The first mower with 3.10 m and 3,50 m working width, combining conditioner, LIFT-CONTROL suspension kinematics and vertical folding joins the KUHN mounted mower conditioner family.
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The DIGIDRY pivoting steel finger conditioner is perfectly adapted to difficult conditions. This 540 mm roller offers an exceptional conditioning capacity:
It can easily be adapted to the forage type via the two conditioner speeds. Reducing the speed is ideal for delicate forage and saving fuel, for example when performing late mowing with less forage (755 rpm). The speed can be increased in dense forage (1000 rpm).
The conditioner fitted with the SQUAREFLEX rollers with a special profile is ideal for delicate forage such as lucerne and is also very well adapted to heavy and long forage such as meslin or rye grass. Thanks to the specific print of the polyurethane rollers, plants are pinched by a regular movement. Their large diameter provides a high capacity facilitating evacuation to the rear and preventing forage from coiling. The setting of the pressure between the rollers is made by an easily accessible adjustment screw. The spacing between the rollers leaves room for most foreign bodies to pass through. On a mechanical level, the lower roller is driven by 2 gearboxes and a maintenance-free drive. The upper roller is driven by a special gear train. Benefit from a life-long perfect synchronisation and reduced maintenance time! In 2016, a test made by Arvalis (French agronomical institute) with the Chamber of Agriculture and the machinery cooperative FD CUMA demonstrated the interest of the rollers. You can save approximately 100 Euros per ha and cut and obtain a drying of close to 80 % of DM already on the second night when other solutions only obtain this result on the third night. Something to think about, when deciding on your next purchase.
The mowing unit folds 126° to obtain maximum compactness for transport and an optimal balance on the tractor rear wheels.
The hydro-pneumatic suspension LIFT-CONTROL system with an accummulator replaces the conventional spring. An efficient and constant suspension ensures a regular cutting height, reduces pulling power requirement and protects the plant cover while ensuring limited introduction of impurities in the swath.
The new OPTIDISC ELITE cutter bar has been developped with farmers/users. The different disc spacing, large overlap areas and low mowing angle provide the required quality of cut. Fitted with this cutter bar including its latest upgrades, the FC 3115 and FC 3515 ensures a clean and regular cut in all situations. The OPTIDISC ELITE cutter bar is equipped with several exclusivities:
In hilly terrain, in wet conditions or sticky grass, soil can build up in front of the cutter bar, except with OPTIDISC ELITE! Its specific skids improve sliding and preserve the sward. Another benefit for forage quality, especially in difficult conditions.
During the high season, the risk of damaging your mower due to a forgotten obstacle, or even a false manoeuvre, is minimised! Make the most of it! <br />Owing to the NON-STOP ACTIVE safety, the mowing unit rotates rearwards in the event of hitting an obstacle. This pivoting point is far from the first disc, allowing safety to maintain its effectiveness even if the obstacle is hit by the discs. The pressure in the floatation cylinder strongly increases resulting in the mowing unit lifting to clear the obstacle without any damage. The mowing unit then automatically returns to its initial position.
The cutter bar was designed to withstand obstacles. In the event of a very violent impact of a disc against an obstacle, with the PROTECTADRIVE safety system, the shaft supporting the disc shears above the bearing thanks to a calculated shear groove. The toothed wheels are protected. In less than 15 minutes, the machine can be operational again at a very low repair cost.
Bearings are fastened to each side of the cutter bar using long screws. Any risk of bearings coming off in the event of a collision is avoided.
High-end components strengthen the core of the cutter bar.
To increase the machine’s service life, rubber mounts are integrated in the cutter bar and the frame. Shocks have less impact on the machine structure during high speed mowing.
Maintenance won’t take all your time.
The OPTIDISC ELITE cutter bar is an excellent example of the added value created thanks to the close cooperation between manufacturer and farmers. This equipment will save you time owing to:
Maintenance is essentially limited to the drives and a few pivot points, at a very comfortable interval.
As an exclusive and to prevent from damaging the mower conditioner when working around the edges of the field or along trees, the FLEXPROTECT guard can bend and then resume its initial shape. It prevents from additional repair costs.
FC 3115 D-FF | FC 3515 D-FF | |
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Working width (m) | 3.1 | 3.5 |
Transport height (m) | 3.43 | 3.79 |
Cutter bar | OPTIDISC ELITE | OPTIDISC ELITE |
Number of discs with heat treated protection skids | 7 | 8 |
Disc skid lining | 2 as standard | 2 as standard |
Blade attachment | FAST-FIT quick release | FAST-FIT quick release |
Cutting height range with standard skids (mm) | 35 to 65 | 35 to 65 |
Gear train protection system | PROTECTADRIVE system | PROTECTADRIVE system |
Ground following | Pendulum articulation | Pendulum articulation |
Suspension | LIFT-CONTROL hydro-pneumatic suspension | LIFT-CONTROL hydro-pneumatic suspension |
Safety breakaway | Non-Stop safety | Non-Stop safety |
Conditioning system | steel pivoting fingers - adjustable conditioning plate with 5 position lever | steel pivoting fingers - adjustable conditioning plate with 5 position lever |
Conditioner speed (min-1) | 755 or 1000 adjustable by selector lever | 755 or 1000 adjustable by selector lever |
Conditioner drive | by gearbox with anti-blocking safety | by gearbox with anti-blocking safety |
Overall swath width (min/max) approx. (m) | 1.45/2.10 | 1.85/2.40 |
Hitch | 3 point Cat 3N | 3 point Cat 3N |
Setting into transport position | 126 degree folding | 126 degree folding |
Machine parking | unfolded or folded on additional parking stands available as option | unfolded or folded on additional parking stands available as option |
PTO speed (min-1) | 1000 | 1000 |
Overload protection | as standard | as standard |
Free wheel | integrated in the side gearbox | integrated in the side gearbox |
Theoretical tractor power requirement (kW/hp) | 50/68 | 62/85 |
Required tractor hydraulic connections | 1 DA and 1 SA | 1 DA and 1 SA |
Road lights and signaling on rear | as standard | as standard |
Approx. weight (kg) | 1570 | 1620 |