Farming Monthly National April 2017 | Page 22

| Grassland Tramspread at Grassland TRAMSPREAD, the slurry and digestate handling specialists, are set to exhibit their new fast tow engine driven pump unit at Grassland & Muck 2017, stand number 938. ith an auto reverse overrun ball hitch, the fully galvanised chassis is mounted on twin braked high speed axles, enabling the pump unit to be towed comfortably behind a 4x4. The Bauer SX2000 slurry pump is powered by a 170hp engine and controlled via a top spec SIL Vision IV remote control, only available exclusively through Tramspread, giving the operator unparalleled information and control via the large colour display. W Another great piece of kit on show will be the RECK Slatted floor mixer Another great piece of kit on show will be the RECK Slatted floor mixer. One person can move and operate this unique mixer, stirring slurry channels without moving animals or slats. Tramspread will also exhibit the Albers Alligator NurseBag and Reeler. This simple high capacity tank is used in conjunction with the NurseBag Reeler, which can be either linkage/fork tine mounted or a slow tow version mounted on a twin axle chassis. A NurseBag is simply reeled out onto smooth level ground, and using the two standard 6” inlet/outlets can then be filled by tanker whilst liquid is simultaneously pumped out for spreading. The large capacities minimise downtime in the field, with up to 350m3 available to be pumped as opposed to the typical 40 – 60m3 of a conventional steel nurse tank. When a block of land has been spread, the Reeler reels the NurseBag onto its spool, expelling any remaining liquid as it goes. It can then be transported to the next site with the minimum of downtime. Multiple NurseBags can be served by one Reeler. For more information and a warm brew, visit the knowledgeable Tramspread boys on stand number 938. 22 | Farming Monthly | April 2017 The AgBag alternative Based in Devon, AB Systems operates a nationwide contractor service for AgBag, its innovative agricultural and environmental storage solution. nvented in the UK, AgBags are large bags, used primarily to store all forms of forage and feed on farms. The exterior white layer of AgBag’s 3-ply construction reflects solar heat, keeping the bag and its contents cooler, while the black inner lining keeps out sunlight and preserves valuable nutrients. With UV inhibitors to resist sun damage, each AgBag is made to last two years in tough weather conditions, although contents can still be intact for up to seven years. AB Systems runs the only 4.3m AgBagger in Europe, so that its I customers can bag more tonnage per metre. Since 2016 the AgBag storage system has included silage clamp sheet. Being only 90 micron thick, with a built-in oxygen barrier and constructed of seven layers that don’t separate, it is stronger, lighter and more flexible than conventional silage film. www.farmingmonthly.co.uk