Optimum recon­solidation for sugar beet drilling

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The GÜTTLER MEDIANA 820 has been developed for high performance in beet drilling. Front-mounted, it is the perfect match for 18-row monograin drills at the rear of the tractor and creates a perfect seedbed even in difficult conditions: fine, firm and moist in the seed zone, with a coarse, crumbly topsoil that protects against capping and erosion. Cultivating and drilling in a single pass.

GÜTTLER MEDIANA cultivated land rollers for beet drilling

The heavy rainfall of recent months is posing a major challenge for farmers in many regions. For spring sowing, especially of sugar beet, new and creative solutions are needed this time. The GÜTTLER MEDIANA front-mounted rollers with working widths of 5.60 m and 6.00 m for 12-row monograin drills, and the large MEDIANA 820 / 900 with working widths of 8.14 and 8.67 m for 18-row drills, are paying off more than ever. There is also a suitable MEDIANA for 6-row drills.

New: cast iron or semi-synthetic

For the first time, alongside the machines with the familiar cast-iron prism rings, the new semi-synthetic prism rings are also being offered in larger numbers. They reduce the weight of the MEDIANA 900 by around 610 kg and reduce rut depth when turning on the headland. The quality of work is just as good as with solid cast-iron prism rings. The smaller 33 cm prism ring is made of synthetic material, sits firmly on the shaft and “has to” turn; the larger 38 cm ring turns freely. The two prism rings of different sizes and the “fixed ring – free-turning ring” principle give the GÜTTLER MEDIANA front-mounted rollers their very good self-cleaning effect.

High output

This year, many farmers will need to be patient. In some cases, the fields planned for sugar beet have been flooded, or water from the heavy rainfall is standing right up into the topsoil. Sun and wind are needed to dry the fields and make them passable. Then work can begin with light spring-tine cultivators to break open the soil and help it dry. When the time comes, the GÜTTLER MEDIANA front-mounted rollers put the finishing touch to the seedbed in front of the tractor, while drilling takes place behind it.

Fine, firm and moist

Pelleted sugar beet seed likes to be placed on firm soil, with plenty of fine soil around it and enough moisture to germinate. The MEDIANA does all of this in a single pass. The topsoil nevertheless remains coarse and crumbly, reducing the risk of capping and erosion. The MEDIANA prism roller sinks 305 points per square metre into the soil, creating the desired seed zone of fine, firm and moist soil. Rising capillary water is available to the seed, supporting germination and rapid early development – just in case this summer turns out very dry again.

Cultivating in the field – front weight on the road

Compared with a front weight, the weight of the MEDIANA considerably reduces the front wheel ruts during cultivation. This should not be underestimated. At this stage, compaction in the wheel ruts is very hard to loosen again. The MEDIANA, on the other hand, spreads its weight across the entire working width: the load and pressure are turned into a benefit for the soil. And when turning, it is an ideal front weight that keeps the tractor balanced.

Good visibility

During work, you have a good view of the entire working width. For road transport, the outer sections of the MEDIANA fold hydraulically forwards instead of upwards. This improves forward visibility on the road. Hydraulic folding is standard on the MEDIANA 560 / 600 and the MEDIANA 820 / 900.

On the right track with GÜTTLER

Every year brings farming different challenges. Tight time windows have to be used to get the work done on time and to a high standard. The MEDIANA mounted prism rollers are just one example of GÜTTLER’s innovative products. Whenever it matters: GÜTTLER – Leading in soil structure.

If you have any questions about the optimum seedbed for beet drilling or about using GÜTTLER Prismenwalze® rollers, ask your GÜTTLER dealer or the GÜTTLER sales team. We will be happy to advise you.