Swedish concept for Russian aspirations
On 30-31 March, Mordovexpocentre (Saransk) housed the 20th AgroTekh-Mordovia interregional dedicated trade fair. Penza branch office of AgroCentreZakharovo took part in the exposition and debuted two models of seeders manufactured by Vaderstad (Sweden).
Vaderstad machinery has been assisting farmers in their labour worldwide for over half a century. Naturally, in Saransk, the trade fair guests showed an understandable interest in it.
Penza branch office of AgroCentreZakharovo showcased the Rapid 400C seed drill and the Tempo 8.
The Rapid 400C is a combination planter that can apply fertiliser while drilling.
‘The machine delivers performance of about 80 ha/day, with an average drilling speed reaching 15 km/h’, explains Aleksey Kirsanov, Representative of Vaderstad for the Central Federal District and Povolzhye. ‘One of the distinct advantages of the Rapid 400C is its versatility: with it, you can drill large- and small-seeded crops, in reduced tillage and conventional systems.
The hydraulic drive of the drilling unit is controlled from the tractor’s cabin. The operator can be flexible controlling the process with the help of Vaderstad E-Services connected to the GPS.
The Tempo 8 with 8-row units, a fine example of Swedish engineering mind, earned as much attention. This model is fitted with additional support wheels, which are coupled as a hydraulic bogie unit — walking tandem, giving the machine a smoother ride in the field. The Gilstring Seed Meter delivers planting of an unmatched precision at very high speed.
Yevgeniy Vildyakskin, Head of Milagro enterprise and a guest of the trade fair, shared his impression of the model:
‘We have employed only domestically manufactured planters so far, but have already heard a lot about Vaderstad products and read positive reviews. We have been looking for an 8-row planter, and now we are considering the Tempo 8. We like its speed characteristics and low-maintenance requirements. We are planning to acquire and implement it in the nearest time.’
‘We have worked very productively at this trade fair’, summarises Artyom Simbulatov, Head of Penza Branch Office of AgroCentreZakharovo. ‘I am positive that our partners will appreciate it not only at the booth but also in the field.’