crop type
Sugarbeet
Chicory
Rapeseed
NUMBER OF ROWS
6 to 18 rows
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The MECA V4/4E unit boasts a planting-with-shoe system, making it the perfect solution for planting pelleted seeds. Depth control can be achieved either by a front gauge wheel or a balancing system. Its durability and reliability allow you to plant in optimal conditions.
Parallel linkage
The heavy-duty parallel linkage with high clearance is mounted on replaceable bushings. To improve metering unit stability, an optional spring with adjustable pressure is available.
Metering unit head
The MECA V4/4E metering unit head is equipped as standard with a manual row cut-off system. An optional electric row cut-off system connected to the seed monitor is also available enabling row cut-offs to be managed automatically for sprayer runs.
Front wheels
Two types of ball-bearing-mounted self-cleaning wheels are available for MECA V4/4E metering units:
- One 260 x 100 wheel with adjustable clod remover for traditional tillage conditions
- Two 285 x 65 wheels with double disc openers for low-till conditions and trashy soils
Shoe
A rounded shoe is used for seed placement. Its tip can be replaced and an optional carbide shoe is available if required.
Stand
Although a stand may seem a trivial feature, it prevents the shoe from becoming clogged up when the planter is left standing.
Intermediate press wheel
Once seeds are planted, a separate wheel with a stainless-steel tire presses them. This wheel equipped with a plastic scraper is pressure-adjustable and can also be retracted.
Rear closing wheel unit
Two tilted self-cleaning (2-inch) wheels close the furrow. These wheels' ground pressure is adjustable. They are also equipped with scrapers and are mounted on reinforced bearings.
Hopper
The durable translucent plastic hopper has an 8L capacity.
Depth adjustment
Depth can be adjusted quickly using a lever for units equipped with a "front gauge wheel" system or a hand wheel for units equipped with a "balancing system". The lever adjustment mechanism is accurate to the nearest 5mm and the hand wheel system is accurate to the nearest millimeter.
The heavy-duty parallel linkage with high clearance is mounted on replaceable bushings. To improve metering unit stability, an optional spring with adjustable pressure is available.
The MECA V4/4E metering unit head is equipped as standard with a manual row cut-off system. An optional electric row cut-off system connected to the seed monitor is also available enabling row cut-offs to be managed automatically for sprayer runs.
Two types of ball-bearing-mounted self-cleaning wheels are available for MECA V4/4E metering units:
- One 260 x 100 wheel with adjustable clod remover for traditional tillage conditions
- Two 285 x 65 wheels with double disc openers for low-till conditions and trashy soils
A rounded shoe is used for seed placement. Its tip can be replaced and an optional carbide shoe is available if required.
Although a stand may seem a trivial feature, it prevents the shoe from becoming clogged up when the planter is left standing.
Once seeds are planted, a separate wheel with a stainless-steel tire presses them. This wheel equipped with a plastic scraper is pressure-adjustable and can also be retracted.
Two tilted self-cleaning (2-inch) wheels close the furrow. These wheels' ground pressure is adjustable. They are also equipped with scrapers and are mounted on reinforced bearings.
The durable translucent plastic hopper has an 8L capacity.
Depth can be adjusted quickly using a lever for units equipped with a "front gauge wheel" system or a hand wheel for units equipped with a "balancing system". The lever adjustment mechanism is accurate to the nearest 5mm and the hand wheel system is accurate to the nearest millimeter.
BENEFITS OF THE MECA V4
COST & OPERATION
- Competitive price
- Quick to start up
- Tried-and-tested operation
- Intuitive handling
- Easy to start up
BENEFITS OF THE MECA V4E
EASE-OF-USE & PRECISION
- Settings adjusted in cab
- Easy to maintain
- Easy to operate at field ends
- Non-stop control
- Non-slip
- AEF-certified ISOBUS compatibility
- Savings on seeds (GPS-guided row cut-off system)
- Optimized planting due to GPS-guided variable rate control
- Precision settings
Meca V4/4E PLANTING SYSTEM
The MECA V4/4E metering unit is ideal for traditional tillage conditions and can be equipped with two types of depth control system: a "front gauge wheel" or "balancing system". The unit can also be used in low-till conditions with the optional double opener discs that increase soil penetration capacity while also providing optimal planting depth control.
