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

Perfect interaction between tines and levelling board

Tines and levelling board

The rear levelling board is standard and is set automatically with the depth of the rear roller; no readjustment is necessary.

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

Precision in every detail

Bearing housing

• The bearing housings are welded into the box section with the central brace before being machined on the CNC machining centre.

• This sequence ensures exact axle spacing between each rotor: This is the guarantee for extremely smooth running and a long service life.

DURASTAR tines: coated and proven in the field

DURASTAR tines

• Up to 60 % longer service life thanks to special coating

• 15-mm and 18-mm-thick reversible tines

• Excellent retention of shape

• Consistent work quality

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 top link

LION mounted mechanical

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 running 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

1002 series - the professional class for the toughest demands

Professional 1002 series

• High strength wide headstock, with additional side struts on LION 4002

• Clevis type category 2 and 3 mounting lugs with integrated sway movement and 3-fold length adjustment are designed to match every tractor

• Side boards are spring-mounted and can be folded up, parallel linkage optional

Power harrow technology for the highest power class

Power harrow technology

• Changeable speed gearbox with large cooling fins for maximum heat dissipation

• A cam-type clutch is integrated into the PTO shaft to protect the transmission.

• Rear PTO shaft optional

• The large-dimensioned, heat-treated precision bevel gears are submerged in semi-liquid grease

• 60 mm diameter rotor shaft with robust tapered roller bearings

Helps you save time

The TEGOSEM cover crop sowing unit combines soil cultivation and sowing a catch crop in a single pass to save time and costs. The TEGOSEM can be combined with PÖTTINGER LION power harrows as well as with FOX compact combinations. This seed drill can be used together with three-point mounted implements and trailed machines.

Precision distribution

The seed material is distributed pneumatically through eight outlets. This guarantees pinpoint precision over the whole working width regardless of the wind conditions. The distributor plates are adjusted by changing the shaft angle.

Your advantages with TEGOSEM LION at a glance:

• Seedbed preparation and sowing in a single pass

• Fast and cost-effective sowing of cover crops

• Seed is deposited in front of the rear roller; the seed is then pressed down and emergence is accelerated

• The outlets are located close to the rear roller to guarantee uniform emergence.

• Loading platform with handrail for convenient and safe filling

• Can be retrofitted to all existing rear rollers

Precision sowing

Outlet with distribution plate

Outlets for seed distribution.

The seed material is distributed evenly with the TEGOSEM. The metering system is driven electrically. Two different metering cell wheels are provided as standard to ensure precision distribution for small or large seeds even at low seed rates. Eight outlets handle seed distribution.

Calibration

Calibration starts at the press of a button

Calibration is easy: the calibration procedure is started at the press of a button. A calibration bag is provided as standard equipment. A logical guide makes each calibration step easy to follow.

Metering start/stop

A sensor on the top link detects when to start and stop metering.

Hitching and detaching

Hitching and detaching

• The sowing unit including distribution rail is mounted and removed without the need for tools

• Mounted on coupling points on the rear roller and top link

• Parking stands are standard

The TEGOSEM can be combined with LION power harrows:

Your tailor made solution

Tailor-made roller solutions

Whether used in medium or high moisture soil, light or heavy soil conditions, PÖTTINGER offers you tailor-made roller solutions.

The scrapers can be adjusted individually by rotating the scraper tube. They can simply be pivoted away for cleaning. The coated scraper plates are reversible, which leads to a longer service life.

++ highly suitable

+ very suitable

o suitable

- not suitable

Prism packer roller

Prism packer roller

This roller handles all operating conditions, including stony ground and larger quantities of harvest residues.

Consolidation in strips promotes drainage and breathability of the soil in the area between the rings, which has been subject to less precompaction.

• Prism rings spaced at 12.5 or 15 cm

• Diameter: 500 and 600 mm

• Coated scrapers are standard

Toothed packer roller

Toothed packer roller

This all-rounder is suitable for all types of soil. The roller leaves behind a perfectly consolidated seedbed with loose, fine soil at seed level.

