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MASTER 183 mounted ploughs

MASTER 183: The top of the range for ploughing professionals

The top of the range for ploughing professionals

The MASTER 183 mounted reversible ploughs, available in 5, 6 and 7 bodies, are suitable for intensive use by farmers and contractors, with tractors up to 385 hp.

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KUHN has developed the MASTER 183 mounted ploughs to enable farmers and contractors to benefit from a robust plough capable of ploughing a large number of hectares in difficult conditions with a remarkable quality of work.
The MASTER 183 ploughs allow you to preserve the agronomic value of your soils while guaranteeing increased productivity. The profitability of your company depends on reliable, high-performance machines such as the MASTER 183 ploughs.
Original KUHN wearing parts guarantee better working quality and longer machine life.
Whether you opt for a MASTER 183 plough with variable or multiple width, traction bolt or hydraulic safety, you will quickly reap the benefits of your investment.
MASTER 183 at work

Your benefits

The ideal solution for difficult conditions

The design of the MASTER 183 ploughs guarantees a long service life.

Robust design to withstand the most extreme conditions

The MASTER 183 ploughs are equipped with a 180 x 180 mm beam reinforced by a profile welded beyond the plough's centre of gravity to increase strength.
This range, available in 5, 6 and 7 furrows, is ideal for contractors, cooperatives and farms with tractors between 170 and 385 hp. The MASTER 183 is an enduring mounted reversible plough with high work rates.
The hollow turnover shaft in treated steel allows the passage of hydraulic hoses to protect them from damage and twisting. Just like the other MASTER ploughs, the 183 is equipped with a forged and treated monobloc headstock for better resistance.
The longevity of the MASTER 183 ploughs allows you to reduce maintenance costs and ensure the profitability of your investment.
2 width change systems are available: multiple or variable. The MULTI-MASTER ploughs have 4 working widths, 35, 40, 45 and 50 cm (14, 16, 18 and 20 inches) with mechanical adjustment by changing the bolts in the beam. The variable width ploughs, from 30 to 48 cm (12 to 19 inches), integrate all the elements in the frame for maximum protection against wear. By choosing a VARI-MASTER 183 model, you will gain versatility: adaptation to the available traction, alternating ploughing depth, finish, difficult subsoiling, etc.

The OPTIDRIVE headstock

The Optidrive is a suspended headstock with a fully integrated mechanism consisting of two jacks and accumulators connected to a double inner jib crank. This suspension adapts to the weight of different ploughs by changing the pressure in the hydraulic system. The Optidrive ensures greater user comfort as it guarantees the flexibility of the tractor-plough linkage and dampens jolts during manoeuvres. In addition, it makes transport easier: the driver no longer needs to unhook or adjust the 3rd point. Simply unlock the double stem to release the top link.
The Optidrive system is locked automatically when the plough is ploughing to ensure optimum work quality and tractor draft control. At the headland, the suspension is active and protects both the tractor and the plough.
The Optidrive headstock is available as standard on the MASTER 183 range.
Optidrive headstock is available on MASTER 183 ploughs.

On-Land ploughing

Soil life is essential to promote plant growth. Limiting soil compaction is one of the levers for preserving and enriching it. With KUHN's high-capacity on land version, it is possible to limit the impact of ploughing on soil compaction. KUHN MASTER 183 OL ploughs allow the use of extra wide tyres or even tracks to reduce the pressure exerted on the soil and increase the tractor's traction capacity. On the driver's side, comfort is enhanced. The tractor is out of the furrow and works flat, which greatly reduces the amount of movement in the cab.
The MASTER 183 OL allows ploughing On-Land

Safety at all levels

NSH safety offers immediate adaptability to working conditions

2 choices of safety

KUHN offers 2 choices of safety device on its MASTER 183 ploughs. The Safe-T safety device with traction bolt is a robust and economical solution. It is triggered after a share point load of 4700 kg and results in a clear break of the traction bolt. The working depth remains constant even after multiple triggers. The effectiveness of the safety is not compromised over time because the bolt is only affected by traction. The 16 mm diameter bolt is easy to replace without the risk of blockages.
The Hydro-Safe hydraulic safety offers an increasing and decreasing release curve when an obstacle is encountered. This prevents the risk of the bodies being thrown around. In addition, all the safety elements are integrated into the plough to prevent blockages and improve the flow of soil and the passage of residues.
To further enhance ploughing quality, the VARIBAR option provides immediate adaptation to working conditions from the cab by varying the pressure at the share point.
The MAXIBAR is an option that provides instantaneous release pressure of up to 2500 kg, ideal for ploughing in heavy soils.

Independent skimmers with total safety

Located just before the plough body, the skimmer cuts and turns over the first few centimetres of the strip of land. Its role is essential to ensure 100% burying of the residues in the bottom of the furrow. The MASTER 183 mounted reversible ploughs have independent skimmers mounted on a sheath to guarantee a very good hold without any risk of sliding or rotation. The skimmer adjustment is based on 3 settings:
  • The height can be adjusted through the adjustment holes;
  • The longitudinal adjustment allows to adapt the burying through 3 positions;
  • The lateral adjustment allows to optimise the position of the skimmer.
The skimmers are equipped with a bolt safety device that ensures a clean break after a force of 1800 kg at the coulter tip and the anti-loss pin prevents the skimmers from being lost during work.
The skimmers of the MASTER 183 ploughs improve the turn over quality and ensures 100% burial of residues.

