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Kverneland u-drill & u-drill plus
Seeding combination

u-drill & u-drill plus- USPs
Seeding and fertilising
in one pass
High speed
and capacity
Easy control
and adjustment
during work
Perfect seed
placement
ELDOS –
electric metering
device
Low pulling
force needed

Why
How
What
Agricultural challenges
Spring sowing almost in wet soil conditions, in contrast the autumn season is mostly characterised by dry conditions i.e. shorter time windows;
A sowing combination must sow equally small seeds such as rape, cereals and legumes in the same quality (lateral and longitudinal distribution);
Summer or winter cereals, legumes or oilseeds need nutrients at different soil level/depth and stages of growth and development;
Technical solutions
Optimal weight of the seeder, a special packer arrangement and advanced seedbed preparation tools, enable to work in all conditions. An universal coulter design with adjustable coulter pressure and integrated press wheel can place all kind of seeds.
A precise metering device in combination with an advanced pneumatic is able to applicate all kind of seeds at any working speed.
Fertiliser placement with the coulter in the same seed furrow or with the short disc harrow as a kind of deposit below the seeds.
Kverneland‘s answer

Coulter pressure - up to 100kg
Row spacing - 12.5 or 16.7cm
Hopper volume - 3000/4350 l (60/40)
ELDOS - seeding rate from 1 to 400kg/ha
Conical discs Ø480mm, hardness 55-58 HRC (215 kg/mm²) or for minimal disturbance MD disc Ø430mm
Hydraulic sowing and disc depth adjustment
100% ISOBUS - automation of hydraulic functions at headlands
Application of fertilisers in rows and/or between rows
Central following harrow adjustment
u-drill & u-drill plus - WHAT

u-drill & u-drill plus
SPEED
FLEXIBILITY
EFFICIENCY
PLACEMENT

u-drill & u-drill plus
20% more sowing capacity thanks to large fertiliser hopper. Save time and fuel by utilising the sowing capacity to the maximum.
< 2 minutes is virtually all it takes to convert from transport to working position. Optimise output without wasting time.
8°angle of double cutting disc for less soil movement, less pressure requirement and better penetration to achieve the sowing depth.
3x per row long-life bearings for low maintenance
Economical aspects of sowing

Levelling
Seedbed preparation
Consolidation before sowing
Seeding
Covering
u-drill
5 steps in one single pass

Levelling
Seedbed preparation
+ fertiliser/seed application
Recompaction before sowing
Seeding
+ fertiliser/seed application
Covering
u-drill plus
5 steps in one single pass - plus fertiliser application
+
+

Key data of rigid models
u-drill 3001/4001 & u-drill plus 3001/4001
Hopper capacity 3000l
Hopper division of the u-drill plus: 60:40, changeable to 50:50
Length: 8.20m
Width: 3 or 4m
Weight empty: 4.6t
Power requirement: 100 hp

Key data
u-drill 4000 fold & u-drill 4000 fold plus
Hopper capacity 3000l
Hopper division of the u-drill plus: 60:40, changeable to 50:50
Length: 8.20m
Working width: 4m
Transport width: 3m
Weight empty (base machine): 5.7t
Power requirement: 130 hp

Key data
u-drill 6001 & u-drill plus 6001
u-drill 6001
u-drill plus 6001
Hopper capacity: u-drill 4350l; u-drill plus 4200l
Hopper division of the u-drill plus: 60:40
Length: 8.37m
Width: 6m
Weight empty: 8.3t
Power requirement: 190hp

Perfect Seed Placement

u-drill & u-drill plus
ELDOS – electric driven metering device

For all types of seed
Self-controlled system
Seed rate from 1-400kg/ha
(depending on speed and width)
u-drill 3001/4001/6001: 32kg/min/ELDOS
u-drill plus 3001/4001: 45kg/min/ELDOS
u-drill plus 6001: 65kg/min/ELDOS
Electric driven e-com (ISOBUS)
Start of calibration from cab
Automatic rotor recognition
Sensor remote control
ELDOS – electric driven metering device
u-drill & u-drill plus
The button to start the calibration/rotor filling.
5 standard rotors from 0.5 to 400kg
Rotor recognition

