(315) 853-6151
Rows of young carrots in a field with bare soil lanes between the rows

Multivator Rotary Cultivator Dealer in Central New York

Multivator rotary cultivators, offered by Ford Distributing of Columbus, Ohio, are made for high-value and specialty crops. Clinton Tractor in Clinton, NY is a Multivator dealer for growers in Central New York.

Rotary cultivators

Three model series cover tractors from sub-compact to 100 PTO horsepower. The maker says each can be set up for many row centers, crop heights and planting layouts.

About Multivator

The Multivator is a rotary-powered cultivator for high-value and specialty crops. It is built to work close to the plant row without disturbing the crop, which the maker says clears weeds and improves soil structure and drainage between the rows.

Ford Distributing of Columbus, Ohio runs the Multivator site and assembles machines in its warehouse. It says there are endless ways to assemble one, from the sub-compact FL to the folding-frame FPSR.

Compare Multivator rotary cultivators

Compare the three Multivator series by tractor power, clearance, tillage head width and frame size.

Showing all 3 models

Multivator model FLA with five orange tillage heads hanging from a silver toolbar and a three-point hitch frame

Rotary cultivator

Multivator FL & FLA

Light duty cultivator for sub-compact tractors up to 50 horsepower.

50max tractor HP
5.5-32 in.tillage head width
66-158 in.frame widths
  • Light duty series for sub-compact and compact tractors
  • FL clears 16 in. under the hex drive shaft; the FLA clears 20 in.
  • Tillage heads from 5.5 in. to 32 in. overall width
  • Frame widths of 66, 90, 132 and 158 in., wider on special request
  • FLA shown set up to cultivate 4 narrow rows
Full specifications
SeriesLight duty
Tractor powerSubcompact to 50 HP
Clearance under hex drive shaft (in.)16 (FL) / 20 (FLA)
Tillage head width (in.)5.5 to 32 overall
Frame widths (in.)66 / 90 / 132 / 158 and wider on request

Source: Multivator Model FL and FLA page.

Multivator model FP with five orange tillage heads, teal parallel-link arms and an orange fertilizer hopper on top

Rotary cultivator

Multivator FP, FPA & FPXA

Medium duty cultivator for 20 to 80 PTO horsepower tractors.

20-80PTO HP
7-32 in.tillage head width
66-192 in.frame widths
  • Medium duty series; generally, if the tractor can pick the unit up, it has the power to run it, the maker says
  • FP clears 20 in. under the hex drive shaft, FPA 25 in., FPXA 32 in.
  • Weasler size 6 PTO shaft, slip clutch option
  • Folding frame and steering guides available as special options
  • FPXA needs a higher-clearance tractor
Full specifications
SeriesMedium duty
Tractor power20 to 80 PTO HP
Clearance under hex drive shaft (in.)20 (FP) / 25 (FPA) / 32 (FPXA)
Tillage head width (in.)7 to 32 overall
Frame widths (in.)66 / 90 / 132 / 180 / 192
PTO shaftWeasler size 6, slip clutch option

Source: Multivator Model FP, FPA & FPXA page.

Multivator model FPSRA with two orange tillage heads on gauge wheels and a teal frame with a three-point hitch

Rotary cultivator

Multivator FPSR & FPSRXA

Heavy duty cultivator for 30 to 100 PTO horsepower tractors, with frames up to 240 in.

30-100PTO HP
12-32 in.tillage head width
66-240 in.frame widths
  • Heavy duty series
  • FPSR clears 20 in. under the hex drive shaft; the FPSRXA clears 32 in.
  • Weasler size 6 PTO with slip clutch option
  • Optional Weasler size 8 PTO with clutch, standard on 240 in. frames
  • Optional fertilizer kit, folding frame and steering guide
Full specifications
SeriesHeavy duty
Tractor power30 to 100 PTO HP
Clearance under hex drive shaft (in.)20 (FPSR) / 32 (FPSRXA)
Tillage head width (in.)12 to 32 overall
Frame widths (in.)66 / 90 / 132 / 180 / 192 / 240
PTO shaftWeasler size 6 with slip clutch option; size 8 with clutch optional

Source: Multivator Model FPSR & FPSRXA page.

