New machines for the new season!

In the new season, the Kverneland Group is bringing new products to the Russian market. The company has expanded the range of its precision seeding machines, having developed the Optima TF maxi, a large tractor-drawn version, and adding the Kverneland iXtrack, a tractor-drawn sprinkler.

The new precision drill is ideally suited for large farms. The operating width of 12 m (16 rows and the inter-row spacing of 70 mm) plus the 4,000-litre fertiliser bin enable the TF seeder to work 100 hectares per day! This reduces the unit costs of using the tractor and its operator. In addition, this simplifies the machine’s operation, from general adjustment and filling to transportation and seeding.

Due to the Optima TF maxi’s low need for tractive force, its fuel consumption is very low. The seeder has the Optima HD subsystem featuring outstanding seed planting precision.

In addition, there are ISOBUS precision agriculture options, i.e. the capability of changing the seeding rate during work and disconnection of half of the seeder for fertiliser application. It is also possible to de-activate some seeding rows, to control the batcher and seeding sections.

Thanks to the telescopic frame, the machine is very compact in the operating mode, which lessens its turning band. Also, due to its width of 3 m and the transportation speed of 50 km/h, it easy is to transport.

The Kverneland  iXtrack trailed sprinkler (with a tank of 2,400 to 5,000 litres) is fitted with the HSS 18-36m steel or HAS 24-36 m aluminium beam. The triangular beam profile specifically developed for this model assures maximum reliability and fully protects the nozzles, hoses and pipelines. Offered as an option are pumps with an output of 200, 250, 400, 500 l/min.

The spring-assisted axle and the connecting rod make high operating speeds possible. The optimum weight displacement to the tractor rear axle ideally suits operations in humid and hilly conditions. The automatic axle adjustment system prevents plant damage and minimises beam wobbling.