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GEOFORCE BRINGS AUTOMATIC COULTER PRESSURE TO OPTIMA SX To accommodate changing soil conditions, the Optima’s SX sowing units can be specified with GEOFORCE – a fully automatic coulter pressure adjustment mechanism. In use, each row is individually monitored and adjusted, on-the-move. This is achieved using a smart sensor and double-acting hydraulic cylinder that applies or releases pressure to the seeding unit, in response to working depth. As a result GEOFORCE offers a reduction in soil dozing and fewer seed losses, while delivering improved performance at higher speeds. MORE F-DRILL OPTIONS
The f-drill series continues to evolve, and alongside a host of upgrades is an all-new grain and fertiliser model. Called the f-drill CB F, this new 6m outfit can be used with grain and fertiliser, or two types of seed, when linked with the f-drill Plus front hopper equipped with dual Eldos metering units, and split capacity. Dual distribution heads, arranged one behind the other, handle placement of seed and fertiliser, using double entry coulters. This new folding coulterbar system is also available with a single distribution head, in 5m and 6m working widths.
In addition, a new hopper version called the f-drill Compact Plus, adds a split hopper to the dual Eldos metering unit format, suiting grain and fertiliser, or two seed types – rather than the Duo for half-width shut-off. The f-drill front hoppers can also be equipped with a weigh cell option. This can also be retro-fitted to existing combinations. A dual front camera system with a dedicated screen improves operator safety, while the hopper sieves have been revised, and are now lift-out pieces that are divided into four sections to simplify hopper cleaning.
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