Monopill rigid
Seeder | Mechanical Precision Drill
The benefit of most precise seed placement.
The Kverneland Monopill e-drive II is the mechanical precision drill for beet, rape and chicory.
The advantages of this Mechanical Precision Drill
- Most precise seed placement
- Even depth control by parallelogram
- Half-width shut-off and opto-electronic control
- Individual sowing units can be switched off
- ISOBUS Intelligence with Monopill e-drive II
Description
The mechanical precision drill MONOPILL e-drive II has been designed for professional precision drilling of beet, rape and chicory. Depending on the soil type and soil conditions, four different sowing rows with specific equipment are available. The Monopill ensures perfect seed placement in conventional and mulch conditions. Each sowing unit is individually driven by an electric motor. The sowing distances are infinitely adjustable on the move, manually or by VR map. Section control allows to switch on and off the sowing units one by one. The rigid end tow toolbars are available in working widths of 6m, 9m and 10.8/12m.
Precise seed singulation with zero speed effect
The advanced design of the sowing system ensures precise seed singulation and perfect seed placement. The peripheral speed of the seed disc matches exactly the forward speed of the machine, while the counter-clockwise rotation eliminates seed bounce and roll. Combined with a low seed drop height, accurate singulation of all pelleted seeds, and parallelogram-guided sowing rows, this guarantees optimal seed positioning in every field condition.
Perfect seed placement for mulch and conventional sowing
Standard sowing unit: Even in extreme soil conditions, the heavy-duty sowing unit provides excellent stability. With the option to add up to 50 kg additional pressure via the spring-loaded system, each sowing unit ensures consistent working depth and reliable seed placement.
Tandem sowing unit: Equipped with a flexible front depth guidance wheel and Monoflex press wheel, the tandem design maintains exact working depth and ensures better load distribution. This version is particularly recommended for light, sandy, and fen soils where precision depth control is crucial.
Mulch and tandem mulch sowing units: For advanced mulch seeding technology, the front depth guidance wheel is replaced by a double cutting disc (optionally notched) with lateral zero-pressure tyres. The trailing coulter creates a clean furrow, ensuring precise seed placement without hair-pinning or soil diving. The mulch seeding version can also be used for conventional drilling without any modifications, providing maximum versatility.
Maximum precision in every seeding system
Whether in mulch seeding or conventional sowing, the Kverneland Monopill ensures precise seed singulation, exact depth control, and perfect seed placement - helping farmers achieve higher emergence rates, stronger crop establishment, and improved yield potential.
Highlights
- Infinite adjustment of sowing distances from 12.5 to 25cm, optimising seed populations following VR maps.
- Integrated tramlining of 2 tramlining systems, including increased side row population and pre-emergence marking systems (optional).
- Permanent opto-electronic control for seed counting
- Section control to precisely switch on and off the sowing units one by one.
- AEF-certified ISOBUS Intelligence.
Features
Features
GEOSEED - Precision at high end
GEOSEED is the precise synchronization of seed placement across the full working width of the machine. This ensures that seeds are distributed evenly, achieving an optimal pattern—either parallel or diamond-shaped—across the soil surface. The positive effects of this technology are far-reaching. By enhancing seed distribution, GEOSEED maximizes the efficient use of key resources such as nutrients, water, and sunlight, fostering optimal plant growth. Additionally, this uniform planting pattern helps reduce the risks of wind and water erosion, as the even distribution of plants improves soil structure and coverage, leading to better water retention and minimizing soil degradation.
- The rigid end-tow toolbars are available in working widths of 3m, 6m, 9m and 12m.
- The convenient and time saving parallel hydraulic folding is available in 6 m and 9 m toolbar versions.
- The transport width of all Monopill & Monopill e-drive II models is a maximum of 3 metres.
- The optional pre-emergence markers assist first spraying operations before seed emergence.
The sowing units – like the whole machine – are modular in design
- The basic element always remains the same and the equipment can be varied according to individual requirements.
- For mulch seeding, the front Farmflex wheel is simply replaced with a double cutting disc equipped with side zero pressure tyres. The trailing coulter draws a clean seed furrow for precise seed placement.
- The Monopill can also be used for sowing rape and chicory, this allows for the extended use of the machine, earning an improved pay back of the machine cost.
- Precision-drilled rape is generally sown in row widths of 45cm. This row distance allows the use of mechanical seeding machines. Down the row spacing will vary depending on location and variety between 5 and 8 cm.
The cultivation of sugar beet requires special care and the right supply of nutrients. In this respect, the application of micro granule and micro fertiliser whilst seeding plays an important role for early crop development.
micro-drill
Each unit of the micro-drill has been designed to supply three sowing units and offers a hopper capacity of 35 liters. It is electrically driven and ISOBUS controlled. The metering device consists of a wear-resistant plastic housing and exchangeable cell wheels made of stainless steel which ensure precise metering of different micro granules. Application rates from 2kg up to 25kg/ha are possible.
Emission control
The advantage for the environment: the granulate falls freely into the seed furrow without air support, minimising the emission of dust and complying with the current guidelines for emission control for any granulates applied.
