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CROP CULTIVATION

KUHN FC 13460 RA AWARDED FARM MACHINE 2024

The FC 13460 RA mower-condition- tribution, limited weight and low-pressure
er with swath grouper has been award- tyres prevent the soil structure from being
ed FARM MACHINE of 2024. The award degraded, even in wet conditions. This ma-
was presented at AGRITECHNICA 2023 chine fits perfectly into a Controlled Traf-
in Hannover. The FC 13460 RA o!ers a fic Farming strategy on a 12m track. The
significantly higher work output than con- impact of machine passage on the ground
ventional mowing combinations with a var- is limited and sites are thus rationalized.
iable working width of 12.40 to 13.40 m. The compacted surface is reduced to the
benefit of increased fodder production.
An even greater working width! rearward forage flow evacuation. The
The FC 13460 RA o!ers a significant- The ISOBUS solution for greater OPTIDISC ELITE cutter bar thus ensures
ly higher work output than convention- operating comfort the best quality of cut in all conditions.
al mowing combinations with a variable The various machine controls, including The pivoting steel finger conditioner also
working width of 12.40 to 13.40 m. Mow- the one of the front mower, can be easily ensures high quality conditioning. The ro-
ing a large area with a single machine allows controlled, as required, by an ISOBUS com- tors are driven by a selector lever gearbox
substantial savings on pulling power, fuel patible on-board terminal or one of the for easy conditioning adaptation to the
and labour costs. In a single pass, its belt types of forage and harvest conditions.
grouper forms a swath about 1.80 m to CCI 800 or 1200 terminals (available
3 m wide with the forage collected over as an option). The most common oper- The innovative kinematics of the frame
a cutting width of more than 13 m. The ations can also be controlled by the CCI and mowing units provide powerful and
farmer can then exploit the full potential A3 joystick handle, whose particularity is constant ground pressure adjustment
of the forage harvester. The conveyors can to display the functions on its integrated through the LIFT-CONTROL suspension
also be raised for a wide delivery. screen. for improved plant cover protection and
good ground following. The ground pres-
A concentrate of technologies Quality forage remains the sure can be adjusted at any time from the
at the service of harvesting main objective of each farm ISOBUS control interface.
work performance The mower-conditioner is equipped with A mower that lasts
A telescopic axle increases clearance and renowned equipment of the KUHN range The FC 13460 RA mower-condition-
such as the OPTIDISC ELITE cutter bar er thus meets a high level of durability
thus makes it easier to form a wider and recognized for its robustness and cutting requirements and reduced maintenance
evenly shaped swath for even drying and quality in all conditions. Easy to use, this costs. Daily maintenance is limited to the
improved pick-up by the forage harvester. cutter bar requires no maintenance and essentials. The machine is originally fitted
In addition, the stability of the machine is comes standard with the FAST-FIT quick with disc skid lining and "Triple 5" knives,
improved during U-turns and on slopes. knife release system. This cutter bar pro- the service life of which greatly exceeds
The FC 13460 RA mower-conditioner vides improved cutting overlap between that of standard knives usually used on
was designed with the goal to preserve the the diverging discs and more space be- mowers.
soil from compaction. The good load dis- tween the converging discs for better

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PNEUMATIC LOADING SILO FOR PELLET

STORAGE IN PORTUGAL

This silo, designed to optimize the man- Additionally, the silo is equipped with a significant step toward implementing ad-
agement of solid fuel, is equipped with geared motor for unloading into the hopper vanced solutions for pellet storage. With its
advanced features that ensure e#cient that feeds the boiler. comprehensive design and cutting-edge
performance and optimal preservation of The storage of pellets in steel silos has technology, it is expected to substantial-
pellets. It includes level detectors that allow proven to be an e#cient and practical op- ly contribute to operational e#ciency and
precise control of the content, as well as tion for maintaining this solid fuel in optimal sustainability in the use of pellets as an
all necessary connections and accessories conditions. The ability to keep pellets in a energy source for the customer.
for seamless integration into the system. controlled environment ensures their qual-
A standout component of this silo is its ity and e#ciency as a renewable energy
plastic ba&e with a metal gate, providing source. Furthermore, the installation of a
an e!ective barrier against moisture and pneumatic loading silo not only enhances
contributing to maintaining the quality of the logistics of storage but also facilitates
pellets during storage. This carefully cra"- the handling and transportation of pellets
ed design demonstrates a comprehensive when needed for power generation.
approach to fuel preservation, ensuring it In summary, the assembly of this pneu-
is in ideal condition when needed. matic loading silo in Portugal represents a

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