Precea precision air seeder

Flexible working without wasting time - easy filling, quick emptying

The seed hopper, with a capacity of 55 l or 70 l, is conveniently located on the sowing units. They are easily filled with seed from sacks, since the hopper lids can be opened with one hand. A filling aid, that guides the seed safely into the hopper and makes the filling process even easier, is available as an option. The low level sensor, fitted as standard, provides an early warning of the fill level via the terminal. 

Additionally, micro-granular applicators (hopper capacity 17 l) can also be fitted, thus extending the flexibility of the Precea to smaller operations. Changing the singling discs and filling takes place simply and decentralised - by hand and in the shortest possible time. The emptying of residual amounts from the seed hopper can be performed from both sides. The sowing units can be easily folded, even when 

the seed hopper is full. This allows you quickly to continue working on the next field.

The benefits: 

• Quick change of seed type.
• Optional additional micro-granular application.

The mechanical fan is driven directly by the PTO shaft. Problem-free operation is also possible with tractors that have a low hydraulic capacity.

Hydraulic fan drive

The hydraulic fan drive facilitates convenient fan speed adjustment and thus ensures even longitudinal distribution, even in undulating terrain. The fan speed is set conveniently and independently from the engine speed, so that the revs always remain constant and run in the optimal speed range.

An optional air intake protection is available for particularly dusty conditions, as any ingress of dirt and dust can effectively block the sensitive singling process.

With optional filling auger

The 950 l or 1,250 l fertiliser hoppers ensure sufficient fertiliser capacity for the Precea. The hopper is located well forwards and thus provides an optimal centre of gravity near the tractor. Steep hopper walls guide the fertiliser safely to the metering units and keep the residual volumes low. Operation and adjustment are performed centrally, on the left side of the SmartCenter.

The benefits: 

• Good accessibility, also ideal for filling by big bag or using a front end loader bucket.
• Low lifting power requirement as a result of the fertiliser hopper being positioned close to the tractor.
• Simple filling due to generously dimensioned hopper opening.
• Large sight glass.

With the Precis fertiliser metering system, the Precea is equipped with a precise and reliable metering drive to each row – either mechanically via the infinitely-variable Vario-gearbox, or electronically. The additional air supply further ensures an equal feed to each row and reliably prevents blockages. The fertiliser granules are reliably conveyed to the FerTeC Twin double disc fertiliser counter. This enables high area coverage and single-row shut-off.

Advantages of the mechanical fertiliser metering drive:

• Easy adjustment of the Vario-gearbox for fertiliser on the right-hand side of the hopper
• Easy calibration of the application rate

Advantages of the electric fertiliser metering drive:

• Easy setting and adjustment via the optional TwinTerminal
• Convenient calibration by means of the calibration button on the SmartCenter

1. Fertiliser
2. Air flow

The optional filling auger facilitates convenient filling of the fertiliser hopper. In a front-rear combination with the FTender 1600, this can also be equipped with an optional filling auger. Quick, convenient filling for minimal downtime!

As an option, instead of a central fertiliser hopper at the rear, the FTender front-mounted hopper can be equipped with a distributor head for conveying the fertiliser. Front mounting distributes the load more evenly across tractor's axles and protects the soil. At the same time, the combination becomes more easily manoeuvrable and offers an ideal view to the rear and of the sowing units.

The benefits of the FTender:

• High output due to the large hopper capacities of either 1,600 l or 2,200 l
• The divided tank enables seed and fertiliser to be combined
• More flexibility and applications
• More comfort thanks to full ISOBUS implementation in the machine actuation
• Large opening enables quick and easy filling
• Comfortable and quick hitching on and off
• Easily accessible metering unit
• Standard calibration on the machine
• Easy calibration is possible via the calibration button or TwinTerminal

High output

With the FTender as a pressurised hopper, with a capacity of 1,600 l and 2,200 l, AMAZONE offers a universal front-mounted tank for universal deployment. The single tipped, mounted front hopper has an aerodynamic shape and allows for good forward visibility. This is useful when driving on roads as well as during turning in the field. The advantage of the pressurised hopper lies in higher transfer rates, which is why its use is particularly recommended for higher rates of fertiliser. The FTender is also available with a twin-tip hopper, divided in a split ratio of 50-50, for even more permutations whilst sowing.

One machine for the many aspects of arable farming

The FTender from Amazone can be used with a variety of connected implements across a wide range of applications. Hitching on and off is quick and easy thanks to the quick-release connectors on the hose pack.

For those who want more – FTender:

• Modular software and hardware for use with a range of different mounted implements
• Conveying systems for AMAZONE seed drills and precision air seeders for sowing cereals, oil seed rape, maize, beet or with soil tillage machinery for sowing catch crops and for deep fertilisation
• Overpressure system for optimum delivery rates
• Large hopper capacity for long periods of use
• FTender with tyre packer and/or additional weights

The micro-granular applicator, with its 17 l tank capacity and 3 different metering rollers, provides pinpoint-accurate application for a variety of application materials. The micro-granular applicator can be used for applying micro-nutrients, insecticides, slug pellets, etc.

The micro-granules can be applied at various different points. The micro-granules are applied 1) directly into the seed row together with the singled seeds or, alternatively 2) above the closed furrow using a diffuser.

The entry point, being directly on the sowing unit, allows for incorporation of the delivery points into the automated part-width section control. The quantity applied can also be controlled using application maps.

The benefits:

• Flexibility of the application due to different entry points
• Convenient operation due to full integration into the ISOBUS machine control
• Yield optimisation due to rate control using application maps
• Available in combination with the 55 l seed hopper