, the Cover helps to improve soil-seed contact.

The seedling must also have access to light in order to begin photosynthesis. By loosening the soil, the Cover helps to create openings for its development.
Cover ploughing back Soil-seed contact soil preparation
Erosion control
Successive disc and roller passes restructure the soil. This also prevents the formation of crusting and allows water to penetrate the soil.

Mulch micro furrows limit erosion. The wind continually encounters these small obstacles and water evaporates less easily since the microfissures are never all exposed to full sunlight.
Cover ploughing back Erosion control soil preparation
Bearings that are ready
for anything
Cover ploughing back Bearings that are ready for anything soil preparation
For over 20 years, Grégoire Besson has been known for the quality of its disc bearings.

Its compact, cast steel housing does not obstruct the passage of residues. This reduces clogging.

The braid and two outward facing seals form a triple barrier where excess grease can escape but dust and debris cannot enter. This intelligent system extends service life and reduces maintenance to a minimum.

Shaft rotation is highly stable thanks to double conical bearings. They provide good shaft strength and extend bearing life.

Bearing housings are recommended for very stony conditions.
Cover ploughing back Bearings that are ready for anything agricultural machinery
Square-shaped shafts with a diameter of 40 or 50 mm drive all the discs at the same time. By advancing all together, the discs become unstoppable, especially when they meet a foreign body. Consistency is their strength.

The shafts, made of hardened steel, absorb shocks well and do not stretch when tightened. To make disc replacement more accessible, disc sets are tightened and locked at the ends.

The welded design and the choice of steel make our disc train seats the best on the market.
Rollers and harrows for all types of
soils, conditions and finishes
Cover ploughing back Square bar roller agricultural machinery
Square bar roller
Aggressive on plant residues, it enables you to create a uniform mulch and accelerate stubble disintegration by maintaining a good level of moisture in the soil. It is light, economical and easy to grease.
Cover ploughing back Square bar roller agricultural machinery

Cover ploughing back Tube roller agricultural machinery
Tube roller
Highly effective in sticky soils, it offers very good load-bearing capacity on all types of soils. It accelerates plant decay and creates a good mulch.
new Stubble cultivator with independent discs Double square bar roller soil equipment

new Stubble cultivator with independent discs Double square bar roller soil equipment
Double square bar roller
Twice as active, it destroys the most resistant plant residues and leaves behind an excellent finish. The unit is mounted on a pivot to conform to the shape of the land.
Cover ploughing back Tube roller agricultural machinery

Cover ploughing back Emopak flat roller agricultural machinery
Emopak flat roller
A heavy roller, the flat profile Emopak enables surface compaction, ideal for self-seeding. It crushes clods and ensures fine seedbed preparation.
Cover ploughing back Emopak flat roller agricultural machinery

Cover ploughing back Empopak V Roller agricultural machinery
Emopak V roller
Roller with flanged, V-shaped and notched wheels. Its mass gives you a consolidation capability for excellent in-line finishes. It is well suited for self-seeding as it offers perfect soil-seed contact. It excels on dry, stony and cloddy soils.
Cover ploughing back Empopak V Roller agricultural machinery

Cover ploughing back Harrow agricultural machinery
Harrow
The 2 rows of 16 mm diameter wire tines have excellent separating power between soil and roots for drying plants, especially perennials. To avoid any damage during manoeuvering, tines are retractable for reversing.
Cover ploughing back Harrow agricultural machinery

Trouble-free transport & storage
On the road or in your warehouse, Covers are less than or equal to 3 m wide
(except the XL Cover T90 which is 4.5 m.)

DREAL road traffic approval.

Dimensions during transport or worst case storage:
V T60
outil de travail du sol Cover V T60 gregoire besson
Width : 3,00 m. (9,84 ft.)
Height : 2,60 m. (8,53 ft.)
X T60
outil de travail du sol Cover X T60 gregoire besson
Width : 2,55 m. (8,37 ft.)
Height : 3,20 m. (10,50 ft.)
V T70
outil de travail du sol Cover V T70 gregoire besson
Width : 3,00 m. (9,84 ft.)
Height : 3,60 m. (11,81 ft.)
X T70
outil de travail du sol Cover X T70 gregoire besson
Width : 3,00 m. (9,84 ft.)
Height : 4,05 m. (13,29 ft.)
XL T70
outil de travail du sol Cover XL T70 gregoire besson
Width : 3,00 m. (9,84 ft.)
Height : 4,40 m. (14,43 ft.)
X T80
outil de travail du sol Cover X T80 gregoire besson
Width : 3,00 m. (9,84 ft.)
Height : 4,40 m. (14,43 ft.)
XL T80
outil de travail du sol Cover XL T80 gregoire besson
Width : 3,50 m. (11,48 ft.)
Height : 3,50 m. (11,48 ft.)
XL T90
outil de travail du sol Cover XL T90 gregoire besson
Width : 4,50 m. (14,76 ft.)
Height : 4,60 m. (15,09 ft.)
Our customers tell us
Philippe, France
Cover X T70« In our sandy soils, we need a weight-bearing roller. The 900 mm crumbler roller does not jam. We took the cover crop seeder option. The machine enables us to pass through our plots whatever the season or crop type. »
Cover customer testimony gregoire besson
Fabrice, France
Cover X 70« We need equipment that enables us to work the entire soil well, quickly and at low cost. We’ve had a Cover for four years and the discs have done 900 hectares. We expect to do another 900 on fairly rough terrain. »
Vlad, Russia
Cover XL T90« Our farm is 7800 hectares. The Cover allows us to do stubble ploughing just before winter. We chose this machine to work without a roller. We saw it during the world record. »
A look around your machines...
Recap
  1. 1.Versatility
  2. 2.Low operating costs
  3. 3.Penetration performance
  4. 4.Robust design
  5. 5.Ample working depth
  1. 6.Mix organic matter at low speed
  2. 7.Rollers adapted to every need
  3. 8.Can be used on all types of crops
  4. 9.Easy transport
  5. 10.The culmination of 30 years experience
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