VARIOCAST SEEDER
Variocast seeders are typically used to sow small seeds e.g. OSR, stubble turnips, cover crops as well as to apply slug pellets.
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The Variocast range includes the Variocast 8, a pneumatic mechanical seeder where the seed roller metering is driven by a land wheel. The Variocast is also offered as an electronic seeder, where the metering roller is driven electronically utilising a GPS receiver for accurate forward speed metering - the 8E, the 8E Pro and the 16E Pro.
Variocast seeders are typically used to sow small seeds e.g. OSR, stubble turnips, cover crops as well as to apply slug pellets. The Variocast range includes the Variocast 8, a pneumatic mechanical seeder where the seed roller metering is driven by a land wheel. The Variocast is also offered as an electronic seeder, where the metering roller is driven electronically utilising a GPS receiver for accurate forward speed metering - the 8E, the 8E Pro and the 16E Pro.
It cuts seed rates and establishment costs whilst improving yields - utilise a Variocast to take advantage of till-seeding techniques and improve gross margins.
With the subsoiler working at a medium depth and the Variocast Seeder set to seed in bands behind the legs you make serious in-roads into output and cost. Furthermore the loosened sub soil promotes long, strong taproot growth.
Sowing in bands gives each plant the room to develop through better light interception, branching out and encouraging flower heads on the lateral branches as well as the main stem and overall requires less seed whilst still attaining good yields.
Robust build
Variocast seeder's are supplied with a strong mounting plate which assist fitting to whatever cultivation machine is chosen. The hopper and chassis are built to withstand the rigors of high speed seeding in hard ground.
VARIOCAST MODELS
Typically used to sow small seeds e.g. OSR, stubble turnips, cover crops as well as to apply slug pellets, this low cost 8 outlet, mechanically driven, pneumatic seeder is usually mounted to subsoilers and other cultivation machinery. The rotary feed, seed roller metering is driven by a land wheel, with delivery via an twin electric fans.
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Maximum spread width of 6m, hopper capacity 180 litres
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Ground wheel drive – consistent seed rate
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Stepless metering gearbox with individual metering roller per outlet
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Green “coarse” and blue “fine” seed roller as standard - other rollers available
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Special distribution plates – even seed distribution in a band or broadcast
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Calibration control - simple calibration at the press of a button
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Powder coated and anodised - built to last
Being ground wheel driven it maintains a consistent seed rate whatever speed the implement is working at. Drive is taken from the spoked land wheel and transmitted through a 12mm flexible drive cable to a variator gearbox. A simple lever system on the gearbox adjusts the output shaft speed and therefore seed rate.
Variocast 8 Mechanical - No mounting brackets included
| Model No. | Working Width | Seedbox Volume | Seed Outlets | Control | Weight |
| 1739002V | Up to 6m | 180L | 8 | Mechanical | 123kg |
INCLUDES: Coarse (green) and fine (blue) seed roller, 25m of seed hose, 8 outlets, 7m of fused power cable from battery to controller, 4.5m of cable from connector plug to fans, 2.4m flexi-drive cable as standard (in lieu prices available for longer cables).
IMPORTANT - when mounting flexible drive cables ensure they are supported adequately and follow a smooth curve from land wheel to seeder - if in doubt contact your OPICO dealer.
IMPORTANT - when mounting seeders on cultivation machinery hopper bracing is recommended.
When ordering please state width of machine seeder is to be fitted to.
Typically used to sow small seeds e.g. OSR, stubble turnips, cover crops as well as to apply slug pellets, the pneumatic, electronic Variocast 8E is usually mounted to subsoilers and other cultivation machinery.
The metering roller is driven electronically utilising a GPS receiver for accurate forward speed monitoring on all models, with air supplied via twin electric fans, allowing infinitely variable and extremely accurate seed rates to be achieved.
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Maximum spread width of 6m (8 outlets), hopper capacity 180 litres
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Individual metering roller per outlet – precise distribution
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Green “coarse” and blue “fine” seed roller as standard - other rollers available
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Special distribution plates – even seed distribution in a band or broadcast
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Variable seed rate and calibration control - accuracy
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Low level hopper alarm and drive belt sensor
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Hectare meter
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Calibration control - simple calibration at the press of a button
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Powder coated and anodised - built to last
OSR seed rates or rather seed numbers per square metre are critical to control cost and maximise yield. The Variocast 8E allows unmatched precision whilst also monitoring the seed levels and work rates for the operator.
