The Farmers Mart Feb/Mar 2016 - Issue 44 | Page 72
Machinery
New generation fertiliser
spreader from KUHN
»»KUHN FARM MACHINERY HAS
launched the second generation of its
popular Axis fertiliser spreader range.
The Axis .2 series of fertiliser spreaders
sees several improvements being made
to KUHN’s popular range of twin-disc
mounted spreaders. Key improvements
include increased hopper capacities and a
redesigned chassis which offers up-rated
payload capabilities. A new LED rear
lighting system is also included.
The new range includes four models:
Axis 20.2, Axis 30.2 and 40.2 Axis 50.2/.
The new spreaders are equipped with
wear resistant VXR+ coated spreading
pallets as standard and use KUHN’s CDA
(Coaxial Distribution Adjustment) system for
accurate metering at high speeds.
The Axis .2 series also uses KUHN’s
EMC (Electronic Mass Control) technology
to meter fertiliser flow by measuring each
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spreading disc’s drive torque: fertiliser flow
from each disc is constantly measured and
automatically adjusted to maintain a precise
application rate across the machine’s entire
spreading width.
The EMC system is available in two
versions: the PTO powered M-EMC
mechanical system, and the hydraulically
driven H-EMC version. The lower cost
M-EMC version is available on the Axis
20.2 and 40.2. The H-EMC version is
available on the Axis 40.2 and 50.2
models: the H-EMC system is unaffected
by engine speed and can operate at
lower engine speeds for improved fuel
consumption.
All machines are equipped with KUHN’s
Varispread (VS) variable working width
technology as standard – this can be
controlled manually or by automatic GPS
adjustment.
The new spreaders are all ISOBUS
compatible and can also be operated via
KUHN’s own Quantron control system –
the Quantron benefits from a large colour
screen with all functions including outlet
opening, metering modulation, application
rate and drop-point adjustment, easy
to control. KUHN’s 8.4” colour touchscreen ISOBUS CCI 200 terminal which
is pre-programmed with spreading tables
can also be used as an option. A suite of
smartphone applications which provide
accurate spreading tables is also in
development.