Thanks to its unique metering and seed placement accuracy, the Maestro planter is universally suited to planting a wide range of crops. The machine concept with a separate large-capacity hopper, which has proven itself in practice, is unique and unrivalled. Two new alternative HORSCH metering systems let you adapt the machine optimally to your operation.
The new-generation AirVac and AirSpeed meters share a similar design and metering principle. They are versatile and suitable for precision planting of different crops. Different metering discs allow precise planting of maize, sunflower, sugar beet, soybeans and other legumes, as well as sorghum and oilseed rape.
The AirVac system uses vacuum: seeds are drawn onto the holes of the metering disc by suction inside the meter. The AirSpeed system, on the other hand, uses overpressure: seeds are pressed firmly against the disc by compressed air. Both meters use a singulator that prevents doubles and needs no additional fine adjustment. The singulator also does not need changing when switching from one crop to another, because its specially optimised shape guarantees correct plant spacing in any conditions.
The fundamental difference between the two meters is how seed travels from the meter to the furrow: in the AirVac system the seed falls freely and is pressed into the furrow with or without a seed firming wheel. In the AirSpeed system the singulated seeds are picked up by the pressurised airflow and shot into the soil. The seed is always pressed into the furrow by a seed firming wheel. Both meters are monitored by a sensor in the coulter tube that detects both the number of seeds dropped and the spacing between them, and informs the operator of planting quality (skips and doubles) in real time.
The new-generation AirVac and AirSpeed meters come with an electric drive as standard, with individual control of each row unit. This technology allows SectionControl and VariableRate to be used and tramlines to be left unplanted. For VariableRate, both metering systems are designed so that both products can be metered individually. When using tramlines, plant density in the rows to the right and left of the tramline can be adjusted individually. All these advanced capabilities deliver unrivalled planting accuracy and economical use of inputs.
Coulter pressure, electrically adjustable via terminal (kg)
150 / 350
150 / 350
Coulter gauge wheel, Ø (cm)
40
40
Press wheels, Ø (cm)
30/33
30/33
Seed firming wheel
Standard
Standard
Row spacing (cm, in)
70/75/80/30 "
70/75/80/30 "
Seeding depth (cm)
1.5 - 9
1.5 - 9
Seed drop height (cm)
45
45
Hopper wheel tyre size
520/85 R 38
520/85 R 38
Telescopic axle (mech.)
Standard
Standard
Working speed (km/h)
2 - 12
2 - 12
Power requirement, from (kW/hp)
147 / 200
160 / 220
Pressure-free return line (max. 5 bar)
1
1
Tractor hydraulic requirements (direct drive)
1 DA – machine hydraulics; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for seed meter vacuum; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for pneumatic seed and fertiliser delivery; 1 DA – fertiliser filling auger motor
1 DA – machine hydraulics; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for seed meter vacuum; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for pneumatic seed and fertiliser delivery; 1 DA – fertiliser filling auger motor
Oil flow for fertiliser/seed delivery fan motor (l/min)
40
50
Continuous oil flow for seed meter vacuum (l/min)
30
30
Oil flow for raising / lowering the machine (l/min)
Coulter pressure, electrically adjustable via terminal (kg)
150 / 350
150 / 350
Coulter gauge wheel, Ø (cm)
40
40
Press wheels, Ø (cm)
30/33
30/33
Seed firming wheel
Standard
Standard
Row spacing (cm, in)
45/50
45/50
Seeding depth (cm)
1.5 - 9
1.5 - 9
Seed drop height (cm)
45
45
Hopper wheel tyre size
520/85 R 38
580/70 R 38
Telescopic axle (mech.)
Standard
Standard
Working speed, km/h
2 - 12
2 - 12
Power requirement, from (kW/hp)
160 / 220
220 / 300
Pressure-free return line (max. 5 bar)
1
1
Tractor hydraulic requirements (direct drive)
1 DA – machine hydraulics; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for seed meter vacuum; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for pneumatic seed and fertiliser delivery; 1 DA – fertiliser filling auger motor
1 DA – machine hydraulics; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for seed meter vacuum; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for pneumatic seed delivery; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for pneumatic fertiliser delivery; 1 DA – fertiliser filling auger motor
Oil flow for fertiliser delivery without micro-granule system (l/min)
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60
Oil flow for fertiliser delivery with micro-granule system (l/min)
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75
Continuous oil flow for pneumatic seed delivery (l/min)
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20
Oil flow for fertiliser/seed delivery fan motor (l/min)
Coulter pressure, electrically adjustable via terminal (kg)
150 / 350
150 / 350
Coulter gauge wheel, Ø (cm)
40
40
Press wheels, Ø (cm)
30/33
30/33
Seed firming wheel
Standard
Standard
Row spacing (cm, in)
70/75/30’’
45/50
Seeding depth (cm)
1.5 - 9
1.5 - 9
Seed drop height (cm)
45
45
Hopper wheel tyre size
520/85 R 42
520/85 R 42
Telescopic axle (mech.)
