APV spreader and seeding technology for cover cropping-fertiliser application

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Combine fertilisation and sowing in just one pass – precise, efficient and flexible. With the corrosion-protected Pneumatic Seeders of the Fertilizer Edition (PS D), you apply fertilizer, micro granulates and seeds in a targeted manner using your existing implements. This saves you additional passes, reduces time and fuel consumption, and allows you to use your inputs according to requirements.

With the Pneumatic Seeders Fertilizer Edition (PS D), you apply fertilizer, micro granulates, cover crops and other suitable spreading materials precisely – and combine the application directly with sowing, soil tillage or crop care.

The specially corrosion-protected design combines the proven APV seeding shaft metering with pneumatic distribution. Different hopper sizes, fan variants, seeding shafts and application solutions allow for a configuration that fits your machine, working width and spread rate.

APV Crop Care Seeders: Pneumatic Seeders and spreaders for fertilizer and micro granulates with 800 litre capacity
APV Crop Protection Seeders: Pneumatic Seeders and spreaders for fertilizer and micro granulates with 300 liter capacity

Apply fertilizer and seeds precisely

The electrically driven seeding shaft meters the spreading material exactly. The fan then transports it to the individual outlets and ensures uniform distribution across the working width.

APV Crop Protection Seeders: Pneumatic Seeders and spreaders for fertilizer and micro granulates with 1,600 liter capacity

One system for different requirements

From compact 120 litres to large hoppers with 1,600 litres for professional area performance: hopper size, fan, seeding shaft, number of outlets and control system can be selected to suit the application.

APV Crop Protection Seeders: Pneumatic Seeders and spreaders for fertilizer and micro granulates with 500 liter capacity

Combine several tasks in one pass

Fertilising, applying micro granulate or sowing cover crops can be directly combined with an already necessary operation – for example, soil tillage, sowing or crop care.

Advantages of the APV fertilizer spreader (PS D)

Process

Hopper → Seeding shaft → Air duct → Fan → Hose system → Placement

Meter precisely – distribute pneumatically

The functional principle is largely identical for the entire PS D series.

1. Metering

The spreading material is located in the hopper and is metered exactly via the electrically driven seeding shaft.

From there, it falls into the air flow of the fan.

2. Application

The air flow then transports the material via hoses to the individual outlets. Depending on the machine configuration, placement takes place, for example:

  • via dispersion plates for surface distribution
  • via Y-dividers
  • via distribution heads
  • via seed coulters
  • directly behind soil tillage tools

This allows the spreading material to be brought specifically to the desired placement location.

APV emphasizes the uniform lateral distribution as well as the application close to the ground, which is therefore less susceptible to wind.

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APV Crop Care Seeders: Pneumatic Seeders and spreaders for fertilizer and micro granulates with 800 litre capacity
APV Crop Protection Seeders: Pneumatic Seeders and spreaders for fertilizer and micro granulates with 300 liter capacity

Corrosion protection for demanding spreading materials

The Fertiliser Edition is deliberately different from the standard version of the Pneumatic Seeders.

These implements are specifically designed for use with corrosive spreading materials.

These include, among others

  • CDC coating of the powder-coated components
  • stainless steel standard parts
  • stainless steel agitator
  • stainless steel brush adjustment
  • corrosion-resistant seed shaft components
  • specially sealed construction

We expressly point out that the Fertiliser Edition should be used with corrosive agents such as fertiliser or corresponding micro granulates.

APV crop protection seeders: Pneumatic Seeders and spreaders for fertiliser and micro granulates with a 200-litre capacity

Even distribution across the working width

After metering, the spreading material is pneumatically transported to the individual application points.

This allows the amount to be distributed precisely across the entire machine width.

Depending on the implement version and equipment, for example:

  • 8 outlets
  • 16 outlets
  • up to 32 outlets are possible on large PS models.
APV crop protection seeders: Pneumatic Seeders and spreaders for fertiliser and micro granulates with a 200-litre capacity

Flexible placement - broadcast or targeted application

A major advantage of pneumatic conveying is that the placement point does not have to be directly beneath the seeder.

