Roller
Condenses freshly sown soil for a small yield bonus and presses small stones back into the ground.
What it is used for
Condenses freshly sown soil for a small yield bonus and presses small stones back into the ground.
How to operate it
Use immediately after sowing/planting, before the crop advances. Cover the whole field.
Selection and setup
Check the in-game shop for power requirement, working width, capacity, supported fill types, hitch/header compatibility and optional configurations before purchase or leasing.
Operating procedure
Before starting, confirm the machine is compatible with the crop/material and that the power unit meets the shop requirement. Attach or enter the machine, unfold/prepare it, position at the start of the work area, lower/activate the working components where applicable, then work consistent passes at the machine’s rated working speed. Monitor fill level, material type and missed strips. Stop/lift the working parts before tight headland turns, reposition, then resume.
Before you buy or lease
Check working width, working speed, power requirement, capacity, supported fill/crop types, hitch/header compatibility, wheel/tyre options and whether the tool combines another field operation. Lease highly specialised equipment when it will only be used for a small acreage.
Compatibility & attachments
This shows what the equipment connects to, which attachment families work with it, and what each combination is used for. For a specific model, the in-game shop Combinations panel is the final compatibility check.
| Compatible connection / attachment | Used for | Important notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor rear hitch | Roll freshly seeded arable fields for the rolling bonus and small-stone control. | Use after sowing before the crop grows too far. |
Procedure
- Use a field roller immediately after sowing/planting while the field is in the freshly seeded state.
- Attach to a tractor with adequate weight/power, unfold and align at the field edge.
- Lower the roller and cover the full sown area in parallel passes.
- Small stones can be pushed back into the soil by rolling; larger stones still require a stone picker.
- Complete rolling before the crop grows beyond the stage where the rolling bonus can be applied.
Detailed procedure guides
Alternative options
Skip rolling to save a pass.
Stone picker for large stones.
Practical tips
- Soil rollers and grass rollers have different functions.
- Operate at the tool’s rated working speed and allow space at headlands for clean turns.