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MASTER 153 mounted ploughs

The KUHN MASTER 153 range: the reference for ploughing

A concentration of adaptability, robustness and comfort of use

Experts in the world of ploughing, KUHN has developed the MASTER 153 range of 4 to 6 bodies, to meet the requirements of farmers and Contractors.

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KUHN MASTER 153 ploughs are considered as the market reference in mounted ploughs by farmers all over the world.
The unique design of MASTER ploughs provides an exceptional level of performance to achieve high yields and optimise your bottom line. They are distinguished from other ploughs on the market by : their simplicity of use and ease of adjustment to increase your work rates and comfort; their reliability with a sturdy structure with many KUHN exclusives; their quality of work with total burial of residues and weeds.
Thanks to KUHN original forged parts, you push back the limits of your plough's use and ensure precise work without loss of productivity.
KUHN's reputation and expertise in the world of ploughing guarantees a resale value of your plough that is higher than that of other manufacturers on the market.
The KUHN MASTER 153 range: the reference for ploughing

Your benefits

The plough that meets all your requirements

MASTER 153 ploughs are world-renowned references

KUHN's ploughing philosophy

KUHN MASTER 153 mounted ploughs have a common objective: to help you reap the benefits of your investment quickly.
The MASTER 153 with its 150 x 150 mm beam is designed for more intensive use and more difficult working conditions than the MASTER 123. With the MASTER 153, you will be able to use tractors up to 270 hp. This range is available from 4 to 6 bodies, in MULTI-MASTER and VARI-MASTER versions, with T traction bolt safety or Non-Stop Hydraulic safety.
Thousands of users have already chosen the MASTER 153 mounted reversible plough for its reliability, ease of use and quality of work. KUHN has been designing and manufacturing ploughs for over a century. This know-how and expertise will increase the profitability of your investment by a higher resale value than that of competing ploughs.

2 choices of inter-body clearance

It is essential to choose your plough according to the conditions of use and in particular according to the cultivation system being followed. In order to best adapt to your working conditions, it is possible to optimise the clearance between points. To do this, you should take into account :
  • whether or not the volume of residue is large
  • whether straw is removed from the field or not
  • if the plant cover is previously crushed or destroyed. 
2 clearances are available on MASTER 153 mounted ploughs:
  • in 4 and 5 furrows 102 cm: this clearance is recommended for destroying live plant cover or for burying a bed of previously shredded residue. In this configuration, the soil flow circulates easily between 2 bodies while maintaining an optimal position of the skimmers. The quality of ploughing is maintained despite the high presence of residues.
  • in 5 and 6 furrows 96 cm: This is the best compromise to maximise the passage capacity in the presence of abundant residues while maintaining working comfort with a plough that is easy to manoeuvre.
Different inter-body clearances offer the possibility of adapting to working conditions

2 cutting width systems

KUHN offers 2 cutting width systems: multiple or variable.
  • The MULTI-MASTER 153 ploughs offer the possibility to work at different widths: 35, 40 and 45 cm (14', 16' or 18'). Changing widths is done by mechanical adjustment, simply by changing the bolts in the clevises to orientate the ages.
    The multiple width is ideal for farmers who have constant working conditions with homogeneous soil, a uniform plot with small hills and consistent quantities of residue.
    The VARI-MASTER 153 ploughs allow instant adaptation of the cutting width to the conditions. Changing the cutting width is made using the variable hydraulic adjustment from the operator's seat. The special feature of KUHN VARI-MASTER 153 mounted ploughs is the full integration of the variable width system into the beam for optimum protection of the mechanism. The cutting width can vary from 30 to 50 cm (12' to 20') depending on the body clearance of your plough.
    The VARI-MASTER 153 ploughs are ideally suited to farmers and contractors with variable ploughing conditions: available tractive power, uneven ground, lack of adherence, desired ploughing profile, amount of residue to be buried, shape of the field, heterogeneous soil etc.
The variable width indicator allows the working width to be viewed from the cab.