The clod remover clears the way for the seed line, removing any clods or stones, while the gauge wheel presses the soil and controls depth.
The double discs open the furrow to clear the way for the shoe in low-till conditions. The two wheels also control depth. You are free to choose whether configuration 1a or 1b is better suited to your tillage conditions and soil type.
The shoe opens the furrow to a depth defined by the front gauge wheel (or combined with the rear closing wheels for units with a "balancing system").
The pressure-adjustable intermediate press wheel presses seeds to the furrow bottom for rapid and uniform shoot emergence.
This wheel unit composed of two tilted (2-inch) wheels closes the furrow around the seeds to ensure optimal germination.
"Front gauge wheel" units can be converted to "balancing system" units using an optional kit.
A game-changing concept
Inconsistent depth can result in up to 9% lower yield.
Avoid this risk by choosing the Monosem planting system.
- Faultless depth control
- Optimal soil-seed contact
- You can choose a planting system to suit your needs
The Monosem planting concept enables fast and uniform shoot emergence. Monosem also allows you to choose a planting system meeting YOUR requirements, so don't delay a second longer.
metering systemA GOOD METERING SYSTEM IS ESSENTIAL FOR ENSURING PLANTING QUALITY
That's why we have harnessed all our expertise to offer you an accurate, simple and highly reliable metering system.
Its top-quality manufacturing has earned the MECA V4/4E metering system a name for uniform planting and unrivalled seed positioning.
The metering box made from cast aluminium is very simple and requires no adjustment.
A stainless-steel insert is fitted around the entire inner rim of the box. The box's service life is very long due to this extremely durable replaceable insert.
Once seeds are ejected from the disc, the brush cleans the cells to ensure optimal metering of subsequent seeds. It keeps your box clean and maintains metering performance!
To avoid clogging disc cells, an ejector removes any seeds that remain trapped in them.
Each seed type has its own specific selection plate. Selection plates are available for various seed types, which means you're sure to find the right one for your seeds.
The seed disc is internally driven by a vertical rotor. The large-diameter disc (250mm) ensures exceptional placement accuracy, even at high speeds. A range of discs is available for all standard sizes of pelleted sugarbeet and chicory seeds.
The protective cover for the disc is made of stainless steel. This protects the disc against clods, stones and trash.
Seeds are planted by a shoe with a replaceable tip. It can be tilted to quickly access the metering box.
The metering box is designed to accumulate minimal seed quantities. It can be emptied using a hatch.
Additional pressure spring
An additional adjustable pressure spring can be added for planting in hard or trashy soils (supplied as standard with units equipped with double opener discs)
Side scrapers
The side scrapers, for use in particularly hard soils which are difficult to close, bring in more soil to cover the seed line before the furrow is closed by the rear closing wheel unit.
Intermediate press wheel with flexible tire
For particularly sticky soils, a press wheel with a rubber tire can be fitted instead of a wheel with a stainless-steel tire.
Concave rear wheel
The cast-iron concave rear wheel is fitted with a plastic scraper. This wheel closes the furrow without excessively compacting the middle of the seed line.
Concave rear wheel with flexible tire
The cast-iron concave rear wheel can be fitted with a self-cleaning tire.
why choose the
MECA V4/4e planter?
Unfailing precision
Cell-based mechanical metering specially designed for pelleted seeds
Incredible planting capacity
Depth control, intermediate press wheel, etc.
Long service life in all conditions
Cast-aluminium metering box, heavy-duty parallel linkage, etc.
why choose the
MECA V4/4e planter?
Unfailing precision
Cell-based mechanical metering specially designed for pelleted seeds
Incredible planting capacity
Depth control, intermediate press wheel, etc.
Long service life in all conditions
Cast-aluminium metering box, heavy-duty parallel linkage, etc.
