New additions to KRM drill range

KRM has added a new 8m model of the SM-P range to its line up, plus a small seed hopper.

The new 8m SM-P from KRM is a wider version of the well proven SM-P drills, offering growers more output and greater efficiency. Interest in the company’s range of direct drills has been fuelled by the recent round of FETF grants which they qualify for.

The new 8m model utilises the company’s well tried and tested SM coulter which with its robust design, high pressure, and narrow tungsten carbide tip, and it is suitable for minimum tillage and direct drilling. The 8m machine has 32 coulters giving a 25cm row spacing – ideal to pair with a mechanical weeding solution which is also available through KRM, the company says.

The SM-P 800/32 uses the same metering system as the Ares-P and SM-P seed drills which have enjoyed strong sales over recent years. The pressurised hopper ensures even seed flow to the stainless steel, Isobus controlled metering unit which can handle rates from 4–400kg/ha.

Half width shut off comes as standard and the drills are capable of variable rate, auto on/off and section control. Calibration is fast and easy to carry out with dispensed seed delivered to a convenient container on the side of the drill for weighing.

KRM has also recently launched the ‘Mini Seed’ – an additional hopper which mounts onto the drill and allows another product to be applied simultaneously whilst drilling. The Mini Seed uses the same stainless steel metering unit as the rest of KRM’s SM-P and Ares-P models, making it suitable for all products including corrosive materials such as fertiliser.

Interchangeable feed rollers allow all sizes of product to be applied at various application rates. A distribution head is mounted below the drill’s access platform and feeds down to spreader plates mounted on the following harrow. The spreader plates can be positioned to point forward for sowing companion crops, so the seeds are broadcast where the coulters are working and incorporated by the following harrows.

Alternatively, the spreader plates can be positioned to broadcast material behind the following harrow so it remains on the soil surface, ideal for Avadex etc.

The Mini Seed connects into the drill’s Isobus ECU and appears as an extra hopper on the tractor’s terminal. All functions such as calibration etc are carried out as per the drill. This standardised approach makes using the hopper intuitive for the operator.

If multiple products are required, two Mini Seeds can be fitted, one either side of the hopper. There is also the possibility of mounting a Mini Seed onto other equipment such as grass harrows, cultivators or another seed drill. It can be supplied with its own ECU if Isobus is required or alternatively with a simple control box.

Visit the KRM website for more information

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