With the Tyrok 400, Amazone launches a completely newly-developed semi-mounted reversible plough in a choice of 7, 8 or 9 furrows for the 400 HP tractor class. The main features of this plough are its higher output, even under continuous load, perfect quality of work and outstanding robustness. At the same time, the Tyrok offers a high level of comfort thanks to its very simple, safe and precise adjustability.

Plough bodies meticulously thought-through – SpeedBlade for more performance

The new SpeedBlade plough body, with its patented extra-large front shin on the mouldboard, makes for minimal wear on the main mouldboard. The main wear point automatically shifts further and further back towards the centre of the plough body by increasing the working speed from such as 6 km/h up to 10 km/h.

As a result, the main wear point of the SpeedBlade body is on the enlarged front shin of the mouldboard and not back on the main part of the slatted or solid mouldboard, even at these higher forward speeds meaning, therefore, that only the front shin of the mouldboard has to be initially replaced on the Tyrok when used at higher speeds. This enormously reduces wearing costs compared to other designs.

Another detail with great effect: the point covers the blade, meaning that the joint is protected by the point. Thanks to this clever join up, no plant residues or baler twine can get entangled. In addition, the open frog prevents soil from sticking under the frog due to its profile so that the maximum ease of pull on the plough body is maintained.

The unique ©plus hardening process is the basis for high quality during the manufacture of Tyrok wearing parts thanks to the additional introduction of carbon. For example, very high hardness and thereby a smooth surface is achieved on the front of the shin. Long service lives are therefore ensured. The reverse side remains relatively soft and is therefore extremely tough and impact resistant.

The SpeedBlade plough body range offers a selection of different slatted and solid mouldboard profiles depending on the application and objective. The sophisticated design of the plough bodies combined with the advantages of the ©plus hardening process ensures a low pulling power requirement, thereby reducing fuel consumption. For particularly tough conditions, the points are also available as an HD option or as reversible interchangeable points for short set-up times and less wear.

The wide-furrow clearance is another big plus of the SpeedBlade bodies, especially with the increasing use of wider tractor tyres.

Pure robustness without compromises

The Tyrok has particularly robust thanks to the strong, high-tensile steel rectangular beam with dimensions of 200x150x10 mm. A decisive advantage over beams with a less strong design: the beam does not bend during work even under high loads. This ensures a uniform working depth over the entire length and working width.

The Tyrok also scores points with the new SmartTurn system. At the headland, the fast turning procedure is hydraulically slowed down twice just before the end. This results in a damping effect which reduces stress on the materials when the cylinder is retracted. There is no need to compromise on speed as the low-stress turning process is completed within only 9 seconds.

The optionally available hydraulic overload safety protection also ensures smooth and material-protective working in arduous operating conditions. The plough body is gently pushed back into the soil via the hydraulic cylinder. The trigger force decreases as the lift height increases. Trip forces of up to 2000 kg can be infinitely adjusted either centrally or separately on each individual body, depending on the operating conditions.

Safe, comfortable and precise adjustment for a perfect working profile

The Tyrok is equipped with mechanical furrow width adjustment as standard. As an option, the working width can be infinitely adjusted hydraulically from the comfort of the tractor cab to suit the conditions. The new AutoAdapt automatic front furrow adjustment offers a huge advantage in terms of comfort and precision.

This means that the front furrow is also automatically adjusted hydraulically when the overall working width is changed on variable furrow width Tyrok ploughs. As a result, changing soil conditions or slopes can be responded to safely and quickly, thereby enabling perfect matching to the last furrow.

The working depth is mechanically or hydraulically adjusted via the excellently damped running gear, which also absorbs large shock loads. In this respect, the substantial support wheel not only ensures precise depth control but also provides optimum soil compaction protection. In addition, the standard hydro-pneumatic suspension of the support wheel ensures maximum driving comfort and safety on the road.

The optimum pull line can be adjusted via the 180° rotating headstock of the Tyrok. Minimising the side pull results in further potential savings in the pulling power requirement and thus in fuel consumption. The headstock also offers maximum flexibility with various coupling options. The Tyrok can also be optionally equipped with traction control for reduced slippage. In this case, another hydraulic cylinder transfers weight to the rear axle of the tractor. This provides maximum pulling power and even higher fuel savings.

All hydraulic functions can be conveniently controlled with very little effort at the front of the headstock in the central SmartCenter setting centre.

