Kuhn Farm Machinery has launched a new mechanical seed drill with electric drive. The Sitera e has a 3.0m working width and an electric motor that provides variable-rate functionality through a Helica fluted roller.
“The addition of electric drive to the Sitera range offers easier and faster calibration on the move,” Kuhn product specialist Edd Fanshawe said. “This new range can be programmed using ISObus, the VT30 terminal or Kuhn’s CCI 800 and 1200 terminals. Operators can therefore make adjustments at the push of a button rather than having to leave the cab.”
The Helica distribution system with helical fluted roller also enables variable-rate and headland shut-off on the move.
“Seed application rates of 1.5kg/ha to 450kg/ha of all seed varieties can be applied precisely without changing or dismantling any parts which will save time, reduce waste, and increase seed application accuracy,” Mr Fanshawe added.
Seed application rate modulation can be adjusted manually or automatically by GPS when using an ISObus terminal with TC-GEO functionality. Using section control functionality, the seed drill will also start and stop automatically by GPS on the headland.
The 3.0m machine comes in three variants allowing operators to choose between the Suffolk coulter (3010), disc (3020) or parallelogram mounted SeedFlex (3030) options.
“Each is compatible with the HR 1020, 1030, and 1040 series power harrows that feature a quick-release interface for fast coupling and uncoupling of the seed drill,” Mr Fanshawe said. “For higher working speeds of up to 15km/hr on light soils and in plant residues, there’s also a CD 1020 seedbed cultivator option.”
