Kverneland has carried over a number of design elements first seen on its ISObus 2500 I-Plough to its latest four- to six-furrow mounted model, the 3300S Variomat. We put a five-furrow model, with a Packomat packer, to the test last autumn.
Kverneland started production of its 3300S Variomat plough in readiness for autumn 2021. Design of the new plough, in part, followed the firm’s established EG series, with the front furrow width set independently of the headstock. Additional elements are borrowed from the 2500 I-Plough.
The 3300S Variomat has a combination of traditional manual and hydraulic set-up and
shares features with the I-Plough to include:
● leaf-sprung overload protection system
and hollow body legs
● in transport mode the top link is detached,
a pivot point in the cross shaft permitting
the plough to turn 45⁰ right and left and
track like a trailer.
● swivel-style hydraulic depth wheel, which
locks for transport
● central depth control of skimmers.
Sturdy turnover mechanism
Suitable for tractors of up to 330hp, the 3300S Variomat is fitted with a heavy-duty 150mm hollow shaft headstock. The plough attaches to the headstock then turns around the shaft. Kverneland puts minimum power rating for these ploughs at 185hp, although in practice those farming level land may find 170hp will be sufficient. How do we know?
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