The material can be delivered via hoses to different points on the implement.

For example

  • in front of a roller
  • behind a roller
  • in front of tillage tools
  • behind cultivator tines
  • via dispersion plates
  • directly into seed boots
  • into a distribution head

This also allows for different placement depths and the combination of seed and fertiliser within a single pass.

APV Crop Protection Seeders: Pneumatic Seeders and spreaders for fertilizer and micro granulates with 300 liter capacity

Multi-Season Use

The PS Fertilizer Edition does not have to be used exclusively for fertilizing.

Depending on the equipment, the following can be applied, among others:

  • Mineral fertilizer
  • Starter fertilizer
  • Micronutrients
  • Micro granulates
  • suitable crop protection granulates
  • Cover crops
  • Undersown crops
  • Reseeding
  • Grass
  • Seed mixtures
  • other suitable seeds

This allows the same implement to be used at multiple points throughout the growing season.

APV Crop Care Seeders: Pneumatic Seeders and spreaders for fertilizer and micro granulates with 800 litre capacity

Seeding shaft metering

A central advantage of the APV Pneumatic Seeders is the selection of different seeding shafts.

The respective seeding shaft is selected according to:

  • Spreading material and particle size
  • desired spread rate
  • working speed and working width

For the Fertilizer Edition, corrosion-protected seeding shafts are available for a wide variety of materials, such as:

Fine blind seeding shaft - For fine seeds and micro granulates.

Flex 20 - For coarser spreading materials such as fertilizer, cereals, peas or beans.

Further seeding shafts allow for adaptation to very fine or special spreading materials.

APV crop protection seeders: Pneumatic Seeders and spreaders for fertiliser and micro granulates with a 200-litre capacity

TWIN concept

Two chambers - Two seeding shafts - metered separately

With the APV TWIN seeders, there are two separate chambers and two separately running seeding shafts per hopper. Thus, two different components can be metered and applied independently of each other per pass.

Please feel free to ask us about the different hopper sizes, control box options, sensors and accessories.

 

APV seeding technology for fertilizer and micro granulates with divided tank: Pneumatic fertilizer spreader TWIN

SMART TWIN Concept

Two chambers - split seeding shaft - precision farming

The SMART TWIN takes the TWIN principle further into the digital age.

Unlike the classic TWIN, the SMART TWIN is based on a split seeding shaft, allowing the left and right halves of the machine to be controlled separately via ISOBUS.

Advantages:

  • Section Control: automatic seeding shaft shutoff based on GPS position
  • Variable Rate Control: spread rate controlled based on an application map
  • Mechanical airflow adjustment per seed type
  • Automatic adjustment to field boundaries
  • Separate left/right control
APV seeding technology for fertilizer and micro granulates with divided tank + ISOBUS for Section Control and Variable Rate Control or part-area switching: Pneumatic fertilizer spreader SMART TWIN

The right fan for every application

The required air capacity depends in particular on:

  • working width
  • hose length
  • spreading material
  • particle size
  • spread rate per minute.

APV offers different fan configurations for the smaller PS D variants.

APV Crop Protection Seeders: Pneumatic Seeders and spreaders for fertilizer and micro granulates with 500 liter capacity

Electric fan

The compact base solution

Suitable for smaller working widths and spread rates.

Advantages

  • no hydraulic connection required
  • easy integration
  • low installation effort
APV Pneumatic Seeders fan types: electric fan

Electric fan PLUS

More air output for higher demands

For larger working widths or higher delivery rates, the more powerful electric fan PLUS can be used.

With suitable configuration, this enables working widths of up to approximately 12 m.

APV Pneumatic Seeders fan types: more powerful electric fan PLUS

Hydraulic fan

High air output for large quantities and working widths

For higher spread rates, large working widths, or heavier spreading materials, APV recommends the hydraulic fan.

Technical requirements:

  • maximum approx. 180 bar
  • maximum approx. 38 l/min oil flow
  • pressureless return required

For the large PS 800–1600 variants, the hydraulic fan is the key solution.

