An optimal seedbed with a load-bearing seed horizon where the seeds can be embedded at an even depth over the whole area of the field is the basis for high field emergence and thus for high yields.

It requires an unbroken association between the seed horizon and the capillary water-conducting lower layer to ensure germination in the absence of rainfall. Additionally, rapid heating of the soil and adequate oxygen supply for germinating seeds and a fine crumbled, uniform reconsolidated seedbed for optimal seed coverage are important too.

Power harrows have long since become typical combination machines because they are largely independent of the soil conditions. On heavy soils, it reaches an intensive crumbling. Under light conditions, it can work flat and at a lower rotor speed. The sets of tines rotate on vertical axles for fully horizontal tillage of the soil – no inversion of soil layers and no vertical compression leading to hardpan formation. Consequently, there is no better alternative for seedbed preparation.

A power harrow together with a seed drill is finally an economic high-performance combination. Seedbed preparation and seeding in one pass! All Kverneland power harrows models are exclusively designed to be combined with Kverneland seed drills either modular with front tank and colter bar or with cultivator mounted seed drills.

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With the LION power harrow, it is easy to quickly set the ideal working depth to obtain the correct seedbed structure. The working depth should not be deeper than the level at which the seed is placed. On LION power harrows the working depth is adjusted in 1 cm steps using a pin-in-hole system.

Convenient levelling board guidance for the best working results

An additional advantage with LION power harrows is the levelling board, which adjusts automatically according to the setting of the rear roller, independently of the working depth. The levelling board is guided at a consistent pre-defined distance above the soil without changing its distance from the tines. This patented solution delivers the identical tilth structure for the seedbed, even in changeable soil conditions.

Wide product range for all operating requirements

Tractor horsepower continues to increase and driving speeds during seedbed preparation are also getting faster. As a result, the performance of the power harrow needs to match these increases. With its extensive range of products, Pöttinger has the answer: The Pöttinger range of LION power harrows has 3 series for the market: the LION CLASSIC, with a power rating of 140 hp, is ideal for 4-cylinder tractors. This machine is available in working widths of 2.5 and 3.0 metres. If several tractors are in use on the farm, then it would be a good idea to choose the next more powerful series, the LION 103. These achieve an optimum seedbed structure with 180 hp over a working width of 3 metres, and with 200 hp over widths of 3.5 and 4.0 metres.

Above that there is then the LION 1002 series, which can be operated at up to 250 hp.

Good interaction between the rotor tines is very important. For a working width of 3.0 metres, you can choose between 10 or 12 rotors. At higher power ranges and in stony regions, the versions with 10 rotors are recommended because the material thickness of the tines is increased to 18 mm.

Extensive choice of rollers: robust construction for every type of soil

There is a large choice of rear rollers to put the finishing touch to seedbed preparation. Here, a difference is made between consolidated ridges and full-surface consolidation. You can also choose between the very different results produced by a tooth-packer roller or a crumbling packer roller.

Combined with a Pöttinger seed drill, this machine becomes a high output and cost-effective combination delivering perfect sowing results. Featuring straightforward mounting on different tractors, this is the perfect solution for farmers with high expectations.

Source: Pottinger news

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