Press Release Alpen, July 2019

More versatility in sowing and fertilising

Front tank Solitair 23 to expand LEMKEN seed drill technology

With the Solitair 23 front tank, LEMKEN has expanded its range of

pneumatic seed drills. The hopper for seeds or fertiliser can be used in

many different ways for soil cultivation and sowing in combination with a

variety of LEMKEN machines.

The Solitair 23 complements the Azurit single-seed drill for under-root

fertilisation, and it can be used for sowing rapeseed and cereals in

conjunction with a power harrow and mounted coulter bar. Additional

applications include simultaneous fertilisation when working with a seed

drill, catch crop cultivation and application of basal dressing in soil

cultivation.

The Solitair 23 is designed as an injector front tank. A pressure system is

optionally available. It allows seeds or fertiliser of up to 500 kg per hectare

to be easily metered even over large conveyor distances. Due to the

advanced metering system, the Solitair 23 has a large 1,900 l volume tank,

despite having a low overall height. Four metering units ensure the precise

supply of seeds or fertiliser. The optional tank scales provide operators with

up-to-date information about current tank levels and application rates.

Seeds and fertiliser are transported to the distributors located on the

combination implements via hoses routed underneath the tractor;

alternatively, hoses can be routed on the tractor side. Connectors are also

available with quick-coupling systems to minimise set-up times. This allows

easy coupling to a wide range of cultivation implements.

The sophisticated, compact plastic tank design preserves excellent forward

visibility. The tank can be comfortably filled via a wide inlet and filling aids.

The Solitair 23 can be combined with a front tyre furrow press or modular

case weights to optimise the balance of the tractor/implement combination.

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LEMKEN, a specialist for professional arable farming with annual sales of EUR 380 million, and a global company employing more than 1,600 staff, is one of Europe’s leading suppliers. Founded as a blacksmith’s shop in 1780, this family-operated company produces high-quality, high-performance agricultural implements for soil cultivation, seeding and plant protection in Germany at its headquarters in Alpen and its plant in Haren as well as in Nagpur/India. Innovation in the best interest of our customers guides our thoughts and actions. For additional information on LEMKEN please visit our homepage at www.lemken.com.

Press ContactMarie EhsesPhone +49 2802 81 - 250Fax +49 2802 81 - 262www.lemken.comm.ehses@lemken.com

Image 1: Front tank LEMKEN Solitair 23 with Optidisc 25 coulter bar

Image 2: LEMKEN Solitair 23 with front tyre furrow press

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Image 3: LEMKEN Solitair 23 with Optidisc 25 coulter bar on the road

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