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CROP CULTIVATION

LEMKEN completes its seed drill technology range

with te new Solitair NT

With the Solitair NT, LEMKEN is ex- to ensure resource-efficient work.
panding its product range further and Flexibility in seed placement
paving the way for customised sowing A row cleaner, which clears organic
strategies ranging from conventional material out of the way directly in front
methods to mulch tillage and direct of the seeding coulter, is a beneficial
drilling. This provides farmers and option for direct drilling to minimise
contractors with a tool that combines hairpinning. The row cleaner can be
yield security, efficiency and protec- moved into an integrated parking po-
tion of resources. The Solitair NT has sition without the need for tools. This
been specially designed for use with sure can be conveniently adjusted makes it quick and easy to adapt to
conservation tillage systems and en- electro-hydraulically or optionally different seeding conditions. The ser-
ables precise placement with minimal controlled automatically for homoge- rated closing roller ensures optimal
soil disturbance. This machine offers neous field emergence. closure of the seed furrow. The roller
farmers and contractors the tried-and- The Solitair NT offers maximum flex- pressure and angle can be adjusted
tested experience of the South African ibility in terms of seed placement without the need for tools. This pro-
Equalizer coulter system, which has options: Single-shot sowing for up motes capillarity and ensures rapid,
been successfully used on large farms to three components, as well as A-B even emergence – even in dry condi-
around the world. tions.
sowing with a double hopper, allows
Precise placement with minimal simultaneous drilling and fertilising, Resource-saving, efficient and reli-
soil disturbance the application of companion and un- able yields
The centrepiece of the 6-metre dersown seeds, and the clean sepa- For the benefit of farmers and con-
machine is the ProDisc single disc ration of different seed components. tractors, we are constantly working
coulter: Its ten-degree undercut and The optional 500-litre MultiHub fur- to optimise production processes by
seven-degree inclination to the di- ther expands the range of application ensuring that machinery is used in the
rection of travel ensure reliable soil strategies available: An additional most appropriate way for each culti-
penetration, low tractive power re- component can be applied either via vation method. The LEMKEN Solitair
quirements and precise sowing. The the seeding coulters or a baffle plate NT enables resource-saving crop pro-
wide depth control rollers ensure a – all with ISOBUS control via LEMKEN duction with high efficiency and yield
consistent seed depth, even in vari- iQblue drill. Half-side control is possi- reliability, whether after minimum till-
able fields. Up to 340 kg coulter pres- ble with all of these methods in order age or direct seeding. Circle 9 on enquiry card

Lift The Capability Of Your T7 With A New Front Linkage

If you own one of the latest New Holland T7 SWB Stage 5
Super Steer series of tractors, which was originally spec-
ified without the optional factory-fitted front linkage, you
now have the opportunity to have your tractor retrofitted
with a new Zuidberg system.
This latest Zuidberg Front Linkage release covers the T7
Standard Wheelbase (SWB) models 7.165S, 7.175, 7.190,
7.210, and 7.225 including Range Command, Power Com-
mand and Auto Command variants. All models feature
New Holland’s acclaimed ECOBlue™ HI-eSCR 2 Nef en-
gines, which are fully compliant with the stringent Stage V
emission standards and develop between 165 and 225hp
whilst maintaining outstanding fuel economy. of the linkages exceptionally durable overall construction.
A perfect fit – in more ways than one The front linkage rotates with the front axle so as to main-
Every Zuidberg Front Linkage is designed to fit its host tain maximum manoeuvrability.
tractor with unerring precision and incorporates trac- Zuidberg’s design is not just innovative, it’s practical too.
tor-specific connections. But a ‘tailor-made’ fit is not the Linkages can be set to a single-acting, double-acting and
only reason a Zuidberg Front Linkage is the perfect match transport position with the multi-valve supplied as stan-
for your T7. dard. The removable linkage arms have transport, fixed
Just like your tractor, the Zuidberg Front Linkage is pow- and oscillation settings.
erful, versatile and engineered to take the toughest work- Your front linkage package comes with high quality Wal-
ing conditions in its stride, year after year, after year. Fea- terscheid lifting hooks as well as top link, balls and towing
tures include a neat, compact design delivering a 35 kN hook plus a top plate fully prepped for the fitting of front
lift capacity supported by heavy-duty side plates as part hydraulics and chain hooks. Circle 10 on enquiry card
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