New to the Kverneland power harrow mounted seed drill offering is the combined grain and fertiliser version of the e-drill maxi plus. Up to now this was available as a seed only version.

The e-drill maxi plus is available with a hopper capacity of up to 2,100 litres. This can be divided into an adjustable hopper ratio of 60:40, 70:30 or 100:0 with two independently working metering devices positioned either side.

Seed and fertiliser application

When it comes to sowing seed and fertiliser, the e-drill maxi plus has a selection of offerings – two types of seeds; one type of seed and one type of fertiliser; one type of seed combined with eg slug pellets; or just one type of seed. A second outlet handles the fertiliser or second seed application in the seeding row in one working pass. The fertiliser is applied in a mixture with the seeds.

Metering device

As with all of the e-drill models, application rates for seeds and fertiliser are controlled by two units of the Eldos metering device. Both are Isobus-compatible and electrically driven, which allows fertiliser and seed rates to be adjusted independently.

The operator can carry out the calibration process of the metering device through a remote control. When calibrating, the operator enters the desired values into the terminal and presses one button on the metering device to start. The calibration is done automatically, meaning no gears have to be adjusted. Five standard rotors are delivered with each dosing unit for fine and large seeds or fertiliser. The exchange of the rotors can be done quickly and easily without any tools. Section control is also possible.

Connection

The Isobus e-com plug and play compatibility enables the e-drill maxi plus to be connected to any Isobus-compatible tractor, for use on the tractor’s own terminal. Alternatively, Kverneland’s own terminals can be used.