Kuhn Axis fertiliser spreaders — Rauch in Eire — were first offered from December 2005 in basic 30.1 D and electric variable-rate 30.1 Quantron E ‘QE’ versions. James de Havilland takes a look at the 30.1 D and 30.1 QE, along with the 40.1 W weigh cell spreaders, and outlines key developments/pointers to consider
The Axis spreader initially comprised two models: the 30.1 D with hydraulically operated outlet slides; and the variable-rate 30.1 QE with outlet slides controlled by actuators that allow variable-rate application. Both of these machines share the same twin-disc design and 1,200-litre base hopper, the latter typically having either an L 1500 or XL 1800 hopper extension to result in a total capacity of 2,700- or 3,000 litres, respectively.
In 2009, the weigh cell 40.1 W arrived, the best sellers changing from 30.1D to 30.1 QE and then eventually to the 40.1 W over the years. So the likelihood is that you willr when picking a used buy encounter more used Axis 30.1 D models than 40.1 Ws. Nonetheless the weigh cell machine is by no means a rare second-hand find. As an aside, it is important to note that weigh cells cannot be retrofitted to 30.1 spreaders; if you want a load cell spreader, you’ll have to buy an Axis 40.1 W or a smaller 20.1 W (not covered here).
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