Amazone has added the 1K model to its Venterra mechanical hoe range. Joining the existing 2K (1.0m-12m), the new lightweight all-rounder is available in working widths of up to 4.20m.
Designed for smaller farms and tractors from 60hp, the modular design allows the rear-mounted hoe (kit available for front mounting) to be equipped with various parallelograms for row widths from 16cm to 90cm. Numerous tools can also be fitted, and the patented RapidoClip quick-change system allows blades to be changed without tools.
The two row guidance options both control the side-shifting frame. The first, the Horus camera system, recognises the crop based on its position or, in 3D mode, on the height differences. Recognition can also be provided by colour selection.
No manual adjustments are needed with the in-house developed SmartVision camera system due to its automatic slope correction. This can also be used with a row sensor.
The Venterra 1K can be used with various Amazone machines to combine hoeing with other tasks. For example, with the FTender front hopper and a distribution head on the hoe, it can apply fertiliser. The RowSpray band sprayer can be used with the same front hopper.
Other notable points include GPS-Switch automatic part-width section control, which raises and lowers the hoeing units hydraulically and individually.
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