

The 5640 field cultivator features five rows of shanks for exceptional residue flow, ideal for today’s high-yield cash crop environments. The shanks are precisely spaced at 6 inches and arranged in a split-the-middle pattern, ensuring thorough weed removal across the entire width. Additionally, it includes an innovative floating hitch design and a positive stop depth control, which together ensure consistent working depth, crucial for uniform germination and seedling emergence.
SPECIFICATIONS | FIELD CULTIVATOR 5640-56 |
Transport Width | 17'7" (5.4 m) |
Tranport Height | 16'4" (5.0 m) |
Frame Type | 5-Section |
Number of Shanks | 113 |
Shank Spacing | 6" (15.2 cm) |
Working Width | 56'6" (17.2 m) |
Weight (w/K-Tine Shank) | 21,371 lb (9 693 kg) |
Weight (w/Spring Shank) | 22,535 lb (10 221 kg) |
STANDARD EQUIPMENT | |
Hitch Clevis | Guardian Hitch™ (Cushion Tongue) with CAT V Ball Style Cast Clevis Hitch, 2-¾" Pin |
Hitch Type | Floating Hitch |
Hydraulics | All Cylinders and Hoses, Rephasing 10" Lift Cylinders |
Depth Control | Hydraulic Depth Control with Positive Stop |
Shank Mount | Spring Cushioned Shanks, 190 lb Point Load |
Shanks | 25" Underframe Clearance, 1-¾" x 5/8" Lower Shank Edge-On Style |
Main Frame | (4) 340/65R18, 8-Bolt Hubs |
Wing Frame Tires | (8) 280/70R15, 6-Bolt Hubs, (4) Front Castering Gauge Wheels 20.5" x 8" Load Range E |
Finishing Attachments | 24/7® 3-Row Tine and Spiral HD Reel Combination with 11" Diameter Spiral, Round Bar HD Reel Equipped with PEER® TILLXTREME™ Maintenance-Free Bearings |
Hydraulic Controlled Conditioning Reel | (1) 2" x 2-¼" Cylinder and Hoses per Carrier Arm |
Transport Locks and Safety | Hydraulic Valves, Transport and Wing Fold, Slow Moving Vehicle Sign, High Visibility LED Lighting |
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT | |
Shank Mount | 2-Piece K-Tine 180 lb |
Shanks | 25" Underframe Clearance, 1-¾" x 5/8" Lower Shank, Flat or Edge-On Style |
Sweeps | 7" (17.8 cm) Sweeps for 6" (15.2 cm) Spacing |
Wing Frame Tires | 240/80R15, 6-Bolt |
Finishing Attachments | 24/7® 3-Row Spike Harrow and Spiral HD Reel Combination with 11" Diameter Spiral, Flat Bar or Round Bar HD Reel Equipped with PEER® TILLXTREME™ Maintenance-Free Bearings |
Finishing Attachments | 24/7® 3-Row Tine and Spiral HD Reel Combination with 11" Diameter Spiral, Flat Bar HD Reel Equipped with PEER® TILLXTREME™ Maintenance-Free Bearings |
Finishing Attachments | 24/7® 4-Row Coil Tine Harrow, 2-½" Overall Spacing |
Finishing Attachments | 24/7® 5-Row Spike Tooth Harrow ¾" x 11" Spikes, 1-½" Overall Spacing |
Finishing Attachments | No Attachment |
Hydraulic Controlled Conditioning Reel | None |
Hitch Type | Self-Leveling Hitch |
OPERATING INFORMATION | |
Recommended Operating Speed | 5 - 7.5 mph (8 - 12 km/h) |
Working Depth Range | 1" - 6" (2.5 - 15.2 cm) |
Recommended Tractor Power | 7 - 10 ENG HP/ft (17 - 25 kW/m) |
Hitch Type | |
Hitch type | 67247 |
Hitch type | 79151;98648;98650 |
Rear Attachment (MAX. TONGUE WEIGHT - 2,500 LBS, MAX. TOW WEIGHT - 10,000 LBS) | |
Rear attachment | 67516 |
Rear attachment | 299032 |
Create the Ideal Seedbed
- Mix
The 5640 field cultivator provides increased residue flow through the five rows of shanks in high residue conditions. - Cultivate
Uniform cultivation with the split-the-middle sweep pattern removes green growth leading to better seed-to-soil contact - Enhance Seedbed Condition
The 24/7® leveling systems create a smooth, level seedbed surface for reduced planter row unit bounce, providing consistent seed spacing and planting depth.
Split-the-Middle Design
- The first three ranks of shanks till the full sweep width, while the fourth and fifth ranks till the middles creating a split-the-middle sweep pattern
- Six-inch shank spacing provides maximum tillage action and uniform soil, residue and herbicide mixing
- Front-to-rear frame clearance of 139” allows the 5640 field cultivator to handle high volumes of residue.
Floating Hitch
The unique KUHN Krause floating hitch system accurately gauges the depth of tillage across rolling terrain, promoting rapid and uniform crop emergence. A consistent depth of tillage ensures uniform soil moisture around the seed zone, enabling seeds to absorb moisture evenly from the soil. This uniformity is essential for the synchronized emergence of seedlings, a key factor in achieving the highest possible yields. Traditional hitch systems fail to adapt to undulating terrain, digging too deep on crests and not deep enough in troughs, leading to irregular emergence and a direct impact on the ultimate yield potential.
Floating Hitch Advantages
The floating hitch system of the 5640 model features up to 57% fewer wear points compared to traditional models, significantly reducing the risk of malfunctions during crucial seedbed preparation. This model adeptly contours over rolling terrain in the field and transitions to a stable, self-leveling configuration for transport. The innovative hitch design lifts the gauge wheels off the ground while moving, enhancing both stability and maneuverability. This is a notable improvement over conventional floating hitches, which often experience caster wobble and can lose stability at higher transport speeds.
Shank and Leveling Choices
Shank Mount and Shank Options
With a variety of shank and mount options, KUHN Krause 5640 field cultivators can be configured to meet your agronomic needs.
24/7® Leveling Systems
KUHN Krause offers a variety of harrows to meet your specific soil and residue requirements. These harrows are available for all sizes and provide time saving features to increase overall productivity.
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