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Two new Ventrac attachments launched for seedbed preparartion
entrac has launched two new
V attachments for their 4520 allterrain compact tractor to help turf managers with the important task of seedbed preparation .
The first is the DC520 Soil Cultivator which prepares bare soil by cultivating a soft and uniform seedbed for the best possible direct-seeding results . This attachment reconditions hard , compacted soil into a fine surface for more successful and consistent germination rates .
The Soil Cultivator consists of four main components that work simultaneously to process high volumes of soil and provide the ultimate seedbed . Cultivator Tines pulverize the soil and separate the debris , then Separator Tines sift and bury rock and other large debris below the prep surface . The Distribution Blade carries the sifted soil and distributes it evenly across the working surface before the Perforated Roller creates a pocketed surface for seed and presses small debris below the graded soil .
Complementing the Soil Cultivator is the EG520 Primary Seeder , which plants grass seed directly into bare soil with a consistent and accurate drop rate for perfect seed placement . With precise application adjustment and a removable calibration tray , easy adjustment for different grass seed types is possible .
The Primary Seeder features five main components for improved direct-seeding capability . The Calibration Tray is a builtin tray that catches material during the calibration process . The Front Packer Roller crushes the material to provide a smooth surface for the seed to drop . The Rear Packer Roller is an offset roller that places a fine layer of dirt over the seed .
The Seed Box has a 142-litre capacity to accommodate a significant amount of seed and the Precision Seed Funnels allow an accurate flow for a variety of turf seeds . This ground-driven application is consistent at variable speeds , and the offset cultipacker discs are designed to create optimal seed-to-soil contact . Finally , the 142-litre hopper capacity provides the efficiency expected from Ventrac attachments .
Rupert Price , managing director of Price Turfcare , the UK and Ireland distributor for Ventrac said ,
“ We know that Ventrac is the most versatile groundscare maintenance system available to turf professionals in the UK . These latest attachments add to the extensive range of frontmounted implements , providing yet more versatility for the owners of a Ventrac compact tractor .“
www . ventrac . com
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