Farming Monthly National January 2015 | Page 16

| LAMMA Mastek Ltd launch 24m Dribble Bar 2015 sees Mastek Ltd launch their 24m Dribble Bar which they have designed to seamlessly integrate with an umbilical system to provide a fast, safe and cost effective way of distributing large amounts of slurry. This highly efficient equipment has been designed to minimise field compaction and keep transport costs to a minimum by eliminating the need for additional vehicles usually associated with spreading. ecent years have seen many farmers moving more to using slurry instead of expensive artificial fertiliser to grow crops. In fact, some farmers apply slurry 3 to 4 times per season. However, much of this has been done using Dribble Bars up to 12m when spreading on 24m tramlines which results in crop damage. Now with Mastek’s 24m Dribble Bar they can travel on the tramlines while spreading the slurry. The 24m dribble bar is supplied with two 48 outlet macerators, which ensure an even distribution of slurry with the operation of each macerator being managed independently through the lever bank in the tractor. The dribble bar also features a pivot mechanism which allows the operator to tilt the system to ensure that the dribble bar remains parallel to R 16 | Farming Monthly | January 2015 the ground at all times. A fully hydraulic closing mechanism allows both arms to be folded simultaneously behind the tractor. This ensures that the dribble bar does not extend beyond the overall width of the tractor during transportation. Mastek also offer a complete “power on demand hydraulic Standard Features: • Fully Galvanised Lightweight Rigid Frame Construction • Split Bush Bearing On All Hinges (With Grease Points) • Standard Three Point Linkage Mount • Fully Hydraulic Open / Folding Arm Mechanism • Remote Level Adjustment system” as an optional extra. The Mastek spreading technology optimises working widths and maintains uniform fertilisation thereby giving a even distribution throughout the crop resulting in higher yield per hectare regardless of weather conditions at point of spreading. • Independent Macerator Control • Telescopic Leg (for storage) • Road Light Kit Optional Features: • 6” Flow Meter • Power Beyond Hydraulic System • Tramline shut off kit • Working Widths: 18m & 24m www.farmingmonthly.co.uk