Kubota DS Series Disc Spreaders

RotaFlow is Kubota’s own spreading system, in which the fertiliser granules are already rotating when they reach the spreading vanes. This initial smooth acceleration prevents fragmentation due to minimal impact, which in turn provides an even, accurate pattern. Thanks to this gentle handling, product spreading characteristics are maintained. 

The compact FlowPilot ‘dashboard’ provides easy setting and adjustment for application rates. Two hydraulically or electrically operated metering plates, each with three discharge openings, ensure equal fertiliser flow from the hopper to the spreading discs. 

At www.kubotaspreadingcharts.com you can enter fertiliser characteristics and your desired working width and speed, to determine the most accurate settings for your spreader. There’s also a smartphone app in the Apple App Store or Google Play. Just type in ‘Kubota Spreading Charts’ and you’re good to go. 

The larger DSM and DSX models can be fitted with the Comfort Control II computer to operate the spreader easily from a control box in the tractor cab. Operators can control start and stop and left/right application rates all while on the move. 

RotaFlow is Kubota’s own spreading system, in which the fertiliser granules are already rotating when they reach the spreading vanes. This initial smooth acceleration prevents fragmentation due to minimal impact from the vanes, which in turn provides an even, accurate pattern. Thanks to this gentle handling, product spreading characteristics are maintained. 

The compact FlowPilot ‘dashboard’ provides easy setting and adjustment for application rates. Two hydraulically or electrically operated metering plates, each with three discharge openings, ensure equal fertiliser flow from the hopper to the spreading discs. 

At www.kubotaspreadingcharts.com you can enter fertiliser characteristics and your desired working width and speed, to determine the most accurate settings for your spreader. There’s also a smartphone app in the Apple App Store or Google Play. Just type in ‘Kubota Spreading Charts’ and you’re good to go. 

Four load cells as standard are positioned on the front and rear for accurate weighing. And thanks to unique reference sensors, the DSM-W and DSX-W automatically correct for slopes and shocks, providing accurate performance even on rough or hilly terrain. 

At the top of the range, Kubota’s DSM-W GEOSPREAD and DSX-W GEOSPREAD deliver section control to an accuracy of just 1 m. With no limit to the total number of sections and the option to switch sections over the middle of the spreader, overlap is always minimised. GEOSPREAD is also possible on the DSX-W ISOBUS with basic section control using 4 m sections (with a licence from the Kubota webshop). 

MULTIRATE (Variable Rate Application) applies multiple rates within a working width. In order to spread the right amount of fertiliser at a specific place in a field there is a need to have a different rate within the working width. Depending on the field variation and the size of the grid of the variable application map, input of 2, 4, 6 or 8 rate sections can be used. This means a more accurate application of nutrients to have a better nutrient efficiency, better yield and reduce costs.