The Maxima precision planter family now comprises more than 10 variations — for a brief outline, refer to the box “Maxima diversity” on page 40. Our focus here is the six-row, 75cm spacing Maxima 3TDE — the latter denoting electric drive and a telescopic double frame to ensure it tucks within 3.0m for road transport. The seeder units are designed for speeds of up to 10km/hr, which gives a good indication of where Kuhn has positioned Maxima in the market.
The planter has a Cat III linkage headstock. When parked up, the Maxima rests on two parking stands that are secured by pins with inexpensive lynch clips. Tractor requirements include the pto shaft, four hydraulic pipes (depending on
