Field Cultivators and Mulch Finishers

2330 MULCH FINISHER

Working widths from 21 ft, 9 in. to 56 ft, 3 in. (6.6 to 17.2 m)
Excellent residue handling capabilities
Lattice-style frame design
TruSet Active improves tillage depth accuracy and makes adjustments for varying field conditions, such as tire sink in soft soils or residue build up on tires, with no need for operator input

2230 FLOATING HITCH FIELD CULTIVATOR

Working widths from 25ft, 6 in. to 69 ft, 6 in. (7.8 to 21.2 m)
Follows ground contour, stays level
Lattice-style frame design
TruSet Active improves tillage depth accuracy and makes adjustments for varying field conditions, such as tire sink in soft soils or residue build up on tires, with no need for operator input

2230 LEVEL LIFT FIELD CULTIVATOR

Working widths from 23 ft, 6in. to 60 ft, 6 in. (7.2 to 18.4 m)
Three- and five-section configurations
Lattice-style frame design
TruSet Active improves tillage depth accuracy and makes adjustments for varying field conditions, such as tire sink in soft soils or residue build up on tires, with no need for operator input

PC10 FIELD CULTIVATORS

Hitch compatible with iMatch
Corrosion-resistant, powder-coat paint increases durability
Replaceable and adjustable tines

PM10 MIDDLE BUSTERS

Double-wing cutting blade
iMatch^TMcompatible
Corrosion-resistant, powder-coat paint increases durability

Field Cultivators and Mulch Finishers

Field cultivators and mulch finishers do the last pass before planting, loosening soil, managing residue and leaving a level seedbed. The 2230 field cultivators work up to 5 in. deep at 6 to 10 mph, and the 2330 mulch finisher adds a disk gang up front for heavier residue.

For smaller tractors, Frontier PC10 cultivators and PM10 middle busters fit a Category 1 3-point hitch. Koenig Equipment can help you size any of them to your tractor; request a quote to get started.

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Which Tool Is Right for You?

The 2230 and 2330 both use a lattice-style frame and offer TruSet Active, which adjusts tillage depth on the go for conditions like tire sink in soft soil or residue on the tires.

Model	Best for	Working width	Tractor sizing
2230 Floating Hitch	Seedbed finishing, follows ground contour	25 ft 6 in. to 69 ft 6 in.	8 to 12 hp per foot
2230 Level Lift	Seedbed finishing, three- and five-section frames	23 ft 6 in. to 60 ft 6 in.	8 to 12 hp per foot
2330 Mulch Finisher	Heavier residue, disk gang plus shanks	21 ft 9 in. to 56 ft 3 in.	10 to 14 hp per foot
Frontier PC10	Small fields, gardens and row cultivation	72 in. (PC1072)	25 to 45 hp, Category 1
Frontier PM10 Middle Buster	Opening furrows and digging compacted soil	Up to 12 in. deep	25 to 45 hp, Category 1

Our field cultivator model pages do not list a price. Request a quote for current pricing, offers and John Deere Financial options.

Ag Service, Parts and Precision Support

Shanks, sweeps and disk blades wear fast in spring. Our ag service technicians rebuild and set up tillage tools, and our parts teams stock genuine John Deere wear parts, also available anytime on Koenig Marketplace.

Running TruSet from a GreenStar display? Ask about our precision technology support. Schedule service or book an ag off-season inspection.

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More Tillage Tools or Shopping Used?

Compare vertical tillage, disks and rippers, or see all John Deere tillage equipment. Shopping pre-owned? Browse used John Deere field cultivators and used vertical tillage tools at Koenig, updated as units come in.

Field Cultivator and Mulch Finisher FAQs

What is the difference between a mulch finisher and a field cultivator?
A mulch finisher like the 2330 runs 20 in. disk blades ahead of its shanks, so it cuts and handles heavier residue. A field cultivator like the 2230 relies on shanks to loosen and level the seedbed, working up to 5 in. deep.

What size tractor do I need for a 2230 field cultivator?
Plan on 8 to 12 hp per foot of working width, depending on soil, depth and speed. The tractor needs 2 SCVs for lift and fold, plus another if you add rolling basket down pressure.

How many acres per hour can these tools cover?
At 10 mph, the 69 ft 6 in. 2230 Floating Hitch can cover up to 84 acres per hour, and the 56 ft 3 in. 2330 Mulch Finisher up to 68 acres per hour.

What shank spacing does the 2230 use?
TruPosition C-shanks on true 6 in. split-the-middle spacing with 200 lb of trip force, so the full width is cut evenly and fewer strips of weeds survive.

Do you have a field cultivator for a compact or utility tractor?
Yes. The Frontier PC10 Series fits Category 1 3-point hitches on 25 to 45 hp tractors and is iMatch quick hitch compatible. The PC1072 has a 72 in. working width with 13 tines.