Farming Monthly National June 2017 | Page 22

| Cereals ....Cont produce a reliable machine that will perform effectively, but be relatively simple and cost effective to operate and maintain,” says sales manager David Main. Promising superior performance and boom widths of up to 42m is the new 900 series Campo sprayer from Maschio Gaspardo. Capacity ranges from 4,500 to 6,600 litres and even distribution is ensured thanks to the central unit which has been newly designed to absorb shocks from uneven ground while keeping the bar free at all times – allowing it to react and reposition itself. Slurry equipment Whether you’re looking for spreaders, sprayers or spinners, it’s easy to get inspired by the varied options when it comes to slurry distribution. Joskin will be debuting its Volumetra slurry tanker at this year’s event – recent winner of the ‘Machine of the Year 2017’ award. Despite a tank capacity of up to 26,000 litres, Volumetra is a compact tanker with a self- supporting structure, designed to minimise its total weight. It is designed specifically for volumetric pumps so it can be efficiently fitted with both spiral and lobe pumps, while limiting the overall dimensions; however, a vacuum pump can also be installed. Joskin will also be presenting two new slurry injectors that are set to aid precision application. Solodisc XXL has a spacing of 18.75cm, allowing users to improve the distribution of slurry and adjust the injection depth. To keep the weight of the machine the same, while increasing the number of discs, Solodisc XXL features discs made of metal and NBR nitrile rubber, making them twice as light as previous models. The Exacta TLX GEOspread spreader is the latest product from Kverneland making its debut at Cereals. The spreader has a newly designed CentreFlow system with 8 capacity vanes on each disc for a perfect overlap – regardless of speed. With 2 metre sections, 4 load cells and a reference sensor, it can do high speed spreading, under all circumstances. It is ISOBUS compatible and AEF certified and can be operated in combination with the Kverneland IsoMatch Tellus, IsoMatch Tellus GO or any other ISOBUS compatible tractor terminal. Tyres Environmental efficiency is becoming increasingly important with pressure on farms to reduce carbon outputs. Alongside choosing the right tractor, farmers can now opt for an eco-friendly tyre sealant which is proven to reduce both puncture costs and downtime. “The new heavy duty range of sealants help to maintain the correct tyre pressure meaning fuel costs are reduced and tyres last longer,” says Alex Burnand, director at Air