No seeds drop into the hose due to calibration flap with integrated gate
Penstock
Remote control for calibration test near to ELDOS
Emptying flap
No. of units:
u-drill 6001: 2
u-drill plus 6001: 2
u-drill rigid 3001/4001: 1
u-drill fold 4001: 1
u-drill plus 3001/4001: 2
u-drill plus fold 4001: 2
ELDOS – electric driven metering device
u-drill & u-drill plus

Grain & Fertiliser version
u-drill plus
Pressurised system on
u-drill plus 6001
Gate flow
Air to pressurise the hopper is taken from the fan
Flap to reduce the airstream for e.g. lighter seeds and heavy fertiliser

ELDOS – 5 rotors for different sizes and quantities
u-drill - ELDOS
Rotor 1: high amount of grain and fertiliser
Rotor 2:
for grass
Rotor 5:
for maize, sunflowers and greening seeds
Rotor 3:
for rape or mustard
Rotor 4:
low to medium amount of grain and fertiliser

Seed rate is pretty consistent across the width of the drill, showing maximum errors of 12% (OSR), 7% (wheat) and 7% (grass). Graph: ST.
Rate variation across the drill
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Coulter bar and CD Coulter

1 central coulter bar box-tube
3-point parallelogram-linkage
Central depth adjustment from cab (ISOBUS terminal)
Hydraulic coulter pressure
Distribution head directly on top
Coulter bar
u-drill & u-drill plus

Sowing distance 12.5cm
Best distribution for high seed rates
Rows close quickly
Reduced weed pressure
Efficient use of nutrients, water
and sun
Sowing distance 16.7cm
Optimised microclimate reduces fungal infestation
Less seeds needed per m² with new type of seeds (hybrid)
Saving on water resources
Reduced pulling force requested
Better clearance in wet conditions
Choice of sowing distance
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1 type of coulter (no left or right; no long or short) – less wearing parts
Robust simple design
Staggering 200mm for small furrows
Central coulter pressure adjustment infinitely from 0-100kg
Row spacing 12.5 or 16,7 cm
Reliable coulter spring loaded system with constant pressure
CD Coulter
u-drill & u-drill plus

2 steel discs Ø380mm
8°angle - very shallow for less soil movement, easy penetration and low power requirement
Plastic inner disc scraper
Exchange without tools
Less wearing
Integrated bearings for good soil flow
Maintenance-free bearings
Changeable front disc guard as bolt-on system
CD Coulter: Cutting disc
u-drill & u-drill plus

Less soil movement
Easy penetration
Low pulling force needed
Low power requirement
Saving fuel and time
Slim design 8°
u-drill & u-drill plus
Relation of the seed disc angle to the pressing force needed to deposit the seed at a sowing depth of 4 cm:
The more narrow the disc angle,
the lower the force requirement to
place the seed at the sowing depth.

Max. 100kg coulter pressure transferred to the press wheel
Ø380 x 50mm
Integrated depth-guidance
Recompaction
Scraper for sticky soil
Self-cleaning effect due to flexible rubber
CD Coulter: Press wheel
u-drill & u-drill plus

Additional scraper available; recommended on sticky soil
Scraper
u-drill & u-drill plus

Double entry coulter
Fertiliser application in the shadow of the seeds
Same number of fertiliser rows as of seed rows
Fertiliser application depth according to CD coulter depth setting
CD coulter - grain & fertiliser application in the seed row
u-drill plus

Distribution head
u-drill plus

Distribution head
u-drill plus

Distribution head
u-drill plus

Placed between disc harrow unit and rear packer
Level the soil before final consolidation
Flexible tines are equipped with a plate to level the soil
Requires one additional double acting hydraulic valve
Can be adjusted during the work
Automatic lifting and lowering on headland due to connection with disc harrow unit via headland management system
Hydraulic driven Clod board
u-drill & u-drill plus