Variocast 8E - No mounting brackets included
Complete with electronic in-cab control, variable seed rate, low level hopper sensor, calibration control and hectare meter
| Model No. | Working Width | Seedbox Volume | Seed Outlets | Control | Weight |
| 1739002EV | Up to 6m | 180L | 8 | Electric | 123kg |
INCLUDES: 5m of fused power cable from battery, 2.4m of CPU power cable, 7m of multi-core cable to machine. 4m of cable from GPS receiver to seeder and 25m of seed hose.
Acoustic and visual fan alarm.
Typically used to sow small seeds e.g. OSR, stubble turnips, cover crops as well as to apply slug pellets, the pneumatic, electronic Variocast 8E Pro is usually mounted to subsoilers and other cultivation machinery.
The metering roller is driven electronically utilising a GPS receiver for accurate forward speed monitoring on all models, with air supplied via a hydraulic fan, allowing infinitely variable and extremely accurate seed rates to be achieved.
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Maximum spread width of 6m (8 outlets), hopper capacity 180 litres
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Individual metering roller per outlet – precise distribution
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Green “coarse” and blue “fine” seed roller as standard - other rollers available
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Special distribution plates – even seed distribution in a band or broadcast
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Variable seed rate and calibration control - accuracy
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Low level hopper alarm and drive belt sensor
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Hectare meter
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Calibration control - simple calibration at the press of a button
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Powder coated and anodised - built to last
The hydraulic fan is ideal if you require more air flow due to one of the following reasons:
- The Variocast seeder needs mounting a long way from the seed application point requiring seed hoses larger than 4m.
- Where dividers are required to achieve 10 or more outlets.
- Especially high seed rates or forward speeds are required.
- Working widths above 6.5m are required (9.5m)
Variocast 8E Pro - No mounting brackets included
Complete with electronic in-cab control, variable seed rate, hydraulic fan, low level hopper sensor, calibration control and hectare meter
| Model No. | Working Width | Seedbox Volume | Seed Outlets | Control | Weight |
| 1739002VEPRO | Up to 6m | 180L | 8 | Electronic | 123kg |
INCLUDES: 2.4m power cable to cpu and 6m cpu controller cable to machine. 4m cable from GPS receiver to seeder. 5m battery power cable. 4m hydraulic pressure and return pipes c/w 1/2” male coupling. 2m of 75mm fan to air manifold pipe. Fan speed sensing and 25m seed hose. For full width spreading above 6.5m additional Y-pieces and outlets are required (Max rec. 9.5m).
IMPORTANT - when mounting seeders on cultivation machinery hopper bracing is recommended.
Hydraulic fan requires 0-20l/min max oil supply and free flow return.
Typically used to sow small seeds e.g. OSR, stubble turnips, cover crops as well as to apply slug pellets, the pneumatic, electronic Variocast 16E Pro is usually mounted to subsoilers and other cultivation machinery.
The metering roller is driven electronically utilising a GPS receiver for accurate forward speed monitoring on all models, with air supplied via twin electric fans or hydraulic fan on PRO models, allowing infinitely variable and extremely accurate seed rates to be achieved.
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Maximum spread width of 6m (8 outlets), hopper capacity 180 litres
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Individual metering roller per outlet – precise distribution
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Green “coarse” and blue “fine” seed roller as standard - other rollers available
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Special distribution plates – even seed distribution in a band or broadcast
-
Variable seed rate and calibration control - accuracy
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Low level hopper alarm and drive belt sensor
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Hectare meter
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Calibration control - simple calibration at the press of a button
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Powder coated and anodised - built to last
The Variocast 16E Pro has all the features of the Variocast 8E Pro but with twice the outlets giving you 16 in total. It has a maximum working width of 12.3m and is the machine to use if you require more outlets than 8. The Variocast 16E Pro Seeder also comes standard with a large 400ltr hopper, hydraulic fan and electronic control box.
Variocast 16E Pro - No mounting brackets included
Complete with electric in-cab control, variable seed rate, low level hopper sensor, calibration control and hectare meter
| Model No. | Working Width | Seedbox Volume | Seed Outlets | Control | Weight |
| 1739008EV | Up to 12m | 400L | 16 | Electronic | 160kg |
INCLUDES: 2.4m power cable to cpu and 6m cpu controller cable to machine. 4m cable from GPS receiver to seeder. 5m battery power cable. 4m hydraulic pressure and return pipes c/w 1/2” male coupling. 2m of 75mm fan to air manifold pipe. Fan speed sensing and 50m seed hose.
IMPORTANT - when mounting seeders on cultivation machinery hopper bracing is recommended.
Hydraulic fan requires 0-20l/min max oil supply and free flow return.
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