300 / 500 / 730 / 910 / 1210

Spearhead’s new STARCUT rotary mulchers’ deliver even higher levels of quality, performance and
durability to professional vegetation control markets worldwide.

This latest breakthrough in rotary mulchers technology represents one of the most exciting
developments from a company that has built its reputation on innovation.

The five new premium models in the STARCUT range – the 300, 500, 730, 910 and 1210 – have been
A new generation of rotary mulchers designed specifically to meet the rigorous demands of the contract and large scale agricultural sectors.

The clean and sleek design lines incorporate Spearhead’s new STARCUT cutting system which not only
clears vegetation and stubble more quickly and efficiently, it also does so economically. Crucially, this
means increased output and reduced operating costs.

Maize stubble Wheat stubble

Grass - pasture Set-aside

Fruit farms Scrub land

Airports Cotton fields

Grass seed Organic farming

Capable of mulching a wide variety of crops:

 300
Performance packed
The very best rotary mulching technology has been packed into the
development of the STARCUT300, a premium three-metre cutting width
machine targeting farmers and contract professionals demanding high
levels of quality.

Possessing the same high specification as the other newcomers in the

range, the all-shaft drive STARCUT300 can also benefit from Spearhead’s
unique new six-blade cutting system and delta shape design which sets it
well apart from comparable machines.

Much of the appeal of this model is the fact that it has been built around
the principles of the larger machines and without compromise so both
performance and reliability are assured as is indicated by the
116 HP gearbox rating. The design mirrors the innovation of the larger
machines in the range and the specification speaks for itself.

While there may be bigger machines for large-scale applications, few offer
the same high levels of mulching capability at this size or the flexibility
with rear and front-mount operation possible.
 300
● Hi-performance 3.0m rotary mulcher
● Super tough chassis & components
● Rugged gearbox can handle high hp
● Front or rear mounting
● Suitable for a wide range of crop types

Smooth deck
Front or rear mounting The smooth deltoid-shaped deck sheds
Available as front or rear mount specification water and debris and is also easier to keep
to suit specific requirements. clean.

Shaft drive lines

All three rotors are driven via heavy duty
driveline for maximum performance and
reliability.

Robust chassis
Large wheels
An extremely robust chassis design enables
Large diameter wheels create a much smoother
high levels of performance in rugged
operation when working at higher speeds.
conditions.

Delta deck design

Unique deck profile ensures maximum
mulching and even distribution of mulched
material.
 500
Performance packed
Sitting in the middle of Spearhead’s impressive new rotary mulching
line-up is the STARCUT500, a universally appealing addition to the
vegetation control market.

With mid-size, agricultural, professional contractor and local authority

applications very much in mind, the five-metre cutting width of the
STARCUT500 is expected to generate significant levels of interest given
the inherent design quality and extent of the build specification.

Manufactured to the same exacting standards and possessing the same

innovative design characteristics as the models on either side in the new
STARCUT range, the only discernible difference is the
operational cutting width.

For the customer, with Spearhead’s reputation for engineering quality and
durability undisputed, that means far more of a good thing.
 500
Self-levelling drawbar
The hitch remains parallel to the
tractor at all times.

Hinge splitter box guard

● Hi-performance 5.0m rotary mulcher
Easy and safe access to all slip clutches, grease
points and gearbox dipstick. ● Super tough chassis & components
● Narrow transport width
Smooth deck Narrow transport width
The smooth deltoid-shaped deck sheds
Folding wings allow for easy access ● Choice of rotors
down country lanes and through
water and debris and is also easier to keep
clean.
narrow gateways.
● Suitable for a wide range of crop types

Fine height control

All four rams have a threaded
adjusting ram for fine tuning of the
Balancing tie bars cutting height.
This unique system
incorporates an easily
adjustable rocking T-bar.