S-tine harrow 10 mm (standard)
Straight finger harrow 12 mm
Spring auto reset system
Manually adjustable in height and angle
Protection against accidental drill reversal
Optimum covering even in wheel marks
Following harrow
u-drill & u-drill plus

Notched disc
Driven by headland management
Overload protection
Notched disc with support ring
Track marker
u-drill & u-drill plus

For symmetrical rhythms
Foldable for transport
Activated during tramline rhythms
Pre-emergence marker
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Easy to Pull with High Capacity

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Packer and transport

31x15.50-15 tyres
Ø800 mm
130 mm distance between the tyres
Larger footprint for reduced pressure onto the soil
Easy to pull
3 wheels per packer unit
Max. 3 packer units on a 6 m machine
Mid-mounted or complete front packer
Hydraulic lifting
Front wheel packer
u-drill & u-drill plus

Soil consolidation between tractor and wheels
Wheels keep the level of the u-drill
Coulter depth stays the same and is not influenced by uneven terrain or varying hopper content
When the pressure is not needed, the front wheel packer can be hydraulically lifted off
Wheel valves are protected
Inflation pressure is shown
Front wheel packer
u-drill & u-drill plus

Mounted between each wheel section
40 mm width
7 depth settings
Auto-reset leaf spring protection system
Recommended on ploughed land
50 kg pressure
Can be hydraulically lifted out of work
Loosens the tractor tracks
Track eradicator tines
u-drill & u-drill plus

u-drill & u-drill plus
Offset wheel packer

12 x 420/55-17
Ø900 mm
Safe road transport
Up to 40km/h transport speed
Easy turning on headlands
Offset wheel packer
u-drill & u-drill plus

Staggered wheel arrangement to support soil and trash flow
No bulldozing or blockage effect
Easy pulling
Smooth running
Depth control
Re-compaction for good seed-to- soil contact and capillary effect
Large footprint reduces the tractive power requirement
Low wheel pattern for uniform re-compaction
Offset wheel packer
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Pneumatic brake system
Hydraulic brake system
Complying with national traffic regulations
Brakes for offset wheel packer
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After the wheel packer
Flexible Rubber Harrow
Recommended on light and sandy soil to avoid resp.to destroy ridges
The rubber pins distribute the soil to the neighbour area
Ridge Harrow
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Profit is Made in the Field -
not on the Road

Hopper
u-drill & u-drill plus

Large hopper capacity:
u-drill rigid 3.0/4.0 m: 3000 litres
u-drill fold 4.0 m: 3000 litres
u-drill 6.0 m: 4350 litres
u-drill 6.0 m plus: 4200 litres
Good access
Loading steps
Loader filling, Big Bags
LED lighting in- and outside
Tarpaulin cover for u-drill 3m, 4m rigid and fold, and 6 m grain only
Steel cover for fertilizer/grain model, u-drill 6001plus
Optional: - Weight cell system
- Filling auger
Large hopper capacity
u-drill

3000 litres
Lengthwise divided 60 : 40; changeable to 50 : 50
Tarpaulin cover
Max. 45 kg/min/ELDOS
Maximum output: 3m/4m working width with 15 kph at 45kg/min = 600/450 kg/ha
Large hopper capacity
u-drill plus (rigid models 3.0/4.0m and folding models 4.0m)

4200 litres
Lengthwise divided 60 : 40;
Pressurised hopper system for higher output quantities per ha
Sealed steel lids
Air pressure max. 100 mbar =0,1 bar (working air pressure 65 mbar)
Max. 65 kg/min/ELDOS
Maximum output: 6 m working width with 15 kph at 65 kg/min = 430kg/ha
Large hopper capacity
u-drill plus (6 metre)

Hopper
LED inside the hopper
LED outside the hopper to control the coulter bar and metering device
Road transport
Signage for safe road transport
Lighting equipment
u-drill & u-drill plus

Hydraulic folding
Hydraulic steering
Pre-selection from cab
Perfect trailer loading
For 6001 model
Filling auger
u-drill & u-drill plus

