CHRONO - High-speed planting technology - International
High speed planting technology
CHRONO
CHRONO is the new high speed planting unit of MASCHIO GASPARDO that enriches the wide range of solutions offered by the Group for precision sowing. Thanks to its exclusive pneumatic seed delivery system, the planting unit equipped with electrical transmission, can operate up to 15 km/h reaching the maximum accuracy standards.
Whether it is about conventional tillage, minimum tillage or even direct seeding, CHRONO guarantees best accuracy in seed placement regardless of seed size, planting depth and speed rate.
At the forefront of planting, high speed and first-class precision
CHRONO is fully electric and is based on a vacuum seed selection system that has always been the signature of GASPARDO precision planters. CHRONO has perfected seed singulation thanks to an advanced micrometric seed selector.
After exiting the distributor, the seed enters the new pneumatic system and it is led at high speed to the ground avoiding the negative bouncing effect. The photocell integrated on the seed tube controls the fall frequency, while the soft rubber and self-cleaning press wheel holds the seed in the furrow, guaranteeing the best planting accuracy and a controlled depth.
It is possible to plant any type of seed without foregoing precision. According to the seed calibre, weight and shape, the seed selection vacuum and the seed transport airflow can be set independently. Also small seeds such as rape and beet are placed perfectly, as well as those particularly shaped, like sunflower.
Every single seed counts
The vacuum applied to the distributor runs through the holes in the seeding plate and captures the seeds which are then selected by the selector, eliminating possible duplicates. The micrometric adjustment of the selector allows it to adapt to all shapes and sizes of seeds, always offering maximum precision.
The distributor has been designed to reduce to the minimum components wear and ensure maximum reliability in every working condition. A single electric motor drives the transmission and controls the rotation of the seeding disc, proven to be reliable and maintenance free.
Thanks to the 15° angle that features the metering unit, seeds are released to the seed tube with zero friction.
A sensor instantly collects data on seed investment per hectare, distance and selection accuracy.
The operator can easily adjust planting parameters directly from tractor's ISOBUS monitor or by using an additional monitor.
CHRONO planting unit is the result of the valuable collaboration between MASCHIO GASPARDO Research and Development department and the Italian School of Design (SID), to create a high speed element with a functional design that makes precision planting an even faster, easier and efficient operation.
The design of CHRONO is characterised by dynamism, speed and precision that inspired its name. The lines are easily recognisable and make CHRONO a really unique and innovative element.
