WESSEX RC TRACTOR ROTOVATOR (55000420)

Wessex RC Tractor Rotavator – Overview

Powerful soil cultivation and preparation, making light work of breaking, aerating, and leveling ground for agricultural and landscaping tasks

The Wessex RC Tractor Rotavator is a robust and efficient rotary cultivator engineered for quality soil preparation, making it ideal for nurseries, glasshouses, vegetable gardens, and private estates. Designed for use with compact and standard tractors, the RC rotavator allows you to create an excellent seedbed or finely tilled soil faster and with less effort than manual methods — all while delivering smooth, consistent results.

At the heart of the Wessex RC series lies a heavy-duty cast gearbox that ensures long-term durability and reliable power transmission. Its sturdy construction supports intensive tilling operations, even in demanding ground conditions. The rotavator is driven by a chain-and-sprocket system housed in an oil bath, which not only improves longevity but also provides smooth, efficient torque delivery during operation.

One of the standout features is the friction plate clutch, which helps protect the machine from shock loads and gives the operator peace of mind during engagement. The adjustable side skids allow the rotavator to float and follow ground contours precisely, helping prevent scalping or gouging when working across uneven soil. There’s also an adjustable tailgate, which gives you control over soil flow and finish: you can tailor how aggressively or lightly the soil is thrown back, depending on your desired texture.

The Wessex RC Tractor Rotavator is available in three working widths: 1.2m, 1.5m, and 1.9m, giving flexibility to match different tractor sizes, plot scales, and soil preparation tasks. The required tractor power ranges from around 20 hp for the 1.2m model, to 45 hp for the 1.9m version.

Safety and compliance are also built into the design: when mounted on a compact tractor from around 16 hp, the RC rotavator meets UK guarding regulations, ensuring it’s a safe choice for operators and workers in commercial or private settings.

The RC’s capability to efficiently break up and aerate soil makes it extremely useful for a variety of tasks: preparing seedbeds for planting, cultivating garden plots, improving soil structure in vegetable beds, and even renovating formerly hard or compacted soil. Its reliable transmission and durable build make it a long-lasting investment for landscape professionals, small-hold farmers, or garden enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Heavy cast gearbox for long-lasting strength and robustness
• Chain-and-sprocket drive system in an oil bath for smooth, efficient power transmission
• Friction plate clutch to absorb shock and protect drivetrain
• Adjustable side skids for precise ground contour tracking
• Tailgate is adjustable to control soil flow and tilth quality
• Available in 1.2 m, 1.5 m, and 1.9 m working widths

Model	RC-120	RC-150	RC-180
Working width	1.2m	1.5m	1.9m
Overall width	1.34m	1.645m	2.1m
Number of blades	36	42	48
Weight	180kg	200kg	420kg
Minimum power required	20hp	25hp	45hp