MATADOR MO Air Drill for Strip Drilling

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A AIR DRILL FOR STRIP SEEDING RESPONDING TO MODERN AGRONOMIC TRENDS

The MATADOR MO air drill is designed for the strip seeding technology. The strip tillage with concurrent seeding brings a brand-new view of crop organisation in the fields. The layout of the shanks is based on the new agronomic and legislative trends in withdrawal of herbicides at the expense of mechanical crop treatment.

14' 9" -19' 8" ft

210-400 hp

140 bu

Key properties

An air drill for strip tillage and seeding responding to the new agronomic trends in crop establishment.

STRIP TILLAGE AND SEEDING

Discover the agronomic advantages.

MATADOR MO is a perfect combination of a air drill that manages deep tillage and seeding in one pass. The advantage of this procedure lies in loosening soil in the strips of future crop roots and precise fertilizer placement. The strip-till technology offers interesting agronomic benefits in the form of moisture preservation, anti-erosion protection or reduction in the number of passes across the field.

ACTIVE-MIX SHANKS

With a robust AUTO-RESET hydraulic system.

The MATADOR MO is equipped with ACTIVE-MIX shanks for active loosening up to a maximum depth of 14″ with the option of fertilizer placement in the soil profile or on the soil surface. The shanks are equipped with a robust auto-reset hydraulic protection with a maximum release force of 1,918 lbs (maximum lift height of 12″). The shanks can be equipped with 1.6″ or 3.2″ chisels in LONG LIFE version.

DISC GANG BEHIND SHANKS

It makes it possible to adjust to the required operation.

The disc gang works behind the shanks and it is hydraulically adjustable. The disc gang can be set to level soil in front of the off-set tyre packer (suitable for most types of cereals) or to create ridges (suitable for canola).

PRESSURISED TANK

Increases precision and provides applications of high amounts.

The MATADOR MO air drill is equipped with a two tanks with a total capacity of 140 bu (40:60 ratio). The MATADOR MO tanks are pressurised. Overpressure is created in the tanks thanks to the airtight closure. This technical design allows for dosing large batches with high precision independent of the size of the seeds/fertilizer.

OFFSET ARRANGEMENT OF PACKER WHEELS

High clearance even in muddy conditions and low resistance.

Behind the disc gang is a tire packer with large diameter wheels (280/85 R20). The tire packer is arranged in two ranks (offset arrangement) with each wheel mounted independently. The independent mounting of the wheels means easy replacement in the event of a puncture. The two-rank arrangement reduces the tractor’s power demand, the packer has an excellent self-cleaning effect and air drill is highly stable.

CORSA CN SEEDING BAR

MATADOR MO + CORSA CN = The Right Choice.

CORSA CN is a versatile seed bar of 14′ 9″ and 19′ 8″ working width that is connected to the MATADOR MO air drill thanks to its 3-point hitch. The standard equipment of the seed bar includes double-disc drill openers mount on individual PSP system (parallel linkage) ensuring quality and even crop establishment.

FRONT EQUIPMENT

Increases the versatility of the seeding bar.

Increases the versatility of the seed bar.
Tire packer
TURBO coulter working section
PROFI coulter working section

The Crushbar levelling bar is used for initial levelling of the plough furrow and terrain unevenness. The working angle of the levelling bar can be modified hydraulically during the work from the tractor cab.

The Frontpack with a diameter of 15.5″ ensures even soil profile levelling and back soil consolidation in front of the drill coulters.

TURBO coulters are sharp blades with a diameter of 16″. The TURBO coulter cuts crop trash and soil. TURBO coulters work in the same line as the rear drill openers. The coulter spacing is 5″ or 6.5″. The TURBO coulter pressure can be modified hydraulically during the work from the tractor cab.

PROFI coulters are wavy blades with a diameter of 16″, offering an excellent crumbling effect. They are suitable for quality tillage of heavy soils. The PROFI coulter pressure can be modified hydraulically during the work from the tractor cab.

Front Crushbar levelling bar for MATADOR MO

TURBO coulter working section for MATADOR MO

PROFI coulter working section for MATADOR MO

ROW SPACING DISTANCE OPTIONS

New crop organisation options.

