LION 1002 Rigid power harrows in heavy duty serie

Best working results for seedbed preparation

Reducing costs in arable farming has the highest priority. Today's farmers need the right technology to provide the best conditions for germination and growth as well as rapid and uniform emergence.

A power harrow working together with a seed drill is a high output and cost effective combination for perfect sowing results.

The heart of the machine - the rotor gearbox unit

An extended service life is only possible thanks to precision machining and strong connections. At PÖTTINGER this level of high quality goes without saying.

• Thick-walled gear sump made of fine-grained steel – smooth running and extremely resistant to twisting.

• Large gears directly above the bearings for a secure seat on the rotor shaft

• Bearing housing welded to the central brace and bottom of trough. An exact spacing between each rotor is guaranteed as a result.

• Direct transmission of power from the gearbox to the bevel gears

• Tapered roller bearings with robust, single-piece bearing housing

Integrated tine holders

Integrated tine holders

The tines on the LION power harrow guarantee effective cultivation for intensive loosening and uniform tilth.

• 15 or 18 mm thick tempered tines attached centrally by just two bolts; this allows for ease of maintenance

• Bolts and lynch pin are protected from soil and from working loose

• The lower bearings are located as close as possible to the tine carrier.

• The upper and lower bearings are spaced as far apart as possible to reduce load and minimise stress

• Stones cannot become trapped

• Harvest residues do not wrap around the tines

Reliability

LION power harrows guarantee extremely smooth running and high strength. These machines operate reliably even in the hardest endurance conditions and heaviest soils.

The tines on the LION power harrow are mounted securely on the tine rotor with a large surface area of contact.

Effectiveness over the entire working width

LION - Effectiveness over the entire working width

1. LION 3.0 metre wide power harrows - effective working width 2.99 m

2. Comparable 3.0 metre wide power harrows - effective working width 2.90 m

The specified working width is precisely maintained and cultivated with LION power harrows:

• LION 3.0 m -> 2.99 m

• LION 4.0 m -> 3.99 m

All the drill coulters are on cultivated soil - even along the outermost edge.

Maximum strength

Large dimension gears

The high strength gear trough provides the gearbox with excellent stability.

Durability thanks to:

• Large dimension gears

• 60 mm diameter rotor shafts

• Robust tapered roller bearings and wide bearing spacing

Flexibility for all conditions

PÖTTINGER offers you tailor-made systems for every type of soil and every size of operation. Setting up for different soil conditions must be quick and straightforward. The LION power harrow is the right choice for you.

Flexibility with a choice of mounting configurations

• Easy mounting on different tractors (Cat 2/Cat 3); extendible lower linkage mountings for different tyre diameters

• VITASEM and AEROSEM seed drills from Pöttinger can easily be fitted

HYDROLIFT

• Hydraulic mounting system for seed drills with height and length adjustable retention hook

• Two hydraulic cylinders guarantee a maximum lifting power of up to 2.4 t for heavy mounted seed drills

• Lifting height limiter optional

Hydraulic or mechanical - it's your choice

Choose between mechanical and hydraulic top link depending on the model of seed drill.

Implement mounted with mechanical top link.

• The centre of gravity is in front of the rear roller, extremely close to the tractor.

• The additional weight of the seed drill on the roller provides even better consolidation of the seedbed

• The gap between the coulter rail and the rear roller is minimised to form a compact unit.

• The roller and seed drill form a single unit, the implement mounted drill is fixed to the rear roller on mounting pins and guided in parallel by the top link.

• Consistent drilling depth even when changing the working depth of the power harrow using the rear roller

Implement mounted with hydraulic top link

• The optional hydraulic top link on VITASEM models tilts the seed drill closer to the power harrow, making the combination even more compact.

• The centre of gravity is positioned close to to tractor, this is especially necessary with a full seed hopper

• High ground clearance of drill coulters at headlands

The LION as an all-rounder

Compact combination

1. Compact combination - close to tractor

2. The weight of the seed drill is carried by the rear roller

The LION power harrow is not only impressive when operated solo but also shows its strengths in combination with all PÖTTINGER implement mounted seed drills. You can use the LION power harrow together with VITASEM, AEROSEM or TEGOSEM. Mounting and removing the drill using the rear roller is quick and easy, without the need for tools.

Mounting of the seed drills on the rear roller is unique and has further advantages:

• The additional weight of the seed drill is carried entirely by the rear roller.

