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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.
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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
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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Lid chains have been replaced by cleverly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
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