4.10.2 Depth control wheels
The depth control wheels guide the seeding coulter
over the soil.
Depth control wheels with closed rim
1
have
advantages with high amounts of organic residues.
The scrapers
2
prevent soil from sticking and
ensure that the seeding coulters run smoothly.
1
2
CMS-I-00001954
Depth control wheels with open rim
1
have
advantages on very heavy soils.
1
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4.10.3 Furrow former and catch roller
Together with the catch roller
1
, the furrow former
2
represents a central functional unit in the coulter.
The furrow former shapes the seed furrow. The shot
channel guides the seed grain into the seed furrow.
For better soil contact, the catch roller presses the
seed grain into the bottom of the furrow.
The furrow former and the catch roller must be
adapted to the operating conditions.
CMS-I-00001955
4.11 Fertiliser hopper
Depending on the implement or configuration, the
fertiliser hopper contains 950 or 1250 litres. The
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CMS-T-00001993-D.1
CMS-T-00001985-C.1
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Fertiliser hopper
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