Standard
Standard
Working speed, km/h
2 - 12
2 - 12
Power requirement from (kW/hp)
257 / 350
257 / 350
Pressure-free return line (max. 5 bar)
1
1
Tractor hydraulic requirements (direct drive)
1 DA – machine hydraulics; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for seed meter vacuum; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for pneumatic seed delivery; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for pneumatic fertiliser delivery; 1 DA – fertiliser filling auger motor
1 DA – machine hydraulics; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for seed meter vacuum; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for pneumatic seed delivery; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for pneumatic fertiliser delivery; 1 DA – fertiliser filling auger motor
Hydraulic DA valves (PTO drive)
1 DA – machine hydraulics; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for pneumatic seed delivery; 1 DA – fertiliser filling auger motor
1 DA – machine hydraulics; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for pneumatic seed delivery; 1 DA – fertiliser filling auger motor
Oil flow for fertiliser delivery without micro-granule system (l/min)
60
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Oil flow for fertiliser delivery with micro-granule system (l/min)
75
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Continuous oil flow for pneumatic fertiliser delivery (l/min)
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65
Continuous oil flow for pneumatic seed delivery (l/min)
20
20
Continuous oil flow for seed meter vacuum (l/min)
55
55
Oil flow for raising / lowering the machine (l/min)
Coulter pressure, electrically adjustable via terminal (kg)
150 – 350
150 – 350
Coulter gauge wheel, Ø (cm)
40
40
Press wheels, Ø (cm)
30/33
30/33
Seed firming wheel
Standard
Standard
Row spacing (cm, in)
70/75/80/30 "
70 / 75 / 30”
Seeding depth (cm)
1.5 - 9
1.5 - 9
Seed drop height (cm)
520/85 R 38
520/85 R 42
Hopper wheel tyre size
Standard
Standard
Working speed, km/h
2 - 20
2 - 12
Power requirement, from (kW/hp)
184 / 250
294 / 400
Pressure-free return line (max. 5 bar)
1
1
Tractor hydraulic requirements (direct drive)
1 DA – machine hydraulic functions, 1 DA – pressurisation / seed delivery, 1 DA – fertiliser delivery fan motor, 1 DA – fertiliser filling auger
1 DA – machine hydraulics; 1 DA - direct-drive motor for seed meter vacuum; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for pneumatic seed delivery; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for pneumatic fertiliser delivery; 1 DA – fertiliser filling auger motor
Tractor hydraulic requirements (PTO drive)
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1 DA – machine hydraulics; 1 DA – direct-drive motor for pneumatic seed delivery; 1 DA – fertiliser filling auger motor
Oil flow for fertiliser delivery without micro-granule system (l/min)
---
60
Oil flow for fertiliser delivery with micro-granule system (l/min)
---
75
Continuous oil flow for pneumatic fertiliser delivery (l/min)
50
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Continuous oil flow for pneumatic seed delivery (l/min)
---
35
Oil flow for pressurisation (l/min)
---
65
Oil flow for pressurisation / seed delivery (l/min)
70
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Oil flow for raising / lowering the machine (l/min)
40
40
Required current (A)
50
65
Tractor hitch: drawbar eye
Drawbar eye Ø 58/79 mm
Drawbar eye Ø 58/79 mm
Tractor hitch: ball-type coupling
K 80
K 80
Benefits
Working speed up to 15 km/h with the AirSpeed meter
Maximum output for precision planters
Hopper with seed (2,000 l) and fertiliser (6,000 l / 7,000 l) compartments
The on-demand Main Tank Supply System keeps the meters on every row unit running without interruption
In 12, 16, 18, 24 or 36-row versions
Row spacing from 45 to 80 cm
Reliable HORSCH row units
Adjustable pressure (150–350 kg per coulter) or the innovative AutoForce automatic system
New-generation AirVac and AirSpeed meters
Genius is simple – no fine adjustments inside the meters
Accurate, reliable monitoring of metering and seed placement quality
High-precision planting at up to 12 km/h with AirVac or 15 km/h with AirSpeed
A versatile solution for planting maize, sunflower, sugar beet, oilseed rape, sorghum, soybeans and other legumes
Standard electric drive as the basis for SectionControl, intelligent tramline rhythm control, VariableRate and ContourFarming (option)
* Weights of machines with minimum equipment
* Weights of machines with minimum equipment
* Weights of machines with minimum equipment ** Max. axle load> 10,000 kg
* Weights of machines with minimum equipment ** Max. axle load> 10,000 kg
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