Convertible two rank agricultural implement

A method of converting an agricultural implement having a first tow bar and a second tow bar from a multiple rank agricultural implement to a single rank agricultural implement, the method comprising:

• providing a first rank, the first rank including a first plurality of row units longitudinally spaced along a longitudinally extending support structure;
• providing a separable second rank having a first section and a second section, wherein each of the first section and the second section include respectively a second plurality of row units and a third plurality of row units;
• providing a mechanical coupler system having a first mechanical part and a second mechanical part, the mechanical coupler system located at adjacent ends of the first section and the second section;
• separating the separable second rank into the first section and the second section;
• adjusting a length of the first tow bar to enable connection of the first section to one end of the first rank;
• adjusting a length of the second tow bar to enable connection of the second section to another end of the first rank;
• moving the first section and the second section into longitudinal alignment with the first rank;
• connecting the first section to the one end of the first rank;
• and
• connecting the second section to the another end of the first rank;
• providing a controller operatively connected to the mechanical coupler system, wherein the mechanical coupler system includes electrical connections adapted to provide status information of the coupling of the first and second mechanical parts, wherein the controller identifies an updated location of the first section and the second section with respect to the first rank after the first section and second section are coupled to the first rank.

An agricultural system for cultivating crops comprising:

• an agricultural work vehicle including a towing hitch;
• and
• a towing assembly adapted to couple to the towing hitch, the towing assembly including a first set of drawbars and a second set of drawbars, wherein the second set of drawbars includes adjustable drawbars, wherein each of the adjustable drawbars includes a first part that slides respectively with a second part, wherein the adjustable drawbars include a retracted position and an extended position;
• a first rank coupled to the first set of drawbars, the first rank including a first plurality of row units longitudinally spaced along a longitudinally extending support structure;
• a second rank coupled to the second set of tow bars, the second rank including a first section connected to a second plurality of row units, and a second section connected to a third plurality of row units, wherein the first section and second section, in a first configuration, are coupled together with a coupler located at adjacent ends of the first section and second section when the second rank is offset and spaced from the first rank, and wherein the first section and second section, in a second configuration, are spaced apart and longitudinally aligned with the longitudinally extending support structure.