Kuhn has added a new 12m model its Optimer range that’s the first machine to feature the company’s unique Steady Control system that maintains a uniform working depth, even at higher speeds and on undulating land, regardless of soil conditions.
“Steady Control exerts equal pressure across the full 12m width of the machine,” product specialist Edd Fanshawe said. “This means the discs all cut to an equal depth even when the ground is undulating because the Optimer compensates for ground contours by adjusting the ground pressure across the machine’s five sections.”
The 12m machine can also be run at up to 15km/hr while maintaining a consistent depth across the width. This will help larger farmers and contractors to cover the ground faster and more consistently with approximately 45 acres/hour possible.
The Optimer has been continually updated and the XL range is now available in mounted and trailed models in working widths of 3.0m to 12.0m wide. All models feature independent 620mm diameter discs that can work at depths of 5.0cm to 15cm. When folded, the 12-metre model is just 3.0m wide and 4.0m high.
“With an Optimer XL, operators can choose from a variety of models to suit tractors from 90hp to 600hp,” Mr Fanshawe added. “All can improve the management of residue such as maize stalks and green cover crops, and are available with five different roller options. On the smaller width machines, a Kuhn SH600 small seed drill with a 600-litre capacity hopper can be added. This enables stubble cultivation and cover crops or cereals to be sown in just one pass.”
