New from Kuhn at Cereals 2008
Kuhn Farm Machinery exhibited a number of machines for the first time at Cereals 2008 including the latest addition to its Axis fertiliser spreader range, a wider version of the Cultimer stubble cultivator series, a new version of the Speedliner minimum tillage drill, and an adaptation of the TBE shredder.
Higher capacity fertiliser spreader
The latest addition to Kuhn's Axis twin disc spreader range is the Axis 50.1 W, which includes integral weigh facilities and – with a 2,000 litre base unit plus 2,000 litre hopper extension – can operate with a payload 4,000kg.
Kuhn's Axis fertiliser spreader launched for the 2006 season has been heralded as a new generation of machine offering tangible benefits within progressive agriculture, including precision farming applications.
Patented distribution technology, known as Coaxial Distribution Adjustment (CDA), lies behind the machine's ability to maintain consistently accurate spread patterns automatically at varying forward speeds and/or application rates. CDA, alongside innovative hopper and agitator design, also allows an unprecedented maximum mass flow rate of up to 500 kg/minute.
Integral weighing, which is used successfully in Kuhn's Axis 40.1 W - allows the Axis 50.1 W to maintain an accurate application rate in response to changing fertiliser quality and/or ambient humidity, for example. This is achieved through close control of fertiliser flow rate (by adjustment of the hopper outlet via the Quantron E electronic control system) in response to information from the two weigh cells mounted on the hitch frame.
The overall Axis range now offers working widths from 12m to 36m and hopper capacities from 1,200 to 4,000 litres. In addition to the advanced application technology, Axis has also been designed to offer simple and logical adjustment, whilst maintenance costs are kept low through generous use of stainless steel and economy in potentially wearing parts.
All distribution parts are 100% stainless steel and are easily accessible for cleaning and calibration.
The Axis 50.1 W has an access ladder on the left hand side of the machine fitted as standard. The machine (as shown on the stand with 2,000 litre hopper and cover) has a starting price of £19,178.