The precision metering and coulter system on the new high-output mounted Aerosem M pneumatic seed drill from Pöttinger, enables exact placement of the seed and high emergence as a result. It is available in two hopper versions.
The latest generation of the A seed drill offers a choice of either a standard hopper, with or without PCS (Precision Combi Seeding), or a double hopper with a pressurized hopper system. Regardless of which hopper is installed, the centerpiece of the Aerosem M is the IDS (Intelligent Distribution System), which controls each outlet via the bus system. This feature is available as an option and opens up a wide range of possibilities for controlling the coulter pipes and tramlines. The machine is convenient to operate.
The standard hopper holds 1,250 liters of seed material and can be expanded by a further 600 liters. The injector metering system ensures consistent distribution, even in difficult operating conditions. The combined effect of the precision metering system, the large, versatile distribution head, and the coulter rail with Dual Disc coulter system sees the Aearosem M achieve very accurate seed placement.
Precision Combi Seeding (PCS)
On the PCS version, precision metering separator elements are added to the seed drill hopper to enable cost-effective precision sowing of maize seed. As standard, the hopper has a capacity of 450 liters for maize (2 x 225 liters) and 800 liters for fertilizer. The optional hopper extension increases the capacity to 650 liters of maize (2 x 325 l) and 1200 liters of fertilizer.
For sowing using the single-shoot method, the double hopper is partitioned 60:40 and has a separate metering unit for each hopper. This means that different components can be optimally mixed and placed together in the same seed slot. Drilling seeds of different sizes, depositing fertilizer granules, and sowing a companion crop, the double hopper with pressurized hopper system opens up a wide range of possibilities and new agronomic strategies. With a capacity of 2,000 liters, the high volume double hopper can handle application rates of up to 520 kg/ha.
Modified Dual Disc coulter
The double-disc coulters are easy to adjust and achieve a pressure of up to 60 kg. For sowing maize, Pöttinger has modified its Dual Disc coulters so that in precision planting mode, each maize seed is optimally embedded in the seed slot. When the seed exits the coulter pipe it is carefully pressed down by the firming roller.
The optional harrow tines cover the seed with soil immediately afterwards. The Dual Disc coulter system works well even in difficult conditions such as on clayey soil, with large volumes of plant residues, and at high driving speeds.
The compact Aerosem M can be deployed together with a power harrow or compact combination. The machine features optimized weight distribution and high sowing accuracy and can be used for a wide range of applications.
