Kuhn launches new folding energy harrow

As alternate options to ploughing acquire reputation, implement makers, resembling Kuhn Farm Equipment, are having to construct flexibility into their machines to make sure that they match into the myriad cropping techniques that at the moment are getting used.

The corporate has simply launched a brand new folding 4.5m energy harrow, generally known as the HR 4530 RCS, that may be geared up with a selection of latest seeding items for various crops, and full hydraulic adjustment.

Prepared for 300hp

This new unit replaces the HR 4504 DR and is the smallest mannequin in Kuhn’s vary of folding energy harrows.

It’s suited to tractors as much as 300hp and options hydraulic adjustment of seeding depth and levelling bar as commonplace.

To assist stop overheating, the central Duplex gearbox is supplied with an computerized oil cooler whereas a torque limiter protects the complete driveline from overloading.

The gearbox additionally options changeable gearwheels to change the velocity of the rotors to go well with the working situations.

Quick-fit Durakhun tines with a carbide coating are commonplace, with non-compulsory Durakarb tines providing a more durable carrying tungsten carbide plate.

Coulter bars from Kuhn

The modular design permits the selection of two coulter bars to be fastened on the curler body of the HR 4530 RCS.

This maintains the centre of gravity near the tractor and reduces the rear raise requirement.

A relentless seeding depth could be maintained whatever the energy harrow working depth due to a brand new BTFR 4530 cereal coulter bar which gives row spacings of 12.5cm (36 rows) or 15cm (30 rows).

Vistaflow valves are non-compulsory on all rows. That is mentioned to enhance seed blockage monitoring and permit common tramlining, which establishes tramlines by shutting particular person rows, even when the working widths of the drill and sprayer aren’t appropriate.  

Sowing maize

If clients are searching for a appropriate toolbar for maize sowing, Kuhn gives a brand new Kosma CSM precision seeding bar that has six rows throughout the 4.5m width, spaced at 75cm.

This new mixture is 25cm shorter than a standard setup, and as soon as once more helps deliver the centre of gravity nearer to the tractor.

Kuhn’s current TF 1512 Isobus-equipped entrance tank can be utilized with the above seeding combos as both a seed supply unit for the BTFR 4530, or fertiliser hopper for the Kosma CSM.

As commonplace, the TF 1512 is a 1,500L tank, however a 500L extension could be added.