Kuhn will show it’s 36m AGT pneumatic fertiliser spreader at Cereals 2013 in response to increased interest among large-scale arable farmers in the machine.
This trailed spreader is now sold widely across Europe, and Kuhn now sees a market developing in the UK. It has a 6,300-litre hopper capacity and, according to the manufacturer, has the capability to operate at 15km/hr while spreading at rates up to 250kg/ha of urea, giving it significant advantages in terms of output.
The AGT’s 36m boom is constructed of stainless steel and is divided into six sections, each fitted with five spreader plates. Individual metering units, located along the sides of the chassis, serve each boom section and are powered by their own dedicated hydraulic motor. The individual metering units have their own sensors that record roller speeds and ensure consistent application rates across the full width of the boom.
Boom height can be adjusted from 1.2–2.0m through a parallelogram-type linkage that incorporates a hydraulic system with a cushioning nitrogen damper, as well as integral automatic hydraulic levelling using sensors similar to those fitted on sprayers. This ensures good boom stability even in windy field conditions, and assists in maintaining high work rates.
The AGT is controlled from the tractor cab via buttons on a fixed and dedicated joystick, and has six–section shut–off control as well as half–width spreading capability. It has a transport width of 3.0m, a loading height of 3.0m and requires a minimum tractor horsepower of 150-180hp.
The AGT 6036 can be fitted with additional micro granular feed rollers in order to accurately apply rates lower than 35kg/ha. The machine is fully Isobus compatible and suitable for integration with precision farming systems.
For more information visit: www.kuhn.co.uk.