Completely equipped for complete performance

Optional soil engaging tools allow the new semi-mounted reversible plough to be universally adapted to all operating conditions. For example, various skimmers or trash boards are available for the clean incorporation of large amounts of organic matter. Additional landside protectors can be attached to the shares to ensure better plough guidance on slopes.

An optional sword landside, which protects the edges of the front shin of the mouldboard from wear and cuts a clean furrow wall, is ideal for regions with stony and heavy soils. Disc coulters can be fitted to the last body for an exceptionally clean furrow clearance.

For simultaneous reconsolidation, Amazone offers the Tyrok 400 with a swivel press arm for working with a packer.

Source: Amazone

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Väderstad adds the new Spirit 600C InLine to its wide seed drill segment from October 2021. The InLine-version of Spirit places a low fertiliser rate together with the seed in the seed furrow, providing the plant quick nutrient uptake.

The InLine system allows the fertilizer to be placed in the same row as the seed. This gives the seed a quick boost directly after drilling, shortening the time of emergence. The InLine system is highly beneficial when working with moderate levels of fertilizers, says Magnus Samuelsson, Concept Developer, at Väderstad.

Spirit 600C InLine allows for a high capacity, high precision solution.

Spirit 600C InLine is equipped with a separated airflow where the fertilizer is distributed apart from the seed. This prevents the sorting of inputs in the system and is of most importance when the sizes and weights of the kernels are different. The intensity of the airflow is easily adjusted, ensuring that both the seeds and fertilizer are placed with optimal precision, says Magnus Samuelsson,

The fertilizer is metered with the Fenix electric metering system, this is the same unit used for the seed metering. It is both highly precise and non-corrosive. Split cells in the rotor and an angled exit from the metering unit efficiently prevents any pulsing, ensuring that all plants will have the exact same access to fertilizer.

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“Waste grain, plant remains and weeds are mixed into a smaller volume of soil which leads to a higher content of organic materials in the upper soil layer. Water management is improved. The soil is hence easier to work and the risk of crust formation is reduced. This results in good growing conditions.”

(T. Ryberg, Professor at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden).

Better than reduced tillage

Compared to a reduced tillage system, the Ecomat buries plant residues more efficiently. The Ecomat also improves the mix of trash to the soil which ensures that the seeds get in contact with the soil. Lesser trash concentration reduces the risk for a fungal attack on the following crop.

The soil structure is improved. Chemical usage is reduced. Plants grow quicker. Therefore, the Ecomat ensures a more secure and stable cultivation method with better results.

Better than conventional tillage

Compared to conventional tillage, 20-30 cm working depth for well-buried weeds, the Ecomat enables ploughing from 6 cm up to 18 cm (once fitted with the Ecomat Ecoshare).

In principle, the deeper ploughing, the higher pulling force requirements. With the Ecomat, the shallow ploughing only requires a lightweight tractor, and hence lesser fuel consumption and soil compaction.

The soil structure is less disturbed and water drainage improved, the plants grow quicker and better.

Ecomat bodies

The design of the Ecomat parts is quite specific to achieve the best performance in shallow ploughing. For instance, the Ecomat bodies are shorter and lower than Kverneland plough bodies. Their cylindrical shape turns the soil fast to 180º. Straw and other residues are well mixed, placed at the bottom of the furrow while leaving a trash-free surface.

High working capacity

The Ecomat is available from 5 to 8 furrows for up to 4 m working width. The design of the Ecomat and the Kverneland steel heat treatment technology guarantees low lifting capacities and low pulling forces. For stubble, 3-4 Ha/hour can be achieved at 12 km/hour.

The Ecomat features the Variomat which enables any ploughing width changes from the tractor cabin. It optimizes the formula: soil conditions-tractor-output-fuel consumption-productivity-ploughing performance.

Packomat for 5 benefits

• The Packomat enables an immediate reconsolidation of the ploughed soil for an immediate capillarity re-establishment.
• Ploughing and re-consolidating, in one pass only, increase productivity.
• Economic benefit: reducing the number of passes reduces fuel consumption. Using Packomat does not increase the fuel consumption
• Higher profitability: Packomat stabilizes the plough even more and hence reduces the tear and wears on the landsides.
• The agronomic consequence of using Packomat: fewer tractor passes limit potential soil compaction.

Source: Kverneland

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