Jacto has entered the planter segment with three products, Uniport 500, Lumina 400 and Meridia 200. Uniport is the first hybrid self-propelled planter in Brazil. It has a Diesel ICE working as an electric power generator and independent electric drives in the four wheels of the equipment. This design promises less fuel consumption, because of a better traction system and uniform planting speed, and consequent better uptime since it reduces stops for refueling.
Source: Press Release / SAE Brazil Mobility Forum Read the Article
PSR Analysis: Jacto is leader in technology for Agriculture for sprayers and it now is starting in the planter segment with the same approach. The forecast for sales and production is promising, since the price for the solution should allow a better TCO for farmers, who are known to be adopting technologies that reduce cost and improve uptime, two things that this planter promises. PSR
By Fabio Ferraresi is Director-Business Development, South America, for Power Systems Research