2 high-performance safety devices

MASTER 153 ploughs can be equipped with 2 types of safety: T traction bolt safety or NSH hydraulic non stop safety.
  • The Traction bolt safety device ensures a clear breakage by traction following a force at the point of the share of 4 000 kg and thus avoids frequent stressing of the safety device. The ploughing depth remains the same after many trips: no wear on the system. The T safety is an economical solution for a lighter plough than NSH. It is recommended for heavy soil without stones.
  • The Non-Stop Hydraulic safety system can be adapted to all working conditions. The pressure on the plough body varies according to the depth, speed and width of the work, the condition and nature of the soil.... It is therefore necessary to be able to vary the release pressure without mechanical intervention (adding blades, spring tension...) to prevent stones from rising up or the plough from being moved over during work. The general design of non-stop safety systems allows an increasing or decreasing release curve to be obtained when encountering the obstacle.
The adjustment of the release pressure takes only a few seconds by connecting a hydraulic hose. There are options to suit the most demanding situations:
  • VARIBAR option: allows the pressure at the point to be varied from the tractor while ploughing: immediate adaptation to working conditions.
  • MAXIBAR option: instantaneous high release pressure (600 to 2500 kg) of the safety devices for working on very heavy soil.
NSH safety offers the best performance on the market

Comfort and ease of use

Hydraulic offset is available as an option for infinitely variable adjustment from the operator's seat.

Combined offset / turnover

The middle part of the MASTER 153 ploughs contains the majority of adjustments. Simple to use, this specific kinematics allows you to choose the ideal working range for your tractor. There is no need to adjust the angle, the point of traction adapts automatically. Once in the field, all you have to do is refine the offset to achieve perfect working quality. Fast, simple and efficient, such is the offset on MASTER 153 ploughs.
Hydraulic offset is available as an option for continuous adjustment of the first plough body from the operator's seat.
A few practical tips for optimum use:
  1. Measure your tyre spacing.
  2. Selecting the right adjustment range.
  3. Adjusting the plough offset.
The traction line will automatically adapt itself.

Tool-free, simple and accessible adjustments

The adjustments of a plough are essential to achieve a very good quality of work. It is essential to fine-tune them as soon as there is a change in working conditions. KUHN offers you the opportunity to have a perfectly adjusted plough thanks to simple, intuitive and tool-free settings. The simplicity and precision of adjustment of the MASTER 153 ploughs allows you to optimise fuel consumption and the wear of working parts.
In just a few seconds, you will be able to benefit from fine and precise adjustments, giving you an irreproachable quality of work and increased productivity. Whether it is for vertical, offset or depth, you will gain in practical simplicity.
For greater comfort, all plough settings (offset, vertical, working depth, NSH pressure) can be controlled hydraulically from the cab. In heterogeneous conditions, the driver can adjust the various parameters of his plough on the move while continuing ploughing.
Adjustment of the plough control wheel is tool-free.

Mastery of know-how

The reinforcement triangle ensures the right balance between weight and strength of your plough.

A robust structure

The MASTER 153 range is recognised by thousands of users for its unfailing reliability. Its unique design guarantees an irreproachable quality of ploughing in order to obtain high yields while limiting operating costs.
From the front furrow to the last plough body, KUHN MASTER 153 ploughs are fully mechanically welded using strict, high-precision manufacturing processes to guarantee their longevity over the years. The most constrained areas adopt specific designs such as the forged and treated monobloc connecting rod.
The optimised reinforcement triangle allows the plough to maintain a very good weight distribution with a centre of gravity close to the tractor.
In addition, the MASTER 153 ploughs benefit from a clean design that limits the accumulation of soil residue on the frame and facilitates cleaning.
The use of high quality materials combined with a simple and efficient design is an undeniable guarantee of reliability for your plough.

