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AGRICULTURE MACHINERY

One-pass seeding of AEROSEM FDD featuring
the new coulter
grassland - save time
rail
and money with the

HE-VA Compact Grass

Rejuvenator

The$ unique$ AEROSEM$ seed$ with the LION V power harrow
drill$ concept$ from$ Pöttinger$ series delivers high output for a
teams$ up$ high$ output$ with$ versatile range of applications.
versatility.$ Perfect$ placement$ Special attention has been paid
of$the$seed$is$always$the$most$ to a compact design, and the
Investing$in$reseeding$genH 450/500mm Star Ring Roller, important$ factor,$ and$ on$ this$ result is a neatly organised ma-
HUDWHV VLJQL¿FDQW UHWXUQV the Compact Grass Rejuvena- machine$it$is$guaranteed$by$a$ chine with an improved over-
with$ reseeded$ grassland$ tor is the ideal tool for the job. precision$ universal$ metering$ view and optimised weight dis-
producing$ higher$ yields$ and$ system$ and$ ingenious$ DUAL$ tribution. In addition to a dual
quality$ compared$ to$ tired$ Based on the larger Grass DISC$coulters.$The$front$hopH metering system and the IDS
pastures.$ Selecting$ the$ right$ per$ also$ offers$ the$ capability$ distribution head, the seed drill's
PL[ LV WKH ¿UVW VWHS LQ WKH Rejuvenator but 400mm short- of$ sowing$ two$ different$ comH versatility is further increased by
planning,$and$making$the$deH er, the compact offers all the ponents$together$at$the$same$ being able to attach and remove
cision$ on$ whether$ you$ want$ benefits of the larger model, time. the coulter rail quickly.
to$ both$ cut$ and$ graze$ will$ simply in a more compact de- The AEROSEM FDD seed
factor$heavily$on$that$choice.$ sign, requiring tractors of 80- drill with front hopper $GDSWHG WR PHHW ÁH[LEOH
But$your$choice$of$machinery$ requirements
will$also$play$a$heavy$part$on$ 120hp. The coulter rail on the AERO- The simultaneous applica-
the$outcome. The aggressive slicerboard SEM FDD has been adapted to tion of several seed and fertiliser
The HE-VA Compact Grass is ideal for levelling poached coincide with the facelift of the components during drilling has
LION V folding power harrows.
Rejuvenator enables reseed- areas, molehills and manure become increasingly standard in
ing or overseeding into culti- and two rows of spring tines Pöttinger, the arable farming recent years. The main focus is on
providing plants with nutrients
vated land or direct into exist- rip out dead grass, thatch and professional, is expanding its from the germination stage on-
range of pneumatic implement-
ing pastures. In addition to the mounted seed drills with the wards.
reseeding process, it is also stimulate grass growth. The AEROSEM FDD front hopper
a multifunctional tool. Level- Star rings, roll and consolidate model available with working Due to an increase in metering
ling and freshening up of cul- and the Stocks Ag Rotor Jet widths of 5.0 and 6.0 m. This !ow rates, a long conveying path
tivated ground, aerating and seeder with a 130ltr hopper means that row spacings of 12.5 from the front of the tractor and
dethatching of existing grass- positioned at the centre of the or 15.5 cm are possible over a higher driving speeds, it is now
land thus improving nutrient roller provide optimum weight working width of 5.0 m in combi- become necessary to change
uptake. With fewer passes re- distribution. nation with the medium weight to a pressurised system for the
quired than conventional es- LION V 5040, 15.0 cm over a front hopper. This system meets
the new seed drill technology
tablishment methods, savings “The HE-VA Compact Grass working width of 6.0 m with the requirements, so larger quanti-
on time and fuel costs soon Rejuvenator has been designed medium weight LION V 6040, ties of seed material or fertiliser
become apparent. with the livestock farmer in and 12.5 cm with the heavy duty can be conveyed over longer dis-
LION V MASTER.
A 2.9m grassland improve- mind, and is perfectly designed Combining the highest tances.
ment tool which consists of an to over-seed tired grassland or performance with The range of hopper volumes
aggressive shattaboard with establish new leys using medi- operating convenience o"ered and the choice between
slicing plates, 2 rows of heavy- um sized tractors”, Glenn Boot- one or two metering systems
duty harrow tines, Stocks AG man, HE-VA Product Manager. and versatility. meet every requirement in the
Rotor Jet 130 seeder and a Circle 9 on enquiry card Combining the AEROSEM FDD #eld. Circle 10 on enquiry card
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