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Pottinger’s new Aerosem M implement-mounted pneumatic seed drill.
Well known for its innovative seeding solutions, Pöttinger’s new Aerosem M implement-mounted pneumatic seed drill offers a precision metering and rugged coulter system for exact seed placement and prompt and uniform emergence.
The latest generation of the proven Aerosem seed drill offers a choice of the standard hopper, with or without Precision Combi Seeding (PCS), or a double hopper with a pressurised system.
Regardless of hopper choice, the heart of the Aerosem M is the Intelligent Distribution System (IDS), which controls each outlet via the bus system.
This feature is available as an option and offers a wide range of possibilities for controlling the coulter pipes and tramlines.
The standard hopper offers 1250 litres seed capacity, which can be expanded by a further 600 litres.
The combined effect of the precision metering system, the large, versatile distribution head, and the coulter rail with Dual Disc coulter system sees the Aerosem M achieve very accurate seed placement for high yields and increased bottom-line results.
Looking at the PCS version, precision metering separator elements are added to the seed drill hopper to enable cost-effective precision sowing of maize seed, with a hopper capacity of 450 litres for maize (2 x 225 litres) and 800 litres for fertiliser.
The optional hopper extension increases the capacity to 650 litres of maize (2 x 325 l) and 1200 litres of fertiliser.
For sowing using the singleshoot method, the double hopper is partitioned 60:40 and has a separate metering unit for each hopper. This allows different components to be optimally blended, then placed together in the same seed slot.
Drilling seeds of different sizes, depositing fertiliser granules, and sowing a companion crop, the double hopper with pressurised hopper system offers a wide range of possibilities, including new agronomic strategies.
With a capacity of 2000 litres, the high-volume double hopper can handle application rates of up to 520 kg/ha.
The double-disc coulters are said to be easy to adjust and achieve a downward pressure of up to 60kg.
For sowing maize, the manufacturer has modified the Dual Disc coulters, so that in precision planting mode, each maize seed is optimally embedded in the seed slot.
When the seed exits the coulter pipe it is carefully pressed down by the firming roller, with optional harrow tines available to cover the seed post placement.
Whether deployed together with a power harrow or compact combination, the Pöttinger Aerosem M offers a compact, flexible, implement-mounted seed drill that achieves impressive seed placement consistency, optimised weight distribution, and high sowing accuracy.
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