The right tine for success

Not all air seeders are created equal; the Taege range from New Zealand are tried and tested in some of the most rugged conditions, making them the perfect fit for Australian farms. 

Derek Genoni, from Australian distributor Gendore Group, says it is the clever design that is germination focused which sets these seeders apart, to deliver optimum performance with a great operator experience. 

“Taege’s seeder design is unique, with narrow tungsten points mounted to vibrating ‘S’ tines which are set on a specific angle, so that the tine buries itself in the ground,” he explained. 

“The tine goes up and down over contours independently of the frame, jumping rocks and following banks and hollows in a way that other machines simply can’t achieve. 

“It cuts through trash and hard compacted ground to plant the seed at a consistent depth, creating the perfect seed bed for superior germination and moisture retention.”

On all machines, the ‘S’ tines are spaced 121mm apart, in four well-separated rows for exceptional trash clearance. 

The AS480 4.8m-wide and AS600 6m-wide models fold to 3.1m for transport. Trailed models are also available in 3m, 3.4m and 3.6m widths.

“Our wide range of models allows operators to balance horse power requirements with efficient passing across the paddock,” he said.

Designed primarily for pasture renovation, the seeders can also be used for cereal crops at rates from 600 g/ha for fine seed to 200 kg/ha with fertiliser. 

Depending on the model, the Taege calibration system can handle up to three different boxes with no need for new controllers when upgrading from a one box unit.

“The electronic calibration is very advanced but just so simple to use,” says Derek.

“And the gentle double sponge roller metering system gives precise application of very low and very high seeding and fertiliser rates. 

“The major advantage is you can change rates on the run without leaving the tractor seat; a huge advantage when seeding over differing soil types.”

Mr Genoni said working speed over the paddock could be up to 25 per cent faster with a Taege.

“You can only do that with a machine that follows the contours,” he said.

“It is an exceptionally good product with smart engineering, designed to deliver superior performance in all conditions.”