The ORSO Rapido is the top rigid model in the Maschio Power Harrow range. Not only does the Orso model have quick fit tines and stone protectors as standard it has been designed for the most arduous conditions. Furthermore the Orso model comes as standard as a “combi” version which means it is prepared to be coupled with Maschio drills.
This power harrow suits tractors ranging from 120-250hp.
The ORSO RAPIDO PLUS has also been tested to the extreme from running the rotors continuously in a mud bath to check the sealing system, to heavy shock testing by running the machine in quarry whilst carrying additional weight .
When designing the Orso model Maschio introduced a new style double rail barrel bearing that gives high load capacity and up to 30% extended life compared to traditional taper roller bearings.
The QUICKFIT tine system and the QUICKPLUS rotor and gear shield system, come as standard on the ORSO RAPIDO PLUS.
The ORSO Power Harrow utilises a high power multi-speed gearbox with hardened tempered gears and is capable of transmitting up to 250 hp (186KW). The ORSO comes as standard with an extra set of gears allowing the operator to alter the ratio and choose from either 350 rpm (standard: 16-22 gear set) or 300 rpm (15-24 gear set).
The gearbox also has a spline at either end so the ORSO Power Harrow can be used as either a rear or front mounted machine. Another PTO driven machine can be mounted and used behind this Power Harrow.
Cat II three point swinging hitches allow the machine to be connected to the tractor with ease and prevent heavy stresses being applied to the power harrow and tractor when working on undulating ground as the swinging hitches allow the machine to float whist still being securely attached to the tractor.
25cm spacing between the rotors gives Maschio Power Harrows more rotors than many other Power Harrows on the market today, it also lowers the horsepower requirement and most importantly leaves a finer titlh.
The tine rotors are all positioned at different angles which allow the power harrow to gradually dig into the soil reducing the vibration transmitted to the tractor and reducing peak loads on the driveline resulting in smoother operation and less fuel consumption.
The ORSO RAPIDO PLUS Power Harrow uses the QUICKFIT tine system which allows the user to replace rotor tines quickly with one turn of the QUICKFIT tool, this minimises downtime and increases safety.
The ON-GRIP tines are ideal for working in hard uncultivated soils with crop residues. Due to the shape of the blades you get excellent mixing of soil, it also leaves a large proportion of the large course soil on the surface preventing the top layer of soil creating a water tight crust.
The ON-GRIP tines can also be reversed to ON-SLIDE to work more like a standard power harrow blade producing a finer tilth on the surface if required.
The image above shows the strength that is built into the Maschio power harrow transmission trough. It has been put through rigours testing with extreme loads to ensure it’s one of the strongest on the market.
The ORSO RAPIDO PLUS Power Harrow comes with the double skin transmission trough consisting of an inner 6mm steel trough and a 5mm outer skin, resulting in 11mm thickness in total. .
The outer skin prevents stones and other objects damaging the inner skin and also gives a huge amount of strength to the main trough, which needs to cope with the power that is transmitted through the drive line and all the stresses and vibrations during work.
The extra long side guards prevent soil spilling from the side of the power harrow and leaving ridges and lines during work. The guards have built in spring dampeners that absorb the collisions from large stones preventing damage.
QUICKPLUS is a bolt on shield system which fits just infront of the rotor as it comes out of the transmission trough, preventing stones and debris colliding with the rotor and gearbox, in turn this helps to push the stones down to the lower cultivated area.
The rotor splines are pressed into the shaft not machined, resulting in much stronger teeth and a more robust rotor shaft capable of transmitting higher torque.
The Maschio rotor system has a long shaft and reinforced bearings that are spaced as far apart as possible to cope with the twisting force and torque applied to the rotor.
The ORSO Power Harrow uses a Cassette Seal below the top bearing sealing in a large quantity of grease allowing the top bearing to be maintenance free. The Cassette Seals are approximately ten times more resistant to dirt than standard sealing systems.
Maschio Power Harrows feature ‘heavy duty’ Labrynth seals that prevent water and soil penetrating the rotor and gearbox and also prevent oil escaping even after many seasons of use.
