New Kverneland Disc Mower for Fast and Easy Hydraulic Setting of Ground Pressure

Kverneland’s new suspension feature provides easy and simple setting of ground pressure on the 2800 series. For greater comfort for the operator the ground pressure of the large suspension spring is set hydraulically from the tractor cab. Easy to adjust, even on the go.

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No fields are alike and loosing important time when having to change ground pressure manually because of weather or field conditions changing, can be a valuable loss. With the new hydraulic solution from Kverneland, accurate and instant setting of ground pressure is done fast and easy. There is no need to leave the tractor seat. It can be done from the tractor cab.

A Simple Solution Solving a Crucial Task

The new suspension concept is in fact a very simple and clever solution to an important challenge in optimizing the mowing job. On the new hydraulic version the tension on the large suspension spring, which controls the ground pressure, is adjusted hydraulically, to increase or lower pressure - all easily done from the tractor seat through the hydraulic remote of the tractor. The chosen ground pressure level is conveniently registered from the easy-to-read scale.

“The new suspension adds a new dimension to our already well-established Kverneland 2800 series. Setting the correct ground pressure couldn’t be easier, and we have managed to upgrade the 2800 series without comprising on the features already present on the mowers” says Stefan Zimmermann, Product Manager, Disc Mowers.

Work Smarter on the Go

Ground pressure can be adjusted even on the move when the field conditions change. E.g. choose light ground pressure in rough conditions, when cutting headlands and increase pressure when cutting the rest of the field to protect mower and stubble, yet ensuring excellent and accurate cutting performance with triangular discs.

More importantly the correct setting of ground pressure adds significantly to better work result and reduction of fuel consumption, as a mower with correct ground pressure is easier to pull, requiring less power and fuel consumption. Additionally it ensures best possible protection of crop roots, leading to faster regrowth.

Strong Combination of Spring and Hydraulic

The design with responsive spring suspension and hydraulic adjustment is a very efficient combination and in fact highly accurate solution. The large suspension spring ensures instant reaction with no delay and precise adaption to ground contours, while the hydraulic adjustment makes it easy and fast to set the correct ground pressure. Add in the centre suspension of the mowing unit that provides even weight distribution across the complete mower width and you have a mower tailored for accurate mowing performance.