Safe transport

The transport wheel with suspension secures your MASTER 183 plough during transport and allows you to drive at 25 km/h in accordance with road traffic regulations. This 660 mm diameter wheel is equipped with an elastomer block suspension and is mounted at the rear of the plough to protect the frame and tractor from possible shocks during road transport. The transport position is easily set by pulling the handle to tilt the wheel. Thanks to the suspension on the transport wheel, the driver saves time when changing between two fields without the risk of damaging the tractor or the plough.
The elastomer-suspended transport wheel ensures safe road travel

High output and work versatility

One movement adjusts the front furrow width and the angling of the MASTER 183 plough with a single action.

Quick and easy start-up

KUHN makes sure that its ploughs are easy to handle to save you time and provide you with greater operating comfort. This is why the MASTER 183 mounted ploughs are equipped with combined front furrow width/angling as standard. The front furrow width adjusts the first plough body and the angling adjusts the alignment of the plough. By combining these 2 settings you obtain a perfectly adjusted plough in one action. In this way, you reduce the wear of your working parts and optimise the available tractive power.
The combined adjustment of front furrow width and angling is exclusive to KUHN and guarantees the long life of your plough as all the pins are locked against rotation and mounted on bushes.

Optimal adaptation

The VARI and MULTI-MASTER 183 ploughs have 96 cm inter-body clearance to guarantee the best ploughing quality even in the presence of abundant plant residues.
Ultra versatile, the MASTER 183 range allows the use of high-power tractors with tyre clearance widths of over 1.45 metres. The change of the tyre spacing is done by simply adjusting the connecting rods.
The MASTER 183 is the ideal plough for large farms and contractors. It combines the manoeuvrability of a mounted plough with the endurance of a semi-mounted plough and offers a quick and easy adaptation to different working conditions.
The MASTER 183 mounted reversible ploughs are suitable for large tyre spacing.

Performance of KUHN original wear parts

Wear parts for MASTER 183 ploughs have been designed and manufactured in our Châteaubriant factory for decades. This know-how, acquired over more than 100 years, enables us to offer a range of high-performance parts to get the best out of your plough. The points and shares are forged under a press, stamped and treated to give them very good resistance to wear whatever your working conditions. The profile of the parts has been studied at length to increase their lifespan while ensuring optimum penetration in the soil. A range of carbide shares and points are available for a longer life.
KUHN offers exclusive TRIPLEX mouldboards with uneven layers. Three layers of steel, including a very hard layer on the working side, make up the mouldboard with the aim of increasing wear resistance. This top-of-the-range mouldboard is fitted as standard on all MASTER ploughs.
Uneven layer TRIPLEX mouldboards provide the best wear resistance

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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 MASTER 183 OL allows ploughing outside the furrow.

    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 front furrow adjustment
    Hydraulic adaptation
    MULTI-MASTER 183 7 (5E+1+1) MULTI-MASTER 183 OL 5E MULTI MASTER 183 OL 6 (5E+1) MULTI-MASTER 183 OL 7 (5E+1+1) VARI-MASTER 183 5E VARI-MASTER 183 6 (5E+1) VARI-MASTER 183 7 (5E+1+1)
    283/385 202/275 243/330 283/385 202/275 243/330 283/385
    2560 2625 2890 3140 2190 2420 2650
    - 2835 3135 - 2280 2560 2840
    35 - 40 - 45 & 50 35 - 40 - 45 & 50 35 - 40 - 45 & 50 35 - 40 - 45 & 50 30 to 49 30 to 49 30 to 49
    14 - 16 - 18 & 20 14 - 16 - 18 & 20 14 - 16 - 18 & 20 14 - 16 - 18 & 20 12 to 19 12 to 19 12 to 19
    80 in T 80 in NSH - 80 / 90 in T 80 in NSH - 80 / 90 in T 80 in T 80 in NSH - 80 / 90 in T 80 in NSH - 80 / 90 in T 80 in NSH - 80 / 90 in T
    96 96 96 96 96 96 96
    Ø 140 OPTIDRIVE suspension Ø 140 OPTIDRIVE suspension Ø 140 OPTIDRIVE suspension Ø 140 OPTIDRIVE suspension Ø 140 OPTIDRIVE shock absorber Ø 140 OPTIDRIVE shock absorber Ø 140 OPTIDRIVE shock absorber
    180 x 180 180 x 180 180 x 180 180 x 180 180 x 180 180 x 180 180 x 180
    As standard As standard As standard As standard As standard As standard As standard
    Turnover with beam folding : DA - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Hydraulically adjustable wheel : DA - Varibar : DA - Hydraulic angle adjustment : DA Turnover with beam folding : DA - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Hydraulically adjustable wheel : DA - Varibar : DA - Hydraulic angle adjustment : DA Turnover with beam folding : DA - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Hydraulically adjustable wheel : DA - Varibar : DA - Hydraulic angle adjustment : DA Turnover with beam folding : 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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    MASTER 183 mounted reversible ploughs are suitable for large tyre spacings
    The MASTER 183 OL allows ploughing outside the furrow.
    MASTER 183 at work
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