Friday, 14 June 2013 16:03

Eye in sky saves seed

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A GPS-ACTUATED row shut-off device newly available from Kuhn conserves seed during planting.

 

Called Switchplant, it works with Kuhn consoles FM-750, FM-1000, CFX-750 and FmX from Trimble and X30 and GX45 from Top Con. These GPS consoles send a signal to the KMS412 seeding controller and to the electric row disengagement gear.

When the seed drill arrives in an area of the field already sown, one by one the rows are automatically disengaged. This way, no patch is sown twice, the plant distribution is optimal and competition between plants is averted.

This equipment can be fitted on the Kuhn Planter 3 and Maxima 2 seeding units up to 12 rows for Trimble and Top Con. It can also be installed on all frame types: M (single bar), TS (telescopic single), TD (telescopic double), TI (telescopic with adjustable spacing), TI M (telescopic with multiple adjustable spacing), R (foldable), RX (foldable front wheels) and RXL (foldable large width).

Tel. 0800 585 007

www.kuhn.co.nz

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