This ensures no clods can be lifted away, even in wet conditions, and a perfect capillary structure remains intact for optimum germination.

They can simply be pivoted away for cleaning. The hardened scraper plates are reversible for double the service life.

• Diameter: 420 mm, 500 mm and 550 mm

• Coated scrapers optional

Crumbling packer roller

Crumbling packer roller

This roller is especially suitable for heavy, clay soils.

The result is a deep packing effect with loose crumbling effect just under the surface.

Scrapers prevent soil sticking to the roller.

• Diameter: 525 mm

• Coated scrapers are standard

Pack ring roller

Pack ring roller

Ideal for stony, damp conditions and heavy organic residues. Harvest residues remain on the surface of the soil and protect the soil against drying.

The roller produces a corrugated consolidation effect to promote drainage and allow the soil to breathe.

• Diameter: 550 mm

• 8 rings per metre of working width for 12.5 cm row spacing

• Coated scrapers are standard

Cage roller

Cage roller

The ideal roller for dealing with dry, non-sticky soils.

The roller is fitted with strong bars for optimal consolidation.

• Diameter: 420 mm, 8 bars

• Diameter: 540 mm, 11 bars

Rubber packer roller

Rubber packer roller

This roller is ideal for widely varied ground conditions.

Specially designed for use with trailed equipment that when used with other rollers can be limited.

The special profile produces consolidated ridges

• Diameter: 585 mm

• Coated scrapers are standard

Competence in the digital field makes your daily work easier

At PÖTTINGER, we offer you numerous possibilities in the field of digital agricultural technology that make your everyday work easier so that you can operate more efficiently and conveniently.

Ultimately, it's all about making your job easier and enjoying cost effective benefits through the use of intelligent technologies. Together with PÖTTINGER, being a modern, networked company becomes reality. This means more convenience, time and profit.

Your way to the best working results

Best quality tilth and optimum preparation of the seedbed are key to successful seed germination and growth. The seedbed should ideally be as coarse as possible and as fine as necessary. In practice, it is a challenge to select the right tillage intensity of the soil to match each crop.

The main issue is to avoid ponding and crusting on silty soils. That is because cultivating the soil too finely leads to erosion, making it easier for fine soil particles to be washed away. However, eroded soil is valuable capital that the farmer then loses.

The award-winning camera assisted seedbed preparation development by POTTINGER, focusses precisely on this issue. The aim is to enable consistent seedbed preparation and seed placement depending on the condition of the soil. The system measures in real time the surface roughness of the soil using images from a camera mounted between the power harrow and the seed drill that detects depth differences. The PTO speed and driving speed of the tractor are regulated as a function of the roughness values detected (only in connection with CNH tractors (Class III)). The unit therefore controls the tractor automatically to adapt to changing soil conditions. The working results are an optimised seedbed with uniform tilth across the entire field.

Perfect seedbed thanks to real-time measurement

Perfect seedbed

1. Soil Roughness Camera

2. Body BUS (CAN)

3. Implement ECU/Gateway

4. ISOBUS

5. RTK GPS

6. Virtual terminal

7. Tractor ECU

• Stereo camera and computer determine the roughness of the soil surface

• The roughness value is transferred to the machine computer

• The required surface setpoint is specified using the control terminal in the tractor or by the application card

• The implement and tractor communicate with each other and set the PTO speed and driving speed using ISOBUS Class III

Our innovation for camera-assisted seedbed preparation was awarded the DLG Silver Medal at Agritechnica 2017. This system is available as an option for LION power harrows.

As coarse as possible and as fine as necessary

• Optimum soil structure - exact depth placement - ideal germination conditions - rapid emergence - stress-resistant plants for plant protection applications

• Minimises proportion of fine soil: Erosion reduction

• Less driver fatigue: Fully automated work sequence, no visual check of the seedbed necessary any more

• Optimisation of diesel consumption: No more manual adjustment of rotor speed and driving speed required

• Night work is also possible because the system does not rely on daylight

• Possible to create a surface roughness map of the field: Useful for subsequent processes

• Intensity matched to the crop for homogeneous crop density