Pöttinger says the introduction of part-width section control on its Aerosem seed drill makes the machine even more efficient and flexible.
Working with a virtual headland/boundary line, the system switches off 1.0m sections in sequence upon command. For example, a 3.0m machine (24 rows) would comprise three sections, the initial command will close the first eight rows as the drill passes over the virtual line, followed by the subsequent eight rows and so on until the drill has crossed the boundary.
This functionality is made possible thanks to the unique Intelligent Distribution System (IDS) distributor head. Additionally the seed rate is adjusted according to the remaining active working width.
The system brings significant advantages by reducing issues in odd-shaped fields and headlands, along with reducing overlapping significantly. For the arable farmer, part-width section control means even, homogeneous crop development and consistent plant populations.
The result during harvesting is uniform plant distribution, even grain maturity, moisture content and of course a reduction in overlapping/double drillings that lead to sizeable seed savings.
Three different coulter systems guarantee exact placement of the seed: the machine is available with Suffolk, Single disc or Double disc (Dual Disc) coulters. The Suffolk coulters are suitable for light soils with low levels of organic matter. A coulter pressure of up to 25kg can be applied to Suffolk and Single-disc coulters. Both coulter systems can be equipped with optional pressure or depth control rollers to additionally press seed onto a moist seedbed.
The large Dual Disc coulters cut through surface trash with ease to procedure a uniform, tidy furrow and can exert a coulter pressure of up to 50kg. Depending on the type of seed, the interchangeable metering wheels can be easily and quickly changed.
Regardless of which crops are due to be sown, Pöttinger says its Aerosem guarantees the highest operating flexibility, precision and convenience in one machine.
For more information visit: www.poettinger.at.
