Kuhn Farm Machinery has updated its Espro trailed drills with a redesigned operator platform, a new straight disc option, and a lighter version of the 6m model.
The updates focus on the 3-6m models with the 3002 (3m), 4002 (4m) fixed, and 4002 R and 6002 R (6m) folding units, introduced as upgrades to the existing 3000, 4000 and 6000 drills. The new models will begin production in spring 2025, says Edd Fanshawe, Kuhn’s arable specialist.
“The Espro is growing in popularity and has many features to improve seed placement and consistency in tricky conditions. Wheel design and layout, headland turn customisation, and Vistaflow valves, are all qualities that highlight how versatile and accurate the drill is.”
Hopper access and operator safety has been improved with a new mid-height platform, that spans the full length of the hopper and automatically folds when the drill returns to transport mode. This prevents overreaching to split bags and allows full visibility into the hopper. A half open mode – one side of the drill folded while the other remaining in work position – improves loader access to the hopper for filling. A new hopper cover has an automatic winding and locking system.
A straight disc option, suited to users reducing soil disturbance across each pass, can replace the standard 460mm concave notched discs. The straight disc ensures soil is only moved in the narrow band where the disc runs, helping to reduce power requirements of the drill along with preserving soil moisture. Furthermore, the Espro 6m 6002 R is 700kg lighter than the outgoing Espro 6000 model it replaces. This will help to reduce soil compaction and fuel consumption, making a high-output drill easier to pull.
Edd concludes: “The new series of Espro is safer, lighter and more compatible with different establishment systems. It offers agronomic benefits, with accurate seed placement and even soil consolidation, alongside operational ease through easy filling and setup.”
