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Fentech has been fabricating Simtech machines for the past few years and has also been involved in the development of the new UK models. It’s exciting times ahead for Simtech UK, expanding the range of
Excellent seed-to-soil contact, with minimal disturbance
JJ Metcalfe & Son coulters have a ne replaceable tungsten carbide tip, which cuts through the soil, ensuring excellent seed-to-soil contact, whilst moving the minimal amount of soil, the company reckons.
Designed originally to t Väderstad Seedhawk drills, JJ Metcalfe’s coulters have been developed to t a wide range of drills, including: Horsch CO and Sprinter; Köckerling Ultima and Jockey; Amazone Cayena and Condor; Weaving Sabre Tine; and most recently, its own design of a box section conversion which ts on 80 and 100mm box sections for the self-build specialist.
All coulters can be tted with a wide variety of tubes, enabling granular or liquid fertiliser distribution and the tips can be easily exchanged between 12–100mm spreader coulter.
If you would like any further information or would like to discuss a future project, contact the JJ Metcalfe & Son team directly. FG
The new HQ is based in Lincolnshire and the original site in Su olk will remain in place to support the increased production requirements. The company is looking to expand further a eld to make use of its increased production capacity.
The Simtech machines were appealing from the start, due to their relative simplicity and low cost for such a capable, versatile machine. Crop establishment from the inverted T-slot system is very good even in the most demanding conditions, the company reckons. The unique environment created helps the new seedling with moisture retention, availability of light and warmth for the perfect germination.
The machines themselves are reliable and very well built with minimal moving/wearing parts, the company says. The range now covers up to 6m wide mounted machines with development of trailed machines in the coming months, while still maintaining the key features of the smaller drills. FG
