70 MACHINERY APR / MAY 2022 • farmers-mart . co . uk
NEW ELECTRIC DRIVE DRILL
KUHN Farm Machinery has launched a new mechanical seed drill with electric drive . The Sitera e has a 3-metre working width with an electric motor to provide variable rate functionality through a HELICA fluted roller .
“ THE addition of electric drive to the Sitera range offers easier and faster calibration on the move . This new range can be programmed using ISOBUS , the VT30 terminal or KUHN ’ s CCI 800 and 1200 . Operators can therefore make adjustments at the push of a button rather than having to leave the cab ,” explains product specialist Edd Fanshawe .
The HELICA distribution with helical fluted roller also enables variable rate and headland shut off on the move . “ Seed application rates of 1.5kg / ha to 450kg / ha of all seed varieties can be applied precisely without changing or dismantling any parts which will save time , reduce waste , and increase seed application accuracy ,” he adds .
The seed application rate modulation can be adjusted manually or automatically by GPS when using an ISOBUS terminal with TC-GEO functionality . Using section control functionality , the seed drill will also start and stop automatically by GPS on the headland .
The 3-metre machine has three models enabling operators to choose between the Suffolk coulter ( 3010 ), disc ( 3020 ) or parallelogram mounted SEEDFLEX ( 3030 ) options . “ Each is compatible with the HR 1020 , 1030 , and 1040 series power harrows which feature a quick-release interface for fast coupling and uncoupling of the seed drill . For higher working speeds of up to 15kph on light soils and in plant residues there is also a CD 1020 seedbed cultivator option ,” he concludes .
KUHN has launched the new Sitera e which features electric drive variable rate application and headland shut off to save time , reduce waste , and increase seed application accuracy .
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