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“Progress TF” Multi-Product Front Hopper

SKY$ Agriculture$ unveils$ a$ major$ ad6 As an option, the “Progress TF” can be !tted cab, o"ering simpli!ed, universal tramline
vance$ in$ seeding$ technology$ with$ the$ with an innovative front packer, positioned management, whatever the width of the
launch$ of$ its$ new$ “Progress$ TF”$ front6 in front of the hopper to facilitate operation. sprayer. It is also possible to easily seed
mounted$hopper.$Available$with$2,$3$or$4$ The latter is equipped with two large-diam- every other row. What’s more, thanks to
hoppers,$ this$ innovative$ solution$ meets$ eter wheels, o"ering optimum performance the new CCI console combined with guid-
farmers’$ requirements$ by$ combining$ even in wet conditions, such as in autumn. ance, you bene!t from automatic tramlin-
technological$ performance$ with$ agro6 The quick-hitch system makes it easy to ing without having to sow back and forth,
nomic$needs. uncouple the attachment when required. optimizing your comfort and e$ciency.

The “Progress TF” is the !rst front hopper User safety and comfort were top priorities In addition to its advanced features, this
on the market capable of managing up to 4 in the design of the new “Progress TF” front hopper is distinguished by a design that
separate hoppers, all controlled via a single hopper. On the road, this hopper is distin- maximizes operator visibility, a major as-
ISOBUS interface. This unique con!guration guished by features that enhance farmers’ set for safety- and e$ciency-conscious
enables simultaneous management of 4 peace of mind. Equipped with two side farmers. The “Progress TF” features a plung-
di"erent products, distributed over 2 inde- cameras, it o"ers optimum visibility at in- ing hood specially designed to provide a
pendent air circuits. Farmers can thus adjust tersections, reducing the risk of accidents wider !eld of vision. This innovative de-
4 di"erent dosages and sow at 2 di"erent when travelling. For those who have to sign allows the driver to maintain a clear
depths, an essential #exibility to respond work late at night or in low-light conditions, view of the !eld, improving control dur-
to the most advanced technical itineraries. the “Progress TF” is also equipped with nu- ing maneuvers. This excellent visibility
merous work lights, enabling operations has not been achieved at the expense of
The technical innovation doesn’t stop there: to continue safely, whatever the condi- capacity, as the Progress TF o"ers a gen-
thanks to a pressurized pneumatic circuit, tions. With these features, SKY Agriculture erous volume of 2,200 to 2,400 liters.
the “Progress TF” achieves record through- ensures that every move and every task is
puts of 60 kg/min, while maintaining op- carried out in the best possible conditions. In terms of ease of use, SKY Agriculture in-
timum operating comfort.Unlike other novates with a new solution developed by
models, the hoppers themselves are not Thanks to its exceptional performance of its engineers. From now on, a single attach-
pressurized, providing a number of practi- 60 kg/min, the PROGRESS TF is perfectly ment point is !tted to the tractor, simplify-
cal advantages: suited to high throughput requirements, ing mounting for dealers and dismounting
* Management of additional hoppers: particularly for intensive localized fertiliza- for farmers. This system also has the advan-
additional hoppers can be added without tion operations. It is particularly e"ective in tage of maintaining a constant angle be-
complexity. contexts such as potato planting, organic tween the TF and the side pipe, optimizing
* Large hopper opening for easy farming, market gardening and corn sowing. performance and practicality.
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* In-service inspection: inspect the Like all seeders in the SKY Agriculture ible not only with SKY Agriculture’s entire
inside of the hoppers without interrupting range, the PROGRESS TF can be !tted with range of seed drills, but also with the Me-
the blower. the innovative EDrive system as an op- thys stubble cultivator, o"ering maximum
* 6LPSOLÀHG VHDOLQJ no need to ensure tion. This intelligent device controls the versatility for a variety of farming opera-
perfect sealing of the hopper. opening and closing of each row from the tions. Circle 19 on enquiry card
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