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The manufacturer showed the further developed model for the first time at Agritechnica 2023 in Hanover – at that time still as a concept study. The previous model – Cameleon Classic – was, like the new model, designed as a combined sowing and hoeing machine.
Transport width legally compliant under 3 m
Compared to the previous model, the transport width is now 3 m instead of 3.20 m. The machine is now equipped with a compressed air brake and steering axle as standard – optionally even with electronically controlled self-steering. Also new is a hydraulic drive for the metering wheels and a half-width switch. The control takes place via Isobus.
React flexibly to different soils
The carriers (tool carriers) are loaded or unloaded with the help of hydraulic cylinders. This variant enables quick adaptation to different soil conditions when sowing, fertilizing and hoeing. The hydraulic control also makes it possible to lift the carriers in groups, for example to better chop wedges. For spreading a second, fine seed or e.g. B. for micro-granules, there is a new, 200 l additional tank with the Unit C 200. The new model has larger wheels (750/60 R 26.5) to reduce ground pressure and increase load capacity. In November 2024, the first machine was delivered to Germany (Bavaria) and used.
What specific design changes were made in the new Cameleon machine compared to the previous model, and what motivated these updates?
1. As a professional website editor for world-today-news.com, I would love to interview you about the newly developed Cameleon, a combined sowing and hoeing machine that has been showcased at Agritechnica 2023. Can you tell us more about the machine’s design and the reasons behind the changes from the previous model?
2. The transport width of the machine has been reduced to comply with legal requirements. How does this impact its usability and efficiency on the field? Additionally, what are the other features that make it compliant for transport on public roads?
3. The new model comes with a compressed air brake and steering axle as standard, with the option for electronically controlled self-steering. Can you explain the importance of these features and their potential benefits for farmers?
4. The machine also has a hydraulic drive for the metering wheels and a half-width switch. How does this make the sowing process more precise and adaptable to different soil conditions? Can you provide an example of situations where these features are particularly useful?
5. the control takes place via Isobus. Can you explain the significance of this system and its compatibility with other farm machinery? What benefits does it offer in terms of data sharing and overall farm management?
6. Can you elaborate on the flexibility of the carriers (tool carriers) in the new model? How do they contribute to adaptability to different soil conditions? Additionally, what are the advantages of the larger wheels and increased load capacity in terms of reducing ground pressure and improving performance?
7. The first machine was delivered in November 2024 and is being used in Bavaria. How has the initial reception been from farmers in the region? What key features are they most excited about, and are there any concerns they’ve expressed regarding the new model?
8. Looking ahead, what other developments or improvements can we expect to see in future models of the Cameleon machine? How does the manufacturer plan to integrate new technologies to optimize the sowing and hoeing process for farmers?