APV Pneumatic Seeders fan types: hydraulic fan

From simple to Precision Farming

The PS Fertilizer Edition can – depending on the device variant and equipment – be combined with different APV control systems.
This allows the operation to be adapted to the farm, tractor and desired degree of automation.

ISOBUS

Professional control directly via the tractor terminal

 

With APV ISOBUS control, the seeder is integrated directly into the tractor's operating concept. An additional display in the cab is not required. Besides the classic control functions, ISOBUS also enables precision farming applications such as Section Control and Variable Rate Control.

Advantages

  • no additional display in the cab
  • only one ISOBUS cable between implement and tractor
  • Speed and linkage signal can be used directly from the tractor*
  • Section Control for GPS-dependent automatic shut-off*
  • Variable Rate Control based on application maps
  • Seed library + automatic pre-metering
  • Also compatible with special systems such as PS TWIN and Liquid Fertilizer
  • * depending on the tractor's equipment.
APV Operator Terminals: ISOBUS Terminal

Profi Control

ISOBUS even without an ISOBUS tractor

For operations that want to use the benefits of ISOBUS-capable APV machines but don't have a suitable terminal on their tractor, APV offers Profi Control as a stand-alone solution. Ideal for shared equipment or operations with multiple tractors without ISOBUS equipment.

  • Receive speed and linkage signals directly via sensors (7-pin signal socket, wheel, GPS, radar sensor)
  • Only one cable from the spreader to the tractor (ISOBUS cable)
  • 50% more fan output when combined with ISOBUS and electric fan
  • RAM-C ball mount for easy installation in the cab
APV control terminals for seeders and spreaders: Profi Control for ISOBUS-compatible implements without ISOBUS tractor

Control Box 5.2

The Control Box 5.2 extends the basic functions with numerous automations. The spread rate can be automatically adapted to the driving speed, the metering at the headland can be controlled and the calibration test can be carried out conveniently. Thus, the module combines extensive functions with proven operation.

Functions

  • Automatic adjustment of the spread rate to driving speed
  • Automatic calibration test – just weigh it
  • Headland management with linkage sensor
  • Pre-metering function
  • Electronic rate adjustment while driving
  • Electric fan regulation
  • Display in kg/ha and grains/m²
  • Total and daily counters for hours and hectares
  • Implement monitoring with corresponding sensors
  • Multiple languages as well as metric and imperial units of measurement
APV control units: Control Box 5.2

Control Terminal 5.7

Operate two seeders independently with one control system

The Control Box 5.7 was specially developed for applications where two seeding shafts or two APV seeders need to be controlled in parallel and independently of one another. This makes it particularly suitable for more complex seed combinations and the PS TWIN.

Functions

  • Independent control of two seeding shafts
  • Parallel operation of up to two APV seeders
  • Spread rates adjustable independently of each other
  • Automatic adjustment to driving speed
  • Automatic calibration test, pre-metering function, headland management
  • Touch colour display
  • Extensive sensor compatibility
  • Robust aluminium housing
APV control terminal for seeders and spreaders with divided hopper (TWIN): Control Box 5.7

Control Terminal 1.2

The solid foundation for the essential functions

The compact Control Box 1.2 offers all the essential basic functions for reliable operation of an APV seeder. The seeding shaft and electric fan can be easily controlled and monitored electronically. Selected sensors can also be integrated – ideal for users looking for straightforward, functional control.

Functions

  • Simple and straightforward operation
  • Compact design
  • Electronic control and monitoring of the seeding shaft
  • Electric fan control
  • Spread rate adjustable while driving
  • Integrated calibration test function
  • Automatic emptying function
  • Audible and visual error messages
  • Fill level warning with optional fill level sensor
  • Compatible with select machine sensors
APV control units: Control Box 1.2

Modelle

PS Fertilizer

120 | 200 | 300 | 500 | 800 | 1,600 litres + carrier systems

APV Crop Protection Seeders: Pneumatic Seeders and spreaders for fertilizer and micro granulates with 500 liter capacity
The corrosion-protected fertilizer spreader for small farms to professionals for high area performance

Depending on the configuration, various fans, control terminals and sensors are available.

You can find all technical details and information on the scope of delivery in the brochure in the Downloads section, or click here.

