Farming Monthly National December 2016 | Page 36

| LAMMA JC Machinery digging in at LAMMA with the Imants Culter 3.0 subsoiler and enhanced Vredo overseeders JC Machinery will be using LAMMA 2017 to display the latest innovation in agricultural machinery from Imants, the Culter 3.0 subsoiler. T his machine is an excellent addition to their existing spader range, and perfectly meets the need for a cultivator that can be easily combined with a spader at a low cost with less tractive force. The machine is designed to be mounted close to the tractor, with the spader coupled very closely to the ‘Culter’ without the tines making contact with the spade shaft when bolts shear. The Culter 3.0 makes it possible to rip and spade, just to rip or just to spade. The machine is very versatile in this regard. The Culter can also be combined with other tools such as a loose roller, power harrow, rotovator or disc harrow. The machine comes with six straight Culter tines as standard. These tines have been designed with the aim of requiring minimal tractive force, creating optimal yields and reducing costs per hectare. The tines are made of high tensile steel with easily replaceable 36 | Farming Monthly | December 2016 wear parts. They ensure even lifting (and breaking) of the subsoil without unwanted displacement of the upper layer and with a uniform soil profile across the entire working width. As a result, oxygen penetrates the soil and facilitates capillary action. The newly revamped Vredo overseeder range will also be on display at stand R67. The improvements begin with the lid and rear of the seed hopper, which now both have sleeker round shapes. The curved edges encourage the funnelling of seed towards the cam wheel, providing even greater accuracy through a more reliable seed flow. Lid chains have been replaced by cleverly placed gas springs, allowing the lid to close simply and smoothly, making the machine safer when filling the hopper, whilst LED lights have been added and a new look stripe. Functionality has also been a priority in the upgrading process, with the option of a seed grill to protect the agitator shaft, whilst serving as a sieve to protect the seed from straw and any other small debris. The transformation isn’t limited to exterior functionality. The gear box, which is also used to set the seed dosing rate, has a new spindle adjustment, making the calibration of the seeder much easier, whilst improving on the already impressive accuracy. For further information or a demonstration please contact John Campey at J C Machinery Tel: 01260 224568 or Mobile: 07736 953143 email [email protected] www.jcmachinery.co.uk www.farmingmonthly.co.uk