Tuesday, 21 April 2015 09:42

Better way to spread manure

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David Williams, general manager Toplink Machinery with the SIAFD award for imported machinery. David Williams, general manager Toplink Machinery with the SIAFD award for imported machinery.

Launched at the South Island Agricultural Field Days, the Shelbourne Powerspread caught the eyes of the Innovation Competition judges who awarded it first place in the imported machine category.

It is sure to catch the eye of anyone wanting to move solid or liquid manures efficiently.

Built in the UK and imported by Toplink Machinery, the Powerspread is available from 7.5 to 15 tonnes capacity. Comprising a tank through which runs a central rotor with paddles, it takes material fed via a water-tight guillotine style door onto a 1.4m wide overshot discharge impellor.

A simple reversible driveline consisting of two main chains ensures minimal maintenance. 

Depending on the consistency of the material a uniform spread pattern of up to 26m can be achieved, and in the event of a blockage the impellor can be lowered away from the main body to clear obstructions.

Targeted at contractors or large scale farmers, the Powerspread Pro 2300 holds about 10.5m3.  All up it weighs 11.5 tonnes and can easily be pulled by a tractor of 140hp. 

Its low loading height ensures it can be filled easily by tractor frontloaders or telehandlers.

www.toplink.co.nz

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