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Horsch will present its new generation Leeb GS trailed sprayer for the first time in the UK. The Leeb GS builds on the proven formula of the previous models, with award-winning BoomControl Pro boom system and stainless tanks but adds a greater level of equipment and new configurations.
The sprayer is available with a 6,000, 7,000 or 8,000 litre stainless steel tank that allows for easy and quick cleaning. The new Leeb GS line is equipped with the innovative Horsch software and easy-to-handle ISOBUS-compatible electronics.
Chafer has made several upgrades to its Sentry and Guardian trailed sprayers. A new boom suspension assembly offers improved contour following and the advanced ePlumbing system uses CANbus valves providing information of the valve’ s status and position, essential during automatic filling, rinsing and general plumbing functions.
Knight Farm Machinery is introducing an optional boom-mounted nozzle check and cleaning station that will enable operators to check, clean and replace nozzles quickly.
It includes a pneumatic system which enables operators to clean out blocked nozzles quickly and effectively. GPS guidance onTrak, the novel cost-effective tractor GPS system from Agricision, is now available with a new enhanced data service.
The new onTrak. Cloud service will allow customers to gain access to their data recorded and created while using onTrak in simple kml format. Field boundaries and recorded work can be visualised on Google Earth or other mapping software and fields imported into management tools such as Gatekeeper.
Hedgecutters
Bomford Turner is showing its updated Buzzard Telescopic Variable Forward Arm hedge cutter.
The flagship machine has a reach of 7.25- 8.0m while allowing operators to cut close to the tractor as well. A powerful 125 litre / min cutting system produces 74hp at the cutting head. Grain driers
Sukup Europe will be introducing its range of commercial tower dryers to the UK at LAMMA. These high-output commercial grain dryers, proven in areas like the US and Ukraine, have capacities from 30tph – 300tph and are equipped with QuadraTouch Pro control, claimed as one of the most advanced dryer control systems. Graders
Tong Engineering is showing 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 to produce advanced system monitoring and reporting.
The Haith Group is displaying the new Haith Smart Drier, an innovative packing-line machine that features a bed of heated stainless-steel rollers designed to remove excess moisture from potatoes.
Each roller is adjustable independently and can achieve a surface temperature of up to 100oC, eliminating the risk of bacteria build-up, transfer to the crop and potential storage problems. Tyres
Nordic Tyres will be launching CEAT Speciality Tyres at LAMMA. Manufactured in a new factory in Mumbai, India, Phase 1 will concentrate on radial agriculture tyres, tractor flotation and row crop tyres with many new sizes coming into production during 2018. Livestock handling
McVeigh Parker will be demonstrating the unique Clipex pneumatic livestock handling products for the first time in the UK.
The system has a pneumatic operated race and forcing circle and can handle large numbers of stock, quickly and safely, at the push of a button. Weighbridge
The latest trade-legal dual track weighbridge from Phoenix & Shropshire Scales makes its first showing at LAMMA.
The unit is transportable and can be installed easily, owing to its reduced height and weight. Its modular design means it can vary in length. Feeders
Keenan will be demonstrating its new InTouch Controller and App, which allows InTouch customers to take control of feed operations from their mobile device. They will be able to create and edit rations and ingredients, change DM of ingredients and update and monitor ration performance data. Silage kit
Albutt is launching a new Shear Bucket range based on the ultra-high strength design of the Shear King range. Three models are available from 1900mm to 2500mm with capacities of 1.40m3, 1.60m3 and 1.80m3.
A new silage-packer from Holaras will debut on the WM Agri stand. The Stego-Combi is a combination of the company’ s MES 470-115 Maize Leveller and the Stego-pro 200 Silage Compactor enabling consolidation and leveling in a one-pass operation.
For more information about LAMMA’ 18 please go to www. lammashow. com
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