Benefits of NDF Automatic Downforce
NDF Automatic Downforce (ADF) is our patented system designed for downforce control the coulter on the SA650 to SA750 row units. The ADF system is fully pneumatic and doesn’t use any electrical components, which in our belief enhances its reliability, that being said - if the operator encounters any issues with the ADF system or if it isn't functioning correctly, there is a manual override feature that allows the equipment to continue operating until diagnostics can be performed.
Before using ADF, downforce was set manually by adjusting for the hardest soil in the paddock to ensure the disc could dig to the right depth. However, this can lead to excessive downforce in softer areas of the paddock, causing:
1. Overly compacted sidewalls in the seed trench
2. Difficulty in closing the sidewall soil over the seed
3. Seeds struggling to grow due to the compacted soil
From our experience, too much downforce significantly increases fuel consumption, horsepower demands, and wear and tear on the machinery. As a result, NDF-ADF can save you money on fuel over time. When considering the improved seedbed quality it provides, adopting ADF is truly a smart choice.
In summary, the key reasons to choose NDF-ADF are that it optimally achieves the correct downforce on the disc for better seed placement, reduces unnecessary compaction in the sidewalls, and saves on fuel costs.
Established in 2001