Row-spacing distance of 4.9 inches (48 drill coulters)
Row-spacing spacing of 4.9 inches + double edge drill coulters (50 drill coulters)
Row-spacing distance 9.8 inches
Row-spacing distance of 4.9 inches + row distance of 9.8 inches (32 drill coulters)

Suitable row-spacing distance for establishing cereal crops with a profile soil fertilisation of all the surface.

Suitable row-spacing distance for establishing cereal crops with a profile soil fertilisation of all the surface. The seeding bar is equipped with double edge drill coulters. The seed flow splits into two parts with the double edge drill coulters, which prevents creating empty spots between follow-up passes.

Suitable row-spacing distance for establishing cereal crops with a profile soil fertilisation of all the surface. This organisation enables mechanical weeding between the rows.

Suitable row-spacing distance for establishing winter rapeseed crops in double rows with an row-spacing distance of 4.9 inches. The double rows get fertilisation from the fertilised strips with a distance of 14.8 inches. This organisation enables mechanical weeding between the rows.

Inter-row distance of 12.5 cm (48 drill coulters) for MATADOR MO

Inter-row spacing of 12.5 cm + double edge drill coulters (50 drill coulters) for MATADOR MO

Inter-row distance of 12.5 cm + row distance of 25 cm (32 drill coulters) for MATADOR MO

INTUITIVE AND WELL-ARRANGED CONTROL

A air drill fully compatible with ISOBUS.

Emphasis was placed on easy control when developing the MATADOR MO air drill. The air drill can be connected to the tractor via the ISOBUS technology, or it can be controlled using a BEDNAR ISOBUS display. A series of control displays with basic or advanced control functions are available.

COMFORTABLE CALIBRATION

With the FARM LINK mobile application.

BEDNAR developers designed an application for cell phones that provides easy and simple calibration of the air drill from your cell 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.

VARIOUS CONNECTION OPTIONS

They increase the use of the air drill during the year.

Besides the standard seed bar in the rear three-point hitch, the MATADOR MO air drill can also be connected with a precision planter for planting corn, sunflower or sugar beet. The distance of 14.8″ cm with an option to deactivate every other shank enables crop organisation with an row spacing of 29.5″. In one pass, you will loosen, fertilize your soil and establish the crop. The technology brings considerable savings in time and financial costs.

ALFA DRILL seeder

Offers even more seeding options.

The MATADOR MO air drill can be equipped with the BEDNAR ALFA DRILL cover crop seeder while in production, for even higher drill versatility and crop establishment options. The seeder can be used for seeding a third type of seeds or applying micro-granulate. The seeder hast pressurised tank as well and has a capacity of 11 bu. The control of the seeder is integrated into the control interface of the MATADOR MO.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THIS IMPLEMENT? DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?

Do not hesitate to contact us or find the dealer for your area.

Machine description

A concise summary of the main working tools of the strip-till air drill.

MATADOR MO Air Drill for Strip Drilling

Take a look at your future machine.

Hydraulic drawbar

Contributes to excellent terrain contouring and easy connection to various types of tractor hitches.

Pressurised tanks

A two pressurized tanks with the total capacity of 140 bu. The pressurised tanks offer high dosing precision.

ALFA DRILL seeder

The ALFA DRILL cover crop seeder allows seeding another type of seeds or applying micro-granulate onto the soil surface using spreading discs.

Three-point hitch

The three-point hitch, category III is used for connecting the air drill to the CORSA CN seed bar or precision planter.

CORSA CN seed bar

It may be equipped with drill openers with an row spacing of 5″ / 6.5″ or 9.8″. Double edge drill openers are also available.

Offset tire packer

The large diameter of the individual tires and the offset layout offer excellent self-cleaning effect. The packer consolidates soil after work.

Shank section

The shank section is equipped with robust hydraulic RESET shank protection. The section is fitted with Active-Mix shanks with 1.6″ or 3.2″ points.

Disc gang

The disc gang is hydraulically adjustable. It is used for reverse soil levelling or creating ridges in front of the tire packer.

