urther to advancements in the company ' s Auto-Touch HMI controls, which have seen the introduction of Pro-Series control features including safety, diagnostics and maintenance features for more efficient running and minimal downtime, Tong is set to showcase the latest model of its market-leading Caretaker mobile grader, featuring the new advanced HMI control system. Available as an option on all its latest equipment, Tong’ s Pro- Series controls can be specified as part of the Auto-Touch HMI control system, adding a level of control and system intelligence that brings users advanced system monitoring and reporting. And to make it even easier for visitors to see how the new controls can make a difference when specified as an option on the latest Caretaker, Tong will be offering demonstrations of the Pro- Series HMI control features on stand at Lamma, with an interactive control panel, which will simulate typical operating situations, and show how these can be quickly controlled, adjusted and rectified directly from the touch-screen.“ Our Caretaker grader is continuously developing to ensure it offers efficient and advanced handling to meet the demands of progressive potato and vegetable growers,” says Nick Woodcock, Sales Manager at Tong
Engineering.“ We are proud to offer our Caretaker in a range of models to suit a wide range of handling needs, from smaller growers looking for effective cleaning and grading at lower throughputs, to larger growers and processors who have throughput needs in excess of 50 tons per hour. Having said that, one thing that all our customers have in common, no matter what their throughput requirements, is that they need a reliable machine that not only offers quality cleaning and grading results, but also saves time, and requires minimal maintenance,” explains Nick. The latest controls include a sophisticated diagnostics module for pro-active, real-time notifications of the status of the line, as well as automatic alerts that pin-point the exact location of any issues that may arise, enabling quick and easy problem solving and resetting. This includes information on emergency stop alerts, motor and inverter faults or any area that may require attention.“ With our new pro-series controls,
| LAMMA
Tong to showcase latest equipment at LAMMA
Leading vegetable handling equipment manufacturer, Tong Engineering, is once again exhibiting at the UK’ s largest farm machinery show LAMMA, to present its latest range of equipment for 2017, on stand R37.
F
we are introducing advanced technology to the vegetable handling industry to make equipment control, diagnosis, problem solving and maintenance, much quicker and easier than ever before," says Nick. " This is resulting in much more continuous operation, reduced costs and increased productivity of growers ' and processors ' handling facilities. The new controls are extremely user friendly, and as the display is largely pictoral, it is easy for users of any nationality to operate. This, coupled with our Blue Inverter Technology featuring all electric inverter direct drive, ensures our Caretaker graders, like the one that will be on stand at Lamma, really bring noticeable efficiencies."“ We look forward to seeing farmers and growers from all over the UK at Lamma and demonstrating the capabilities of these latest controls as well as discussing their requirements for the year ahead. As always, we will welcome visitors with hot refreshments in our heated marquee!”
New features and equipment on work hungry JCB
The latest JCB TM320S telescopic wheeled loader with enhanced equipment and features will make its debut at the LAMMA 2017 event.
D eveloped in line with JCB’ s policy of continuous product improvement, the new TM320S has a revised cab interior with new instruments and storage facilities, extended service schedules for the air conditioning filters and bearing assemblies, and enhanced lighting for easier operation in the dark.
The JCB TM320S combines the central driving position and all round visibility of a wheeled loading shovel with the reach and lift versatility of a telescopic handler – a combination that creates a formidable machine for agricultural handling and loading operations.
On the latest version, JCB’ s proven SCR system enables the 4.8-litre JCB EcoMAX engine to meet latest emissions rules without the added cost and potential service demands of a diesel particulates filter( DPF). The generous power output of 108kW( 145hp) combines with torque lock-up direct drive in the sixspeed JCB Powershift transmission to give the machine great climbing and roading performance.
The loader’ s telescopic boom, which can lift a 3200kg load to 5.2m and support 1750kg at 2.95m forward reach, now features graphite impregnated bronze pivot bearings that extend the greasing schedule from once a day to every 500 hours. This conveniently matches the service interval for the engine( after the initial 100 hour service), the four-wheel drive prop shaft and the articulation joint, which also now uses the new selflubricating bearings.
Cylinder end damping for boom extension as well as retraction and lowering further refines the operating experience, while additional work lamps make it easier for the operator to use the machine in dark yards and buildings.
A larger right-hand rear threequarter window improves visibility from the cab, where the air conditioning filters have been doubled in size to extend the
service interval and a dedicated storage box installed in the righthand footwell provides a secure location for tools, couplings and other equipment.
Daily checks for engine oil, coolant and washer fluid levels no longer have to be performed outside the machine as they are part of the start-up procedure displayed on a new full colour instrument panel that provides information and warnings in a clearer at-a-glance format. An improved control arrangement for the auxiliary service in the 160-litre / min loadsensing hydraulics system makes it more intuitive to use, including the venting valve that makes life easier for the operator when connecting hose couplings on JCB AGRI attachments such as forks and buckets using a third service.
Where the loader operates mainly on hard surfaces or undertakes a lot of road travel, the new block-tread Michelin Bibload tyre option is more resistant to hard surface wear and runs more smoothly on the road with less noise and vibration being transmitted into the operator’ s cab.
www. farmingmonthly. co. uk December 2016 | Farming Monthly | 39