Description
Massey Ferguson Laser Land Leveler
The Massey Ferguson Laser Land Leveler is a precision agricultural implement designed to level and grade farmland with a high degree of accuracy. It uses advanced laser-guided technology to automatically control the scraper blade, reducing the need for constant manual adjustment by the tractor operator.
By creating a more uniform field surface, the laser land leveler helps distribute irrigation water more evenly, reduce water wastage, improve planting conditions, and achieve more consistent crop establishment.
The complete system combines a laser transmitter, laser receiver, automatic control box, hydraulic kit, and laser scraper to provide automated precision grading.
How the Massey Ferguson Laser Land Leveler Works
The laser transmitter is positioned at a suitable location in or around the field and generates a rotating laser reference plane. The receiver mounted on the land leveler detects the laser beam as the scraper moves across the field.
The receiver sends information to the control box, which determines whether the scraper blade needs to move upward or downward. The hydraulic system then automatically adjusts the blade to maintain the required grade.
This allows the tractor operator to focus on driving and field operation while the laser control system continuously manages the blade position for precision leveling.
Key Benefits of Laser Land Leveling
Improved Irrigation Efficiency
A properly leveled field allows irrigation water to spread more uniformly across the field. This helps reduce excessive water accumulation in low areas and insufficient irrigation in higher areas.
More Uniform Seed Germination
Uneven fields can create differences in water distribution and soil moisture, resulting in inconsistent seed germination. Precision leveling creates more uniform field conditions for crop establishment.
Improved Fertilizer Effectiveness
More uniform water distribution can help fertilizers reach crops more consistently, supporting better fertilizer utilization and more even crop development.
Reduced Field Preparation Time
Automatic laser-guided blade control reduces the need for repeated manual corrections, helping make precision grading more efficient and consistent.
High Leveling Accuracy
The laser transmitter is specified with an accuracy of approximately ±1.5 mm, allowing the scraper blade to maintain precise grading according to the laser reference plane.
Better Crop Establishment
A smooth and accurately graded field provides more consistent conditions for planting, irrigation, and crop growth.
Salient Features
- Backed by Massey Ferguson Guarantee
- Approximately 1 km working range
- Reliable fully automatic laser transmitter
- Durable, shock-proof laser receiver with large display
- Automatic and manual blade control
- Provision for slope adjustment
- Heat-resistant and water-resistant components
- Fully automatic blade control for precision grading
- 360° laser beam detection
- Super-bright LED receiver display
- Two receiver display intensity settings
- Suitable for precision agricultural land leveling
Laser Transmitter
The laser transmitter is the reference unit of the system. It generates the rotating laser plane used by the receiver to determine the required height of the scraper blade.
Transmitter: MEI – USA, Model M1000A
Key specifications include:
- Heat resistant up to 60°C
- Water proof
- Tripod mounting system
- Approximate working diameter: 1,000 m / 1 km
- Slope provision: 1 mm to 10 ft
- Accuracy: ±1.5 mm
- Horizontal self-leveling range: ±5°
- Rotating speed: 600–1200 rpm
- Operating time with battery: up to 65 hours
- Operating time with dry cells: up to 25 hours
Laser Receiver
The receiver is mounted on the laser scraper and detects the rotating laser beam from the transmitter. It communicates the detected position to the control system, allowing the scraper blade to be automatically adjusted.
Receiver: MEI – USA, Model 367 SB
Features include:
- Extremely durable construction
- Internally protected against shock and vibration
- 360° beam detecting angle
- Receiver height: 200 mm
- Water-resistant and dust-proof
- Super-bright LED display
- Two display intensity settings
- High-intensity display for bright ambient conditions
- Softer display setting for low-light conditions
- Power source: 12/24V DC
Automatic Control Box
The control box processes information received from the laser receiver and controls the hydraulic movement of the scraper blade.
Control Box: MEI – USA, Model MEI 312
Specifications and features:
- Heat and water resistant
- Fully automatic blade control for precision grading
- Manual or automatic control
- On-grade accuracy selection
- Operating temperature: -15°C to 60°C
- Operating voltage: 12V DC
- Weight: 1.5 kg
Laser Scraper
The laser scraper is the main land-leveling component. It carries the scraper blade and moves soil from higher areas toward lower areas according to the laser-guided control signal.
Laser Scraper Dimensions:
- Overall length: 4,400 mm (14.4 ft)
- Overall width: 2,570 mm (8.4 ft)
- Overall height: 2,000 mm (6.5 ft)
- Approximate weight: 1,000 kg
- Number of tires: 4
- Tire size: 6.50-14 (6PR)
Hydraulic Kit
The hydraulic system provides the mechanical movement required for automatic scraper blade adjustment.
