Claydon introduces the NutriSeeder, designed for cover crop establishment. Two versions are available for the Claydon straw harrow, a single 200-litre hopper with a single metering mechanism, or a twin-hopper design with dual metering systems.
The latter allows two types of seed to be applied at the same time and mixed in the distribution head, providing higher capacity and more accurate metering whilst avoiding seed separation in the hopper.
Both NutriSeeder models incorporate a hydraulic fan and electronic control with forward speed rate mechanism. On headlands, the NutriSeeder is started and stopped by the operator, as best practice is to leave the straw harrow down so as not to release weed seeds or drop clumps of straw.
Fitting different metering wheels/sections enables seed rates to be adjusted up to 30kg/ha for wheat, 15kg/ha for grass seed and 25kg/ha for cover crop mixes, at a forward speed of 15km/hr.
Eight spreader plates at the front of the straw harrow distribute seed evenly in front of the implement’s standard 14mm or optional 16mm diameter tines which create a shallow tilth up to 30mm deep, ensuring good seed to soil contact.
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