Semi-mounted reversible ploughs are still a key tool for large farms, says Lemken, which is looking to target them with the Diamant 18 (5-8 furrows) for tractors up to 650hp.
The updated wheel position behind the base frame is said to make the best use of the extra frame weight to provide optimum penetration even on dry soils, and the new wheel position also lowers the plough’s centre of gravity.
Despite its extended wheelbase, the hydraulic steering system for the transport wheel automatically adapts the steering angle to the turning manoeuvre and, in combination with the 90-degree steering angle on the plough headstock, enables the smallest possible turning radius on headlands. The transport wheel can also be actively controlled and manually steered.
With a 180 x 180 x 12.5mm box section frame, the Diamant 18 will be available in small numbers from 2025, with full series production starting in 2026.
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