• The centre of gravity of the combination unit is located close to the tractor.

• The power harrow can move up and down independently of the seed drill.

• The drilling depth is not influenced by changing the working depth on the power harrow.

The best centre of gravity

The weight of the machine alone is only decisive at first glance. When the seed hopper is full, the centre of gravity situation can change quickly. That is why PÖTTINGER focussed on compact design during development. The influence of the seed hopper is relatively small in comparison. This results in a less weight off the front axle even when the seed hopper is full.

• On AEROSEM seed drills the centre of gravity lies between the power harrow beam and the rear roller.

• On VITASEM models, the centre of gravity acts on the front section of the rear roller.

• The optional hydraulic top link tilts the VITASEM implement mounted seed drill forwards at the headland. This shifts the centre of gravity even closer to the tractor.

Centre of gravity with seed hopper empty

Centre of gravity with seed hopper full

1. PÖTTINGER with seed hopper empty

2. Comparable combinations with seed hopper empty

3. PÖTTINGER with seed hopper full

4. Comparable combinations with seed hopper full

Focus on weight

The aim of the development was to manufacture all parts that project (far) to the rear, in particular coulters and loading platform, using special materials. PÖTTINGER uses aluminium components like the ones used in the automotive industry. These are technically advanced and have the same capability as steel.

For further weight optimisation, levelling tines can be dispensed with, depending on the type of coulter.

Clever details

Quick and uncomplicated adjustment to different operating conditions is an important factor these days. PÖTTINGER power harrows provide some clever details that simplify your working day.

Setting the working depth

The working depth of the power harrow can be flexibly adjusted by simply repositioning the bolts in the hole matrix.

Automatic levelling board adjustment

The rear levelling board is standard and is set automatically with the depth of the rear roller.

• Over the full working width the levelling board is always at a consistent distance from the tines

• Perfect seedbed without re-adjustment

• The system is preset using a hole matrix bar on the side, which is easily accessible and reliable even after many years of use

Optional:

• A front levelling board in the same design as rear board

• Bout markers on the power harrow (except CLASSIC models)

Side boards

Side boards

Depending on the model, LION power harrows are equipped with the right side boards to deliver tidy work within the specified working width while maintaining the necessary transport width.

LION 253 CLASSIC, LION 303 CLASSIC, LION 303.12 CLASSIC:

• Side boards can be folded upwards with easy depth adjustment using slotted holes

• Can be fixed in working position

• Can be folded up for transport

• Transport width less than 2.5 m or 3.0 m

LION 303, LION 303.12, LION 403, LION 3002, LION 4002:

• Infinitely height-adjustable using slotted holes

• Simply fold upwards for transport

• Optional: parallel linkage

• Optional: Unique side board mounting, the spring remains pre-tensioned on the machine when raised so the side board can be easily folded up.

PTO shaft holder for easy accessibility

PTO shaft holder

The PTO shaft can be placed on a convenient fold-away support. When hitching up the LION power harrow to the tractor the PTO shaft is already positioned close to the PTO shaft stub, making it easy to couple up.

Features with convincing arguments

Constantly changing operating conditions make a large number of adjustment options necessary. With LION power harrows from PÖTTINGER, these adjustments can be carried out easily without the need for tools.

Perfect mounting - low PTO shaft angle in operation

Perfect linkage

For a long service life and smooth running of the PTO shaft, it is important that the power harrow can be attached perfectly to a wide variety of tractor geometries.

• The length and width of the lower linkage mountings can be adjusted without the need for tools

• Optimum length and angle of the PTO shaft

• Ideal for machinery rings with different tractor brands

Track eradicators

Track eradicators

Spring-mounted track eradicators are optional on all LION power harrows. At PÖTTINGER these are spring-mounted to protect against stones and foreign objects.

• The working depth can easily be adjusted without the need for tools.

• Up to 2 tines per coulter are possible

Spring-protected side boards

Spring-protected side boards

The side board mounted on springs helps to create a clean and even seedbed in heavy and stony soils. The special feature here is that the spring remains pre-tensioned on the machine when the plates are folded upwards into the transport position.

• Optional for all LION power harrows (except the CLASSIC series)

Track markers

Bout markers

With PÖTTINGER the bout markers can be mounted either on the seed drill or the power harrow.

