Optima V (SX)

Seeding heart without seals

• The patented seeding heart by Kverneland has reduced maintenance costs to a minimum
• No friction, no wear, low drive torque, minimum maintenance: The seed disc rotates in the seeding heart together with the vacuum chamber. This seeding drum is connected to the vacuum fan via a hollow shaft
• This seed heart principal results in no loss of vacuum, and therefore a low vacuum requirement

e-drive II – complete control and monitoring of the machine from the tractor cab in accordance with ISOBUS standard

• With e-drive II, each sowing unit is driven individually via an electric motor.
• The low-maintenance drive is connected directly to the seeding heart via a toothed belt in an encapsulated dust proof housing.
• This enable an extremely compact design and smooth drive characteristics with low current consumption
• All the data is entered and read out via an ISOBUS terminal like IsoMatch Tellus PRO or Tellus GO+.
• The sowing distances are infinitely adjustable and can be changed during sowing.
• All the sowing units can be switched off individually.
• In conjunction with “close row” sowing widths of 37.5cm a further benefit of the e-drive II comes into play: Individual tramline switching. Tramlines can be set up for any spray width.
• The e-drive II features complete electronic monitoring of all machine functions including seed monitoring via an opto sensor.

GEOSEED - Precision at high end

GEOSEED is the precise synchronization of seed placement across the full working width of the machine. This ensures that seeds are distributed evenly, achieving an optimal pattern—either parallel or diamond-shaped—across the soil surface. The positive effects of this technology are far-reaching. By enhancing seed distribution, GEOSEED maximizes the efficient use of key resources such as nutrients, water, and sunlight, fostering optimal plant growth. Additionally, this uniform planting pattern helps reduce the risks of wind and water erosion, as the even distribution of plants improves soil structure and coverage, leading to better water retention and minimizing soil degradation.

Due to varying soil conditions and working speeds, the force required to maintain a defined working depth will vary. Kverneland GEOFORCE is the automatically steered constant depth guidance on the go, independent from changing soil conditions, residues, weather and working speed. Perfectly precise seed placement at an even sowing depth is the pre-requisite for optimal field emergence, good harvest conditions, resulting in higher yields and best corn quality.

With the new GEOFORCE system, each individual Optima sowing row is automatically pressurized adjusting to changing soil conditions or forward speeds. The automatic, constant pressure control ensures optimal seed placement at an even seed horizon which results in uniform seed germination and field emergence. Especially smaller seeds like rape, which need a shallower sowing depth, benefit from the release option of GEOFORCE. In addition, the bulldozing effect or formation of dams in very light soil conditions are prevented.

The GEOFORCE system 

Varying conditions are challenging as light soil requires less pressure to penetrate the soil by the cutting discs than heavier soils. The weight of the sowing unit is either not enough or already too heavy. The target is to ensure even depth control for precise seed placement in various soil conditions and working speeds by maintaining a constant contact force with a consistent weight on the gauge wheel. Sensor technology converts this information and a double-acting hydraulic cylinder in the parallelogram adjusts the oil pressure to guide the sowing row to an even depth. Each sowing unit is individually monitored and automatically regulated on the go. With the GEOFORCE system, all rows keep up the same sowing depth, also those running in more compacted areas like tractor tracks.

Benefits, Comfort and Savings

The Kverneland GEOFORCE reduces operator's workload, monitors and improves the quality of sowing. GEOFORCE ensures an even seed placement and plant development. This will decrease farm production costs and lead to a higher, better-quality yield.

Uniform germination and an even field emergence promote quick soil coverage by leaves, reducing weed pressure. Less chemicals or mechanical weeding passes are required. The risk of losses due to bird damage attracted by uncovered seeds or missing emergence due to too deep seed placement is minimised. Smaller seeds at shallow sowing depth, like rape, benefit from the ability to release the row, making it independent of row weight. With pressure generated precisely where needed on the row, optimal seed placement is ensured. Kverneland GEOFORCE reduces fuel consumption by minimising bulldozing effects and enables smooth operation at higher working speeds. Moreover, the maintenance cycles and lifetime of the coulters and wearing parts is extended due to the adapted pressure adjustment on the go. 

GEOCONTROL - Kostnadsbesparingar med omedelbar återbetalning

Sådd med GPS och GEOCONTROL i kombination med en eldriven såmaskin är ett stort steg mot precision och kostnadsbesparingar. Dessa maskiner är alla utrustade med ISOBUS-teknik som med hjälp av IsoMatch Tellus-terminalen enkelt kan styras.

