George Wothersppon of Rookery Farm, Rubgy is the winner of the Farmers Guardian Megant competition which was held at this year’s Cereals event. Mr Wotherspoon wins the use of a KUHN Megant 480 tine coulter pneumatic drill with Quantron S electronic control.
A drill for all conditions
KUHN’s Megant tine coulter pneumatic seed drill offers the versatility of working equally effectively in ploughed or minimum tillage situations. Higher work rates and lower fuel consumption are key advantages for the drill when compared with many of the alternatives.
The Megant comes in six working widths from 4 – 6 metres (4.0, 4.5, 4.8, 5.0, 5.6, and 6.0) and uses Kuhn’s highly successful Venta metering system with a 1700 litre hopper as standard.
The drill’s ability to operate following minimum cultivation or to achieve rapid sowing in heavy and rocky soil is due to a patented tine-fixing design that ensures good penetration and a constant seeding depth. When it meets a large obstacle, the tine has a vertical clearance of almost 20cm, and tine placement in 4 rows makes drilling easier even where there is heavy plant residue.
The blower is powered by the Megant’s independent hydraulic circuit using a pump connected directly to the tractor. This facilitates Kuhn’s Vario-Drive feature, which allows constant seeding rate at varying PTO speeds (from 750 to 1000rpm), adding further opportunities for fuel economy.
In addition, the Megant is now available with Quantron S electronics, offering users even greater control and flexibility. With this facility available, seed metering is orchestrated fully electronically, with a forward speed sensor and electric motor replacing a conventional land wheel system. This allows pre-metering in corners and at headlands, and early shut-off at the ends of rows, so overall accuracy and efficiency is greatly enhanced. Quantron S also allows seed rate adjustment on the move, and infinite seed rates within the machine’s range.