The tried-and-tested steering trapezium of the HYTRA axle works on the same principle as in any car or tractor: when cornering, the inside wheel turns at a steeper angle than the outside wheel. This reduces damage to the ground when turning on agricultural land and prevents tyre wear on the road. Standard trailer axles without a steering trapezium steer in parallel when cornering – this causes measurable damage to the ground and increased tyre wear.

The LENA-TWIN adds an electronically controlled forced steering system to the HYTRA® axle. The steering lever with push rod to the tractor, which was previously fitted, is no longer required. Only the K80 ball, the electric lighting and the hydraulic load-sensing system need to be connected. The connecting linkages can no longer be damaged. The steering operates automatically via a gyroscope in four additional special driving modes – front and rear axle steerable, crab steering, on-road and automatic. Furthermore, the LENA-TWIN features a slope drift correction system. The steering angle is controlled accurately in real time without driver intervention.

A hydraulically suspended axle is particularly crucial when working with a wide working width: it minimises swaying movements in the field, prevents damage to the boom and enables faster working. The compensation provided by the hydraulic suspension in the HYTRA® axle prevents the vehicle from becoming unstable due to the sloshing of the liquid load. Active slope compensation mechanisms, such as tilt correction, can be implemented with this axle. The new axle noticeably improves driving safety in the field and on the road.

Thanks to the optimal weight distribution across all wheels, ground pressure is distributed evenly. The steering trapezium enables cornering optimised for tight turns without parallel steering – resulting in less damage to the crop, and providing long-term protection for agricultural land and crops at the headland. A low-mounted fuel tank and a lower centre of gravity further improve handling.