Seeding Combination MSC
Accord
Seeding with high
performance and
great precision
Kverneland Accord: State of the art
seeding technology by the
pioneer of pneumatic seed drills
With the seeding combination MSC Kverneland Accord
presents powerful seeding technology for the professional farmer and contractor. Quality without compromise, the MSC is ready for any operation: after the
plough or for mulch seeding the MSC offers you the
efficient equipment for all conditions.
The requirements of agriculture have changed a lot.
Narrow time slots have to be met with high performance. Various soil conditions require flexible technology to comply with all the demands of modern cultivation. With the seeding combination MSC Kverneland
Accord offers high quality seeding technology – everything the professional farmer requires.
The difference will be in the yield, with the seed the
basics for your next harvest are sown. High precision
in distribution and precise depth control are the conditions for a safe and even field emergence and therefore for a high financial return.
These requirements are met perfectly with the seeding
combination MSC. The exact seed placement due to
the choice of tools always presents an outstanding
result. MSC seeding is of highest efficiency.
Sophisticated
efficiency of
all details
Front packer | disc harrow section
Only the universal equipment of the MSC ensures the
optimum conditions for your seeds. The special design of
the MSC results in maximising field emergence – the basic
need for increasing your farms profitability
Wheel packer for depth control
The combination of front and rear wheel packer optimises
the coulter depth control and ensures their calm running
even at high working speed. At the same time soil cultivation is done just at the right depth – saving fuel and power.
Due to the exact working depth only that amount of soil is
moved which needs to be moved.
Excessive weight transfer onto the rear axle of the tractor,
especially on loose ground, results in soil compaction and
deep tractor tracks. This is avoided by the MSC 2-axle
system where the machine weight is distributed on both
axles of the MSC.
Pneumatic system
With more than 50000 units sold, the Kverneland Accord pneumatic system is probably the best-known in the world. Proven and robust technology with the highest
precision are the main characteristics of our metering and distribution system.
Seed return flow
When tramlining the seeds from the closed rows are returned from the distribution
head to the seed hopper by the combi valves. This results in a saving of seeds up to
8% compared with competitors. A best in class hopper capacity of 3700 litres on the
rigid and 3900 litres on the folding machines (3 big bags of 1000kg + rest) ensure the
highest capacity.
Reconsolidation | seeding | capillary action
Wheel packer for reconsolidation
A constant weight distribution over the total working width
of the wheel packer (independent of the hopper level) optimizes not only the capillary action but provides the coulters with a perfectly leveled and reconsolidated seed bed.
It implements the sequence of the tools recommended forplant cultivation: “first packing then sowing”. A large dimensioned wheel packer controls the leveling after cultivation
and improves once more the soil structure before seeding.
The reconsolidation ensures the capillary action. The
wheel packer ensures reconsolidation in the field and safe
road transport. The MSC is prepared for the fitting of pneumatic or hydraulic brakes as standard. The brackets which
each support two wheels of 10.0/85 x 15,3h with 18 PR
are fitted with scrapers and stone deflectors as part of the
Kverneland Accord standard equipment.
The **RKL has proven the importance of an even
reconsolidation before seeding by a front packer.
A mulch seeding combination without front packer
on the wing sections was tested with the result of a
reduced recompaction of the seed bed of up to 40%.
Depending on the soil conditions this resulted in a
considerable reduction (up to 60%) of tillering and
corresponding reduced ear rate per sqm. (Source:
**Rationalisierungs-Kuratorium für Landtechnik, special edition: Feb. 2007)
Facts and advantages
The combination of front and rear packer with a close axle distance allows the
machine to perfectly follow the ground contours ensuring the precise depth
control of the coulters when working on slopes. This is of major importance
especially with the seeding of rape. A constant weight distribution over the total
working width of the wheel packer (independent of the hopper level) optimizes
not only the capillary action but provides the coulters with a perfectly leveled and
reconsolidated seed bed.
Disc harrow
Coulter system
The disc harrow of the MSC consists of especially strong
discs arms which are mounted individually and are protected against overloading. The disc harrow can be equipped with discs of 460 and 510 mm. The serrated shape
of the discs ensures soil penetration also under difficult
conditions with best results. The aggressive cutting angle
together with a large clearance allows excellent mixing
and crumbling even with large quantities of plant residues.
Due to the wide distance(1.1m)between gangs even large
amounts of plant residues are incorporated without blokkages and carefully mixed with the soil. The disc harrow
section can be adjusted hydraulically on the move from the
tractor seat. In addition the working depth of the second
row can be adjusted separately from the first row. The lateral forces of the individual rows are compensated and the
machine follows exactly the tractor track. Apart from the
disc bearings, all pivot points are absolutely maintenancefree.
