An unbeatable duo
The demands on modern seed drill technology are constantly increasing. It’s good to know that the new mounted LEMKEN Solitair with a working width of 3 to 4 metres is perfectly equipped for both conventional and conservation tillage.
The LEMKEN Solitair MR series features a 1,500 litre tank, which is suitable for fertiliser even in its basic configuration. The tank is optionally available with a 2,000-litre capacity, which can be split 60:40 on request for simultaneous application of several components. Add the 200-litre MultiHub to the tank and the Solitair takes efficacy and flexibility to new heights. Mixed crop systems can be cultivated in a single pass.
Uniform field emergence
The Solitair MR is equipped with the maintenance-free OptiDisc coulter bar with row spacings of 12.5 or 15 cm and features parallelogram-guided double disc coulters and trailing depth control rollers for absolutely uniform field emergence. To achieve this, the coulter system is available in a hydraulic version (up to 70 kg coulter pressure) and a mechanical version (up to 45 kg coulter pressure). Both coulter pressure and seed depth can be adjusted independently of each other and do not affect each other.
This is particularly useful in the increasingly popular cultivation of mixed crops. The correct placement depth for the different crops can be set by applying a separate drilling depth setting to each second row. Seeds are always placed at exactly the same depth, even at high forward speeds and in changing soils. The depth control roller then presses the seeds down to ensure rapid and even emergence.
A powerful partner
The distributor heads, which are positioned directly above the coulter bar and do not require a seed return function, ensure excellent transverse distribution. The new Solitair is equipped with two metering systems. A hydraulic tramline mechanism can be added as an option. The LEMKEN iQblue Drill software supports the work in the field, for example by checking if tramline control is possible. For customers opting for the single or double shot version, the LEMKEN Solitair MR comes with four metering units for two width sections each, i.e. each tank is connected to two metering units.
Perfect combination
Successful and high yielding drilling depends on careful seedbed preparation, which must be adapted to the individual conditions on the farm. Here, a combination with a rotary harrow is often the best solution. When the top-mounted seed drill is mounted on the roller of the new generation of LEMKEN Zirkon MR rotary harrows, the result is a powerful duo. After analysing numerous field trials and measurements, the new Zirkon MR is now approved for tractors up to 240 hp, depending on the working width, and can be used in even more versatile applications.