PS 120 D | PS 200 D | PS 300 D | PS 500 D

    • 120 litres to 500 litres
    • up to 16 outlets possible
    • Fan: electric, electric PLUS, hydraulic
    • Control Box 1.2 | 5.2 | ISOBUS
APV Crop Protection Seeders: Pneumatic Seeders and spreaders for fertilizer and micro granulates with 300 liter capacity

PS 800 D | PS 1600 D

    • 800 litres or 1,600 litres
    • up to 32 outlets possible
    • Fan: hydraulic
    • Operation: 5.2 | 6.2 | ISOBUS
APV Crop Protection Seeders: Pneumatic Seeders and spreaders for fertilizer and micro granulates with 1,600 liter capacity

PS 1600 D + implement carrier

    • 1,600 litres
    • up to 32 outlets possible
    • Fan: hydraulic
    • Control: 5.2 | 6.2 | Isobus
    • Special implement carrier frame for quick deployment without the need for mounting on a soil tillage implement
APV Crop Protection Seeders: Pneumatic Seeders Fertilizer Edition with implement carrier for towed soil tillage implements and easy mounting of the fertilizer spreader

XD

4,200 litres

APV pneumatic fertilizer spreaders and seeders for fertilizer and micro granulates: XD with 4,200 liter hopper, the largest fertilizer spreader from APV
For particularly high area output with up to 36 m working width

You can find all technical details and information on the scope of delivery in the brochure in the Downloads section, or click here.

XD 4200

    • 4,200 litres
    • up to 36 m working width
    • 2 metering units
    • 24 outlets as standard (12 per metering unit)
    • Fan: hydraulic
    • Control terminal: Profi Control | Isobus
APV pneumatic fertilizer spreaders and seeders for fertilizer and micro granulates: XD with 4,200 liter hopper, the largest fertilizer spreader from APV

Twin

300 | 500 litres

APV seeding technology for fertilizer and micro granulates with divided tank: Pneumatic fertilizer spreader TWIN
Two chambers. Two seeding shafts. One pass.

In addition to the classic PS D implements, APV offers systems with split metering.

The key advantage:

Two different components can be metered independently of one another.

Particularly interesting for

  • Seed + fertiliser
  • two cover crop components
  • different placement depths
  • fine seed + coarse seed
  • half-side applications

PS 300 D Twin | PS 500 D Twin

    • 300 litres | 500 litres
    • 2 seeding shafts + split hopper
    • up to 16 outlets possible (8 outlets per seeding shaft)
    • Fan: electric, electric PLUS, hydraulic
    • Control: 5.7 | Isobus
APV seeding technology for fertilizer and micro granulates with divided tank: Pneumatic fertilizer spreader TWIN

You can find all technical details and information on the scope of delivery in the brochure in the Downloads section, or click here.

Smart Twin

120 | 200 | 300 | 500 litres

APV seeding technology for fertilizer and micro granulates with divided tank + ISOBUS for Section Control and Variable Rate Control or part-area switching: Pneumatic fertilizer spreader SMART TWIN
Split seeding shaft meets precision farming

The SMART TWIN takes the TWIN principle digital.

Unlike the classic TWIN, the SMART TWIN is based on a split seeding shaft, which allows the left and right halves of the machine to be controlled separately.

Control is exclusively via ISOBUS.

SMART TWIN 120 | 200 | 300 | 500

    • 120 to 500 litres
    • split seeding shaft + divisible hopper
    • up to 16 outlets possible
    • Fan: electric, electric PLUS, hydraulic
    • Control: Profi Control | Isobus
    • Half-side control
    • Section Control & Variable Rate Control
    • Application maps
    • automatic adjustment to field boundaries
    • reduced overlap
    • separate left/right regulation
APV seeding technology for fertilizer and micro granulates with divided tank + ISOBUS for Section Control and Variable Rate Control or part-area switching: Pneumatic fertilizer spreader SMART TWIN

You can find all technical details and information on the scope of delivery in the brochure in the Downloads section, or click here.

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Technical data are important – but the right configuration is decided in practical use.