EXPERIENCE THE MECA V4/4e in action
Demonstration
IN THE FIELD
A sugarbeet grower's best friend
The MECA V4/4E offers an unrivalled level of durability, reliability and precision to spearhead successful planting. Guaranteed satisfaction in the field.
Microsem's primary objectives are to nurture and protect seeds.
Distributing microgranules requires just as much care and precision as planting.
Our auger-based Microsem system ensures consistent distribution of insecticides, molluscicides and even fertilizers.
Microgranules are positioned very close to seeds, protecting them from pests and providing them with all the nutrients they require for uniform shoot emergence.
An 18-ratio gearbox is used to adjust the microgranulators:
- Using the chart
Our microgranulator is equipped with two drop lines metering different products. One distributes products in the seed line and the other either in front of or behind the closing wheels.
Using the hatches and chute, it's quick and easy to empty any remaining products.
The microgranules contained in the hopper are taken up by 2 augers. Agitators ensure an even supply to these augers. A finger wheel then distributes the product consistently in the drop lines.
Insecticide: 3 to 25kg/ha for inter-row spacing of 75cm
Molluscicide: 3 to 10kg/ha for inter-row spacing of 75cm
Electrically driven Microsem units are available for the MECA V4E. A mechanical version of the Microsem units is also available for the MECA V4, with a variable speed drive enabling quick and easy adjustment of the microgranule rate.
FERTILIZING SYSTEMS
With our full range of standard and high-capacity fertilizers, we can offer a sturdy fertilizer system that suits your planting conditions perfectly.
Fertilizer is evenly distributed using a system combining auger-based metering and agitators.
Stainless-steel augers with different pitches are available, ensuring that exactly the required quantity is metered.
These 175L hoppers with multiple outlets can be mounted on rigid frames to further improve efficiency. They will support you throughout planting and ensure unrivalled precision.
A 12-ratio gearbox is used to adjust the quantity of fertilizer metered during planting.
- Using the chart
- With tines: replaceable tip
- Double discs (or reinforced double discs): versatile and more suitable for low-till conditions
Fertilizer is evenly distributed using a system combining auger-based metering and agitators. Stainless-steel augers with different pitches are available, ensuring that exactly the required quantity is metered.
The "standard" augers (A) are blue and meter 80 to 350kg/ha of fertilizer at inter-row spacing of 75cm.
The "high-output" augers (B) are red and meter 160 to 700kg/ha of fertilizer at inter-row spacing of 75cm.
If our mounted hoppers do not meet your requirements, take a look at our front fertilizers and the Monosem CART
Electrically driven fertilizer units are available for the MECA V4E. A mechanical version of the fertilizer units is also available for the MECA V4, with a variable speed drive enabling quick and easy adjustment of the fertilizer rate.
A WIDE RANGE OF FRAMES
Monosem supplies a full range of frames that are both durable and flexible to meet all your requirements.
With components including wheel units, a turbofan and seed spacing gearbox, choose a frame to suit your working practices.
Rigid Frame
Whether you require a monobar, double-bar or triple-bar frame, take a look at our comprehensive range for inspiration. Our rigid frames are sure to meet all your requirements. They are economical, heavy-duty and reliable giving you peace of mind during planting.
6-18
metering units
45-50cm
3-9.2m
2.5-3m (with carriage)
Folding Frames
Our floating folding frames offer unfailing stability and reliability. Their independent wings and wheel units enable exceptional contour following. They are also simple to fold, which means it's easy to switch between the transport and work configurations.
12
metering units
45-50cm
6m
3m
Meca V4/4e
FEATURES
Crop type
Sugarbeet
Chicory
Rapeseed
TILLAGE
Traditional
NUMBER OF ROWS
6 to 18 rows
INTER-ROW SPACING
45cm or 50cm
DRIVE
Mechanical
Crrop type
Sugarbeet
Chicory
Rapeseed
TILLAGE
Traditional
NUMBER OF ROWS
6 to 18 rows
INTER-ROW SPACING
45cm or 50cm
DRIVE
Mechanical
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