Hi-Spec tankers have the right specs
Imported and distributed by Giltrap Agrizone in Cambridge, Hi-Spec slurry tankers and manure spreaders are offered in several ranges to suit farmers and contractors.
It measures an impressive 9.4m long x 2.05m wide x and 3.3m high and holds 25cu.m.
The feeder comprises a double-chassis set-up, interlinked by six 500kg load cells, and weighs about 5650kg empty. It runs on a tandem axle.
The unit is configured to allow mounting in one of three positions, to transfer weight to or from the rear of the tractor.
Keeping contact with the ground are 400-70 R22.5 flotation tyres; brakes are hydraulic on all four wheels.
The body is built around a 35mm treated, tongue and groove floor, with sidewalls from stainless steel for corrosion resistance. The body also has front and rear mesh screens for load visibility, while feed control is set manually from the front.
The floor has a four chain, slatted feed system to deliver material to the front beaters, while at the rear an automated gate allows the unit to be used for bulk discharge.
A recent addition is the option of a Lincoln automated greasing system, using a unit familiar to truckers.
Sales manager Eric Crosby says “the auto greasing system takes the hassle out of a messy job and makes sure those hard to access nipples get some grease, while importantly extending the service life and retaining the capital value of the machine.”
In operation, the unit lubricates 24 points, leaving just two nipples -- on the swivel hitch and the parking jack -- to be taken care of manually.
Holding a 2kg load of grease, the unit is programmable to suit the operating regime, but initially is set to deliver four shots of grease every 15 hours of operation.