2 rows
1 disc per arm – bearing is protected
Ø460 mm
90 cm distance first and second disc row
235 mm disc spacing
Conical shape
Infinite depth setting from 0-13 cm
Master-slave hydraulic
Independent depth setting of each disc section
Four-block rubber mounts
Disc harrow
u-drill & u-drill plus

3D auto reset system – the arm is able to move sideways like a safety system if stones hit a disc
The discs always maintain the same cutting angle and can not move sideways
Strong torque of safety system for large diameter
No interruption of the soil flow
Relatively small diameter of the discs ensure quicker rotation speeds for good cutting (and not pressing)
Disc harrow
u-drill & u-drill plus

Fertiliser outlets in the second disc row
Application of fertiliser exactly in between two sowing rows
6 m: 24 rows of fertiliser for 48 rows of seed
All plants have the same distance to the fertiliser
The depth adjustment of the disc harrow determines the depth of the fertiliser placement
Fertiliser/seeds application in the disc harrow
u-drill plus

2 options of fertiliser/seeds application in the disc harrow
u-drill plus
FERTILISER PLACED BETWEEN THE ROWS
The fertiliser is placed in-between the seed rows; The depth of the fertiliser is determined by the disc harrow.
2 SORTS OF SEEDS AT 2 DIFFERENT SEEDING DEPTHS
The disc harrow outlets place e.g. the beans in-between the rape seeds

From March 2022 series production
MD disc section

Zonal cultivation for minimum disturbance and cutting through high amounts of residue.
Alternative option to the short disc harrow on u-drill.
Same design as Great Plains "Turbo Coulter“ (Ø 430mm) fluted blade to clear residue vertically.
Each MD disc is in line with CD coulter, creating a mini seedbed of 30-50mm strip of soil.
Доступно только при междурядьи 16.7cm.
u-drill & u-drill plus
NEW MD disc (Minimum Disturbance disc)

Reduces the emergence of grass seeds that are yet to germinate.
Reduces the risk of 'hair-pinning' where the residue is pushed into the seed slot preventing the seed from having good soil contact, resulting in poor germination and establishment.
improved weed germination control as the soil between each disc is not disturbed.
Seed bed strip provides each row with equal growing conditions.
Clearing and cutting of residue provides the ideal environment for it to decompose.
MD disc Advantages

Each MD disc one CD coulter
Sowing distance: 16.7cm

MD disc – Sowing system in 8 Steps
Ability to seed with minimal disturbance in pre-cultivated or ploughed land and with high amounts of
residues such as cover crops and no-till systems where
soil structure allows.
The MD discs precisely
cultivate zonally creating the ideal environment for the double disc CD coulter to place the seeds at the bottom of the furrow.
The ground is worked
vertically with straight blades and only in a 30-50mm strip of soil.
On u-drill models a full-width wheel packer runs ahead of the CD coulter to firm the soil before the seeds are placed.
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MD disc – Sowing system in 8 Steps
Precise placement of the seed by the
CD Coulter is assured due to the fluted
design of the MD Disc which clears crop residue away from the seeding zone.
The Press Wheel firms the soil around the seed optimising seed to soil contact, creating the ideal situation for germination leading to consistent emergence.
The cultivated area is darker and warms faster than the
uncultivated area when seeding and allowing the seeds to germinate and emerge.
Rooting into the prepared soil, this creates the ideal conditions for healthy growth and high yields.
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MD disc Technical Data
*no side deflector needed
Each MD disc is protected by a 3D auto-reset system.
Arm profile prevents sideways movement.
Cutting angle remains the same.
Each disc is mounted individually.
Maintenance-free double ball bearings developed for extreme soil conditions.
35mm axle can carry heavy radial and axial loads.
Cannot be combined with clod board or soil flow harrow option

Long lifetime -12 time longer than with standard bushes
Dustproof by 5 sealing lips
For less maintenance and high performance
Disc harrow & MD disc
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2 ball bearings with oblique contact 40°
Seal with 5 sealing lips
Shaft ø 35 mm
O-ring

