Kverneland reveals key innovations at LAMMA
27th November 2024
Two new innovations will be unveiled at LAMMA 2025 by Kverneland – a new butterfly mower and an implement gateway to improve data exchange.
The Kverneland Group will be bringing some of its latest innovations to LAMMA, including a new butterfly mower complete with automatic side-shift; and Sync – an implement gateway for all Kverneland Isobus-equipped implements to improve data exchange between implement and farm office.
Kverneland Sync is a telematics system geared towards improving operational efficiency, and it operates with an ‘always connected’ protocol through Isobus and mobile network connectivity. Doing so enables Sync to seamlessly transfer data from the implement to IsoMatch FarmCentre, Kverneland’s integrated farm management platform.
Sync also enables real-time tracking of operational behaviour and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Users can also benefit from remote support functionality through the Kverneland ServiceCentre, allowing technicians to analyse data and resolve issues promptly and remotely.
Added functionality includes synchronisation with Kverneland implement apps, for example to establish precise machine location and tracking, improving security of implements stored at remote locations. And the integration of a bluetooth module currently enables Geospread fertiliser spreader models to accept spreading chart settings directly from the mobile phone app, bypassing the terminal.
Butterfly mower with automated tractor steering response
The 55100MT Vario is a new generation of butterfly mower that heads-up the range and boasts a 9.8–10.2m working width. The outfit can be retro-fitted with BX swath groupers which, thanks to quick release couplings, can be fitted and removed in minutes.
Replacing the 53100MT Vario, the 55100 model is an Isobus-equipped butterfly unit that now comes equipped with Curve Pilot.
Curve Pilot automatically controls the side-shift on both rear mowing units by up to 400mm in response to tractor steering. This innovative feature does not need any GPS input or auto-steering integration to operate, instead utilising a gyroscope to sense turning movements to control side-shift on the rear mowing units.
As a result, this feature minimises stripes that can occur between the front and rear mower units when following curves. It also enables the operator to make full use of the working width, rather than having to accept a generous overlap on headlands for example, which can restrict the working width.
Retaining the proven QuattroLink bed suspension system for contour following, the 55100MT Vario uses a pair of nine-disc cutting beds, with conditioning achieved using a semi-swing steel tine conditioner.
The conditioning hoods offer dual adjustment at both the front and rear of the hood, to vary the intensity of conditioning to suit crop volume. In addition, the rear part of the hood allows rapid change-over from swathing to spreading.
Kverneland are attending LAMMA 2025
Visit Kverneland at LAMMA 2025 on 15th-16th January, stand number: 12.530.
Alternatively, view our LAMMA 2025 event guide.