Weaving launches new Fenix Grass Drill and Front Tank
31st March 2021
Weaving Machinery is continuing its mission of providing robust and innovative machinery that meets the real needs of UK farmers, all at affordable prices. Launching this spring, the company’s new Fenix Grass Drill is designed to be compact but powerful, ideal for mixed farms and contractors.
“We’ve now had two wet winters in a row,” says Simon Weaving, Sales Director at Weaving Machinery. “Many farms are hoping to reseed and top up their winter grass. From an environmental perspective, they’re understandably trying to plough less. The new Fenix Grass Drill is designed with this in mind.”
The new drill is able to stitch straight into the grass using a 3-inch row and serrated disc. Coulters can be blocked off with ease allowing the drill to be used for wheat, barley or oats and a full width press roller at the back ensures the ground is left in ideal condition for germination. With its 3-metre working width, 80-100 HP power requirement and electric metering, the Fenix Grass Drill represents an attractive and accomplished drilling solution.
“The size may be small, but the functionality and specifications are high,” says Simon. “The Fenix Grass Drill is loaded with valuable features that make a real difference. For example, the 4-inch hydraulic fan blows air to the top of the coulter and then releases 50% of that air allowing the seed to fall freely and saving on fuel consumption.”
The Fenix Grass Drill also comes fully fitted with an electric RDS Artemis Lite metering unit (to ensure you hit the seed rates you’re aiming for) and GPS forward speed sensor. That last feature contrasts with many other drills – which rely on radar technology – in that it allows greater accuracy in all kinds of weather.
Who is the drill aimed at? Anyone who specialises in grass farming or performs lots of reseeding, including contractors. “It’s a multipurpose drill,” says Simon. “Even mixed farms that might do a lot of grass drilling but smaller areas of cereals can benefit… the Fenix Grass Drill lets you direct drill cereals or stubble turnips, through its ability to easily block coulters to 6-inch row spacing for conventional systems.”
In addition, Weaving has also launched its new Front Tank following customer demand. As more farmers seek better weight distribution, the new Front Tank boasts multiple new features that enhance performance, including a sleek stainless steel double metering unit, higher output capabilities, a two-ton capacity, and extra “quality of life” features like front row lights and built-in cameras to assist pulling out at junctions.
Both the Fenix Grass Drill and Front Tank are available this spring, with demos of the Fenix Grass Drill offered on request. Every machine comes with UK delivery and assisted set up as standard, so the user can get to work without any extra hassle – backed by Weaving’s excellent ongoing support.
“Farmers just want equipment that helps them get the job done,” adds Simon.
“They want high-spec machinery that performs well in UK conditions but are easy to maintain with good support. The Fenix Grass Drill and new Front Tank are just our latest move forward in that regard. Every machine at Weaving is built with real farmer feedback in mind. We’re proud to support more robust performance for British farmers.”
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