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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