Large wheels Walking axles

Staggered wheel alignment combined Staggered wheel axles enable the
with larger diameter wheels creates a mower to ‘float’ over rougher
much smoother operation when working terrain creating a smoother, stress-
at higher speeds. free mulching operation.
 730
Imposing power
The sleek and imposing dimensions of Spearhead’s
STARCUT730 are the first characteristics of this
7.3 metre width rotary mulcher to impress.
The scale and capability of the STARCUT730 is
designed to appeal to large-scale farmers in the UK,
Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia as
well as large contractors, municipal users and airport
authorities.
As with the other models in this premium range,
apart from the options on cutting width, the real
benefit to professional users is the design and
quality of build and performance, all of which
creates higher quality mulching and a more even
distribution.
Boasting an abundance of intelligent design
features, the full specification of the STARCUT730
establishes it firmly at the top of its class. The
ultimate performance in grass maintenance, set-
aside and the heaviest duty scrub clearance is now
achievable far more effectively, far quicker and far
more economically.
 730
● Hi-performance 7.3m rotary mulcher
● Super tough chassis & components
● Rugged gearbox can handle high hp
● Covers up to 25 acres an hour
Hinge splitter box guard Self levelling drawbar
Easy and safe access to all slip clutches, grease The hitch remains parallel to the ● Suitable for a wide range of crop types
points and gearbox dipstick. tractor at all times.

Smooth deck
Easy to clean, the smooth deltoid-shaped
deck sheds water and debris and is also
easier to keep clean.

Balancing tie bars

This unique system
incorporates an easily
adjustable rocking T-bar.

Large wheels
Staggered wheel alignment combined
with larger diameter wheels creates a
Walking axles
much smoother operation when working
Staggered wheel axles enable
at higher speeds.
Four lift rams Fine height control the mower to ‘float’ over rougher
Sufficient and reliable low pressure Four lift rams have a threaded terrain creating a smoother,
hydraulic height lift system to eliminate adjusting ram for fine tuning of the stress-free mulching operation.
axle and wheel arm fatigue. cutting height.
910 &1210
Targeting the biggest markets in the world
Spearhead’s groundbreaking technology knows no bounds when it
comes to delivering the highest performance rotary mowing capability
to the largest arable and aviation support markets in the world.
The same market leading levels of engineering and manufacturing
expertise have been applied to two new, exceptionally large, high
specification mulchers. The STARCUT910 with its 9.1 metre working
width and the range busting 12.1m cutting span of the STARCUT1210
introduce another new dimension to the market.

Apart from the obvious impressive increase in cutting widths

particularly of the STARCUT1210 which is one of the largest of its type
anywhere in the world, the giant mulching duo incorporate new,
advanced, fold-away technology.
 910 ● Hi-performance 9.10m rotary mulcher

● Super tough chassis & components

● Rugged gearbox can handle high hp

● Covers up to 30 acres an hour

● Suitable for a wide range of crop types

● Compact tractor width

Self levelling drawbar

The hitch remains parallel to the
Balancing tie bars
tractor at all times.
This unique system
incorporates an easily
adjustable rocking T-bar.

Rotating gearbox
Gearboxes rotate to enable compact folding Smooth deck
for transport (Patent Pending) Easy to clean, the smooth deltoid-shaped
deck sheds water and debris and is also
easier to keep clean.

Large wheels
Staggered wheel alignment combined Walking axles
with larger diameter wheels creates a Staggered wheel axles enable
much smoother operation when working the mower to ‘float’ over rougher
at higher speeds. terrain creating a smoother,
stress-free mulching operation.
 1210
● Hi-performance 12.10m rotary mulcher One of the major drawbacks of existing large scale
machines of this type has been the need for the operator to
leave the cab and remove parts in order to get the machine
● Super tough chassis & components road-ready, an operation that has to be undertaken both
before and after the mulching process.

● Rugged gearbox can handle high hp The new STARCUT910 and STARCUT1210 feature a
pioneering gearbox driveline system requiring no external
● Covers up to 40 acres an hour set up or removal outside the cab. The patent-pending
operation saves considerable time and makes the whole
operation much easier and safer.
● Suitable for a wide range of crop types

● Compact tractor width Self levelling drawbar

The hitch remains parallel to the
tractor at all times.
Balancing tie bars
This unique system
incorporates an easily
adjustable rocking T-bar.

UK Patent Application No. 0918112.4

Smooth deck
Easy to clean, the smooth deltoid-shaped
deck sheds water and debris and is also
easier to keep clean.

Large wheels
Staggered wheel alignment combined
with larger diameter wheels creates a
much smoother operation when working
at higher speeds.

