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HArVESTiNG & STorAGE

New AEroSEM M implement-mounted pneumatic seed drill

Double hopper or metering system with fertiliser. The optional hopper extension increases the capac-
separators for new planting strategies ity to 650 litres of maize (2 x 325 l) and 1200 litres of fertiliser.

The precision metering and rugged coulter system on this Double hopper with pressurised hopper system for sin-
new high-output seed drill from PÖTTINGER enables exact gle shoot sowing
placement of the seed and the best seed emergence as a re- For sowing using the single-shoot method, the double hop-
sult. The latest generation of the proven AEROSEM seed drill per is partitioned 60:40 and has a separate metering unit for
offers a choice of two hopper systems: A standard hopper, with each hopper. This means that different components can be
or without PCS (PRECISION COMBI SEEDING), or a double optimally mixed and placed together in the same seed slot.
hopper with a pressurised hopper system. Drilling seeds of different sizes, depositing fertiliser granules,
Regardless of which hopper is installed, the centrepiece and sowing a companion crop, the double hopper with pres-
of the AEROSEM M is the IDS (INTELLIGENT DISTRIBUTION surised hopper system opens up a wide range of possibilities
SYSTEM), which controls each outlet via the bus system. This and new agronomic strategies. With a capacity of 2,000 litres,
feature is available as an option and opens up a wide range the high volume double hopper can handle application rates
of possibilities for controlling the coulter pipes and tramlines of up to 520 kg/ha.
and provides the best platform for contract work and machin- Modified DUAL DISC coulter
ery rings.
The double-disc coulters are easy to adjust and achieve a
The machine is also impressively convenient to operate, de- pressure of up to 60 kg. For sowing maize, PÖTTINGER has
livering cost effectiveness and efficiency. modified the DUAL DISC coulters so that in precision plant-
ing mode, each maize seed is optimally embedded in the
Standard hopper with injector metering system
seed slot. When the seed exits the coulter pipe it is carefully
The standard hopper holds 1,250 litres of seed material and pressed down by the firming roller.
can be expanded by a further 600 litres. The injector metering
The optional harrow tines cover the seed with soil immedi-
system ensures consistent distribution, even in difficult op- ately afterwards. The DUAL DISC coulter system works ex-
erating conditions. The combined effect of the precision me-
tering system, the large, versatile distribution head, and the tremely well even in difficult conditions such as on clayey
coulter rail with DUAL DISC coulter system sees the AEROSEM soil, with large volumes of plant residues, and at high driving
M achieve very accurate seed placement for high yields and speeds.
successful bottom line results. Whether deployed together with a power harrow or compact
combination, the PÖTTINGER AEROSEM M is a compact, flex-
Standard hopper with PRECISION COMBI SEEDING
ible, implement-mounted seed drill that achieves impressive
On the PCS version, precision metering separator elements seed placement consistency, optimised weight distribution,
are added to the seed drill hopper to enable cost-effective and high sowing accuracy. This machine can be used for a
precision sowing of maize seed. As standard, the hopper has a wide range of applications and delivers cost effectiveness,
capacity of 450 litres for maize (2 x 225 litres) and 800 litres for high output and high harvest yields. Circle 26 on enquiry card
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