With the Kverneland i-Plough, customers are getting their hands on the very latest technology, choosing the model for its ability to deliver repeatable accuracy thanks to FURROWcontrol.
FURROWcontrol is a software application developed by Kverneland’s Mechatronics Centre that combines hydraulic vari-width and ISOBUS to automatically manage the i-Plough’s furrow width during plowing. It follows A/B lines and uses a GPS signal to automatically open and close the working width of the plough as it travels across a field. Doing so removes any bend from the ploughing, and is guaranteed to maintain a straight line, even when ploughing in the dark.
With ISOBUS technology at its core, the 2500-series i-Plough enables easy adjustment of plough settings. From an in-cab terminal, operators can set left and right-hand turnover angle, straighten furrows using an A-B line, set the plough for marking out, and swap from transport to working modes - all at the touch of a button.
One of the first i-ploughs to go to work is bought by Lour Farms in Angus, Scotland. Farm manager Mike Cumming places a lot of importance on primary cultivations, and demands a high-quality finish at every stage of crop production.
“The i-Plough is the ideal implement to deliver arrow-straight furrows in all conditions,” he says. “Technology makes life easier for my operator, and with 600 acres of winter ploughing, we can achieve a superior finish that makes the most of frosty conditions.”
“When working across sloping fields, for example, we can tweak the plough angle on-the-move to ensure that furrows are rolled over properly,” he adds. “We do value how our farm looks, and the ability to achieve a high-quality finish across all our soil types is essential,” he says.