Kverneland has introduced a new 6m f-drill model to its portfolio of power harrow drill combinations, with this latest version combining hydraulic folding with the ability to distribute grain and fertiliser, or two different seed types, at the wider working width.
The f-drill Plus 6m folding coulterbar brings a second distribution head and pipework to the range, for those seeking more output when used in combination with the Rotago f power harrow and f-drill Maxi Plus front hopper. The 2200-litre hopper carries two Eldos electrically-driven seed metering units with a 60:40 split.
Using two 3m toolbars, the 6m f-drill Plus carries a total of 48 CX-II double-entry coulters. Seed and fertiliser distribution is achieved using dual distribution heads arranged one behind the other, positioned to enable hydraulic folding without interference. Previously, the widest f-drill Plus toolbar for grain and fertiliser, was available as a 4m folding assembly using 32 CX-II double-entry coulters.
“Having a 6m hydraulic folding, grain and fertiliser option in the f-drill range is something that customers have been asking for,” explains Simon Wills, Kverneland product manager for seeding equipment. “This latest version strengthens our product range for those looking to extract maximum output and efficiency from the f-drill, when used with our Rotago f Isobus power harrow.”
In addition to the folding coulterbar design, the f-drill series has received a host of upgrades, including a new hopper version called the f-drill Compact Plus, a dual front camera system with dedicated screen and hopper weighing.
The Compact Plus hopper adds a split tank to the dual Eldos metering unit format, to suit either grain and fertiliser, or two seed types. Previous hopper choices included the Duo, which delivered half-width shut-off.
All f-drill front tank options can now be equipped with a weigh cell option, which can be retro-fitted to existing f-drill combinations. Hopper sieves have also been revised, and are now lift-out pieces that are divided into four sections to simplify hopper cleaning.
