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Even Seed Distribution

   

Variocast can be used to spread seed evenly across the machine width or to band sow.

He-va Disc roller HE-VA Disc Roller with the Variocast drilling Oilseed Rape on the 6/08/2004. Rape Oilseed Rape drilled with the Variocast and the HE-VA Disc Roller 8/12/2004.

Maxi Lift OPICO Variocast Seeder and Maxilift Subsoiler. Hoggs Shakerat Oilseed Rape
drilled with the Variocast and Shakerator

With pipe-work routed neatly around the machine's frame the electric or hydraulic drive fans are used to blow seed to the outlet.

Twin Fan

Picture Left: Twin battery powered fans on the Variocast 8 models.

Sumo Picture Left: Hydraulic fan drive on Variocast 16 models.

The standard broadcasting outlets then spread the seed in an overlapping pattern for full width even spreading. Modified outlets are used to band the seed in 100 - 200cm rows.

The spread of the seed can be altered by changing the height of the outlet.

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