Väderstad has increased the capacity of the BioDrill for Rapid 300-400C/S by more than 40 per cent on its 2024 model.
BioDrill is a mountable seeding unit that enables the application of a third product in addition to seed and fertilizer for Väderstad seed drills.
Björn Jeansson, Väderstad’s director of seed drill product management said in a release that over time, the company has seen an increased demand for applying additional products together with the seeding operation, such as using the BioDrill to establish cover crops and grass seeds, or to place a starter fertilizer together with the seeds.
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To meet this demand, Jeannson said the company is increasing the hopper capacity of the BioDrill for the 3- 4 metre (9.8-13.1ft) Rapid seed drills. For model year 2024, the BioDrill for Rapid 300-400C/S has increased by over 40 per cent, he said.
For the 4 metre (13.1 ft) Rapid 400C/S, the BioDrill has increased from 280 to 400 litres (7.9-11.3 bu.), while the BioDrill on the 3-metre (9.8 ft) Rapid 300C/S has increased from 200 to 300 litres (5.7-8.5 bu.). The new BioDrill for Rapid 300-400C/S comes with two-level sensors as standard equipment. The BioDrill for the pneumatic Rapid A 400-800S, Rapid A 600-800C as well as Spirit product ranges will remain at 360 litres (10.2 bu.).
The new BioDrill for Rapid 300-400C/S is now available for the 2024 fall season. For more information, contact your local Väderstad dealer.