Precision Farming
The comfortable, fully ISOBUS, integrated control system allows the adaption of the stop and start points of the seed row. This ensures precise shutting on and off at the end of the field (without overlaps or faults).
Operator safety
The engineers’ focus has been to increase operator safety by easy and safe handling. Therefore, the operator is able to exchange the cell wheels even when the hoppers are full of granule. There is no need to empty them first, reducing the operator’s risk of being in direct contact with the granules.
The Kverneland micro dill has been approved by the Julius Kühn Institute (Institute for Application Techniques in Plant Protection) (Reference G 2196).
The Kverneland micro-drill is available for Monopill e-drive II and Unicorn e-drive II.
- The seed disc is rotating through the second patented seed chamber
- The disc picks only one seed at a time, additional seeds are wiped off
- Due to the centrifugal force, the seed remains in the seed cell throughout its rotation
- With the seeding heart positioned deep inside the seeding coulter, the seed drop height is only 3cm
- The lowest drop height on the market, plus zero speed effect sowing provide precise placement.
GEOCONTROL - Cost saving with immediate payback
Seeding with GPS and GEOCONTROL in combination with an electric driven precision drill is a major step towards precision and cost saving. These machines are all equipped with ISOBUS technology which with the help of the IsoMatch Tellus terminal, can be easily controlled.
Each electric driven seeding element, in combination with GPS and GEOCONTROL, is automatically switched on or off in exactly the right place, ensuring there is no overlap with any row that has already been seeded. This is especially handy in triangular fields, on curved or irregular shaped headlands.
- Electric drive with control directly from the tractor cab using ISOBUS technology.
- The seeding heart is driven directly by a variable speed electric gear motor. There are no mechanical drive parts.
- Infinite adjustment of sowing distances from 12.5 to 25cm, optimising seed populations to soil type with the same field from the tractor cab.
- Multi-choice integrated tramlining and pre-emergence marking systems (optional).
- Ability to increase plant population in rows adjacent to the tramlines
- Individual sowing units can be switched on and off.
- Opto-electronic control for seed counting.
Tellus 700
Single Screen, Multiple Options
Tellus 700 simplifies precision farming with smart features, custom mapping, and a user-friendly design. With ISOBUS compatibility and flexible packages, it boosts in-field efficiency and control.
Tellus 1200
Multiple Screens, Even more Options
Tellus 1200 the 12-inch universal Terminal offers intelligent hopper monitoring and precise variable rate application for fertiliser and seed. With an intuitive interface, multi-screen functionality, and GEOCONTROL compatibility, it delivers smart, all-in-one control beyond standard tractor systems.
IsoMatch FarmCentre
The best overview in farm management.
The IsoMatch FarmCentre is a cloud-based farm management tool that works seamlessly with Tellus 700 and Tellus 1200 terminals. It allows you to monitor machine activity, send tasks remotely to the terminal, and access real-time data and job reports – anytime, anywhere for smarter, more efficient farming.
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Download brochure| Model | Monopill | Monopill | Monopill | Monopill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | rigid | rigid | rigid | rigid | |
| Working width (m) | 3.0 | 6.0 | 9.0 | 10.8/12.0 | |
| No. of rows | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | |
| Row width (cm) | 45/50 | 45/50 | 45/50 | 45/50 | |
| Transport width (m) | 3.0 | 3.0 2) | 3.0 2) | 3.0 2) | |
| Weight of basic version (kg) | 400 | 910 | 1,750 | 2,800 | |
| e-drive II, ready for GEOSEED® | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| IsoMatch Tellus PRO | Option | Option | Option | Option | |
| IsoMatch Tellus GO+ | Option | Option | Option | Option | |
| Visus | Option | Option | Option | - | |
| Radar (only with e-drive II) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Linkage | CAT. II | CAT. II | CAT. III | CAT. III | |
| Tyres 5.00x15 (no.) | Standard (2) | Standard (2) | Standard (4) | Standard (8) | |
| Hydraulically operated track marker arms | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Pre-emergence markers | Option | Option 1) | Option 1) | Option 1) | |
| Road light kit | Option | Option | Option | Option | |
| Track eradicator (2x2 tines) | Option | Option | Option | Option | |
| Frame ballasting kit | Option | Option | - | - | |
| Lengthwise transport device | - | Option | Option | Option | |
| Electric driven microgranule applicator micro-dril | Option | Option | Option | Option | |
| Microgranule hopper volume (l) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | |
| No. of microgranule hoppers | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
1) Risk of collision of pre-emergency marker and lengthwise transport devise
2) Lengthwise transport device
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Download brochureWorking width |
Row width |
Weight |
|
Monopill 6 row rigid |
3.0m |
45/50 |
400 |
Monopill 12 row rigid |
6.0m |
45/50 |
910 |
Monopill 18 row rigid |
9.0m |
45/50 |
1750 |
Monopill 24 row rigid |
12.0m |
45/50 |
2800 |
Monopill 12 row PH |
6.0m |
45/50 |
1250 |
Monopill 18 row PH |
9.0m |
45/50 |
2180 |
1) Risk of collision of pre-emergency marker and lengthwise transport devise
2) Lengthwise transport device