Calibration

Comfortable calibration of the metering unit and easy emptying of seeds/fertilizers from the tank.

Gauge wheels

The dual gauge wheels with mechanical setting stabilise the air drill. The air drill works in the plane.

OUR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

LONG-LIFE POINTS

The reinforced LONG-LIFE points with an extended service life are fitted with carbide tips. The durability of such points is multiple times longer, namely in abrasive soils. The time spent replacing points can be thus used more efficiently.

SPRING-LOADED PART OF THE TIRE PACKER

The central part of the tire packer is suspended using a spring (patented design). This design increases the comfort when transporting the implement on roads and reduces the pressure on the frames when the tank are full.

ROBUST HYDRAULIC SHANK PROTECTION

The basic equipment of the implement includes shanks with hydraulic AUTO-RESET protection (max. stone release of 1,918 lbs, max. lifting height 12″). The protection uses massive cast-iron mounting brackets on the air drill frames.

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DOUBLE EDGE DRILL OPENERS

The implement moves away from the ideal line and wobbles when seeding. That creates increased gaps, or so-called “eyes” between the individual rides in the field (with standard arrangement of the drill openers). All those deficiencies are eliminated with our innovative design – the double edge drill openers. When there is a deviation from the ideal line, the growth is only thinned locally without any significant gaps, or eyes“.

HYDRAULIC DRAWBAR

The hydraulic cylinder of the drawbar allows excellent terrain contouring. It eliminates tension affecting the drawbar and absorbs shocks, even at high working speeds.

AGRONOMICAL GUIDE

STRIP-TILL SEEDING WITH FERTILIZER PLACEMENT
The strip tillage with simultaneous fertilizer application and seed placement in tilled strips offers many agronomic benefits, including erosion control, reduced field traffic, and water conservation. The shank section ensures the removal of compacted soil layers and quality tilling of strips with the possibility of simultaneous fertilizer application. Subsequently, the seeds are placed in the tilled strips, providing plants with sufficient nutrients and promoting the development of a healthy root system.

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Technical data

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MATADOR MO		MO 15'	MO 20'
Working width	ft	14' 9"	19' 8"
Transport width	ft	9' 10"	9' 10"
Transport length	ft	33' 10"	33' 10"
Transport height	ft	13' 1"	13' 1"
Number of shanks	pcs	12 / 6	16 / 8
Shank spacing	in	14.8" / 29.5" (13.8" / 27.5")	14.8" / 29.5" (13.8" / 27.5")
Shank distance in a rank	in	29.5"	29.5"
Max. working depth of shanks*	in	14"	14"
Type of shank protection		hydraulic (downforce of 1,918 lbs)	hydraulic (downforce of 1,918 lbs)
Row spacing - CORSA CN	in	5" / 6.8" / 9.8" / 13.8" / 14.7" / 5"-9.8" / 9.8"-19.7"	5" / 6.5" / 9.8" / 5"-9.8" / 9.8"-19.7"
Number of drill openers - CORSA CN		36 + 2 / 26 + 2 / 18 / 12 / 12 / 24 / 12	48 + 2 / 36 + 2 / 24 / 32 / 16
Drill opener down pressure - CORSA CN	lb	220	220
Row spacing - GIRONA GN	in	14.7"	14.7"
Number of drill openers - GIRONA GN	in	12	16
Drill opener down pressure - GIRONA GN	lb	286	286
Tank capacity	bu	140	140
First tank / second tank ratio		60:40	60:40
Filling height	ft	9' 9"	9' 9"
Volume of BEDNAR ALFA DRILL hopper*	bu	11	11
Frame type		folding	folding
Horsepower requirement*	hp	210 - 280	280 - 400
Hitch type		ruler, cat. III / lug 40, 51 / K80	ruler, cat. III / lug 40, 51 / K80
Packer tire dimensions Packer tyre dimensions		280/85 R20	280/85 R20
Max. total weight without seeding bar**	lb	17,196	19,621
Total weight with seeding section (row spacing of drill openers 12.5 cm)**	lb	23,148	24,691