The maintenance-free linkage integrated in the frame

The linkage 100% integrated into the beam of the MASTER 153 plough is a KUHN exclusive! The entire working width mechanism is integrated into the frame to guarantee total protection against external aggression (falling stones and earth, humidity, corrosion, etc.). This KUHN exclusivity offers a much longer service life than conventional mechanisms. It also requires no maintenance since the pins are chrome plated, locked in rotation and bushed to eliminate any risk of seizure and wear. The absence of maintenance saves considerable time and money and ensures the profitability of your KUHN plough.
Opting for a KUHN variable width plough, VARI-MASTER 153, is the assurance of a complete and instant adaptation to your working conditions.
The VARI-MASTER 153 ploughs have the variable width system integrated into the frame.

High-quality wearing parts for greater profitability

Proud of its unrivalled know-how, KUHN offers you parts that are always more efficient and perfectly adapted to your plough. Inseparable from the DNA of KUHN ploughs, KUHN's forge in the factory, shape wearing parts with extreme precision to optimise performance and work quality (operating cost, consumption, wear, etc.).
The KUHN wear part manufacturing process concentrates the material where it is needed. The heat treatment gives your parts very good resistance to wear under all conditions. The profile of the shares and points is designed to ensure optimum penetration and very good body work.
The durability of your plough also depends on high-quality mouldboards. This is why KUHN offers the exclusive TRIPLEX uneven-layer mouldboards. With one of the hardest steels on the working face on the market, KUHN guarantees you an excellent quality of work throughout the life of the plough. TRIPLEX uneven-layer TRIPLEX combined with heat treatment increases the life of your mouldboards by 40%.
KUHN original parts are 20% more resistant than standard parts. They will be your best allies for your ploughing.
The unequal layered TRIPLEX ensures a longer lifespan for your mouldboards.

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Equipment

Discover the full range of KUHN plough bodies

KUHN plough bodies, full of savings

KUHN's nearly 150 years of experience in the domain of ploughing has made it possible to develop a range of bodies adapted to the needs of all farmers. KUHN plough bodies are made from high-quality, robust materials and are designed to optimally penetrate all soil conditions and have a maximum service life.
The uneven-layer triplex mouldboards, high and wide stem, and range of carbide wear parts are some of the advantages of the KUHN plough body range. With around thirty different bodies, you have ample choice to ensure the residues in all your plots are properly buried.
Damper pivot wheel for equipping your future KUHN plough

Different wheel systems

There are three types of wheels within the KUHN range.
  • depth wheel: available in rear and side position, it has a large diameter. Tool-free adjustment and possibility of making hydraulic adjustments to increase usage comfort This adjustment wheel is mounted on dampers to limit shocks during turning manoeuvres.
  • combined wheel: available in lateral and rear position depending on the model. Two functions accessible with a single wheel of less than average weight. Usable in mechanical and hydraulic version with indicator visible from the cab.
  • transport wheel: ideal for transport and equipped with a base suspension to improve the plough's stability during transport.
VARIBAR tilt change system on a KUHN plough

Two systems of evolution of the NSH safety device

VARIBAR: ideal in heterogeneous soil conditions, it allows the NSH safety device to be directly adjusted during ploughing. This system makes rapid and tool-free intervention possible as soon as the need arises and before the structure of the machine can become damaged.

MAXIBAR: the best combination in hard land; compatible with VARIBAR, it allows the pressure to be increased by up to 2500kg. It provides maximum stability to the plough by eliminating any risks of tapping on heavy soil and ensures rapid retraction in case of obstacle.
The KTH selector is used to manage the hydraulic functions of the machine. It simplifies general use and offers a comfortable working environment from the cab.

KTH 12 and 105 hydraulic selector

KUHN provides you with a KTH selector to manage the hydraulic functions with a single dual-acting hydraulic distributor. This selector offers greater comfort and easier management.
On mounted ploughs, you can manage up to five functions with the KTH selector:
  • Variable width
  • Hydraulic offset
  • Hydraulic adjustment Wheel
  • Hydraulic plumb
  • VARIBAR

The KTH selector makes it possible to simply manage these five hydraulic functions from the cab on a single distributor All the plough adjustments can be effortlessly controlled.
    The KUHN MASTER 153 range: the reference for ploughing

