Description
Technical information
Spirit 400C/S
Spirit 400 is a 4 metre wide pneumatic seed drill, available either as the seed-only version Spirit 400S or as the combi version Spirit 400C. The heavy-duty frame guarantees a long working life, while the high precision metering and large seed hopper provide an impressive result with less downtime on the field.
High precision seed and fertiliser metering
The metering system Fenix II, combines high precision metering with great capacity. The combi version Spirit 400C meters out both the seed and the fertiliser via two separate Fenix II metering systems. Fenix II is driven by a heavy-duty electric motor enabling Spirit 400C to meter up to 500kg fertiliser per hectare at 15km/h.
Large hopper capacity
To minimise downtime in the field, Spirits hopper capacity is 3740 litre for the seed-only version and 3900 litre for the combi version. The hopper is very easy to fill due to its large opening with a roll-up cover operated from the ground, With an open machine design, you benefit from good access to all components throughout the machine.
Fertiliser placement
The combi version Spirit 400C uses the Väderstad FIX technique which places fertiliser in 5cm wide strips at 125mm row spacing in front of every seed row. The fertiliser is placed below and separate from the seed to avoid seed burn or delayed emergence. The seed benefits from a fast and effective nutrient uptake. The fertiliser depth can be adjusted from the cab on the move.Product concept
Zone 1 - Seedbed preparation
Depending on the front tools, Spirit can be adapted to varying conditions. The working depth and intensity of the front tools can be easily adjusted from the tractor cab. The combi models, has fertiliser placement together with the front tool.
Zone 2 - Consolidation
To ensure a firm seedbed prior to seed placement, large packer wheels consolidates the soil between the front tool and seed coulters. This offers great advantages in lighter soil, as well as in fields where the soil is loose as an effect of a deep cultivation or a cultivation with insufficient reconsolidation.
Zone 3 - Seed placement
Spirit has 380mm large discs for high speed accuracy. The OffSet discs move the soil to the side and place the seed in the bottom of the seed furrow. The soil falls back behind the discs and covers the seed with fine soil. The seed coulter pressure is up to 80kg to ensure a good penetration. The unique TriForce rubber suspension gives a supreme ability to follow ground contour.
Zone 4 - Reconsolidation
Each individual seed coulter has a wide coulter press wheel. This allows the seed coulters to respond to any irregularities or soil variations on the field, thereby ensuring the working depth is constantly maintained. The generous diameter of the coulter press wheel, further results in a smooth ride with minimal impacts from vibrations, thereby increasing precision at high speed.
Zone 5 - Finishing
The following harrow is positioned to run in-between the seed rows, so there is no risk of disturbing shallow-drilled seeds.The following harrow creates a loose evaporation barrier to preserve moisture and prevents capping after heavy rain.
Characteristics
| Technical data | ||
| Spirit | 400S | 400C FIX |
| Metering | Electric | Electric |
| Working width (m) | 4 | 4 |
| Transport width (m) | 3 | 3 |
| Transport height (m) | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Transport length (m) | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Basic weight (kg) | 4800 | 5600 |
| Volume seed hopper (l) | 3740 | 3900 |
| Number of seed coulters * | 32/24 | 32 |
| Row spacing seed (mm) | 167/125 | 125 |
| Number of fertiliser coulters | - | 32 |
| Row spacing fertiliser (mm) | - | 125 |
| Seed coulter pressure max (kg) | 80 | 80 |
| Seed disc diameter (mm) | 380 | 380 |
| Brakes | H/P | H/P |
| Recommended working speed (km/h) | 8-14 | 8-14 |
| Wheel dimension (transport wheels) | 400/55x15,5 | 400/55x15,5 |
| Hydraulic requirement | 4 DA + FR | 4 DA + FR |
| Draught requirement from (hp) | 100 | 100 |
| Oil capacity for hydraulic fan (l/min) | 40 | 40 |
| * Depending on row spacing - 167/125mm | ||