Rotary cultivators at a glance

ModelFL & FLAFP, FPA & FPXAFPSR & FPSRXA
SeriesLight dutyMedium dutyHeavy duty
Tractor powerSubcompact to 50 HP20 to 80 PTO HP30 to 100 PTO HP
Clearance under hex drive shaft (in.)16 (FL) / 20 (FLA)20 (FP) / 25 (FPA) / 32 (FPXA)20 (FPSR) / 32 (FPSRXA)
Tillage head width (in.)5.5 to 32 overall7 to 32 overall12 to 32 overall
Frame widths (in.)66 / 90 / 132 / 158 and wider on request66 / 90 / 132 / 180 / 19266 / 90 / 132 / 180 / 192 / 240

Parts and manuals for Multivator

Ford Distributing posts an operator's manual with a parts list for each model series, plus head width charts and assembly instructions. Ask the Clinton Tractor parts counter for Multivator parts at (315) 853-6151, and have your model ready.

  • Tillage head shields
  • Blades
  • Gearboxes
  • PTO shafts
  • Gauge wheels
  • Hex drive shafts
  • Three-point hitch
  • Steering guides
Ask the parts counter

Service department

Clinton Tractor's shop works out of 31 Meadow St. Call the service desk with the make and model, the work it needs and whether we have seen it before, and they will tell you what the shop can take on.

Call the service desk

Built into every Multivator

Set up for the crop

Ford Distributing says its warehouse team assembles models from the sub-compact FL to the folding frame FPSR. It says dealers and distributors set machines up for each crop and region.

About the maker

Ford Distributing, 4061 Perimeter Dr., Columbus, OH 43228. Phone (888) 742-1216.

The maker says there are an infinite number of ways to assemble a Multivator, from the model to the ground clearance option to the planting configuration. Its Italian factory is well versed in custom making front hitches for all models.

Manuals online

Operator's manuals with parts lists and tillage head width charts are posted on the Multivator site.

Manuals and charts

The manuals page lists manuals for models FL and FLA, FP, FPA and FPXA, and FPSR and FPSRXA, plus a head width chart for each series and assembly instructions.

Options

Multivator lists these add-ons. Ask us which ones fit your tractor and crop.

Also available

Find us in Clinton

The yard, the parts counter and the shop share one address, about a quarter of an hour from Utica.

Clinton Tractor & Implement Co.
31 Meadow St, Clinton, NY 13323
Monday–Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm, closed Sunday

Driving distance

  • New Hartford 6 mi
  • Utica 9 mi
  • Rome 14 mi
  • Oneida 17 mi
  • Hamilton 20 mi
  • Herkimer 26 mi
  • Cazenovia 31 mi
  • Norwich 42 mi
  • Cooperstown 47 mi
  • Syracuse 49 mi
  • Oneonta 60 mi
  • Cortland 61 mi

Before you visit

Can I see Multivator rotary cultivators in person?

Call (315) 853-6151 before you drive over and ask which Multivator rotary cultivators we can show you. The yard is at 31 Meadow St, Clinton, open Monday–Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Can you order a model that is not on the lot?

Ask the sales desk at (315) 853-6151. Tell us the model and how you will use it, and we will check what we can get.

Do you take trade-ins?

Ask the sales desk at (315) 853-6151 and describe the machine you want to trade.

Is financing available?

Ask the sales desk at (315) 853-6151 about payment options for the model you are looking at.

How do I ask about a repair?

Call the service desk at (315) 853-6151 with the make and model, the work it needs and whether we have seen it before. They will tell you what the shop can take on.