Tougher tyres and larger front discs for the mechanical Väderstad Rapid drills

For the start of 2014, Väderstad is fitting its mechanical "Rapid" 300S and 400S drills ("mechanical" series) as standard with new tyres with a longer service life (+44%).
At the front of the machine, the two rows of soil-working discs (ahead of the seeding discs) can optionally be fitted with 450 mm conical discs instead of the 410 mm ones.

The new tyres on the Väderstad Rapid 300S and 400S drills have a new tread pattern with larger lugs. They are tubeless. Their composition, using a new high-performance material, is said to extend their service life by 44%.

In the field, these new tyres offer a wider ground contact area for better surface soil structure and improved self-cleaning.

And "AramidPro" tyres for a service life of +50%

As an option, for farmers who sow in very difficult conditions (stony soils or in the presence of sunflower stalks, for example), the Rapid 300-400 S/C (standalone or combi drills) can be fitted with even tougher tyres called "AramidPro".

These tyres have two additional layers in their structure. They are therefore said to be even more puncture-resistant.

The "System Disc Aggressive" on the Väderstad Rapid RD 300-400S/C

The Rapid 300 S/C and 400S/C drills can be fitted with the "System Disc Aggressive". Compared with the standard "System Disc", the size of the conical discs has increased to 450 mm (instead of 410 mm).

These discs are set at a wider angle. The new "System Disc Aggressive" mixes crop residues into the soil better. It is also said to chop crop residues more effectively, making direct drilling easier.