Väderstad Rapid works the soil so thoroughly that it is often possible to drill directly into stubble or after ploughing with successful results.
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New design and larger seed hopper
Farmer in New Zealand matches the world record, with 15.7 tonnes per hectare with the Rapid
Don't disturb dormant seeds at drilling time!
Rapid saves water
Tips to spare the headland
Bout markers are fitted to the Rapid as standard and feature fully adjustable spring-mounted discs. They leave a clear mark in all but the very hardest of conditions.
The seed rate is controlled with the help of radar to measure ground speed, so that it remains constant regardless of driving speed.
One of the great advantages of the Rapid drill is its ingenious depth control system. Each wheel in the packer roll guides two seed coulters to a preset drilling depth, while at the same time applying careful reconsolidation. This takes place continuously, without any delay and with good contouring.
The maintenance-free and practically indestructible rubber suspension absorbs impacts and collisions, which markedly increases the lifetime of discs and bearings and therefore of the entire drill.
The hydraulic fan is superior to a PTO-driven version since it always gives the correct air flow, regardless of tractor rev count.
Before drilling, the soil is consolidated by the tractor wheels. The two-wheeled pivot packer on RDAC ensures that the same reconsolidation is exerted on areas between the tractor wheels
The toolbar cultivates and levels the soil. Depending on your needs, you can choose between two different systems: • System Agrilla Crossboard • System Disc Crossboard
The seed discs cut through soil and trash, creating a fine tilth. At the same time, the fertiliser is placed midway between seed rows at an optimal depth just below seed depth. The seed is covered by fine soil created by the serrated edges of the discs.
The packer wheels break up clods and press them down. Each wheel reconsolidates the soil over two rows of seed and one row of fertiliser.
The following harrow when used aggressively creates a loose evaporation barrier that prevents surface crusting after heavy rain. It also provides extra cultivation and consolidation.