Morris Quantum drill sizes up
Popular Canadian seed drill now available in 24mMorris’ “revolutionary” Quantum air seeder, originally released in 2018, has now expanded to include a 24m version for farmers wanting to get more done.
Previously, the Quantum drill is only available in widths of 12m, 15m, 18m and 21m.
McIntosh Distribution, which distributes the Morris brand in Australia, said the new 24m air drill is set to roll off the production line for the 2024 seeding season and is expected to be showcased at field days later this year.
“It’s obviously a big boost for productivity and efficiency, and a lot of growers want to marry-up 12, 18 and 24m machines,” said Duncan Murdoch from McIntosh Distribution.
“For growers who are possibly operating two 12m rigs, they will be able to go to the one 24m machine.”
The 24m Quantum features an interlocking, laser-cut tubular frame, rather than a 100-millimetre by 100mm frame, as well as all the characteristics of the Quantum line-up, including:
- The Quantum independent openers, which provide excellent trash flow thanks to a reclined shank allowing more fluid flow of residue
- Live hydraulics allowing faster lift and lower cycle times
- The ability to automatically vary packing pressure
- Improved air kit performance and reliability
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The live hydraulics with the air drills support the Morris Auto-Lift and Auto-Pack control technology which has been a boon for farmers in the recent seeding season, Murdoch said.
“Some growers dry-sowing and chasing moisture have had crop up in five days,” he said.
“There hasn’t been any rain on the country, but with the Quantum and Auto-Pack they have been able to rip-up, press out soil clods and air pockets to achieve an ideal seedbed, and through capillary action drawing subsoil moisture into the trench, crops have got up and going.
“This is exactly why many growers are preferring this system over anything else. Numerous growers have been experiencing it for several seasons, while other growers are also now starting to use Auto-Lift and Auto-Pack.”
The Auto-Lift control technology allows automatic lowering and lifting of tines.
“It’s like the old days when ‘air-con’ came into headers. Initially it was a luxury, but now you wouldn’t even look at a header without temperature controls,” Duncan said.
“It’s the same with Auto-Pack and Auto-Lift. Those that have it can’t imagine seeding without it. That’s the value people are now putting on the technology.”
For further information about the Morris Quantum air drills and the latest 24m, visit McIntosh Distribution’s website.
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