The Farmers Mart Apr-May 2019 - Issue 62 | Page 72

72 MACHINERY APR/MAY 2019 • farmers-mart.co.uk KUHN provides modern agriculture solutions TECHNOLOGY to meet the needs of progressive UK farmers was in abundance across KUHN’s SIMA 2019 stand in Paris during the final week of February. Highlights included equipment for conserva- tion agriculture, precision farming and renewable energy. TRIPLE DISC DRILL OFFERS VERSATILITY FOR MODERN SYSTEMS KUHN’s new AUROCK triple disc seed drill offering the capability to establish crops under cover, in minimum tillage or direct drilling conditions. Targeting the growing conser- vation agriculture sector but with the versatility for wider applica- tions, the AUROCK is launched in a six-metre format and will be available from the summer of 2019. With either single or dual metering options, it offers great versatility such as dual cropping or sowing one row in two with independently managed sowing depths. 68190 - PhilipWatkinsLimited - HALF.pdf KUHN AUROCK 6000RC KUHN LSB 1290iD The AUROCK is an ISOBUS com- patible machine, available with KUHN CCI 1200 or CCI 50 control terminals. SPRAYING TECHNOLOGY FOR A PRECISION APPROACH 1 A range of new developments to enhance the accuracy and quality of agrochemical applications were featured by KUHN at SIMA 2019. Technology demonstrated on the METRIS 2 trailed sprayer included the company’s new AUTO-SPRAY facility; the new LEA 3 aluminium boom; and BOOM ASSIST EXTREME. 20/11/2017 13:25:05 Philip Ltd BOOM ASSIST EXTREME; elec- tronic boom management system to work in conjunction with other technologies to maximise accura- cy of applications. KUHN AUTO-SPRAY AUTO-SPRAY; a precision spray system with smart nozzle technol- ogy to allow spraying over a range of operating speeds simply by setting droplet size and dose. LEA 3 aluminium boom; allows nozzle spacing to be set at 25cm or 50cm intervals, offering the option of applications closer to the crop canopy to minimise drift and increase accuracy. HIGH DENSITY BALING The ability to produce large square bales with up to 25% high- er density than conventional big bales is increasingly valuable in the transport and storage of crop residues, whether used for feed, bedding or as a renewable energy source. KUHN’s LSB 1290iD (intelli- gent-Density) baler incorporates www.kuhn.co.uk Hall Farm, Stainton, Nr. Rotherham, S. Yorkshire S66 7QY Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.philipwatkins.co.uk 5m QUAD-TILL 2.4m Mounted TRI TILL Also available 3m and 3.6m Available 3m to 6m C M Y CM MY CY CMY K the company’s patented TWINPACT plunger system to facilitate the increased force required to create higher density bales. In addition, driveline and transmission up- grades create further benefits, allowing a 200hp tractor to pro- duce bales of over 500kg, creating economies in fuel use. The LSB 1290iD is fully ISOBUS compatible with an intuitive user interface; it can be controlled from an ISOBUS terminal on the tractor or via KUHN’s CCI 1200 or CCI 50 terminals. 3m Heavy Duty Stubble Cultivator Available mounted 3m, 3.5m and 4m Also available Trailed 4m to 12m 4.8m Incorporator