2017 Maschio Gaspardo CONTESSA-CONTE 6000

CONTESSA and CONTE are versatile combined multicrop planters for farmers who want to match optimal soil refinement to high working capacity, thanks to reliable and powerful AQUILA or TORO power harrows. Rear 3 point hitch allows to shift quickly configuration from vacuum planters (CONTE) to cereal/rape drills (CONTESSA); with the large 2500 l hopper is possible to operate in field with a great autonomy.

Large 2500 litres hopper can be used as fertilizer tank when CONTESSA is matched to a vacuum planter, or as seed hopper when in use with PERFECTA cereal bar; wide volume guarantees in any case an extended operating range. Wide footboard and electric sliding "EASYTOP" lid make extremely easy operation of inspecting and filling hopper.

To reduce at the best soil compaction, CONTESSA has wide section extra-large tyres (700/50-22,5). Weight is well distributed and pressure to soil is minimum also with full tank, for a uniform emergence on the full working width! When the hopper is excluded and only the power harrow is in use wheels can be lifted, to eliminate totally soil disturbance.

PERFECTA is a new double disc seeding bar for cereal and rape. Depth control and down pressure are adjusted independently.

• double staggered big disc (370 mm of diameter) with integrated internal steel scraper and heavy duty sealed hub

• opposite staggered design on front and rear ranks prevent from drifting working on slopes

• 320x3 rear wheels to set seeding depth and to improve seed-soil contact

• parallelogram unit guarantees great vertical excursion (+ 14 cm from the zero)

• the two ranks are 585 mm spaced to prevent from clogging working on heavy and muddy soils or at high speed

• even seeding depth control from 0 to 8 cm can be easily adjusted

• centralized seeding bar down pressure adjustment can be set while working

• The unit makes possible the distribution of seed and fertilizer with different granulate size, even in high quantities (theoretical maximum 350 kg/ha seed and 550 kg/ha fertilizer) in relation to sowing width and operation speed.

• Distribution unit is enclosed in cast aluminum with rust-proof stainless steel and polyethylene components.

• Continuous dosing variation by means of the gearbox.

• Large diameter roller for low rotation speed to guarantee precise distribution.

• Seed loading cells arranged in helical pattern to achieve a more even distribution.

• Feelers for precise distribution without damaging the seeds and knock-out of foreign bodies.

• Easy disengagement to avoid damages of pulpy and fragile seeds.

• Cleaning unit for oily seeds.

• Distribution roller for small seeds with independent distribution rings to better manage different seed typology and rates.

• Telescopic footboard

• 50 mm towing eye

• Wide transport wheels (700/50-22,5)

• 2500 l hopper capacity

• II and III cat. rear quick hitch

• Electronic balance

• Air braking system

• Hydraulic driven fan depending on tractor

• Lighti ng kit and warning boards

• Calibration and emptying tray

• Parking brake

• Rearview camera

• Working lights