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MASTER 123 mounted ploughs

MASTER 123: the versatile, simple and robust plough for tractors from 65 to 210 hp

The versatile, simple and robust plough for tractors from 65 to 210 hp

Experts in the world of ploughing, KUHN has developed the MASTER 123 range with 3 to 6 bodies, for medium power tractors.

KUHN MASTER ploughs are considered as the market reference in mounted ploughs by farmers all over the world.
The unique design of the MASTER 123 ploughs guarantees outstanding ploughing quality to obtain the best yields from your crops and ensure the sustainability of your farm. The MASTER 123 differs from competing ploughs by:
- its ease of use with quick and effortless adjustments;
- its quality of turning and burying of residues and weeds;
- its robustness with a solid structure featuring many KUHN exclusives.
The MULTI and VARI-MASTER 123 mounted reversible ploughs benefit from original KUHN forged and treated wearing parts offering the best value for money.
Finally, by investing in a MASTER 123 plough, you benefit from KUHN's reputation and know-how and are sure to benefit from a resale value higher than that of the competition.
MASTER 123 plough at work

Your benefits

Designed for medium horse power tractors

MASTER 123 ploughs are ideal for tractors from 65 to 210 hp.

Perfectly suited to medium-sized farms

KUHN MASTER 123, 153 and 183 mounted ploughs have a common objective: to help you quickly reap the benefits of your investment. Mounted MASTER ploughs are designed to meet the needs of medium-sized farms for versatility, adaptation to working conditions, comfort and reliability.
The MASTER 123 is available from 3 to 6 bodies and has a 120 x 120 mm beam. It is ideal for medium sized farms with tractors from 65 to 210 hp, who want a versatile, easy to use and robust plough for ploughing in light to medium soils.

Several clearances to adapt to all conditions

Your plough must meet all your working requirements. To do this, KUHN offers 2 choices of clearance between points on MASTER 123 ploughs. In order to make your choice, you must take into account the following considerations:
  • the volume of residue;
  • is the straw chopped or baled;
  • the shredding or destruction of plant cover before the plough passes over.
There are 2 clearances available for the MASTER 123 models:
  • 90 cm: this clearance between points is ideal when straw is removed. The plough remains very compact and is therefore easier to handle.
  • 102 cm: this clearance is recommended for destroying live plant cover or burying a mattress of previously shredded residue. In this configuration, the flow of soil circulates more easily between 2 bodies while maintaining an optimal position of the skimmers. The quality of ploughing is maintained despite the high presence of residues. 
The variable width indicator of the VARI-MASTER 123 is visible from the cab.

VARI or MULTI-MASTER?

The MASTER 123 ploughs are available with a multiple or variable cutting width system.
  • The MULTI-MASTER 123 ploughs allow ploughing at different widths: 35, 40 or 45 cm (14', 16' or 18'). The mechanical adjustment provides a simple and quick change of the cutting width by repositioning a bolt to pivot the bodies. bolts in the yokes to orientate the ages.
    The multiple widths are ideal for farms with little change in working conditions in homogeneous soils, a uniform field with a few hills and consistent residue quantities.
  • VARI-MASTER ploughs have a system with instant adaptation of the cutting width to the working conditions. Width change is made using an hydraulic adjustment from the operator's seat. The variable width system is fully integrated into the beam of the VARI-MASTER 123 to provide optimum protection for the mechanism. Depending on the clearance between the plough bodies, the cutting width changes from 30 to 50 cm (12' to 20').
    The VARI-MASTER 123 ploughs meet the requirements of machinery buying groups and farmers with changing ploughing conditions in terms of available tractive power, terrain unevenness, adherence, amount of residue, etc.
The variable width indicator of the VARI-MASTER 123 is visible from the cab.

Traction bolt or hydraulic safety?

KUHN offers 2 types of safety devices on the MASTER 123 mounted reversible ploughs: the T traction bolt safety device or the hydraulic non-stop safety device.
  • The T bolt safety device ensures that the bolt breaks cleanly by traction after a peak load of 3,000 kg. This prevents the safety system from being overloaded too frequently. The ploughing depth remains constant, even after repeated triggering. The T safety is an economical solution for a plough that is lighter than a hydraulic safety device. This safety is recommended in soil without stones or rocks.
  • The NSH safety is suitable for all working conditions. The release pressure on the body differs according to the chosen working width, ploughing speed and soil type. Thanks to the hydraulic hose, the pressure can be varied without mechanical intervention on the plough. The NSH safety device ensures a constant working depth and prevents stone lifting. The plough returns to the ground quickly: the greater the resistance to the body lifting, the more instantly the body returns to the ground.
To boost the performance of your plough, KUHN offers 2 options:
  • the VARIBAR option varies the pressure at the share point at any time, from the cab and at work, so the plough immediately adapts to the working conditions.
  • the MAXIBAR option offers instant overload (600 to 2500 kg) of the safety devices for ploughing in very heavy soils.
NSH adapts to all working conditions

Settings at your fingertips

The MASTER 123 ploughs benefit from a combined offset/angle adjustment for an optimised line of traction.

Optimised start-up

The MASTER 123 mounted reversible plough concentrates its main adjustments in the middle section. So, when setting up the plough in the field, you only need to adjust the offset to optimise ploughing quality and then the point of traction adapts automatically without touching the slope setting. The hydraulic offset option allows you to adjust the working quality of the MASTER 123 from the tractor cab.
For better use, KUHN suggests that you:
  1. Measure the distance between the tyres of your tractor.
  2. Choose the most appropriate adjustment range.
  3. Adjust the plough offset to optimise the draw line.

