Manitoba, Canada - Thunderstruck Ag Equipment., an agricultural equipment manufacturer, has expanded its product lineup with the addition of the Rezidue Reaper from Sharp Harvest, a tool designed to manage heavy crop residue during harvest. The equipment allows farmers to prepare fields more efficiently while reducing the need for additional post-harvest field operations.
The Rezidue Reaper supports its focus on farmer-developed solutions that address practical challenges in modern agriculture. The tool is aimed at producers of high-biomass crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat, where residue management is increasingly critical.
Designed for row-crop, strip-till, and no-till operations, the Rezidue Reaper integrates residue management directly into the harvest pass. It shreds and incorporates residue in a single operation, eliminating the need for separate post-harvest residue management or additional tillage.
Razor-sharp blades cut stalks and root balls to reduce hair-pinning ahead of planting and deliver more uniform residue sizing. The company said this helps promote faster residue breakdown, improved water infiltration, and smoother spring planting conditions.
Built with heavy-duty components, the Rezidue Reaper is designed for durability in tough residue conditions with minimal maintenance. Simple adjustments allow it to be adapted to different crops and field conditions.
Thunderstruck Ag said the Rezidue Reaper complements its existing portfolio by addressing residue challenges earlier in the production cycle, helping farmers operate more efficiently during and after harvest.