Rotating gearbox
Gearboxes rotate to enable compact folding
for transport (Patent Pending)

Walking axles
Staggered wheel axles enable
the mower to ‘float’ over rougher
terrain creating a smoother,
stress-free mulching operation.
World leaders in rotary mulching technology
 910 &1210 FEATURES

910 &1210
Targeting the biggest markets in the world
The STARCUT 1210 takes rotary mulching technology to a higher level than ever before.
Aimed at the top end of the large contractor and agricultural markets, the STARCUT1210
delivers unparalleled performance and reliability essential for high output applications.

Despite the sheer scale of the decks, this latest breakthrough enables easier transportation
within the legal width and height requirements and, even more significantly, automatic
operation at the push of a button from inside the tractor cab.

Innovative design features on the STARCUT 910 and 1210 outer wing enables the machine to fold into its
compact 2.9m wide transport position. Folding and unfolding of the wings is operated from the driver’s
seat via an electric control box.

The first sequence of the Double acting rams mounted From work to transport
folding operation starts with to the high pivot hinges ensure without leaving the tractor
the rotation of the driveline the outer wings fold flat on top seat.
gearbox. This patent pending of the inner wings.
process automatically returns
and locks the gearbox back
into position ready for work.
 Unique hitch design
Additional hitch can be added to the rear of
the machine to enable the coupling of a
trailed cultivation unit.

Intelligent design

The STARCUT mulcher series has been carefully designed to form the stylish
characteristic delta shape. This serves a practical purpose in the collection and Superior strength
distribution of mulched vegetation creating a far more even spread. Unique, monocoque technology
A totally new streamlined exterior also speeds up the cleaning down of the and high grade steels ensures
maximum strength.
machine post operation.

Additional design features include integrated hose routing; unique monocoque

deck structure and clean input for free material flow. Another key
development is the ability to attach
additional rear towing.
Intelligent design
Delta shaped wing design of the STARCUT
mulcher series has been created to produce
an even distribution of crop.

● Fewer passes, overlaps Maximise productivity, minimise costs

The Starcut System when combined with a
● Faster operating speed GPS system offers the user huge benifits Minimal deck clutter
over conventional systems in both acreage All hoses and cables are routed within deck for
● Time-saving efficiency covered and accuracy too. added protection and to minimise deck clutter.

● Fuel cost savings Day to day operations are made easier,

more precise, more cost effective and
● Less machine wear more profitable.
HEAVY DUTY MULCHING

Designed for heavy vegetation

The HD Series rotor from Spearhead is purpose-built for managing heavy vegetation.
This heavy duty set-up features hardened, updraft blades which are attached to a
reinforced blade holders to enable maintenance in the toughest environment.
 Three-blade configuration Suitable applications:
The large and durable design of the HD3 blade makes them ideal Set-aside, scrub land, National Trust and parks. Large verge, gorse clearance and fruit plantations.
for mulching dense vegetation. A larger blade carries greater
momentum which cuts through denser material far more
effectively and efficiently.

Anti-scalping,
blade pan
protection.
Hardened blades
for longer life.

Heavy scrubs
Large blades for
mulching heavy
vegetation.

3 long blades
per rotor.
Up-draught blades
lift material into the
cutting zone.
Set-aside Gorse clearance Cotton fields

Heavy duty blades

Hardened, heavy duty blades are specifically designed for maintaining dense growth.
Up-draft wing tips lift flattened material and circulate the chopped crop
within the deck for maximum mulch.

Large verges Set-aside

MULTI PURPOSE MULCHING

Designed for crop stubble and grass maintenance

The new MP Series rotor from Spearhead has been specifically designed for mulching
crop stubble and grassland areas. The unique cutting technology greatly reduces
power consumption for maximum efficiency and productivity. Rotors can be tailored
with three or six blade options to suit individual needs.
 Three-blade Configuration
The combination of Spearhead’s unique cutting angle and three
low drag blades ensures exceptional mulching performance with
minimal power requirements. Blades deliver optimum mulching for
grass and crop stubbles.
Safety break away
Blade carrier angle ensures blades move up and way from obstacles and also minimises stone
throw even when cutting at ground level.

Anti scalping, blade

pan protection.

Hardened blades
for longer life.

Suitable applications:
Unique downward
Grasslands, airports, racecourses, organic farming, amenity, fruit plantations, National Trust and parks.
cutting angle 3 blade rotor
minimises drag. reduces power
consumption.

Up-draught blades Low inertia

lift material into blade for soft
the cutting zone. start-up.

