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DISCOVER Tandem disc harrows DISCOVER XS, XM2, XL A new generation of KUHN disc harrow with a high tensile strength centre beam. More than ever, KUHN is making an active contribution to your farm’s profitability and can be termed the partner of success. The DISCOVER unit is confirmation of this aim, offering you robustness, quality work and unparalleled ease of use: · ull visibility of the implement in F work.
· asy access to the various E maintenance points. Reliability to withstand any test thanks to the high tensile strength centre beam and to the GS cast bearing blocks (manufactured in the KUHN foundry). To choose KUHN is to prepare for the future right now ! KUHN offers solutions for ploughing while meeting your requirements with regards to: Cost reductions Good Practices www.kuhn.com Comfort Quality of life Proximity Advices Peace of mind Services DISCOVER XS X TYPE TANDEM DISC HARROWS Standard range for 70 to 144 hp tractors. Available in either 24, 28 or 32 disc version and aimed at the mixed arable farms and agricultural machinery cooperatives the XS range offers ease of use with a high standard of work. Disc gangs Alternate discs in special high tensile strength heat treated steel. Fitted on 40 mm shaft. 610 diameter on XS. 3 www.kuhn.com Hydraulic folding for transport (optional) This system provides optimum ease of use. The disc gangs can be hydraulically folded up into transport position directly from the tractor cab. 4 Safety during transport Mechanical setting of opening and folding (fitted as standard) Simple robust 2 pin system: The first pin locks the unit in the working or transport position. The second determines the opening of the disc gangs and allows the initial opening to be found again when bringing out of the transport position (memory function). The disc gangs fold in line to offer the safest possible road transport. Total width less than 2.5 m. Central Beam Structure Beam 250 x 250 x 10 mm. Box section disc carriers : 150 x 100 x 8 mm. Multi-position hitch Three positions combined with adjustment using the top link allows the height to be optimised at the towing point to obtain maximum benefit from the tractor’s power. DISCOVER XM2 X TYPE TANDEM DISC HARROWS Intermediate range for 85 to 218 hp tractors A range of 28 to 48 discs aimed at mixed arable farms, agricultural machinery cooperatives and agricultural contractors. Enhanced ease of use sets the Discover XM2 apart. Manual or hydraulic folding and available attachments are aimed at further enhancing its productivity. Its reinforced structure makes it suitable for intensive use. 5 Multi-position hitch Three positions combined with adjustment using the turnbuckle allow the height to be optimised at the towing point thus deriving maximum benefit from the tractor’s power. Extra-wide wheels Wide tyres can be fitted as an option for better load capacity and lower ground bearing pressure. Disc gangs Alternate discs in special high tensile strength heat treated steel. Fitted on 40 mm shaft. 660 diameter on XM2. Centre beam structure Beam: 300 x 300 x 10 mm. Box section disc carriers : 150 x 100 x 8 mm. www.kuhn.com 6 EXCLUSIVE TO KUHN The design of the centre beam (patented) allows the forces applied by the links of the front and rear disc gangs to be balanced. Benefits: very low pressure in the disc gang folding cylinder, facility for adjusting the opening of the disc gangs in work, automatic setting to transport position without leaving the tractor. Hydraulic setting of opening and folding Hydraulic option It provides optimum ease of use. The system allows for the opening of the disc gangs to be set in work and for the Discover to be foldedup for transport down to an overall size of less than 2.50 m for road travel.