Good re-consolidation following the coulters is of special
importance especially with shallow seeding as for example
with rape and grass. Only in this way an even and high
field emergence can be ensured.
The patented CX-Mulch coulter provides all conditions for
profitable seeding. In order to go at great speed the CX
mulch coulter is pre-loaded by 160 kg. The resulting coulter pressure is unique amongst seeding combinations and
ensures precise depth control of the seed placement. The
depth control of the coulters is guided by the front wheel
packer. Together with the coulter load of 160 kg, the sowing
depth is always uniform regardless the driving speed and
soil conditions.
The wheel packer ensures reconsolidation in the field and safe road transport.
The MSC is prepared for the fitting of pneumatic or hydraulic brakes as standard. The brackets which each support two wheels of 10.0/85 x 15,3h with
18-PR are fitted with scrapers and stone deflectors as part of the Kverneland
Accord standard equipment.
The CX coulter consists of the especially hardened 410mm
notched steel disc and the 360mm convex plastic disc
driving one another, due to the rotation a continuous selfcleaning effect is ensured. There is no need for independent scrapers which need to be adjusted and can act as a
brake or might even cause blockages! In order to increase
machine capacity maintenance free bearings are used.
Press wheels
Moisture too much as well as too little is always a critical
topic. This asks for a flexible machine. Here the MSC
shows its strengths, The reconsolidation by the 50mm
wide press wheels which are in line with the seed coulters,
allows a greater amount of rainwater to penetrate and
seep away through the unconsolidated areas of the seedbed.
The capillary moisture rise directly towards the seed and
can be individually adjusted by the pressure adjustment.
With very late seeding (e.g. after the beet harvest) the
press wheels can also be fully lifted.
Harrow
Individual adjustment is also possible with the following
harrow. In addition to an infinite pressure adjustment and
the fully lifting of the harrow, three different angles with
corresponding aggressive impact are possible. Moreover,
depending on soil type and cultivation system there is the
option of choosing an S-harrow (Ø 10mm) or finger harrow
(Ø 14mm).
MSC + - Soil cultivation, fertilizing and seeding
Two hoppers for more versatility
The design of the Kverneland Accord MSC+ is identical with the MSC 4000 to 6000, apart from the seed hopper. The Kverneland
Accord MSC+ has a hopper divided in two parts with a total hopper volume of up to 4500 litres. Utilising two separate metering devices
seed and fertilizer or two different types of seeds can be applied in exact quantities independent one from the other. The advantages
are self evident. In just one pass fertilizer and seeds can be applied, exactly metered. Since the fertilizer is completely incorporated
and covered, the plants can quickly and completely exploit the fertilizer deposited near the roots.
Fertilizer placement by the disc harrow
The fertilizer outlets in the disc harrow are allocated
in such a way that the fertilizer line is applied exactly
in between two sowing rows. All plants have exactly
the same distance to the incorporated fertilizer depot. By adjusting the working depth of the disc harrow the depth of the fertilizer placement is controlled.
Fertilizer application in the seeding row
The fertilizer application in the seeding row is done by an
extra fertilizer outlet. The fertilizer is placed in mixture with
the seeds. This is especially suitable for phosphoric fertilizer in order to support the initial germination and development of the plants in the most efficient way. The special
design of the coulter with two exits allows also the seeding
of two different crops in just one working pass.
The central depth adjustment can be done easily and safely
by the two main cylinders with spacer discs. The large hopper opening is very user friendly and is opened and closed Easy filling due to low height and large hopper opening.
by means of a one sided controlled rolling cover.
Versatile electronics
The electronic seed control unit
(setting up of special rhythms, on the move
SIGNUS provides comprehensive
seed rate adjustment, monitoring of the fan
information, simple entry, a variety
speed etc.), which are easily adjusted for
of functions and precise control.
the required application at hand and can be
For precise machine guidance during
called up quickly during driving.
spraying or fertilising, tramlines are set up
and displayed visually by means of the electronic sowing controller SIGNUS. Moreover,
the SIGNUS offers many further functions
SIGNUS monitor
Plug & Play ISOBUS DIN 11873
trols the drive of the metering device by the
(ESA)
computer. Order data can be entered flexibly,
By an easy Plug & Play the machine is con-
stored and transferred without problems.
nected with ISOBUS tractors (DIN-ISO 11873).