The Labrynth seal is specially designed for Maschio Power Harrows and is made from cellular polyurethane, this is the best material to guarantee a perfect seal and also provides excellent durability thanks to its wear and age resistance.
The ORSO RAPIDO PLUS Power Harrow uses barrel roller bearings, each bearing has a double rail consisting of two rows of spherical or barrel bearings to cope with heavy workloads.
Main Advantages:
Long Life (Up to 30% longer life than traditional taper roller bearings)
High Load Capacity (Multi axial shock resistance)
Easy Maintenance ( One of Maschio's main philosophies)
Each rotor has a separate cover which allows the bearings to be checked or changed without the need of completely removing the whole transmission trough cover.
Orso Rapido Plus Power Harrow - Tested To The Extreme
The ORSO RAPIDO PLUS has gone through the most extreme testing in all conditions to guarantee the user many years of hassle free operation.
Electronic torque analysis.
Rotor seal system continuously run in a mud testing bath.
Rotor temperature monitoring.
Performace of the machine in extremely high and dense crop residues.
Heavy shock testing – Working the machine in stones over 350mm in diameter.
Overloading with extreme weights.
With the rigorous testing that all Maschio Power Harrows undergo, they have to be considered as one of the best power harrows available on the market today.
View Maschio's extreme testing of the power harrow below, it has to be seen to be believed.
Orso Rapido
Orso Rapido Plus Power Harrow - Models
Models
Orso Rapido Plus - Standard Equipment
3000
1000rpm input gearbox
Standard gear: 16-22
Rotor revolutions: 350
Cirular blade carrier shaft
Quick Fit blades with replaceable bolt on blade carrier
Double wall reinforced gear box casing
Universal 3 point cat II hitch
Front speed lift bar attachment (combi)
tractor side 1 3/8" 21 spline
rear roller with pin depth adjustment
Rear PTO output
Rear levelling bar with mechanical adjustment
2 blades per rotor
Sprung side guards (combi)
Pressed steel reinforcement wedges (PLUS)
«CE» safety guards
3500
4000
Orso Rapido
Orso Rapido Plus Power Harrow - Technical
Orso Rapido Plus Power Harrow with Ø450mm Cage Roller
Models
HP
Working Width m
Total Width m
Machine Center
cm <--> cm
No. of Tines
Working Depth cm
Weight kg
Shaft Diameter mm
PTO/RPM
3000
120-250
3.0
3.05
150<-->150
24
28
1485
55
540 / 193-353 1000-357
3500
130-250
3.5
3.55
175<-->175
28
28
1630
55
540 / 193-353 1000-357
4000
140-250
4.0
4.05
200<-->200
32
28
1765
55
540 / 193-353 1000-357
Orso Rapido Plus Power Harrow with Ø500mm Packer Roller
Models
HP
Working Width m
Total Width m
Machine Center
cm <--> cm
No. of Tines
Working Depth cm
Weight kg
Shaft Diameter mm
PTO/RPM
3000
120-250
3.0
3.05
150<-->150
24
28
1660
55
540 / 193-353 1000-357
3500
130-250
3.5
3.55
175<-->175
28
28
1830
55
540 / 193-353 1000-357
4000
140-250
4.0
4.05
200<-->200
32
28
2030
55
540 / 193-353 1000-357
Orso Rapido Plus Power Harrow with Ø600mm Packer Roller
Models
HP
Working Width m
Total Width m
Machine Center
cm <--> cm
No. of Tines
Working Depth cm
Weight kg
Shaft Diameter mm
PTO/RPM
3000
120-250
3.0
3.05
150<-->150
24
28
1770
55
540 / 193-353 1000-357
3500
130-250
3.5
3.55
175<-->175
28
28
1975
55
540 / 193-353 1000-357
4000
140-250
4.0
4.05
200<-->200
32
28
2150
55
540 / 193-353 1000-357
Orso Rapido Plus Power Harrow with Ø600mm Rubber Synchro Roller
Models
HP
Working Width m
Total Width m
Machine Center
cm <--> cm
No. of Tines
Working Depth cm
Weight kg
Shaft Diameter mm
PTO/RPM
3000
120-250
3.0
3.05
150<-->150
24
28
1820
55
540 / 193-353 1000-357
3500
130-250
3.5
3.55
175<-->175
28
28
2025
55
540 / 193-353 1000-357
4000
140-250
4.0
4.05
200<-->200
32
28
2230
55
540 / 193-353 1000-357
Downloads
Orso Rapido Plus Power Harrow - Downloads
Downloads
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Orso Rapido Plus Power Harrow - Customer Testimonials
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Optional Extras
Orso Rapido Plus Power Harrow - Optional Extras
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Model No.
