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ALENTIX TO GET CEREALS LAUNCH
ONYX GETS SEED AND FERTILISER OPTIONS
Wraps will come off an all-new fertiliser spreader, the Alentix, at this year’s Cereals event being held at Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire. The Alentix represents a new era in high-performance spreading, and is an all-new flagship model that sits above the Exacta TL. An Isobus machine, Alentix boasts a hopper capacity of up to 4,700 litres and a spread width capability of up to 54m. Hopper extensions are no longer bolted together, but clip together. Application accuracy is managed with the 4X weigh cells in combination with dual reference sensors. Available with mechanical pto or iDC drivelines, the Alentix brings several innovations to market. These include a two-piece spreading disc, which simplifies disc changes when moving between the different types of eight-vane disc now available; honeycomb profile hopper grids improve material flow; and Rapid Rate represents a revised aperture dosing system that provides faster regulation of application rates. In addition, the spreader’s rear cover can be folded down to create a walkway across the rear of the hopper, while an integrated quick-hitch makes coupling and uncoupling safer and easier.
Choosing the a-drill option affords factory integration for sowing cover crops between the rows of established crops such as maize. Hopper capacities can be either 200 litres or 500 litres, using electric or hydraulic distribution. In addition, the seed outlet can be positioned in front of the tines, or behind them, and paired with a finger harrow. Those seeking greater versatility can choose to have the Onyx equipped with up to two f-drill distribution heads, to support cover crop seeding and fertiliser application. Factory-fitted seed and fertiliser options are now available for the Onyx inter-row cultivator. These include the a-drill seedbox, or the f-drill distribution heads, with the latter being used in combination with the f-drill front hopper.
NEW DEALERS APPOINTED Used in combination with the f-drill front hopper, seed outlets can be either in front of, or behind, the inter-row tines – the latter being carried on a finger harrow. Fertiliser outlets are installed on lateral outlets, providing targeted placement, alongside the crop. These options are also available as retro-fit kits for existing Onyx customers who are looking to upgrade their establishment processes.
The Kverneland dealer network continues to evolve, and the latest appointments include the introduction of G&J Peck and Hall Agri , along with increased trading areas for existing dealerships Tuckwells and TH White. Welshpool-based Hall Agri is a new family-run dealership covering mid-Wales and the Welsh borders, run by Martyn Hall along with sons Edward and William. Hall Agri md Martyn Hall is likely to be a well-known name in the area and this
new business plans to bring back the trusted support that was provided by the Welshpool depot over many years previously known as Teme Valley Tractors, which was sold in January 2024. Cambridgeshire-based G&J Peck has added the Kverneland portfolio to its business for the Chatteris and Dereham depots, while long-standing dealer Tuckwells (pictured) now has Kverneland available from all its depots, which includes Sussex and Kent.
In addition, existing Kverneland dealer TH White has increased its coverage with the addition of a new depot at Knighton, Powys.
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