CHRONO 500

CHRONO planting unit features the most advanced solutions available on new-generation precision planters. The innovative independent pneumatic system uses a lobe compressor and varies the air flow according to the characteristics of the seed. Whether small seeds (rape) or larger seeds (maize, hemispherical seeds such as soya beans or seeds with a more irregular shape such as sunflowers), pneumatic transport minimises seed bounce inside the seed tube by maximising the regularity with which it is positioned in the seeding furrow, even at high speeds.

The CHRONO planting unit uses a robust double parallelogram connection system with AIR SPRING which allows the unit's ground pressure to be adjusted directly from the tractor cab up to a maximum of 300 kg. The ISOTRONIC transmission, standard on all CHRONO planting units, uses the ISOBUS communication protocol and the GENIUS MASTER interface; it is possible to take advantage of all Precision Farming features for planting, fertilising and distribution of microgranular products.

The mounted frame with folding and floating wings allows the 6 m working width to be quickly changed to only 3 m for transport, making it very easy to move around even on the road. During planting, the floating frame allows the soil profile to be followed as closely as possible. The WINGS UP system is activated automatically when the planter is lifted by selectively acting on the side sections of the frame; by raising them to a higher level than the rest of the machine, agility increases when manoeuvring at the headlands, on slopes or when working on fields with raised edges.

The CHRONO 500 frame is available in two configurations: fixed or transformable. It is possible to change from 8 to 12 rows and vice versa. In fixed configuration, the planter is available in four versions:

- 8 rows with 70 cm row spacing; 
- 8 rows with 75 cm row spacing; 
- 12 rows with 45 cm row spacing; 
- 12 rows with 50 cm row spacing.
 

The 8 row version (70 or 75 cm row spacing) can be converted into a 12 row planter with a spacing between planting units of 45 cm or 50 cm depending on the chosen version. The conversion involves 4 planting units that are added to or removed from the planter and repositioned using the transport and storage trolley. The highly ergonomic process allows two operators to complete the conversion in less than 2 hours.