An integrated diagnostic system controls all
All information and control functions are
actors and sensors. ESA, when coupled to an
shown on the tractor terminal, no additional
additional DGPS module is able to offer VRT
monitor is necessary. If the tractor is equip-
(Variable Rate Technology).
ped with an ISOBUS compatible system, it can
be fitted with the terminal TELLUS or FOCUS
2. The electronic metering device ESA offers
Plug & Play ISOBUS DIN 11873
several features for achieving laboursaving,
economic and ecological targets. ESA con-
Electronic control unit (TELLUS)
from the job control unit and via a series of
TELLUS, the standardized ISOBUS enabled
“soft keys” allows programming for complete
tractor terminal system from the Kverneland
set-up, monitoring and control of the machi-
Group, offers a control unit for the MSC which
ne. TELLUS has an RS 232 port for GPS
is also suitable for other ISO-compatible
which is also used as the service interface.
machines. Via the ISOBUS connection,
TELLUS automatically identifies the job control unit which is located on the machine. The
TELLUS terminal displays the data received
TELLUS terminal
Electronic control unit (Focus 2)
The Kverneland Focus 2 terminal is a lowercost alternative controller to TELLUS. It has a
monochrome screen and offers all functions
for adjustment and job control as the TELLUS
unit, but it is not fully ISOBUS compliant.
With the FOCUS 2 terminal you can however
operate and control all Kverneland Group
ISOBUS compatible machines.
Focus 2 terminal
Combi valves
(line to coulter)
Combi valves
(return to hopper)
Standard and combination tramline
shut-off valves
With the standard Kverneland Accord tramline valve the edge row effect can be utilised
when placing tramlines. The seed from the
blocked valve is distributed to the adjacent
rows. Kverneland Accord combi valves allow
the seed from the closed track during tram-
lining to be returned to the seed hopper,
even when the hopper is full. It is possible
to combine both types of valve to achieve an
edge row effect and seed return when the
width of the tramline is set to accommodate
wide tyres.
Technical data
Model
MSC 3000-4000
Working width (m)
3
No. of coulters
24
MSC 4000-6000
4
4
4.5
32
32
36
MSC PLUS
4.8
6
4
4.5
4.8
6
38
48
32
36
38
48
Row distance (cm)
12.5
12.5
12.5
Hopper content (l)
3700
3900
3900
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Hopper extensions (600 l)
—
Sliding hopper cover
z
z
z
Low level sensor
z
z
z
Hydraulic fan drive
z
z
z
Fan drive with plug-on-injector
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Fan control
z
z
z
No. of metering device
1
1
2
Mechanical drive of metering device
z
z
z
Electric drive of metering device
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Metering device control
z
z
z
Seed rate adjustment
Seed quantity (min. / max.)
Fertilizer quantity (min. / max.)
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2-380kg
1- 300kg
1- 300kg
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—
1-250kg
Tramlining system Signus
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z
z
Tramlining system ESA (ISOBUS)
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No. of return valves (option)
8
8
8
pre-emergence marker
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Half-width shut-off
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Disc distance disc harrow (mm)
270
250
250
Disc diametre (460mm / 510mm)
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z/
z/
85
120
120
Distance of disc rows (cm)
Hydraulic disc harrow adjustment
z
z
z
Mechanical disc harrow adjustment
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CX mulch coulter
z
z
z
Coulter pressure (kg)
160
160
160
Disc diametre (mm)
410
410
410
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z/
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z/
Front wheel packer
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Wheel packer
z
z
z
PU filled tyres
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Pneumatic / hydraulic brake
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Telescopic drawbar
z
z
z
Press wheels (360 x 5)
Following harrow finger / S-shape
z
Official approval for road transport
Power requirement (HP)
96 110
Weight (kg)
z Standard equipment
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110
121
z
129
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121
129
3 m: 4400
4,0 m: 5700
4 ,0m: 5850
4 m: 5700
4.5 m: 6100
4.5 m: 6250
4.8m: 6350
4.8m: 6500
6.0m: 7930
6.0m: 8080
— not available for this type
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Kverneland Group
Kverneland Group is a leading international company
developing, producing and distributing agricultural
machinery and services.
Strong focus on innovation allows us to provide a unique and broad
product range with high quality. Kverneland Group offers an extensive
package of systems and solutions to the professional farming
community. The offering covers soil preparation, seeding, forageand bale equipment, spreading and spraying.
The Product Range
The Kverneland product range is designed to work
under the toughest conditions, day after day, year after
year. The wide range includes forage harvesting and
feeding equipment, ploughing equipment, soil cultivation,
seeding systems, sprayers and fertiliser spreaders.
Kverneland Group UK Ltd.
Walkers Lane, Lea Green, St. Helens
Merseyside, WA9 4AF
Phone + 44 1744 8532 00
Kverneland Group Ireland Ltd.
Hebron Industrial Estate
Kilkenny, Ireland
Phone + 353 56 51597
AC753182 GB -08/2008
Kverneland Group International B.V.
c/o Kverneland Group Business Partner
4355 Kvernaland, Norway
kvg-international@kvernelandgroup.com
www.kverneland.com
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