Hydraulic Kit: Aron – Made in Italy
The hydraulic system works together with the laser receiver and control box to automatically raise or lower the scraper blade according to the detected laser reference level.
Slope Adjustment
The Massey Ferguson Laser Land Leveler provides a provision for slope adjustment, allowing the operator to establish the required grading profile rather than restricting the field to completely flat leveling.
Controlled slopes can be useful for drainage, irrigation management, and specific agricultural field layouts.
Automatic and Manual Operation
The system provides both automatic and manual control.
In automatic mode, the laser receiver detects the reference beam and the control system automatically adjusts the scraper blade through the hydraulic system.
Manual operation allows the operator to control the blade when required, providing additional flexibility during field preparation and system setup.
Applications
The Massey Ferguson Laser Land Leveler can be used for precision preparation and grading of agricultural land where accurate leveling and uniform water distribution are important.
Typical applications include:
- Agricultural field leveling
- Irrigated crop fields
- Precision grading
- Land preparation before planting
- Seedbed preparation
- Improving irrigation water distribution
- Correcting uneven field surfaces
- Establishing controlled field slopes
- Preparing fields for more uniform crop establishment
Compatible Massey Ferguson Tractors
The Massey Ferguson Laser Land Leveler is specified for use with:
- Massey Ferguson MF 375 – 75 HP
- Massey Ferguson MF 385 – 85 HP
These tractors provide the power and hydraulic capability required to operate and transport the approximately 1,000 kg laser scraper.
| Massey Ferguson Laser Land Leveler Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Laser Transmitter | |
| Model | MEI M1000A |
| Manufacturer | MEI – USA |
| Working Diameter | 1,000 m / 1 km (Approx.) |
| Accuracy | ±1.5 mm |
| Self-Leveling Range | Horizontal: ±5° |
| Rotating Speed | 600–1200 RPM |
| Slope Provision | 1 mm to 10 ft |
| Operating Time with Battery | Up to 65 Hours |
| Operating Time with Dry Cells | Up to 25 Hours |
| Heat Resistance | Up to 60°C |
| Mounting System | Tripod |
| Protection | Water Proof |
| Laser Receiver | |
| Model | MEI 367 SB |
| Manufacturer | MEI – USA |
| Beam Detecting Angle | 360° |
| Height | 200 mm |
| Display | Super Bright LED |
| Display Intensity | 2 Levels |
| Power Source | 12/24V DC |
| Protection | Water Resistant & Dust Proof |
| Durability | Shock & Vibration Protected |
| Control Box | |
| Model | MEI 312 |
| Manufacturer | MEI – USA |
| Blade Control | Fully Automatic |
| Operation | Manual or Automatic |
| On-Grade Accuracy | Selectable |
| Operating Temperature | -15°C to 60°C |
| Operating Voltage | 12V DC |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Protection | Heat & Water Resistant |
| Laser Scraper | |
| Overall Length | 4,400 mm (14.4 ft) |
| Overall Width | 2,570 mm (8.4 ft) |
| Overall Height | 2,000 mm (6.5 ft) |
| Approx. Weight | 1,000 kg |
| Number of Tires | 4 |
| Tire Size | 6.50-14 (6PR) |
| Hydraulic System | |
| Hydraulic Kit | Aron – Made in Italy |
| Blade Control | Automatic Hydraulic Control |
| Control Modes | Manual / Automatic |
| Features | |
| Working Range | Approximately 1 km Diameter |
| Laser Guidance | Automatic |
| Slope Adjustment | Available |
| Receiver Detection | 360° |
| Blade Adjustment | Fully Automatic |
| Transmitter Protection | Heat Resistant & Water Proof |
| Receiver Protection | Water Resistant & Dust Proof |
| Compatible Tractors | |
| Massey Ferguson MF 375 | 75 HP |
| Massey Ferguson MF 385 | 85 HP |
Why Choose the Massey Ferguson Laser Land Leveler?
Conventional land leveling can leave variations in field elevation that affect irrigation, planting, and crop establishment. The Massey Ferguson Laser Land Leveler uses a precise laser reference plane to continuously monitor and automatically adjust the scraper blade during operation.
This helps create a more consistent field surface while reducing dependence on manual blade adjustment. For farmers practicing irrigated agriculture, precision land leveling can contribute to more efficient water distribution, improved field preparation, and more uniform crop establishment.
The Massey Ferguson Laser Land Leveler combines automatic laser guidance, hydraulic blade control, precision grading technology, and compatibility with 75–85 HP Massey Ferguson tractors to provide a practical solution for modern agricultural land preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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