Our team supports you with all important questions regarding your personal needs and requirements for APV agricultural machinery.

Accessories

APV accessories for seeding technology: linkage sensor chassis for the automatic start and stop of the seeding shaft

For mounting on moving parts in the headland.

Function: non-contact via a magnet. The seeding shaft is thereby automatically started or stopped (reversible).

linkage sensor chassis

APV accessories for seeders and spreaders: linkage sensor pull switch for automatically starting and stopping the seeding shaft

For mounting on the 3-point hitch or on moving parts at the headland.

How it works: Activated by pulling via a spring. This automatically starts or stops the seeding shaft (reversible).

Linkage Sensor Pull Switch

APV accessories for seeders and spreaders: Various cable sets, cable extensions and hose extensions

For displaying the driving speed and the linkage signal on the operator terminal

Cable length 1.5 m

7-pin signal cable

APV accessories for seeders and spreaders: accessories kit for mounting a pneumatic spreader on a second soil tillage implement

The accessories kit contains the most important parts for mounting a pneumatic seeder on a second soil tillage implement, including
1 roll of hose, 25 m,
8 dispersion plates,
joint bolt clamps,
4 hexagon shafts, 1.2 m,
1 counter plate, and
8 cable ties.

Accessories Kit for 2nd Soil Tillage Implement

APV accessories for seeders and spreaders: air separator Air Guard

The cyclone shape achieves optimal air separation from the seeds for reliable seed placement.

air separator Air Guard

APV Accessories for Seeding Technology: Calibration Button

The calibration button facilitates the calibration test and can be attached almost anywhere on the implement using the integrated magnets.
The residual emptying of the implement can also be performed via the calibration button.

Calibration Button

APV Accessories for seeders and spreaders: Conversion kit from electric fan to a hydraulic fan

Required if the air performance of the electric fan is insufficient.

Conversion kit electric to hydraulic fan

APV accessories for pneumatic fertilizer spreaders: crop protection inspection label

For countries of the European Union

Crop protection inspection label

APV accessories distribution head 12 and 24 distributor - can be combined with various APV machines for seeding and overseeding applications

12 / 24 / 32 / 36 / 48 outlets
for hydraulic fan incl. dispersion plate
⌀ riser tube + outlet: 75 mm or 110 mm
up to 64 outlets possible (2x32)

Distribution head with up to 48 outlets

APV accessories for seeders and spreaders: fan speed sensor for hydraulic fan

For hydraulic fan

Fan Speed Sensor

APV accessories for seeding technology: fill level sensor

The fill level sensor triggers an alarm on the control box when there are insufficient seeds in the tank.

Available for various APV seeders, spreaders, and Multi-Metering Systems.

Fill level sensor

APV accessories for seeding technology: Foreign Body Sieve

The Foreign Body Sieve is designed to keep coarse lumps of seeds or fertilizer, as well as foreign objects, away from the seeding shaft to prevent damage or clogging.

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Foreign Body Sieve

APV accessories: GPSa sensor for transmitting travel speed to the control unit

The GPSa sensor transmits the current vehicle speed to the control box.

GPSa Sensor

APV accessories for various seeders and spreaders: Hose coupling

For quick, tool-free switching of your APV spreader between several soil tillage implements.
By means of an additional module, another soil tillage implement can also be connected.

Hose coupler

APV Operator Terminals: ISOBUS Terminal

Retrofit or conversion kit for ISOBUS control system

ISOBUS retrofit/conversion kit

APV accessories for seeders and spreaders: Various cable sets, cable extensions and hose extensions

Cable sets, extension cables, 7-pin signal cable, hoses, hose extensions, ...

Miscellaneous cable and hose accessories

APV accessories for seeders and spreaders: modular platform kit

Retrofit kit with platform including access for your soil tillage implement

Modular platform kit

APV accessories for seeding technology: radar sensor MX 35 - the sensor sends information about the speed to the control terminal and automatically regulates the rotation speed of the seeding shaft and thus the spread rate

The radar sensor supplies the control box with information about the vehicle's speed.
The control box automatically regulates the rotation speed of the seeding shaft and thus the spread rate.