Quick adjustments without tools

In addition to the quality of the work, the plough should be easy to use with intuitive settings to save you time during working periods. The MASTER 123 ploughs offer quick adaptation to any ploughing circumstances. Vertical, depth and offset adjustments are carried out without tools and have been designed to limit fuel consumption and increase the service life of wearing parts. The perfectly adjusted MASTER 123 plough ensures quality work and cost savings. As an option, KUHN offers hydraulic adjustment of the offset, NSH pressure, working depth and vertical settings. As soon as a change of condition occurs, the operator can adjust the various settings of the MASTER 123 from the operator's seat without stopping ploughing.
Optimum adjustment of the MASTER 123 plough reduces wear on parts and the tractive power required.

High quality know-how

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

A solid and reliable plough

The MASTER 123 mounted ploughs are designed to give you the best ploughing performance. To this end, the MASTER 123 ploughs are equipped with a mechanically welded structure and a forged and treated monobloc connecting rod. In addition, the reinforcement triangle ensures a very good distribution of the plough's weight with a centre of gravity close to the tractor.
The design of the MASTER 123 with its sleek design has been thought out to prevent soil piling up on the plough and to simplify cleaning.
KUHN strives to ensure the quality of the materials used in the construction of its machines is second to none. The MASTER 123 mounted plough uses high quality steels and a manufacturing process that ensures increased strength and reliability.

Total protection of the variable width mechanism

The VARI-MASTER 123 models have a variable width system integrated into the plough frame. This exclusivity provided by KUHN guarantees exceptional durability of the plough as it is totally protected from external attacks such as falling stones, soil or corrosion. As a bonus, the 100% integrated variable width system is maintenance-free. It is designed with chrome-plated, rotationally locked and bushed pins to prevent wear and malfunction of the mechanism.
The VARI-MASTER 123 ploughs benefit from increased reliability with full protection of the variable width mechanism.

Choose original KUHN wear parts

The quality and profitability of your MASTER 123 plough depends on the use of original KUHN wear parts. For over a century KUHN has been designing and manufacturing the wear parts for which it is renowned in its forges. Very high quality materials are used with a concentration of material on the highest wearing parts. Original KUHN shares and points are forged and treated to push back the limits of use while maintaining an irreproachable ploughing quality thanks to an optimised profile. The mouldboards of the MASTER 123 ploughs benefit from TRIPLEX uneven layer technology. KUHN is the only manufacturer to offer this exclusive 3 unequal layer mouldboard with a very hard steel on the working side and a heat treatment to increase the durability of the mouldboard.
Original KUHN shares and points are forged and treated to increase their lifespan by 20% compared to aftermarket parts.

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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.
    MASTER 123 ploughs are ideal for tractors from 65 to 210 hp.

    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
    MM1234E5 KDE MULTI-MASTER 123 5 (4E+1) VARI-MASTER 123 3E VARI-MASTER 123 4 (3E+1) MULTI-MASTER 123 5E MULTI-MASTER 123 6 (5E+1) VARI-MASTER 123 4E VARI-MASTER 123 5 (4E+1) VARI-MASTER 123 5E VARI-MASTER 123 6 (5E+1) MULTI-MASTER 123 3E MULTI-MASTER 123 4 (3E+1)
    104/152 130/175 78/114 104/140 104/152 129/175 129/175 155/210 78/114 104/140
    1270 1490 1020 1260 1355 1590 1730 1970 940 1160
    1525 1785 1220 1485 1585 1855 - - 1165 1420
    35 - 40 & 45 35 - 40 & 45 30 to 50 in 102 - 30 to 45 in 90 30 to 50 in 102 - 30 to 45 in 90 30 to 50 in 102 - 30 to 45 in 90 30 to 50 in 102 - 30 to 45 in 90 30 to 45 30 to 45 35 - 40 & 45 35 - 40 & 45
    14 - 16 & 18 14 - 16 & 18 12 to 20 in 102 - 12 to 18 in 90 12 to 20 in 102 - 12 to 18 in 90 12 to 20 in 102 - 12 to 18 in 90 12 to 20 in 102 - 12 to 18 in 90 12 to 18 12 to 18 14 - 16 & 18 14 - 16 & 18
    75 / 80 (only in T safety) 75 / 80 (only in T safety) 75 / 80 (only in T safety) 75 / 80 (only in T safety) 75 / 80 (only in T safety) 75 / 80 (only in T safety) 75 75 75 / 80 (only in T safety) 75 / 80 (only in T safety)
    90 or 102 90 or 102 90 or 102 90 or 102 90 or 102 90 or 102 90 90 90 or 102 90 or 102
    Ø 105 in T & Ø 120 in NSH Ø 105 in T & Ø 120 in NSH Ø 90 in T & Ø 105 in NSH Ø 90 in T & Ø 105 in NSH Ø 105 in T & Ø 120 in NSH Ø 105 in T & Ø 120 in NSH Ø 120 Ø 120 Ø 90 in T & Ø 105 in NSH Ø 90 in T & Ø 105 in NSH
    120 x 120 120 x 120 120 x 120 120 x 120 120 x 120 120 x 120 120 x 120 120 x 120 120 x 120 120 x 120
    Turnover with beam folding : DA or SA with return - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Varibar : DA - Hydraulic angle adjustment : DA Turnover with beam folding : DA or SA with return  - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : 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 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  - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Varibar : DA - Hydraulic angle adjustment : DA Turnover with beam folding : DA or SA with return  - Hydraulic front furrow adjustment : DA - Varibar : DA - Hydraulic angle adjustment : DA

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    The variable width indicator of the VARI-MASTER 123 is visible from the cab.
    MASTER 123 at work
    MASTER 123 ploughs are ideal for tractors from 65 to 210 hp.
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