Solitair MR
- Hopper volume 1,500 oder 2,000 litres
- Working width 3 to 4 metres
- Available with divided seed hopper
State-of-the-art sowing technology for every farm
The Solitair MR pneumatic seed drill offers a wide range of equipment options and can be used with an ISOBUS terminal as standard. It can be mounted on the Zirkon power harrow or the Heliodor compact disc harrow and is therefore ideal for use in all tilling methods. It is also available with a split seed hopper and therefore offers the option of applying different components simultaneously.
The Solitair MR at a glance
The hopper
The Solitair MR pneumatic seed drill has a hopper that is fertiliser-compatible and pressure-resistant even in its basic version. It is available with a capacity of 1,500 or 2,000 litres. The large seed hopper can be split as an option, making it particularly versatile.
The calibration tray can be easily pulled out from the side of the machine.
The container lid is folded forwards with the support of cylinders that hold the lid open. The opening of the container enables quick filling directly from the BigBag or by means of a filling auger.
Residual quantities can be emptied easily via the emptying flap on the seed hopper. Residual quantities can also be emptied via a function in the device operation via the metering unit.
Everything for precise sowing
The drive, metering system, seed distributor and double disc coulters are easy to adjust and optimally coordinated for perfect placement quality. All settings are made on the left-hand side of the machine so that they are within easy reach of the driver.
The hydraulically driven fan is located underneath the grating. The speed can be steplessly adjusted and is achieved even at low tractor engine speeds. Fluctuations in the tractor engine speed have no influence on the fan speed. Uniform seed delivery is always ensured.
The basic version of the Solitair MR is equipped with two electrically driven metering units, each of which supplies one distributor with seed. This enables part-width or half-width section control even in the basic version, and automatic part-width section control is available as an option. The seed rate can be conveniently adjusted from 0.5 - 500 kg/ha from the cab.
The metering units receive the speed signal from the tractor (TECU). The optional radar sensor ensures highly accurate speed detection.
The corrosion-resistant and fertiliser-compatible metering unit is easily accessible from the outside. The tool-free seed wheel change ensures quick adaptation to different seeds.
The calibration test is carried out conveniently on the side of the machine using the calibration terminal or via the tractor terminal. It is even easier using the iQblue Go app on your mobile phone or tablet.
The seed distributors are located outside the seed hopper directly above the coulter bar. To ensure precise distribution, the seed hoses from the distributor to the coulter are the same length. A continuous gradient of the seed hoses prevents blockages. The distributor can be easily opened for inspection.
The Solitair MR is equipped with the maintenance-free OptiDisc coulter bar. It features parallelogram-guided double disc coulters and depth control wheels. Pressing the seed through the depth control wheel ensures rapid, even field emergence. Coulter pressure and placement depth can be set independently of each other. This means that the seed is always placed at exactly the same depth, even at high forward speeds and on varying soils. The row spacing is 12 cm or 15 cm.
in the basic version, the Solitair MR is available with maintenance-free, mechanically adjustable OptiDisc M double disc coulters with up to 45 kg coulter pressure.
It is also optionally available with OptiDisc H double disc coulters with electro-hydraulic coulter pressure adjustment up to 70 kg.
The sowing depth is set without tools via a spindle from one side of the machine. As the Solitair MR is mounted on the roller of the soil tillage implement, independent working depth adjustment of seedbed preparation and sowing depth is possible. This guarantees precise seed placement even on different soils.
For the individual creation of tramlines, the Solitair can be equipped with up to 2 x five seed tubes with tramline switches.
The distributor heads positioned directly above the coulter bar ensure excellent cross distribution (Fig. 1: Distributor in sowing mode). An integrated hydraulic tramline control is optionally available for the OptiDisc (Fig. 2: Distributor with switched tramline).
Due to the symmetrical distribution of the seed tubes in tramline mode, no seed return is required. The sowing rate is automatically reduced when the tramline is switched. The simple change of distributor cartridges enables quick adaptation to a wide variety of tramline systems. This increases flexibility - especially in cross-farm use.
Each metering unit can be switched off electrically from the tractor seat. This makes it easy to drill remaining areas without large overlaps. Automatic section control is also available.
The optional sensors for monitoring the tramlines or sections are integrated into the seed hoses behind the distributors. If the seed flow is irregular or interrupted, the driver is warned acoustically.
Split seed hopper provides flexibility
The Solitair MR with a volume of 2,000 litres is optionally available with a split seed hopper, which is divided in a ratio of 60:40. Each side has its own fill level monitor in series. Sowing uses the single-shot or double-shot method, so that two different seeds or seeds and fertiliser can be sown. In combination with the MultiHub catch crop/granular fertiliser spreader, an additional component is added.