Grass - pasture Airports Fruit farms

Set-aside National Trust

 Six-blade Configuration Safety break away
The MP6 is the rotor of choice for efficient stubble management Blade carrier angle ensures blades move up and way from obstacles and also minimises stone throw even
solution. All the benefits of the MP3 are enhanced with the when cutting at ground level.
addition of three further mulching knives doubling its operational
capability. The blades are set on two cutting planes to ensure
vegetation is mulched even more finely for accelerated
decomposition.

Hardened blades
for longer life.
6 blades for vastly
improved mulching.

Low inertia
blade for soft Suitable applications:
start-up. Stubble management, rape stubble, wheat stubble, maize stubble, pasture, set-aside and cotton fields.

Up-draught blades lift

2 cutting planes for
material into
double cut.
the cutting zone.

Improved decomposition Rape stubble Wheat stubble

Blades and additional mulching knives mix fine soil
particles with well mulched material. This produces the
perfect environment for fast decomposition. It also
encourages unwanted volunteers to germinate.

Maize stubble Cotton Fields

The stubble management solution
The NEW STARCUT
stubble management system
Traditional management of arable crop stubble has been geared towards
using the combine harvester as the principal machine for dealing with
unwanted crop residue, straw and chaff through the use of straw choppers
and chaff spreaders.
The new Spearhead STARCUT stubble management system incorporates a
radically different and far more effective approach that delivers significant
and tangible benefits for arable farmers. The high performance mulching
system introduces a far more effective option for the chopping and
distribution of crop residue.
In addition to substantial time savings in terms of labour, the new STARCUT
system also delivers major fuel savings and reductions in worn combine
parts.
The benefits don’t stop there. Crop residue decomposition is accelerated
while fertiliser requirements are reduced along with the risk of disease carry-
over to next season’s crops.
The STARCUT stubble management solution represents the way forward for
modern arable farmers.

Increased stubble height

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Reduced Reduced fuel Improved soil Improved fertiliser
pesticides consumption structure utilisation

combined with:
Reduced Reduced work Faster residue
harvest costs hours decomposition

Single pass mulch & cultivation

How does it work?
The STARCUT stubble management system is based around the cutting
height of the combine harvester and the stubble height at the completion of
Stubble height –Why so important?
the harvesting operation. Stubble height has a dramatic impact on combine performance. The higher the setting for
the cutter bar, the less straw is taken into the harvester and therefore its capacity to thresh
is greatly increased.

Benefits to the harvest

Increased work rate
Reduced volumes of straw passing through the combine enable operating speeds to be increased
and therefore a reduction in operational hours.
Improved grain separation
With less straw in the threshing operation, grain separation is significantly improved.
Increased operational capacity
With a higher cutter setting, moisture levels in the crop do not restrict combining cutting hours
to the same extent increasing the potential for extended cutting periods. This also contributes to
reduced drying costs.
The higher standing stubble is then mulched using a Spearhead STARCUT Reduced risk of combine damage
mulcher with a trailed harrow. At higher cutter settings, the risk of stones damaging the combine resulting in costly downtime is
greatly reduced.

As stubble height
The mulcher and harrow combination incorporates the finely mulched crop
residue with soil particles. This mixing of mulch, soil and microorganisms lengthens combine
significantly accelerates the decomposition process beyond conventional
stubble management practice.
capacity increases
STARCUT working widths fit with common header widths:
5.0m, 7.3m, 9.1m and 12.1m.
Proof it works?
Spearhead’s claims regarding the key benefits of the STARCUT stubble
management system have been backed up by top level research carried out
Mulch and harrow combination
The exceptional design characteristics of Spearhead’s STARCUT mulchers are fundamental to successful implementation of the new
by Dresden University in Germany, one of Europe’s leading agricultural
STARCUT stubble management system, a totally new concept in arable crop management. The mulcher’s centre deck and outer wings are
institutions. The independent evaluation of the new system undertaken over
a four year period fully endorses the STARCUT stubble management designed for maximum strength and cutting efficiency. The unique deck construction allows for hitching (optional) of trailed harrow
approach. The study compared Spearhead’s STARCUT solution against the which completes the system. This combination ensures mulched cropped residue is evenly distributed and mixed into the soil.
most common methods currently used in arable farming today.

