Farms & Farm Machinery #401

SEED DRILL
Horsch has simplified the drawbar and
integrated hydraulic lines into the frame on its
Sprinter NT tine seed drill in response to the
feedback of Australian customers
Simpler tines
Horsch has upgraded its Sprinter NT tine seed drill, adding
features that the company says have been based on
customer feedback in the Australian market.
The German manufacturer’s popular piece of direct seeding
equipment has received a new drawbar system, an extra set
of tyres on each wing and upgrades to its air package and
hydraulic lines.
Jan Moens, service and training manager of Queenslandbased
Horsch distributor Muddy River Agricultural, says
the upgraded model has been “well received” since its
introduction into the Australian market.
“The Sprinter NT is something that Horsch really makes
specifically for our market,” he says.
“The last couple of years have really snowballed and [with]
the more Sprinters you have out in the field, you come across
things you discuss with the supplier and say ‘okay, maybe we
can change this and that’.
“We still have a five wing machine but instead of one set of
wing wheels per side we have now changed to two, so we
have an extra set of flotation tyres on the wings.
“In combination with that, we’ve gone to a more simplified
drawbar system, an A-frame with pivoting wheels on the
front.
“Some small modifications have been made, like a lot of the
hydraulic lines have been integrated in the frame to make it
look smarter and the air package has been upgraded a bit by
using higher distribution towers.
“Transport width has also been reduced dramatically to less
than 6m.”
The Sprinter NT, which has been in the Australian market for
about eight years, is designed for high hectare output and
has multiple size configurations.
It is available in 12m and 18m working widths while the tines,
which are arranged in three rows, can be spaced 10” (25cm),
12” (30cm) or 15” (38cm) apart.
There are no pins or bushes in the tine assembly, meaning
the seed is placed in the furrow and firmed in the soil by
press wheel.
The Sprinter NT can also be paired with any of the 12,000L,
17,000L or 21,000L carts.
Lemken has released the Solitair 23+ front hopper
GENERATOR
Kubota expands diesel generator range
Next
generation
Kubota’s two new generator models – the GL Series compact
diesel generator and SQ Series (super quiet) diesel generator
– have been designed with new features and can be easily
transported and maintained.
Kubota says the GL series is efficient and provides safe backup
power as the 2021 summer storm season approaches.
“As we approach the season, it’s important to stock up on
generators,” says Kubota spokesperson James Tibos.
“Sadly, we’ve seen the full impact storms can have on power
supplies and Kubota’s GL series ensures back-up electricity at
the push of a button.”
While boasting a generous fuel tank that allows for
extended operation time between refuelling, the GL Series
offers improved fuel economy and reductions in both
emissions and noise levels, says Kubota.
Kubota’s upgraded generators, including the SQ series
models, are available in its 2021 spring catalogue
With factory-fitted circuit breakers and residual current
device, the GL Series benefits from a redesign, making singleside
maintenance and servicing a possibility.
Designed with durability in mind, the SQ series generators
offer operators a 24-hour operation time and the ability to
withstand Australia’s harsh conditions.
The new models have waterproof recessed button
receptacles, as well as a new emergency stop button and
residual current devices for each outlet, a battery isolator, a
larger fuel tank and a limit switch that shuts down the engine
when the door opens.
“The SQ Series is Kubota’s largest diesel generator and gives
you incredible power that you can rely on, day in, day out,”
says Tibos.
“They are the perfect partner for any application where prime
power is required and are ideal to help weather any storm.”
Both the GL and the SQ seriese also feature Kubota’s
Deep-Sea 4520 Start Controller, which provides operator
information in a back-lit, easy-to-read manner.
The generators are listed in Kubota’s 2021 spring
catalogue.
SEEDING
New seeding equipment from Lemken
will do more for smaller tractors and more
precise seed placement
Hop to it
Lemken says its new Solitair 23+ front hopper and
OptiDisc 25 coulter bar will offer greater versatility
and increased precision to buyers.
The front hopper and coulter bar are now inclusive
of ISOBUS technology, making adjustments easier
and seeding more efficient through the MegaDrill
control on the tractor terminal, allowing seeding
without overlap of up to four width sections.
Lemken’s Solitair 23+ front hopper, when combined
with the Zirkon 12 and OptiDisc 25 coulter bar,
delivers a better distribution of weight compared to
rear-mounted systems and, along with its compact,
agile drilling combination, allows smaller tractors to
be used for efficient drilling operations. Both seeds
and fertiliser are suitable for the Solitair 23+.
The OptiDisc 25 coulter bar will also be available
in five and six metre foldable versions, and three
and four metre rigid versions, in addition to the
four and 4.5m folding versions already available
on the market.
The new folding variants feature an additional
transport system for road use capable of taking
loads of up to 3.5 tonnes off he rear axle and can
lock and unlock in just a few steps.
At the heart of the OptiDisc 25 coulter bar is a
proven parallelogram-controlled double disc coulter,
which, along with depth control rollers, ensures
seeds are placed precisely at the pre-set depth
with both mulch and conventional tillage.
The Solitair 23+ front hopper is available now,
while the four and 4.5m OptiDisc 25 coulter bars are
currently available and the five and six metre models
will be available from January 2022.
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