Horsch’s new M model in the Avatar drill range offers operational reliability in difficult conditions, minimum soil movement and erosion protection. From Australia to Central Europe and North America, farmers already rely on the Avatar direct drills, available in working widths up to 12m, to provide performance, flexibility and operational reliability.
The Avatar M is based on a new central frame concept for the seed wagons to create different options for hopper partitions and hopper systems. To begin with, it will be available with an 18m working width. It is equipped with a triple tank system with three separate chambers and offers a significantly larger hopper capacity than other machines that already exist on the market.
The division of the three hoppers in 2,000 litres, 5,300 litres and 5,300 litres allow for metering up to three components separately and precisely. These can be placed simultaneously by the drill’s well-proven SingleDisc seed coulters.
Using the optional weighing system, the driver can see from the tractor how much material is left in each hopper. This adds another safety factor in addition to the standard residual quantity calculation.
The large chassis tyres minimise the pressure on the soil and reduce compaction even if the hopper is full or the soil is wet. The SingleDisc seed coulters can be adapted individually to different conditions and provide precise seed placement for optimum growth.
The WorkLight Pro LED headlight system improves night operations and allows operators to see the seed coulters clearly in the dark. A half-width shut-off is standard, enabling the driver to save seed and fertiliser on the headlands or in wedge-shaped fields, while optional pushed trash wheels are available to remove organic residues from the seed horizon.