    Specifications

    Technical characteristics
     
    Maximum tractor power (kW/hp)
    Approx. weight (kg) for T version
    Approx. weight (kg) for NSH version
    Working width (cm)
    Working width (Inches)
    Underbeam clearance (cm)
    Point to point clearance (cm)
    Headstock (mm)
    Beam (mm)
    Hydraulic adaptation
    MULTI-MASTER 153 3E MULTI-MASTER 153 4 (3E+1) MULTI-MASTER 153 4E MULTI-MASTER 153 5E MULTI-MASTER 153 5 (4E+1) MULTI-MASTER 153 6 (5E+1) VARI-MASTER 153 4E VARI-MASTER 153 5 (4E+1) VARI-MASTER 153 5E VARI-MASTER 153 6 (5E+1) VARI-MASTER 153 3E VARI-MASTER 153 4 (3E+1)
    99/135 132/180 132/180 166/225 166/225 198/270 166/225 166/225 198/270 99/135 132/180
    1140 1390 1460 1735 1710 2050 1815 1835 2070 1235 1510
    1280 1570 1635 2005 1925 2340 1945 1975 2250 1320 1600
    35 - 40 & 45 35 - 40 & 45 35 - 40 & 45 35 - 40 & 45 35 - 40 & 45 35 - 40 & 45 30 to 50 30 to 49 30 to 49 30 to 50 30 to 50
    14 - 16 & 18 14 - 16 & 18 14 - 16 & 18 14 - 16 & 18 14 - 16 & 18 14 - 16 & 18 12 to 20 12 to 19 12 to 19 12 to 20 12 to 20
    80 / 90 in T - 80 in NSH 80 / 90 in T - 80 in NSH 80 / 90 in T - 80 in NSH 80 / 90 in T - 80 in NSH 80 / 90 in T - 80 in NSH 80 / 90 in T - 80 in NSH 80 / 90 in T - 80 in NSH 80 80 80 / 90 in T - 80 in NSH 80 / 90 in T - 80 in NSH
    102 102 102 96 102 96 102 96 96 102 102
    Ø 105 Ø 105 Ø 120 Ø 120 Ø 120 Ø 120 Ø 120 Ø 120 Ø 120 Ø 105 Ø 105
    150 x 150 150 x 150 150 x 150 150 x 150 150 x 150 150 x 150 150 x 150 150 x 150 150 x 150 150 x 150 150 x 150
    Turnover with beam folding : DA or SA with return - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Hydraulic angling adjustable : DA - Hydraulic adjustable wheel : DA - Varibar : DA Turnover with beam folding : DA or SA with return - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Hydraulic angling adjustable : DA - Hydraulic adjustable wheel : DA - Varibar : DA Turnover with beam folding : DA or SA with return - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Hydraulic angling adjustable : DA - Hydraulic adjustable wheel : DA - Varibar : DA Turnover with beam folding : DA or SA with return - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Hydraulic angling adjustable : DA - Hydraulic adjustable wheel : DA - Varibar : DA Turnover with beam folding : DA or SA with return - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Hydraulic angling adjustable : DA - Hydraulic adjustable wheel : DA - Varibar : DA Turnover with beam folding : DA or SA with return - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Hydraulic angling adjustable : DA - Hydraulic adjustable wheel : DA - Varibar : DA Turnover with beam folding : DA or SA with return - Width adjustment : DA - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Hydraulically adjustable wheel : DA - Varibar : DA - Hydraulic angle adjustment : DA Turnover with beam folding : DA or SA with return - Width adjustment : DA - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Hydraulically adjustable wheel : DA - Varibar : DA - Hydraulic angle adjustment : DA Turnover with beam folding : DA or SA with return - Width adjustment : DA - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Hydraulically adjustable wheel : DA - Varibar : DA - Hydraulic angle adjustment : DA Turnover with beam folding : DA or SA with return - Width adjustment : DA - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Hydraulically adjustable wheel : DA - Varibar : DA - Hydraulic angle adjustment : DA Turnover with beam folding : DA or SA with return - Width adjustment : DA - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Hydraulically adjustable wheel : DA - Varibar : DA - Hydraulic angle adjustment : DA

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