Overview
Kwik-Koulter
High Speed Vertical Tillage
Aggressively size residue,
preserve valuable soil moisture,
and create a smooth, planter-ready
seedbed—all in a single high-speed pass.
The Norwood Kwik Koulter is engineered for growers
who demand exceptional residue management without
aggressive soil inversion. Its unique combination of wavy
coulters, shallow working depth, and heavy-duty construction
creates a consistent seedbed while preserving soil structure,
conserving moisture, and maximizing productivity.
Why Growers Choose Us
Discover Why
Growers Choose Kwik-Koulter
Superior Residue Sizing
Aggressively cuts and sizes heavy crop residue into smaller, more uniform pieces using wavy coulters and independent blade suspension. The result is faster residue breakdown, improved field conditions, and a cleaner, more consistent seedbed for the next crop.
Minimal Soil Disturbance
The optimized 6° disc angle and shallow working depth create a blackened, planter-ready seedbed while preserving soil structure and valuable spring moisture. By minimizing unnecessary soil inversion, the Kwik Koulter delivers the ideal balance of residue management and seedbed preparation.
Planter-Ready Seedbed
Delivers a firm, consistent seedbed that promotes accurate planter performance, improved seed-to-soil contact, and more uniform crop emergence to help every acre reach its full potential.
High-Speed Productivity
The compact, independently suspended design maintains consistent ground contact at operating speeds up to 14 MPH, allowing you to cover more acres each day while delivering the uniform seedbed today's high-speed planters demand.
Low-Maintenance
Ownership
Maintenance-free disc hubs and heavy-duty construction are engineered for seasons of dependable performance, reducing routine maintenance and keeping your machine working when it matters most.
Exceptional Versatility
Independently adjust the disc gangs and rear finishing system to match changing field conditions. Fine-tune residue sizing and seedbed finish separately, giving you the flexibility to optimize performance across varying soils, residue levels, and crop types.
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Features
Features
6° Disc Angle,
Zero Pitch
Engineered with a 6° disc angle and zero-pitch blade orientation, the Kwik Koulter delivers aggressive residue sizing while minimizing unnecessary soil disturbance. The result is an ideal balance of residue management, moisture conservation, and a uniform planter-ready seedbed.
Large 20-inch, 8-wave coulters provide aggressive cutting action for superior residue sizing while maintaining consistent soil engagement across varying field conditions.
Aggressive Wavy
Coulters
Each blade is mounted on its own independent torsion suspension, allowing it to follow changing ground contours while maintaining consistent cutting depth, superior residue sizing, and a uniform seedbed—even at higher operating speeds.
Independent
Torsion
Suspension
Combined with large 20-inch, 8-wave coulters, the close 6-inch blade spacing keeps nearly the entire working width actively engaged, delivering exceptional full-width residue sizing and a smooth, consistent planter-ready finish.
6" Blade
Spacing
Adjust disc depth independently to control seedbed blackening, while fine-tuning the rear harrow to match residue type and field conditions. The result is greater flexibility and more consistent performance across a wide range of crops and soils
Independent
Machine
Adjustments
High-flotation tires distribute machine weight over a larger footprint, reducing compaction while maintaining consistent depth control and smooth operation across rolling terrain.
High-Flotation
Tires
Engineered with maintenance-free components and a proven design, the Kwik Koulter reduces routine service, maximizes uptime, and keeps you in the field when every hour counts.
Maintenance-Free
Disc Hubs
Options
Options
Rear Finishing
Options
Standard4-Bar Harrow | Single Rolling Basket | Double RollingBasket |
The standard four-bar harrow delivers consistent residue distribution and a level seedbed without overworking the soil. Its open design excels in heavy residue and rocky conditions, making it an excellent all-around finishing system while preserving more surface residue. Optional rolling baskets are available to provide additional soil conditioning and seedbed firming when conditions call for it. | Available with either round or flat bar construction, the single rolling basket provides additional clod sizing, seedbed firming, and surface leveling beyond the standard harrow. Its floating design follows ground contours independently, maintaining consistent ground contact for a uniform finish across varying field conditions. (Optional Round or Flat Bar) | The optional double rolling basket delivers increased down pressure and twice the finishing action for more aggressive clod sizing, enhanced soil firming, and superior surface leveling. Its floating design maintains consistent ground contact, producing a smooth, garden-like seedbed ready for planting. (Optional Round or Flat Bar) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently
Asked Questions
The Kwik Koulter combines a compact, well-balanced design with proven engineering to deliver exceptional residue management without excessive soil disturbance. Features like 20" 8-wave coulters, a 6° disc angle with Zero Pitch, independent torsion suspension, close 6" blade spacing, and a heavy-duty 4-bar rear harrow work together to produce superior residue sizing, excellent ground following, and a consistent planter-ready finish across a wide range of field conditions.
Both. The Kwik Koulter excels in fall residue management after harvest and spring seedbed preparation ahead of planting. Adjustable disc depth and independently adjustable rear finishing systems allow operators to tailor the machine to changing field conditions throughout the season.
The Kwik Koulter is designed to perform at speeds up to 14 MPH. Higher operating speeds improve residue sizing and productivity while allowing more acres to be covered during tight planting and harvest windows.
Typical operating depth ranges from 2 to 5 inches, depending on field conditions and desired results. Shallower settings maximize residue sizing with minimal soil disturbance, while deeper settings provide additional soil blackening and seedbed conditioning.
The standard 4-bar harrow provides excellent residue distribution and versatile performance. Optional single rolling baskets add additional clod sizing, leveling, and seedbed firming, while the double rolling basket delivers maximum finishing action and increased down pressure for the finest, planter-ready seedbed. Round and flat bar basket options allow you to further tailor performance to your soil conditions.
Horsepower requirements vary by working width, field conditions, and operating depth. Ranges from 8-12 HP per foot are recommended. Your Norwood dealer can help match the appropriate Kwik Koulter model to your tractor and operation for optimum field performance.
The Kwik Koulter is designed to handle a wide range of crop residues, including corn, soybeans, wheat, canola, and small grains. Its aggressive residue sizing and adjustable finishing options make it effective across varying residue volumes and soil conditions.
Very little. The Kwik Koulter is built with proven maintenance-free components, including sealed disc hubs, to minimize routine service and maximize uptime. Operators can spend more time covering acres and less time performing maintenance.