Kuhn Farm Machinery has launched the second generation of its popular Axis fertiliser spreader range. The Axis .2 series sees several improvements being made to the company’s popular range of twin-disc mounted machines.
Key improvements include increased hopper capacities and a redesigned chassis that offers uprated payload capabilities. A new LED rear lighting system is also included.
The new range includes four models:
Axis 20.2
- 28m to 36m working width
- 1,000 litre to 2,300-litre hopper capacity
- increased payload: up from 2,100kg to 2,300kg
Axis 30.2 and 40.2
- 12m to 42m working width (up to 36m for granulated urea)
- increased hopper capacity: up from 3,000 litres to 3,200 litres
- increased payload: up from 3,000kg to 3,200kg
Axis 50.2
- 18m to 50m working width
- two new hopper capacities: 3,200 litres and 4,200 litres (up from 3,000 litres and 4,000 litres)
- increased payload: up from 4,000kg to 4,200kg
The new spreaders are equipped with wear resistant VXR+ coated spreading pallets as standard and use Kuhn’s Coaxial Distribution Adjustment system for accurate metering at high speeds.
The Axis .2 series also uses Kuhn’s Electronic Mass Control (EMC) technology to meter fertiliser flow by measuring each 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. VS 4 equipped machines (with manual drop point adjustment) have two sections per side, which are adjusted by progressive action metering outlets. VS 8 equipped machines (with electronic drop point adjustment) have four spreading sections per side. VS 8 machines are also fitted with new high speed cylinders which adjust the spreading width 2.5 times faster than on previous models.
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-inch colour touch-screen Isobus CCI 200 terminal that is pre-programmed with spreading tables can also be used as an option. A suite of smartphone applications that provide accurate spreading tables is also in development.
For more information visit: www.kuhn.co.uk.
