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High capacity Kompactor trailer working at ScotGrass 2016
Hi-Spec Engineering will have two of its Kompactor K36 ‘ compaction / push-off ’ trailers at ScotGrass , one of which will be static and the other working on the Gordons / Claas stand .
T he Kompactor range of trailers are available in four sizes – 18ft , 20ft , 22ft and the latest 24ft version which was launched at LAMMA . A demount version is also available , which will provide users , such as contractors , increased value and versatility by being able to swap the trailer body with a Hi-Spec vacuum tanker body .
Central to the Kompactor is the hydraulically operated headboard which is powered by a three-stage hydraulic ram . For compacting , with the heavy duty tailgate shut , the headboard can be used to compact material such as grass or maize silage , so increasing the load carried by up to 80 percent compared to a conventional trailer . However , due to its size the Kompactor trailer is also ideally suited for use as a conventional trailer for transporting
26 | Farming Monthly | May 2016 bulky materials , such as woodchip or grain . This latest addition is 24ft long and has a total capacity of 40 cubic metres . It ’ s carried on a triple axle fitted with air-brakes and front and rear passive steering axles as standard .
As with other models in the Kompactor range , it features a hydraulically operated headboard . For compacting , with the heavy duty tailgate shut , the headboard can be used to compact material such as grass or maize silage , so increasing the load carried by up to 80 percent compared to a conventional trailer . However , due to its size , this high capacity addition to the Kompactor range is also ideally suited for transporting bulky materials , such as woodchip or grain .
To empty the Kompactor , having raised the tailgate , the headboard is then fully extended and , depending on the load , has the capacity to completely empty the trailer in as little as 30 seconds . Because the load is pushed off and so avoids the need to tip the trailer body , the Kompactor is ideal for use in areas where conventional tipping trailers cannot access .
Allied to this , a key highlight is that by using a push-off mechanism and due to it having a low centre of gravity , all the inherent risks posed by using a tipping trailer are diminished or even avoided , such as striking overhead power lines or trailer instability when tipping on soft and uneven ground .
The Kompactor chassis incorporates a hydraulically dampened drawbar , through which all the hydraulic and electric lines are routed . Options include a unique hydraulically operated sliding bogie axle . This allows the axle to be moved by up to 600mm , by moving the axle backwards more weight will be placed on the tractor to increase grip .
JCB 435S agri loader to perform at ScotGrass
The latest version of JCB ’ s flagship S-series agricultural wheeled loader featuring a number of improvements to further raise productivity and operator comfort and convenience levels will be in action on the silage clamp at ScotGrass 2016 , the national forage conservation demonstration , on May 18 at SRUC Crichton Royal Farm , Dumfries .
T he 230hp JCB 435S with new CommandPlus cab , instruments and controls will operate in turn with JCB ’ s 145hp TM320S telescopic wheeled loader to illustrate two of the most popular options for farmers and contractors filling silage clamps for feed or biogas digesters . Both machines were conceived specifically for agricultural applications with high power-toweight ratio , large tyres , good allround visibility and lock-up torque converters for strong climbing ability and speedy road travel .
In addition , visitors to ScotGrass will be among the first to see the all-new JCB Loadall AGRI PRO telescopic handler with its DualTech VT transmission . This provides a unique combination of hydrostatic drive for low-speed precision and powershift drive for sprightly field work and road travel . The machine on static display will also celebrate JCB ’ s 200,000 production landmark for Loadall telescopic handlers – the World ’ s Number One . www . farmingmonthly . co . uk