Tractor-mounted row crop cultivator METIS VARIO

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Subtitle
Vario 18/12 or 12/8 hoeing machine with 500 mm bearing-free side-shift and ISOBUS control for precise inter-row work

Key benefits at a glance

• High versatility for multiple row configurations (45/50/75 cm)
• Low energy consumption and fast return on investment
• Maintenance-free 500 mm side-shift for compact operation and excellent tool visibility
• ISOBUS compatibility and optional RTK/camera guidance for precise steering

Overview
The METIS Vario lets you hoe in either 18/12 rows (45 or 50 cm) or 12/8 rows (75 cm) without increasing lateral footprint. The frame uses special steel for strength. Weight transfer cylinders in parallelograms ensure even distribution across tools for consistent soil penetration. The compact, bearing-free 500 mm side-shift provides wide lateral adjustment with no routine maintenance. The machine is scalable and designed to optimise productivity while minimising energy use and environmental impact.

Key Features

• Compact side-shift: 500 mm stroke using oversized, bearing-free compact cylinders; maintenance-free and improved visibility of working tools
• Stabiliser discs: adjustable to tractor track width; clamping maintains straight tracking even on slopes
• Sequential adaptation: automatic switching between 18→12 rows (sugar beet) or 12→8 rows (maize)
• Load transfer: parallelogram-mounted cylinders distribute weight evenly for consistent coulter penetration
• Trailed guide wheels: neutral steering effect, improved traction and simplified camera/RTK guidance

Guidance
Manual joystick control or automatic operation via a user-friendly in-cab console. Supports single or dual cameras and optional autonomous RTK integrated with camera systems. Multiple sensors available for enhanced precision.

ISOBUS network
Option to use the tractor terminal with a clear interface. Simplifies integration of new functions and reduces cabling. ISOBUS CCI display available for non-ISOBUS tractors.

Adjustability and implements

• Adjustable inter-row spacing with simple component adjustments on aligned beams
• Flexible implement positioning: ploughshares, rotary tines, harrows, rotary rakes and other tools can be arranged to optimise working quality
• Tool springs retained in forks to prevent misalignment; forks are graduated and fixed with interchangeable bolts and nuts for quick adjustments

Safety
Integrated work and road lighting. Complies with road gauge requirements and CE marking.

Available Options

• Transporter adapted to special tractor track widths
• Basket lift: raises to 45° while keeping gauge wheels on the ground for stability and camera performance; controlled via ISOBUS or RTK
• Stabiliser discs with automated depth control for uneven ground
• Automated depth control for working tools
• Hydraulic pre-set for simplified adaptation between row spacings
• ISOBUS CCI display for tractors without ISOBUS
• Localized spraying on or between rows with high precision
• Fertiliser application (liquid or solid)
• Intercropping sowing
• Coulter treatments and rotating tines designed to remove weed filaments while protecting the crop
• Inter-row harrows or rotary harrows on the row; leaf-protecting and cutting discs
• Double depth control wheel and metal-rimmed wheels to reduce blockage

Tractor equipment
RTK recommended but not mandatory. ISOBUS recommended but not mandatory. Requires one double-acting or load-sensing circuit plus one circuit for load transfer and stabiliser discs.

Technical specifications

• Model: METIS Vario
• Number of rows: 18/12 or 12/8
• Supported row spacings: 45 cm, 50 cm, 75 cm (adjustable)
• Side-shift: 500 mm bearing-free stroke via oversized compact cylinders
• Maintenance: side-shift design requires no routine maintenance
• Control: ISOBUS compatibility; optional ISOBUS CCI display
• Guidance: manual joystick or automatic console; single/dual cameras; optional autonomous RTK
• Load transfer: cylinders in parallelograms for uniform weight distribution
• Stabiliser discs: adjustable; optional automated depth control
• Trailed guide wheels: neutral steering effect; improves traction
• Implements: supports ploughshares, rotary tines, harrows, rotary rake, etc.
• Safety: work and road lighting; road gauge compliant; CE marked
• Hydraulics: 1 double-acting or load-sensing circuit; 1 circuit for load transfer and stabiliser discs