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A new trailed disc drill has been launched for operators looking for a machine capable of drilling directly into uncultivated ground as well as established seedbeds.
The APEX range initially comprises the 6m APEX 6000 RC and 8m APEX 8000 RC, both featuring a 5,600-litre split seed hopper.
The machines use new ISOFLEX seeding units, with 16.7cm or 20cm row spacings. Each unit combines a narrow-angle single disc opener with a large gauge wheel for depth control and residue management.
Mounted on a parallelogram linkage, the seeding units have 330mm of movement to follow changes in terrain. Hydraulic pressure can be varied from 80kg to 250kg through the ISOBUS system.
A 460mm front clearance provides additional space for cover crops and crop residues to pass beneath the drill.
Flexible metering
The split hopper comprises two 2,600-litre compartments, with dual OPTISEED metering units on each side feeding four distribution heads and two seeding lines.
The system provides half-width shut-off as standard and offers a range of product-placement options. Operators can sow two products on alternate rows, mix two products into the same seed lines or place a single product on alternate rows for wider row spacings.
The manufacturer highlights potential applications including fertiliser placement, intercropping and cover crop establishment.
An optional 400-litre hopper can be integrated into the drill, also using OPTISEED metering. Up to 20 different metering cassettes are available, with the cassettes designed to be changed without tools at ground level.
ISOBUS control
The drill is controlled through ISOBUS, either using the tractor terminal or a CCI terminal.
Each ISOFLEX unit incorporates a tapered seed boot positioned alongside the opening disc, while a large notched closing wheel provides adjustable pressure and angle to maintain seed-to-soil contact.
The manufacturer says the drill can operate at forward speeds of up to 12kph while maintaining seed placement.
A side platform provides safer access to the hopper for filling, while an integrated emptying system allows unused seed to be transferred into a bag rather than discharged onto the ground.
UK customers will see the APEX for the first time at Cereals 2027, with limited machines available from the first production run.
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