Väderstad introduces new distributor head to increase seed drill control

21 October 2024

Väderstad Product Development

Väderstad pneumatic seed drills Rapid A 400-800S, Rapid A 600-800C, Spirit 400C/S and Spirit 600-900C/S have received a new distributor head that can be fitted with motors for all outlets.

In addition to increased operational control of the product flow, the new distributor head enables dynamic tramlining and the ability to switch from 125mm to 250mm row spacing with the touch of a button.

Easy and reliable dynamic tramlining

The dynamic tramlining function makes tramlining easier to use and more reliable than ever before. It’s easy to setup with Väderstad’s iPad-based control system, E-Control. When seeding the field, the seed drill automatically shuts off specific rows when required to match the tyre tracks of the sprayer.

Track width and tyre spacing information is entered into Väderstad E-Control, which then calculates when specific rows that need to be shut-off to create the un-seeded tramlines. Tramlining will be controlled automatically in the field, shutting off the rows independently of where they are on the seed drill.

“Dynamic tramlining allows the seed drill’s full working width to be used, even if the drill does not match the sprayer width,” says Greg Moore, Norwood Brand Manager – Equipment. “Operators can switch quickly between fields where different sprayer and fertiliser application widths are being used.”

Change row spacings with the touch of a button

The new distributor head also makes changing row spacing easy.

“The machine can change from 125mm spaced rows to 250mm with the touch of a button in the cab using E-Control,” says Greg. “The system is coordinated with the SeedEye sensors, ensuring full functionality.”

The new distributor head additionally enables half-machine shut-off for the 4 metre Rapid A 400S and Spirit 400C/S, decreasing input costs and minimising double seeded areas.

The new distributor head for Spirit 400C/S, Spirit 600-900C/S, Rapid A 400-800S and Rapid A 600-800C is available to order now for delivery in Spring 2025.