Each disc system is protected by a rubber shock system.
If the disc hits an obstacle, the arm is able to move and the safety system works as a 3D auto-reset system.
The profiles of the arms prevents sideways movement in cutting position and ensures optimal penetration, even in stony, heavy soils or residue condition.
The cutting angle of the disc always stays in the same position.
Disc harrow & MD disc
u-drill & u-drill plus

Depth adjustable
Hydraulic adjustment on fold models and manually adjustable on rigid machines
Avoids dams
Keeps the soil in the worked area
Side deflector with disc harrow section
u-drill & u-drill plus

90°turning possible
Easy headland management
No fixed linkage - no reverse leverage. Avoids frame breaks
Fixed-length drawbar; also available as extended version
Suitable for tractors with large or twin wheels
Cross-shaft 90°turning
u-drill & u-drill plus

Easy Adjustment during Work

Metering device ELDOS
e-com - ISOBUS
ELDOS standard
Speed signal via radar
1 double-acting valve (except fan)
Machine control
Electronic transducer system allows depth control of disc harrow or MD disc and coulter bar via tractor terminal (optional for seeding depth)
Headland management: fully automated hydraulic function whilst turning process
User-friendliness
Electronics & ISOBUS
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Tractor requirement: 12 V >70 A

Hydraulics
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Headland Management
Front-wheel-packer
Disc harrow or MD disc section
Track marker arms
Track eradicators
Pre-emergence marker
Coulter bar depth control
Filling auger
All functions require only one double acting valve
Hydraulic fan drive
1 x single acting valve
1 x pressure less return <10 bar
Tractor requirement: >90 l/min

2 ISOBUS interfaces in one terminal
2 screens in one terminal
Professional way of precision farming
IsoMatch Tellus PRO
u-drill & u-drill plus

ISOBUS terminal
1 screen
First step into Precision Farming
GEOCONTROL
IsoMatch Tellus GO+
u-drill & u-drill plus

Full control and overview of the entire machine operation from every side
With the IsoMatch MultiEye multiple cameras are connected to the IsoMatch Tellus universal terminal
Possible to switch between the cameras without the need for additional screens in cab
IsoMatch Eye camera
u-drill & u-drill plus

For grain distribution head and fertilizer distribution head
The half width shut off closes always the left half machine width
Automatic work, when starting to seed in a 0 tramline rhythm, the half with shut off closes automatically and the ELDOS reduces the seed amount by 50%
At the next turn on the headland, when tramline switches to rhythm 1, the half with shut off opens again and the ELDOS output is at 100%
Electrical Half width shut off (only on u-drill plus 6.0m)
u-drill & u-drill plus

Weigh cells for precise and controlled application
Weighs hopper content constantly
Shows weight deviation to calculated output kg/ha
Not compatible with Isobus system
Weigh cells
u-drill & u-drill plus

Technical data
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Technical data
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Easy access and handling of metering devices, headland management, etc.
Low pulling force due to large packer + off-set structure.
Modular frame concept, easy access, less grease points, etc.
Terminal-guided depth control for disc section and seed depth.
Well-proven compact disc harrow concept „Qualidisc“ or MD disc section from Great Plains – aggressive, long-life bearing, maintenance-free
Electric-driven metering device ELDOS.
Central seed depth adjustment.
CD double disc coulter
Extremely slim design – less pressure required for penetration.
Less pulling force needed – due to less soil movement.
Integrated depth guidance and press wheel functionality.
Maintenance-free, high performance bearings.
Only one coulter – no left/right nor short/long coulters.
ISOBUS conform
u-drill & u-drill plus
Technical Features Overview

u-drill
HIGH SPEED AND CAPACITY - SPEED
Large hopper capacity
Disc section (Conical or Straight discs)
LOW PULLING FORCE NEEDED - EFFICIENCY
Front wheel packer
Offset wheel packer
PERFECT SEED PLACEMENT - PLACEMENT
ELDOS
CD Coulter
EASY ADJUSTMENTS DURING WORK - FLEXIBILITY
GEOCONTROL
Headland Management
Key TakeAways