Front Hopper Delivers Up To Four Different Products
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Sky Agriculture has introduced its Progress TF, the crop seeding market’s first front-mounted hopper capable of managing up to four separate products controlled by a single interface. Two independent air circuits distribute the four commodities, allowing farmers to sow at two different soil depths.
The unit attaches to the front of a tractor using a standard 3-pt. hitch system and requires a hydraulic connection to power a turbine to transport seeds to the rear. “The benefits of a front-mounted seed hopper include optimized weight distribution on the tractor to reduce soil compaction, improved visibility to monitor rear implements, and easier filling and hopper access,” says Sky Agriculture General Manager David Guy.
Two large compartments hold up to 1,100 liters of seed and fertilizer, while the smaller front and rear sections hold 100 liters of product. “Multiple compartments allow simultaneous sowing or distribution of several products (e.g., seeds and fertilizers) while keeping them separate to prevent unwanted mixing,” Guy explains.
The unit achieves record flow rates of 60 kg/min. thanks to a pressurized pneumatic circuit. Unlike competitors’ tanks, the TF hoppers aren’t pressurized, eliminating the need to ensure the lids seal perfectly.
A cab-mounted control system monitors the flow rate of seeds, fertilizers, and distribution anomalies.
The unique seeder features two side cameras for optimal visibility and safety on roadways and intersections when traveling.
Sky Agriculture made the Progress TF compatible with its entire range of seed drills for maximum versatility. They also offer seeding lines from 3 m (9.8 ft.) fixed to 6 m (19.7 ft.) folding to match any farm need and field size.
Manufacturing is completed in France at the Sky Agriculture factory. They currently have dealers in Canada.
Guy estimates the base price of the Progress TF front-mounted hopper to be approximately $29,000 USD.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Sky Agriculture, Julien Paul, PA La Gaultière, 35220 Chateaubourg, France (jpaul@burel-group.com; www.sky-agriculture.com).
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Front Hopper Delivers Up To Four Different Products Sky Agriculture has introduced its Progress TF the crop seeding market’s first front-mounted hopper capable of managing up to four separate products controlled by a single interface Two independent air circuits distribute the four commodities allowing farmers to sow at two different soil depths The unit attaches to the front of a tractor using a standard 3-pt hitch system and requires a hydraulic connection to power a turbine to transport seeds to the rear “The benefits of a front-mounted seed hopper include optimized weight distribution on the tractor to reduce soil compaction improved visibility to monitor rear implements and easier filling and hopper access ” says Sky Agriculture General Manager David Guy Two large compartments hold up to 1 100 liters of seed and fertilizer while the smaller front and rear sections hold 100 liters of product “Multiple compartments allow simultaneous sowing or distribution of several products e g seeds and fertilizers while keeping them separate to prevent unwanted mixing ” Guy explains The unit achieves record flow rates of 60 kg/min thanks to a pressurized pneumatic circuit Unlike competitors’ tanks the TF hoppers aren’t pressurized eliminating the need to ensure the lids seal perfectly A cab-mounted control system monitors the flow rate of seeds fertilizers and distribution anomalies The unique seeder features two side cameras for optimal visibility and safety on roadways and intersections when traveling Sky Agriculture made the Progress TF compatible with its entire range of seed drills for maximum versatility They also offer seeding lines from 3 m 9 8 ft fixed to 6 m 19 7 ft folding to match any farm need and field size Manufacturing is completed in France at the Sky Agriculture factory They currently have dealers in Canada Guy estimates the base price of the Progress TF front-mounted hopper to be approximately $29 000 USD Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Sky Agriculture Julien Paul PA La Gaultière 35220 Chateaubourg France jpaul@burel-group com; www sky-agriculture com
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