Varje eldrivet såelement, i kombination med GPS och GEOCONTROL, kopplas automatiskt på eller av på exakt rätt plats, vilket säkerställer att det inte blir någon överlappning med någon rad som redan har såtts. Detta är särskilt praktiskt på triangulära fält, på krökta eller oregelbundet formade vändtegar.

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För mulch och konventionell sådd

• Såenhetens höga grundvikt tillsammans med möjligheten att lägga till ytterligare tryck (upp till 100 kg) på varje enskild såenhet via det fjäderbelastade systemet (tillval) ger optimal djupkontroll även under extrema förhållanden.
• Effektiv markföljning tack vare de stora stödhjulen i sidled (Ø 400 mm, bredd 120 mm), exakt fröplacering och frötäckning med hjälp av mellantryckhjulet och det multijusterbara V-tryckhjulet, säkerställer maximal uppkomst på fältet.
• Såenheten Optima HD kan buras på alla Optima-ramar (3-punktslyft eller Bogserad).

GEOCONTROL - Cost saving with immediate payback 

Seeding with GPS and GEOCONTROL in combination with an electric driven precision drill is a major step towards precision and cost saving. These machines are all equipped with ISOBUS technology which with the help of the Tellus terminal, can be easily controlled. 

Each electric driven seeding element, in combination with GPS and GEOCONTROL, is automatically switched on or off in exactly the right place, ensuring there is no overlap with any row that has already been seeded. This is especially handy in triangular fields, on curved or irregular shaped headlands. 

More information about ISOBUS Intelligence

Seeding heart without seals

• The patented seeding heart by Kverneland has reduced maintenance costs to a minimum
• No friction, no wear, low drive torque, minimum maintenance: The seed disc rotates in the seeding heart together with the vacuum chamber. This seeding drum is connected to the vacuum fan via a hollow shaft
• This seed heart principal results in no loss of vacuum, and therefore a low vacuum requirement

e-drive II – complete control and monitoring of the machine from the tractor cab in accordance with ISOBUS standard

• With e-drive II, each sowing unit is driven individually via an electric motor.
• The low-maintenance drive is connected directly to the seeding heart via a toothed belt in an encapsulated dust proof housing.
• This enable an extremely compact design and smooth drive characteristics with low current consumption
• All the data is entered and read out via an ISOBUS terminal like IsoMatch Tellus PRO or Tellus GO+.
• The sowing distances are infinitely adjustable and can be changed during sowing.
• All the sowing units can be switched off individually.
• In conjunction with “close row” sowing widths of 37.5cm a further benefit of the e-drive II comes into play: Individual tramline switching. Tramlines can be set up for any spray width.
• The e-drive II features complete electronic monitoring of all machine functions including seed monitoring via an opto sensor.

GEOCONTROL - Cost saving with immediate payback 

Seeding with GPS and GEOCONTROL in combination with an electric driven precision drill is a major step towards precision and cost saving. These machines are all equipped with ISOBUS technology which with the help of the Tellus terminal, can be easily controlled. 

Each electric driven seeding element, in combination with GPS and GEOCONTROL, is automatically switched on or off in exactly the right place, ensuring there is no overlap with any row that has already been seeded. This is especially handy in triangular fields, on curved or irregular shaped headlands. 

More information about ISOBUS Intelligence

Seeding heart without seals

• The patented seeding heart by Kverneland has reduced maintenance costs to a minimum
• No friction, no wear, low drive torque, minimum maintenance: The seed disc rotates in the seeding heart together with the vacuum chamber. This seeding drum is connected to the vacuum fan via a hollow shaft
• This seed heart principal results in no loss of vacuum, and therefore a low vacuum requirement

e-drive II – complete control and monitoring of the machine from the tractor cab in accordance with ISOBUS standard

• With e-drive II, each sowing unit is driven individually via an electric motor.
• The low-maintenance drive is connected directly to the seeding heart via a toothed belt in an encapsulated dust proof housing.
• This enable an extremely compact design and smooth drive characteristics with low current consumption
• All the data is entered and read out via an ISOBUS terminal like IsoMatch Tellus PRO or Tellus GO+.
• The sowing distances are infinitely adjustable and can be changed during sowing.
• All the sowing units can be switched off individually.
• In conjunction with “close row” sowing widths of 37.5cm a further benefit of the e-drive II comes into play: Individual tramline switching. Tramlines can be set up for any spray width.
• The e-drive II features complete electronic monitoring of all machine functions including seed monitoring via an opto sensor.