DIRECTO NE

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LARGE AIR DRILL FOR NO-TILL DRILLING

BEDNAR DIRECTO NE is a large no-till air drill with a robust design for direct drilling crops directly into stubble, cover crops, cultivated or uncultivated soil. The unique single disc seed coulter is able to establish crops even in the most difficult conditions of large amounts of trash or very dry and difficult to work soils.

250-350 hp

170- bu

Key properties

An air drill for direct drilling and variable establishment of several crops in one pass, including the option of fertilizer placement.

NO-TILL DRILLING

Discover the agronomic advantages.

The no-till drilling technology completely differs from the traditional crop establishment methods. Direct drilling does not guarantee increased yields, but it can help you fight soil erosion and deterioration. The considerable reduction in the number of passes reduces soil hardening and avoids disrupting the soil capillary action. The soil cover of the field guarantees minimum moisture evaporation. The root system helps recover the soil structure.

DIRECT STAR

Patented drill opener for direct drilling.

The DIRECT STAR single disc drill opener has been developed over several years to be able to work at 100 % in almost all seeding conditions directly in stubble, cover crops as well as in cultivated soil. Row spacing 10″. The high pressure of 661 lb on the drill opener guarantees correct seed placement even in heavy soils. The minimum seeding depth is 0.3″.

FERTILIZER OPENER

Unique equipment of the DIRECTO NE air drill.

For the DIRECTO NO air drill, we have designed a unique fertilizer opener that places the fertilizer “under the seed” and slightly to the side. The fertilizer application depth can be adjusted from 1.4″ to 4″. The fertilizer openers are mounted on a beam. The fertilizer placement depth of the fertilizer openers is set centrally – there is no need to adjust each opener individually.

INCREASE THE YIELD POTENTIAL

With the fertilizer opener.

The fertilizer oprener applies the fertilizer deeper and slightly to the side. This fertilizer deposited by zone ensures plant nutrition in the later stages of growth and supports targeted root development in the lower layers of the topsoil, thus eliminating stress factors, especially a lack of water. Zonal application improves the development of crops especially in autumn and helps the plants to overwinter better.

HIGH VARIABILITY OF THE AIR DRILL

Different options for seeding crops.

Seeds with fertilizer for drill opener (grain & ferti) / two types of seed for a row spacing of 25 cm
Seeds for drill openers / fertilzser for fertilizer opener

1. The seed is placed in the row together with the fertilizer; the mixing of the seed with the fertilizer takes place in the pipe.
2. Sowing of two types of seeds; seed mixing takes place in the pipeline.
3. Sowing one type of seed (both chambers are filled with one type of seed).

*with the option of switching off 1/4 of the machine’s working width in the case of a machine configuration without fertilizer openers.

1. The seed is placed in the row using a drill opener, and the fertilizer is placed under the seed and slightly to the side using a fertilizer opener.
2. Seed A is placed in the row using a drill opener, seed B is placed at a greater depth below the seed and slightly to the side using a fertilizer opener.

*with the option of switching off 1/2 of the machine’s working width in the case of a machine configuration with fertilizer opener.

PACKER WHEEL

Smooth or toothed with sophisticated adjustment.

The DIRECTO NE air drill can be equipped with these types of packer wheels – smooth rubber wheel (farmflex), smooth cast iron wheel, toothed cast iron wheel, toothed rubberized wheel. The robust frame of the packer wheel keeps the direction straight. The packer wheel pressure can be adjusted mechanically to close the seed row back, and the angular position of the wheel can be changed (multiple positions – angles). The rear wheel pressure is adjusted on the scale of each drill opener. The pressure is created by a tensioned spring. The spring does not release from the holder.

PRESSURIZED TANK DESIGN

Increases accuracy and allows for the application of high doses.

The BEDNAR uses a pressurized tank solution for all its seed drills. Overpressure is created in the hopper thanks to the airtight closure. This technical design allows the dosing of large seeding amounts with high precision independent of the seed/fertilizer granule size. DIRECTO NE is equipped with a two pressurized tanks with a total capacity of 170 bu.

FAST, SAFE AND EASY

Tank filling.

The fast and comfortable filling of the DIRECTO NE air drill tanks has an easily accessible and wide platform with railing and steps. To fill the hopper, the steel lid swings out 90°. The tank filling level is indicated by two sensors. One is installed higher and its angle is adjustable, the other one is installed in the lower third of the tank.

FOUR DISTRIBUTION TOWERS

Even high-quantity application.

DIRECTO NE is equipped with four distribution towers for even distribution of seed / fertilizer to the individual drill openers and for the ability to apply high doses of fertilizer and seeds. That ensures the same distance to all drill openers from the distribution tower. This solution also offers a sectional control by every 9′ 10″ of the working width.

