Hoeing technology
The ultimate in precision
The PÖTTINGER FLEXCARE row crop cultivator makes crop care easy thanks to its precise depth control and a wide range of weeding tools. Ultimately, the FLEXCARE offers full flexibility and application-specific customisation for deployment in a variety of crops and is the perfect combination of precision, crop care, and efficient weed control.
The FLEXCARE row crop cultivator has been engineered to deliver maximum precision, weeding between plants and hoeing the soil. The hoe elements feature a modular construction and can be quickly and flexibly adjusted to the on-site conditions and type of crop. In addition to various share options, different following tools are also available.
To ensure the most effective process even in tough conditions, hydraulic adjustment of the ground pressure applied to all tools is available as an option.
Equipment
The FLEXCARE row crop cultivator can handle row widths between 25 cm and 160 cm. The number of hoe elements can be freely selected depending on the machine type. Up to five tools can be mounted on each hoe element. All weeding tools are equipped with a spring hoe clamped to the adjustment rail.
The basic version of the FLEXCARE is already fully equipped for inter-row work. Fully equipped with plant protection discs, following tools and camera guidance, the FLEXCARE row crop cultivator delivers impressive precision and intra-row weeding ability.
Profiline comfort control system
With the Profiline comfort control system, the hoe elements can be lifted directly using certified ISOBUS control terminals. Each hoe element can be freely assigned to a button. For changing the row widths, multiple configurations can easily be saved in a user-friendly way and called up again at any time. The Profiline comfort control system divides the total working width into a maximum of 17 sections. With suitable GPS equipment, they can be controlled automatically using Section Control.
Camera steering
A 2D camera system is available as an option for the FLEXCARE row crop cultivator to keep the hoe elements precisely in line using an electro-hydraulically controlled shift frame. The rows of plants are reliably tracked using detection software. A second synchronised camera is also available as an option. This further increases the accuracy. The automatic camera-assisted shift system on the FLEXCARE features two bright LED floodlights as standard to ensure the work area is completely illuminated. Ultimately, they ensure precise control of the hoeing and weeding tools, even in low light conditions.
"We have been using the FLEXCARE on our farm for two years to incorporate liquid fermentation residues and for controlling weeds early on. In 2023, we hoed 500 ha of maize with the FLEXCARE. We particularly appreciate the flexibility of the hoe. The individual shares can be easily adjusted and removed. What's more, the camera system works very well, even in different crops, high levels of airborne dust, or if the sun is low on the horizon."
Anica Hauptmann
PAE Marktfrucht GmbH | Putlitz | Germany