innovators in precision Weed control member of LEMKEN group The IC-Weeder tackles weeds both between the rows and in the row. Using camera images, sickle-shaped knives are guided precisely and quickly between the crop plants in a row.

IC-Weeder The IC-Weeder is Steketee’s automatic hoeing machine that uses camera images to calculate the positions of cultivated crops and is able to hoe around them accurately and quickly. The IC-Weeder is able to hoe all green crops that are planted in a row. For other crops, such as red lettuce, we are able to supply extension programmes. In order to provide accurate quality inter-row and inter-plant cultivations a wide variety of hoeing blades and tines are available such as cultivating tines, torsion weeders, finger weeders, harrow weeders, etc. In addition, it is possible to apply row spraying...

(-!-\ Design In addition to functionality and ease of use, safety and design have also played a major role in the development of the IC-Weeder. This is evident from the well considered details and beautiful appearance. V_ Software All automatic systems of the Steketee IC-Weeder are controlled by powerful software. Its basis, which contains the image processing part, was developed in cooperation with WUR (Wageningen University Research). On the basis of colour, size, and expected position, the crop's position is determined. The software is configured in such a way, that it is easy to add extension...

Modular concept Just like any other Steketee hoeing machine, the IC-Weeder has a modular design. This allows work widths from 1.5 to 8 metres and any driving distance. The overall weight of the machine provides very low pressure at the tractor wheels with minimum soil compaction. { \ Safety At the rear of the machine you will find a folding safety bracket. This will make sure that by-standers are unable to reach the blades while the machine is working. It also functions as a bumper during transport on the road. For a safe transport on the public road, each IC-Weeder is provided with LED rear...

Sideshift The images provided by the camera ensures the machine is positioned in the correct place for accurate cultivation. The hydraulic side shift provides 15cm left or right of the row. ?tee's first machine that ;ystem. The unique pro-n will guarantee great axibility. n mount the hoeing d driving position very Hydraulic functions The height adjustment and the sideshift on the IC-Weeder are controlled by 1 hydraulic valve of the tractor. The tractor needs a pressure-free oil return. De compressor is driven by means of a PTO, so the IC-Weeder can work with a relatively light tractor. Compressor...

The force that is required to be able to move the hoeing blades in the row, is supplied by 2 pneumatic cylinders. These cylinders are relatively simple, reliable and fast. At a work pressure of 7 bar, the blade will strike between a plant in only 50 milliseconds (1/100 sec.). This allows a capacity of 3-4 plants per second up to a maximum of 5km/h. To ensure accurate working in all sizes of crops the opening with of the blades is very easily adjusted by a turnscrew. The cylinders are provided with internal damping in order to absorb the forces at the end of the stroke. Various versions and configurations...

Other options that can be used: Pressure relief

Innovators in precision weed control IC-Weeder Specifications: 1,5 - 6 metres Hydraulic flow Hydraulic pressure Minimal plant distance Maximum working speed Response time hoeing knife Capacity hoeing knife Opening hoeing knife Margin hoeing knife - plant Your dealer: Machinefabriek Steketee BV Lieve Vrouwepoldersedijk 1a 3243 LA Stad aan ‘t Haringvliet Tel: +31 187 616 100 [email protected] [email protected] www.steketee.com Working width