BLOCKAGE SENSORS

Keep track of the throughput of each drill coulter.

The air drill can be equipped with blockage sensors on request. The device ensures that if a drill opener gets clogged, the information is displayed on the screen. That guarantees maximum seeding precision.

INTUITIVE AND CLEAR CONTROL

ISOBUS connectivity, new control software.

Ease of use is a priority for today’s operators. DIRECTO NE is equipped with the new BEDNAR EASY CONTROL software, which guarantees easy and clear operation. The software offers clear, easy and intuitive control of the air drill. If the air drill is equipped with a third hopper, this hopper control is fully integrated into one system (no additional monitor required).

COMFORTABLE CALIBRATION

With the FARM LINK mobile application.

BEDNAR developers designed an application for mobile phones that provides easy and simple calibration of the air drill from your mobile phone. The mobile application includes a guide that helps with the right selection of the seeding roller based on the type of seeds/fertilizer, working speed and seeding amount.

FLOTATION TIRES

They do not leave any tracks.

The DIRECTO NE air drill is equipped with large flotation tires measuring 650/65 R30.5 FL. The large tires pressure on soil and eliminate tracks when establishing crops on land with high moisture. The air drill does not exceed a transport width of 9′ 10″.

SAFE TRANSPORT

The wide seed drill meets the E.U. requirements.

Even though the DIRECTO NE air drill has a working width of 39′ 4″, its transport on roads is easy and safe. The side frames of the air drill fold forward and the transport length is only 25′ 7″. The wide arrangement of the transport wheels provides a good stability, even at higher speed. The compact dimensions also contribute to easy and fast turning at headland.

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Machine description

A concise summary of the main working parts of the air drill for direct drilling.

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Hydraulic parking jack

DIRECTO NE is equipped with a hydraulic parking jack for easy “parking” of the air drill.

Double-chamber tank, pressurized tank

The pressurized tank can contain large volumes of seed and improves the precision of seeding. The tank is divided in the ratio of 60:40. Total volume is 170 bu.

Dual gauge wheels

The gauge wheels with mechanical setting stabilise the air drill. The air drill works in the plane and the set working depth is maintained.

4 distribution towers

The 4 distribution towers ensure even distribution of seed/fertilizer to individual coulters. The towers allow section control for every 9′ 10″ of width.

Fertilizer openers

The fertilizer opener places the fertilizer “under the seed” and slightly to the side. The working depth of the fertilizer opener is adjusted centrally – there is no need to adjust each opener individually.

Single disc drill openers

The patented drill openers with a high down pressure of 661 lb/opener guarantee quality and even placement of seeds in the soil, even in difficult conditions.

Flotation tires

Large flotation tires reduce ground pressure and do not create ruts. Tire size 650/65 R30.5 FL.

OUR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Pressurized tanks

DIRECTO NE is equipped with a two-chamber pressurized tank with a total volume of 170 bu. This technical solution allows for the dosing of large doses with high accuracy, regardless of the size of the seed/fertilizer.

OPENER FOR FERTILIZER PLACEMENT

The fertilizer opener deposits fertilizer ‘under the seed’ and slightly to the side. The depth of fertilizer deposition using fertilizer openers is set centrally – it is not necessary to set each coulter individually.

AGRONOMICAL GUIDE

NO-TILL DRILLING AS A CURRENT TREND
No-till drilling into soil that has not been cultivated beforehand is a current trend in establishing both main crop and cover crop. Direct seeding is a response to the ongoing increase in drought and water scarcity. The advantage of direct seeding lies in the elimination of soil moisture evaporation, reducing the risk of erosion, soil overheating, and weed growth. It increases the organic matter volume in the soil and significantly saves time and costs required for crop seeding.

New trends in drilling

Technical data

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DIRECTO NE		NE 40'
Working width	ft	39' 4"
Transport width	ft	9' 10"
Transport length	ft	25' 7"
Transport height	ft	13' 1"
Row spacing	in	10"
Number of drill openers	pcs	48
Drill opener down pressure	lb	661
Fertilization disc spacing	in	10"
Number of fertilization coulters	pcs	48
Drill openers – diameter	in	17.7"
Packer wheels – diameter	in	14.9"
Guiding wheels – diameter	in	15.7"
Tank capacity	l	170
First tank / second tank ratio		60:40
Filling height	ft	9' 10"
Frame type		folding
Horsepower requirement*	hp	350
Hitch type		lug 51, 55, 62, 71, 73
Tire size of gauge wheels		10,0/75-15,3 14PR
Tire size		650/65-30,5 FL
Max. total weight**	lb	28,660