New control technology, more sophisticated booms and - inevitably - bigger tank capacities are among the common themes adopted by manufacturers for their latest sprayers. Peter Hill rounds up some highlights.
Mounted sprayers Operators who like the relatively light weight and easy manoeuvrability of a tractor-mounted sprayer, but who want the sophistication usually reserved for trailed and self-propelled models are catered for by the Vicon iXter. For one thing, it is claimed to be the first mounted sprayer with Isobus compliant electronics - which means it can be operated through an Isobus terminal with only a switch box needed to control boom sections. For another, it features a prime and purge system as standard to prepare the spray line for spraying, maintain liquid flow through the boom when not spraying and to flush the spray line at the end of the job. | | | Optional aluminium booms fold to a compact vertical position for transport; hitching to the tractor is made easier by a telescopic pto shaft - all connections can be made before reversing the tractor to engage the automatic latching system. | High-tech aluminium booms are available in place of the lattice steel booms for reduced weight and a compact vertical folded position. The extruded components of the Alu-Liner booms are bolted and glued together so they can be replaced individually if damaged. Moreover, the spray line, feed hoses and nozzle assemblies are tucked away inside a closed profile that not only protects them from impacts but makes the boom assembly easier to keep clean. Buyers can add automatic suction valve control with pre-set shut-off level to prevent tank spills, electrically-operated suction and pressure valves in place of manual units, GPS-regulated boom section on-off control and parallel steering guidance. | | | | | Easier connection to close-coupled mounted implements is promised with Lemken's QuickConnect system. First offered on the Sirius sprayer, only the top link is attached by hand, leaving enough space between tractor and implement to couple hydraulic hoses, the pto and electrical connections. The lower links
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