Stihl Launches BT140, Its First Battery-Powered Auger
With battery tools becoming more widespread and more importantly, productive and reliable, it was only time before we saw augers or post-hole borers.
Soil preparation specialist Lemken has recently upgraded its VarioPack front-mounted furrow press, including new steering characteristics.
Featuring hydraulically adjustable steering sensitivity for working in hilly terrain or with GPS-controlled tractors, the system allows precise, reliable pass alignment, while the "true-tracking" performance reduces driver strain, removing the need to counter-steer in difficult conditions.
The steering system is preloaded mechanically or as an option, fitted with a hydraulic cylinder/ nitrogen accumulator configuration.
Both formats allow the pressure to be adjusted to adapt to the current working conditions, making sure the press safely and reliably returns to its central position and ensures precise pass alignment.
This is said to be useful when working on slopes, or to prevent movement caused by a delayed response to the steering movements of a GPS-controlled tractor.
Retaining the time-tested hub-free design, the new models will include a rigid version with working widths of 2.50 to 4m and a ring diameter of 90cm, alongside a folding version with a ring diameter of 70 or 90cm and working widths from 4 and 6m.
