Lemken reckons to have taken mechanical seed drill technology to the next level with the Saphir XMR.
The metering system on the 3.0m newcomer, which replaces the Saphir 10, is new. The metering wheels can be removed individually without tools, and different seed wheels ensure that both fine and larger seeds are sown precisely and evenly. The standard spec includes double-sided electric drive with half-width section switch.
Row spacings are 12.5cm or 15cm and coulter pressure (up to 45kg) and sowing depth can be adjusted separately. Operators can select different patterns and working widths with the patented tramline control system and the iQblue drill offers an ISObus-based operating concept with clear access to all key machine functions.
The tried-and-tested parallelogram-guided double disc coulter with pressure roller from the Saphir 10 remains. Lemken says that this design ensures consistent seeding depth and good soil contact even under varying soil conditions and at higher driving speeds.
Available with 900, 1,200, or 1,500-litre hoppers, the MultiHub can be installed as an optional 200-litre auxiliary tank for micro granules or cover crops.
The Saphir XMR can be mounted on the Zirkon EMR and XMR power harrows. The new option of 600-series roller is said to offer significantly reduced rolling resistance and improved reconsolidation, particularly on light soils.
Thanks to the semi-mounted design, hydraulic cylinders lift and swivel the seed drill forwards simultaneously. This reduces rear axle load and ensures stable weight distribution when driving on the road.
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