Electric seeding shaft drive for reliable, variable seed metering
The Saphir 8 mechanical seed drill is distinct from the Saphir 7 in that it features an electric seeding shaft drive with electronic speed control.
The electric seeding shaft drive allows a wide range of different seeds to be precisely metered at seeding rates from 0.5 to 500 kg/ha. Seeding rates can be quickly and easily set through a single calibration process.
The electric motor and job computer are located well protected at the front of the seed drill. The implement is operated comfortably from the tractor cabin via the display of the Solitronic electronic control unit. The seeding rate can, for example, be easily adjusted while driving by simply pressing a button.
The Solitronic unit controls the motor of the electrically driven seeding shaft. It monitors the remaining seed volume and seeding shaft, displays the speed of travel and continuously registers the electronically determined hectare performance. An integrated diagnostics system for troubleshooting, ISOBUS compatibility and DGPS capability also form part of the standard equipment.
The Saphir 8 features an impulse wheel instead of a spike wheel. Since no drive torque needs to be transferred, the distance and speed travelled are precisely recorded.
In the mounted version, the Saphir 8 is placed directly on top of the roller of the soil cultivation implement. The Saphir 8 AutoLoad version can be either coupled to the tractor via the three-point linkage or combined with seedbed preparation implements.
Technical Data
Saphir 8
Saphir 8/300-DS 125
Saphir 8/400-DS 125
Saphir 8/300-DS 150
Saphir 8/400-DS 150
Weight (kg)
927
1.136
867
1.061
Seeding coulter
24
32
20
27
Hopper capacity
800
1.050
800
1.050
Row distance (mm)
125
125
150
150
Saphir 8 AutoLoad
Saphir 8/300 AutoLoad-DS 125
Saphir 8/400 AutoLoad-DS 125
Saphir 8/300 AutoLoad-DS 150
Saphir 8/400 AutoLoad-DS 150
Weight (kg)
900
1.070
840
995
Seeding coulter
24
32
20
27
Hopper capacity (l)
800
1.050
800
1.050
Row distance (mm)
125
125
150
150
Standard Equipment
Saphir 8
Electronic seed drill operation with operation terminal LVT-50
Quick-change system for seed wheels
Two-piece seed wheels ?Conti Plus? (or one-piece seed wheels ?Mono Plus? for peas up to 150 kg/ha or one-piece seed wheels ?Mega Plus? for peas and beans more than 150 kg/ha)
Tramline mechanism 2 x 2 rows
Mechanical switch of width sections
Electronic hopper level indicator
Electrically driven seeding shaft
Pulse wheel Ø 350 mm
Discharge wedges
Forward folding hopper cover
Intermediate plates
Mechanic hopper level indicator
Loading platform with steps
Digital scale with case
Carrier for harrow and pre-emergence marker
Battery mounting set 4 m
Saphir 8 AutoLoad
Electronic seed drill operation with operation terminal LVT-50
Quick-change system for seed wheels
Two-piece seed wheels ?Conti Plus? (or one-piece seed wheels ?Mono Plus? for peas up to 150 kg/ha or one-piece seed wheels ?Mega Plus? for peas and beans more than 150 kg/ha)