Cable length: 5 meters

Radar Sensor MX 35

APV seeding shafts for various seeders and seed strengths or seed mixtures

We offer various seeding shafts and seeding shaft + blind configurations for a range of seeds and micro granulates.

Seeding shafts

APV accessories for spreaders and seeders: P8 Smooth-Flow Y-Distributor

Set including hose, dispersion plates, hexagonal edge bars and Y-dividers.

Set: P8 Smooth-Flow Y-Distributor

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FAQ

What is the difference between a normal Pneumatic Seeder and the PS Fertilizer Edition from APV?

The Pneumatic Seeders Fertilizer Edition (PS D) are specially designed for the application of fertilizer and other suitable spreading materials. For this purpose, corrosion-resistant materials and coatings are used. Thus, the Fertilizer Edition combines the proven precise metering and pneumatic distribution of APV seeders with a design tailored to fertilizer.

Which spreading materials can be applied with the APV PS Fertilizer Edition?

Depending on the equipment and the seeding shaft used, different spreading materials such as fertilizer, cover crops and suitable granules can be applied with the Pneumatic Seeders Fertilizer Edition. The properties of the spreading material and the selection of the matching seeding shaft are decisive for precise metering.

Can I also sow cover crops with the PS Fertilizer Edition?

Yes. The APV PS Fertilizer Edition is not exclusively intended for fertilizer. With the right equipment, you can also apply cover crops and seed mixtures. This allows the implement to be used for different applications throughout the year.

Can fertilizer application be combined with soil tillage?

Yes. A Pneumatic Seeder of the Fertilizer Edition can be mounted on suitable soil tillage implements. This allows you, for example, to apply fertilizer or seeds during an already necessary soil tillage pass and save additional passes.

How is the spreading material distributed with a Pneumatic Seeder Fertilizer Edition?

The spreading material is first precisely metered via the seeding shaft. The air flow then transports the material via hoses to the dispersion plates, which distribute it across the working width. This separates metering and lateral distribution and ensures controlled application of the spreading material.

Which hopper sizes are available for the Pneumatic Seeders Fertilizer Edition?

The PS Fertilizer Edition is available in different hopper sizes. This allows the implement to be selected to suit the spread rate, area performance and application requirements. For larger areas and higher spreading material quantities, correspondingly larger models are available.

What is the advantage of the split APV spreader PS 500 D TWIN?

The PS 500 D TWIN has a split 500-litre steel hopper and two independently working metering units. This allows two different components to be metered separately and applied simultaneously. The hopper division can be 70:30 or 50:50 depending on the version.

Why is the separate metering of two components useful with the PS 500 D TWIN?

Different spreading materials often require different application rates and metering. Thanks to the two separate metering units of the PS 500 D TWIN, two components can be metered according to their respective requirements and yet be applied in the same pass.

 

Which Pneumatic Seeder Fertilizer Edition fits my farm?

The right version depends in particular on the working width, area size, desired spread rate, spreading material, carrier machine and required hopper volume. For smaller and medium-sized applications, more compact PS D models are available, while larger hoppers can reduce the number of necessary filling processes, especially with high spread rates and large areas.

Das Problem

Fertilisation, cover crop sowing or granule application are often carried out as separate work steps.

  • additional passes
  • more working time
  • higher diesel consumption
  • additional machine hours
  • greater soil compaction
  • higher costs

At the same time, fertilizer and corrosive micro granulates in particular place high demands on the technology used.

Die Lösung

With a Pneumatic Seeder Fertilizer Edition (PS D), the metering and application technology is mounted directly on the existing machine. This allows, for example:

  • Soil tillage + cover crop sowing
  • Sowing + starter fertilisation
  • Crop care + fertilisation
  • Sowing + micro granulate
  • use in conventional and organic farming

to be combined in one pass.

APV describes precisely this combination of sowing and application as a major advantage: fewer passes, less workload and more targeted use of inputs.

APV group photo consulting team

Technical data are important – but the right configuration is decided in practical use.

Our team supports you with all important questions regarding your personal needs and requirements for APV agricultural machinery.