• Hydraulic bout markers for reliable activation also on slopes

• Hydraulic operation

• Transport interlock

• Setting the intensity of the marking

• Shear bolt as overload protection

• Optional for all LION power harrows (except the CLASSIC series)

Making work easier with technology at the highest level

Constantly changing soil conditions require changes to the tine positions. Practical experience has shown that only what can be done easily is then really done.

LION power harrows combine technology and convenience in one to deliver the best working results.

It's so easy - Quick-fix tine changes

The Quick-fix tine system provides a quick and safe solution for even more working convenience.

You can change the tines in just a few simple steps - it has never been so easy.

Quick-fix tines

1. Remove lynch pin and lock pin

2. Remove tines

3. Fit new tines

4. Clamp in place - finished

Universal tines for every operation

Universal tines

LION power harrows with 10 tines can be used both as rotary harrows and rotary cultivators. All that is needed is for the tines to be repositioned.

One shape of tine covers standard drilling, mulch drilling and direct mulch drilling.

This ensures optimum mixing and good quality tilth at seed slot level right across the entire working width.

Sweeping tine position - rotary harrow

In this position, the tines produce a fine tilth at seed slot level.

Sweeping tine position

• Finer particles of soil are concentrated at the level of the seed

• Larger clumps and harvest residues remain on the surface

• Protection against erosion

• Standard for every tine thickness

Aggressive tine position - rotary cultivator

In this position, the tines aggressively break up the soil and optimum mixing is guaranteed.

Aggressive tine position

• The soil is broken up from below

• Harvest residues are incorporated effectively

• Only possible with 18 mm thick tines

Kit you can rely on

LION power harrows guarantee extremely smooth operation and high strength. These machines operate reliably even in the hardest endurance conditions and heaviest soils.

Proven technology

The tapered roller bearings in PÖTTINGER power harrows have been proving their strength and reliability for more than 25 years. Nowadays this technology is widely used in every type of vehicle: trucks, cars and in the construction industry.

Rugged headstock

LION power harrows deliver the best working results with a rugged headstock and a high level of flexibility.

• Clevis type mounting lugs adjustable in width and category: CAT 2/2, CAT 3/3, CAT 3/N

• Bumpy ground between the tractor and power harrow is compensated for by the floating function of the lower linkage arms

• Depending on the tractor model, the mounting lugs can telescope out three fold to bring the power harrow as close as possible

• Additional side struts on LION 403 and 4002 models

Smooth, quiet operation in the field

Regardless of whether it is fitted with a changeable speed gearbox, CLASSIC gearbox or manual gearbox; all LION power harrow models are smooth running during operation and at headlands.

LION CLASSIC gearbox

LION CLASSIC gearbox

• Straightforward fixed-speed gearbox up to 140 hp

• Gearbox input stub mounted far back

• Longer PTO shaft for a larger angle and smoother operation

• No rear PTO shaft

LION changeable speed gearbox

LION changeable speed gearbox

• Flexible choice of rotor speed by changing the gears

• PTO shaft at only a minimal angle with incoming gear placed well back

• Protected by a cam-type clutch

• The gearboxes are equipped with cooling fins.

• Optional: rear PTO shaft

LION manual gearbox

• For the folding LION models up to 270 hp

Impressive technology

An extended service life is only possible thanks to precision machining and strong connections. At PÖTTINGER this level of high quality goes without saying.

Robust - smooth-running - durable

The LION power harrows provide the highest strength, smooth-running and long service life, an excellent combination for more reliability in the field.

Rotor unit

1. Gear trough supported in the centre

2. Tapered roller bearings with robust, single-piece bearing housing

3. Wide spacing between the upper and lower bearings

Gear trough supported in the centre

Gear trough

The deep gear trough is formed from a single piece. The welded central brace provides additional stability. Above the central brace the gears and bearings run submerged in semi-liquid grease.

Tapered roller bearings with robust, single-piece bearing housing

Tapered roller bearings

The bearing housings are welded into the box section with the central brace before being milled on the CNC machining centre. This ensures exact rotor-to-rotor spacing and guarantees smooth-running and a long service life.

A bearing for eternity

Tapered roller bearing spacing

A wide support distance between the upper and lower tapered roller bearings reduces the load. The lower bearing is located close to the tine carrier. This takes the stress off the bearing and reduces wear. The labyrinth seal carefully seals inwards and outwards, no ingress of dirt.

Dimensions of tine rotor shaft:

• 50 mm on LION up to 200 hp

• 60 mm on LION above 200 hp