Maschio Gaspardo Gigante – a cut above the rest

Dec 19, 2021    Posted by Brittany Cunningham

Make no mistake, Maschio Gaspardo’s flagship Gigante Pressure seed drill range keeps impressing farmers right around Australia. The feedback is uniformly positive; easy to use, superior germination rates, minimal disturbance to the soil and a machine that can be relied on, day in day out.  

Specifically designed for our conditions and tough working environments, farmers and contractors need look no further when considering seeding quality and return on investment.   

Now, for the first time, a 3m Gigante Pressure compact model is available locally. Complementing the 4m and 6m versions, with all the standard inclusions of the existing range, it will suit lower horsepower tractors, making it affordable and ideal for smaller farming enterprises.    

Overview 
Highly adaptable due to innovative configurations, the Gigante Pressure is an advanced direct seed drill with pneumatic seed and fertiliser distribution. Upgrades encompass a rotation of the seeder’s pressurised hopper, with bins now positioned front to back and lowered in the chassis, significantly aiding the job of seeding in difficult terrain.   

The hermetically sealed pressurised hopper is split into two compartments – 70/30 for seed and fertiliser or seed / seed applications. The trailed pneumatic seed drill plants seeds in rows 150mm apart using its coil sprung dampened independent planting unit.  

Pressure is the key 
Designed and made by Gaspardo, the seeding unit delivers powerful downwards pressure (up to 260 kg) when cutting a seeding line, resulting in reliable, high quality direct drilling – regardless of soil type and field conditions – with the least possible soil disturbance.  

Gigante Pressure’s distribution system enables seed and fertiliser to be drilled in a single shot, enhancing root efficiency as the product is assimilated. This makes it ideal for rapid and successful germination in tilled or untilled soils, allowing farmers to hit their growing season window.  

The 6mm-thick,  475mm diameter coulter slices smoothly through soil, simultaneously cutting back crop residue. Three different cutting profile options are available – shallow notched, deep notched and plain disc – and the various tapered gauge wheels make sure the unit sits securely on the ground, with the sowing depth controlled at the seed delivery point on each individual row unit via an adjustable (0-80mm) spoked rubber depth wheel. In combination with the downwards pressure, the result is consistent seeding depth across the full width of the drill, even in undulating paddocks.  

Durable, efficient and cost effective 
The sowing elements are independent and reinforced, greatly improving the life span of the Gigante Pressure, while new coulters with a unique profile for better seed penetration promote high quality seeding, as well as boosting wear resistance.  

The advantages to your operation are compelling. Consider the agronomic benefits; better soil fertility and organic matter, while compaction, oxidative stress and erosion are reduced. For the bottom line, there’s less time spent working the soil, fuel savings and lower cost of inputs. Indeed, it’s the epitome of conservation agriculture, reworking the soil while reducing emissions and minimising the loss of fertile soil to erosion. 

ISOBUS compatibility
What’s more, the Gigante Pressure is ISOBUS compatible, equipped with a Genius controller (with electric drives) and GPS speed detection system as standard. This improves the ergonomics of the workspace by reducing monitors and cabling inside the cab and making it easy to swap the Gigante across tractors as required. The tractor's ISOBUS terminal handles seed calibration and work parameter control – making it a fully digital solution.  

Via task controller variable rate (TC-GEO) and automatic section control (TC-SC), the Gigante Pressure also takes advantage of ISOBUS precision farming functionalities. This machine won’t be left behind as precision farming grows in popularity.  

It is user-friendly, too, constructed with a folding frame for ease of transport and centralised greasing for quick and easy maintenance. To top it off, each Maschio Gaspardo Gigante Pressure comes with an industry-leading two-year warranty.  

For all the details about the impressive Maschio Gaspardo range, please give Delmade a call on 1800 335 623.

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