Efficient and combined work is becoming more and more important due to increasingly shorter time frames for getting out into the field. While making it easier to stay on schedule for planting cover crops after harvest, it also has a number of agronomic advantages. By establishing ground cover rapidly and extensively, unproductive water evaporation is prevented. Likewise, excess nitrogen in the soil is absorbed by the plants and retained on site. Improving and stabilising the soil structure with organisms increases water infiltration while reducing the risk of erosion.

The flexible 500-litre TEGOSEM hopper combines high-output tillage with the application of cover crops or micro-granules in a single pass. By carrying out both tasks in a single pass, the flexible hopper saves time and costs, reduces soil compaction and produces precision working results.

Advantages with soil preparation machines

• Tillage and application in a single pass

• Rapid and cost-effective application of small seeds or sowing a cover crop

• Applied either before or after the rear roller

• Mounted close to the rear roller for uniform seed emergence

• The rear roller presses the seed into the soil

• Loading platform with handrail for convenient and safe filling

• Can be retrofitted to all existing rear rollers

Precision metering

With the flexible TEGOSEM hopper, the application materials are metered and distributed uniformly. Two different sizes of metering shaft are provided as standard to ensure precision distribution of the seed material using fine or coarse metering, even at low application rates. Changing shafts is quick and easy without the need for tools. Before starting work, the system is optimised using a calibration test. The calibration bag is provided as standard equipment.

Hitching and detaching

• The sowing unit including coulter 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

Reliable transport

The fan is driven by an electric motor, depending on the distance that the seed material needs to be conveyed. This provides a continuous flow over the entire length of the eight spiral hoses for reliable transport to the point of application without clogging the hose.

Surface distribution

Surface application and distribution is carried out by distribution plates close to the ground. This guarantees full surface application regardless of the wind conditions. The distribution plates are adjusted by changing the shaft angle to vary the distribution range.

The shaft with the distribution plates can be mounted in front of, or behind, the rear roller. Positioning it in front means that the rear roller can immediately press the seed into the soil. Soil contact is established and capillary action for successful seed emergence starts straight away.

Simple operation

The TEGOSEM is operated from the driver’s seat using a convenient control terminal to regulate the flow of seed material. The signals required are provided by the tractor, or by additional sensors. For increased convenience, the flexible TEGOSEM hopper is equipped with additional features, including a level sensor.

• Output rate is set electronically

• Metering shaft control and monitoring

• Priming function

• Headland management