While one distributor and one metering unit per part hopper are sufficient for sowing using the single-shot method, in the double-shot version each side of the hopper is equipped with two distributors, each with its own metering unit, which are driven independently of each other by an electric motor.
Two components are applied within the same row. Both components are combined and mixed before the distributor. In this way, a suitable fertiliser starter dose can be added for winter sowing or a complete fertiliser dose for summer sowing.
Double-shot sowing offers great flexibility in seed placement. One option is to sow two components via one seed coulter. The other option is to sow the two components via separate seed coulters. To do this, simply swap the distributor cartridges. Then, only every second row is supplied with the corresponding component. The different components can then be placed at different depths.
The MultiHub catch crop/granular fertiliser spreader enables the spreading of a third component. It has the same number of sections as the seed drill and the display is fully integrated into the user interface as an additional sowing line. Both single-shot and double-shot sowing are possible.
Convenient operation
The Solitair MR is operated via a CCI-ISOBUS or a universal ISOBUS terminal. The iQblue drill operating concept from the digital iQblue programme has a standardised LEMKEN design so that the driver can quickly find his way around.
The view on the terminal is clearly structured and logically organised. The layout manager allows the free arrangement of displays and operating elements in the operating menu, fully customised to your needs.
- In combination with GPS, the automatic tramline control Tramline-Control CCI.Commmand PT is available, which enables tramlines to be created completely freely in the field.
- The CCI.Control order management system offers the option of GPS-supported, site-specific metering of sowing rates. Sowing maps can be loaded onto the terminal via the agrirouter.
- With the automatic section control CCI.Command SC, the Solitair MR can switch up to four sections at the headland. This saves seed and ensures complete cultivation of the area.
The iQblue Go app brings the operation of the Solitair MR to your mobile device. In addition to all machine information live on the dashboard, the calibration test and residue emptying can be controlled remotely. Fill level data enables the timely delivery of seed or fertiliser. The tramline configurator can be used to create tramline profiles and transfer them to the machine, making tramline tables superfluous.
Useful options
With numerous additional equipment options, the Solitair MR can be equipped even more comfortably or optimised to suit individual working conditions
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Seed harrow S
- Good levelling and covering of the seed
- Harrow height and harrow pressure can be adjusted independently without tools
- Also available with electro-hydraulic lifting
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Single harrow
- Adjustable without tools
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Hand washing container
- Dirty hands at work are a thing of the past
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Storage box
- Everything important stowed away dust-protected and easily accessible
Technical data
| Solitair MR/300 125 | Solitair MR/300 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working width (cm) | 300 | 300 |
| Power requirements (hp) from - to | 90 - 210 | 90 - 210 |
| Power requirements (kW) from - to | 66 - 155 | 66 - 155 |
| Weight (kg) | 1.041 | 981 |
| Tank capacity (litres) | 2.000 | 2.000 |
| Row spacing (mm) | 125 | 150 |
| Number of seed coulters | 24 | 20 |
| Transport width (m) | 3 | 3 |
| Transport height (m) | 2,76 | 2,76 |
| Filling opening double tank | 2,33 x 0,79 m | 2,33 x 0,79 m |
| Filling level | 2,6 m | 2,6 m |
| Coulter pressure OptiDisc M | bis zu 45 kg | bis zu 45 kg |
| Coulter pressure OptiDisc H | bis zu 70 kg | bis zu 70 kg |
| Power Requirement | ab 90 PS | ab 90 PS |
| DW control units | 2 | 2 |
| Pressureless return | ja | ja |
| Amount of oil in hydraulic fan | 40 l/min. | 40 l/min. |
Basic equipment
- Lower link attachment Cat. 3N=L2 Z3 (or Cat. 3, Cat. 4N=L3 Z4, Cat. 4 or with drawbar eye, drawbar eye and ball joint or coupling head)
- Working section with notched concave discs, Ø 465 mm, two rows (optional with undulated discs)
- Tyre packer roller 420/55-17, 910 mm, with integrated soil adaptation
- Sequence control
- Hydraulically driven fan
- Preparation for operation with any ISOBUS Terminal (ISOBUS Terminal not included)
- Maintenance-free double disc coulters OptiDisc M (up to 45 kg coulter pressure per coulter) or OptiDisc H (up to 70 kg coulter pressure per coulter)
- Hopper with distributors located outside
- Roll tarp cover
- Hopper sieve
- Electronic hopper level indicator
- Electrically driven metering shaft
- Two metering wheel sets per distribution line freely selectable (2x4 units for single hopper, 4x4 units for double hopper)
- 90° turning angle
- Lighting equipment Europe
The availability and basic equipment of the machine may vary depending on the country. Please contact your dealer.
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Johannes Kisters
Sowing expert