Description
11M95500860
Pair of gears for 300 rmp (15-24)
11M95500223
Pair of gears for 395 rmp (18-22)
11M95500238
Hydraulic up and over seed drill hitch kit
11M95512405
Pair of track erradicators with pin adjustment and safety shearbolt
11M99512406
Pair of track erradicators with pin adjustment and safety spring
Pricing
Orso Rapido Plus Power Harrow - Pricing
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Rear Rollers
Rear Roller Options
There are three options of rear rollers:
Cage Roller - Ø450mm
Works well on medium soil types and dry conditions creating a good seed bed.
Packer Roller - Ø500mm & Ø600mm
The toothed Packer Roller works well breaking up any surface clods further and at the same leaving an excellent finish, ready for seeding. This roller also comes standard with tungsten coated scrapers.
Flexible Rubber Synchro Roller - Ø600mm
Maschio's newly designed Rubber Synchro Roller is of benefit to crop establishment in several ways. The ribs on the roller ensure that the soil in line with the coulters is pre-consolidated more firmly. This means that, firstly, the coulter will work at an even and more consistent depth, as it is being provided with firmer and more even soil to cut into. Secondly, the soil particles are broken down to a smaller size and pressed together ensuring better soil-to-seed contact and encouraging capillary action of moisture towards the seed. Finally, the less consolidated area in between the rows of seed allows water to permeate easily into the soil.
Add all these benefits together and you improve both the germination of the seeds and the evenness of the plants that emerge. The Synchro roller also incorporates a scraper to ensure it can work through difficult drilling conditions. Furthermore, to improve longevity, it is tungsten-coated like the standard packer roller scraper.
Rear Roller Bearing
The long life oversized rear roller support consists of a bearing and roller support all in one unit and is manufactured this way so it has the strength to support the weight when the power harrow is used in combination with a seed drill. (models: DC and above)
The bearing and support has a relatively new greasing system that is situated in a protected section of the roller frame preventing damage from debris.
Tungsten Soil Scrapers
The scrapers are 4mm thick and are tungsten coated as standard, they are attached with a single bolt and giude for quick adjustment.
Quick Match
Orso Rapido Plus Power Harrow - Quick Match
The QUICK-MATCH system allows quick and easy attachment of the Maschio Power Harrow to the seed drill using a 3 point linkage, the drill and power harrow combination can be detached quickly and safely to use the harrow alone.
The QUICK-MATCH system uses plastic buffer rollers to fix the drill to the power harrow and transfer the weight of the drill to the power harrow roller only, preventing damage to the machine on rough and stony ground.
With the drill locked into position on the power harrows roller, the harrow and drill can float independently ensuring the drill seeds at a constant depth even on very uneven land.
Tines And Blades
Orso Rapido Plus Power Harrow Tine And Blade Options
All Maschio tines are produced in Italy by Maschio and are made from high quality Boron tempered steel to provide reliability during work and long lasting performance. They are made on a robotic production line to guarantee that from the first to the last they are all of the finest quality.
To assure you of the quality of the Maschio tines, Maschio guarantee the tines for their life…. “So if you break one wereplace it!” all completely free of charge.
Point options include:
Standard QUICKFIT tines
Slide “ON GRIP – ON SLIDE” tines, ideal for working in hard or un-cultivated soil when used on grip.
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INTRODUCTION
Gearbox
PTO Shaft
Linkage Mounting
Depth Control
Number of Rotors
Timing of Rotors
Quick Fit Tines
Double Skin Trough
Side Dampeners 
Stone Deflectors