The university carried out extensive evaluation of fuel consumption, combine

capacity and chop quality at two different stubble heights – 14cm in line
with conventional practice and at 35cm, more than twice as high.
The results reinforced Spearhead’s own claims and demonstrated
emphatically the benefits to be gained from a change in stubble
management practice. Cutting the stubble at a height of 35cm increased
combine capacity by as much as 50%. At the same time fuel consumption
was reduced by an impressive 40%.

Benefits to the soil

CAPACITY
+50% 30
*Longer stubble height
can increase combine
capacity by up to 50% 20
and at the same time
decreases fuel
consumption by up 10 Faster decomposition Promotion of volunteers Even distribution of mulch Reduced risk of disease
Incorporating soil with mulch Disturbance of soil encourages The STARCUT rotary mulcher Well mulched material reduces
to 40%. FUEL
accelerates the release of unwanted weed seeds to ensures an even distribution the risk of crop disease
- 40% microorganisms which speeds germinate enabling them to be of residue for equal surviving the winter to infect
*Based on 35cm stubble height
up decomposition. treated. decomposition and nitrogen another crop.
With the additional benefits of faster operational capability and improved release levels across the field.
soil management achieved by the more even distribution of a finer mulch,
the evidence in favour of the STARCUT stubble management programme is
conclusive. It works.
 FEATURES
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STARCUT STARCUT STARCUT STARCUT STARCUT
MODEL 300 500 730 910* 1210*

SPECIFICATION
Cutting width 2.9m 5.0m 7.3m 9.1m 12.1m
Overall width 3m 5.2m 7.4m 9.2m 12.2m
Transport width 3m 2.57m 2.57m 2.9m 2.9m
Overall length 2600mm 5.7m 6.4m 6.4m 6.7m
Transport height n/a 2.23m 3.35m 4.20m 4.20m
Weight* 990kg 2,810kg 3,530kg 5,200kg 6,800kg
Number of Rotors 3 3 5 5 7
5 6 7 8 Blades 9/18 9/18 15/30 15/30 21/42
Blade overlap 80mm 80mm 80mm 80mm 80mm
Blade tip speed 90m/sec 90m/sec 90m/sec 90m/sec 90m/sec
Wing work angle n/a 30 up/10 down 30 up/10 down 30 up/10 down 30 up/10 down
Cutting height range n/a 0-380mm 0-380mm 0-380mm 0-380mm
Splitter gearbox rating 175hp 275hp 275hp 275hp 350hp
Rotor gearbox rating 116hp 116hp 116hp 116hp 116hp
PTO speed 1000rpm 1000rpm 1000rpm 1000rpm 1000rpm
Slip clutch protection 1 3 5 5 7
9 10 11 12 Centre section
skid shoes n/a standard standard standard standard

Parallel lift n/a standard standard standard standard

Walking axle n/a standard standard standard standard
Transport locks n/a standard standard standard standard
Rear lights c/w large
reflector boards n/a standard standard standard standard

Over-run clutch standard standard standard standard standard

1 Safe Transport
Wide centre axles allow
wheels to follow tractor tracks
for improved stability. Wing
axles when raised can fold
within the machine width for
compact transport.
2 Clean Input
Obstruction free lines, no
additional brackets and sharp
edges, gentle input angle of
450.
3 Clean Design
Smooth strong lines for clean
output.
4 Self Levelling Drawbar
The hitch remains parallel to
the tractor drawbar at all
times.
5 Walking Axles
Staggered wheel axles allow
the machine to float over
rough ground for a smooth,
stress free ride.
6 Large Wheels
Staggered wheel alignment
combined with large diameter
wheels assist with smoother
operation and higher working
speeds.
7 Individual Lift Arms
Efficient and reliable low
pressure hydraulic height lift
system to eliminate axle and
wheel fatigue.
8 Fine Height Adjustment
All four rams have their
unique threaded adjuster ram
mount for the ultimate easy
fine tuning of cutting height.
9 Balance Tie Bars
The unique system
incorporates an easy adjust,
rocking T-bar to ensure even
pull from drawbar to axle.
Tractor minimum
10 Simple Height Control power requirement** 70hp 120hp 160hp 190hp 240hp
10 simple to use but accurate *Dependant on machine specification **Dependant on conditions
ram stops makes for quick,
even height adjustment.
11 High or Low Hitch Option
Drawbar can be easily
adjusted to suit high or low
hitch tractors.
12 Rear Towing Eye
Unique rear towing eye
specifically designed for the
coupling of cultivation unit to
create a stubble management
solution (optional).