The most important component of a seed drill is the metering system. If the seed is not reliably and exactly metered from the seed hopper, this will result in uneven lateral distribution, including over- and under-metering. Field emergence becomes uneven, plants that are sown too close together impede each other, whilst weeds have a better chance in thin crops.

This is precisely where the technology of the D9 from AMAZONE excels: highly precise and reliable sowing with the infinitely adjustable and smooth-running Vario gearbox, for all high-volume crops, from small to large, from rape, grass seed or cereals to peas and beans and many more, from 1.5 to 400 kg per hectare.

The metering has been further optimised with regard to seed flow characteristics and longitudinal distribution. This is achieved by the combination of the 80 mm diameter "Control" seed wheel in conjunction with the bottom flap and metering housing. 

The large diameter of the seed wheels ensures optimum seed metering. An even drive to the seed wheel is ensured by the stepless Vario gearbox.
 

The combination of fine seed wheel (orange) and normal seed wheel (green) allows the application of seed rates from 1.5 kg/ha to 400 kg/ha without a seed wheel change. The conversion is done with just a few pins.

An especially wide loading board, accessible via the folding rear steps, simplifies the filling of the seed drill. The very spacious fill opening dimensions ensures a quick and convenient filling process – not only from big bags and front-end loader buckets but also from small sacks.

• The safe access via the folding steps and the loading platform provides easy access to the seed hopper.

The large seed hopper has a robust folding cover with rubber seals to keep out the dust and rain. The cover is particularly easy to operate, as it has a tubular handle and a gas-filled strut. The different sized seed hoppers and extensions mean that the tank capacity can be varied from 360 l to 1,380 l.

The benefits: 

• Extendable seed hopper 
• Easy and safe filling by Big Bag, front-end loader or from sacks 
• Mechanical fill level indicator

Optionally available dividers keep the seed from sliding around in hilly terrain.

The standard mechanical fill level indicator allows the driver to keep an eye on the fill level from the tractor cab.

An optional rape insert kit can be quickly and easily attached inside the seed hopper to reduce the residual seed volumes.