Available in fully mounted or trailed configurations, the iXter ranges use clever solutions and innovative technology to achieve easier operation and high daily outputs.
“At this stage, we are purposely keeping the rollout low key as we want to understand the market and what our customers want,” the company’s general manager machinery, Graeme Leigh, told Rural News.
Looking at the mounted ranges in detail, operators can choose between the basic iXter A or the higher specification B series.
The A series offers tank sizes of 800, 1000 and 1200L, pumps of 100, 150 and 200L/min output and the option of steel or aluminium booms.
The steel (HC) booms are offered in 18, 20 and 21m widths, while the aluminium set-up (HOSA) comes in 12 or 15m working widths. The aluminium booms use aircraft industry technology -- a glued-up construction process without welds that is light and durable and backed by a five-year guarantee.
The iXter A machines have a control panel on the tank, a 30L chemical induction hopper, a 130L clean water tank, an 18L hand wash tank and a closed storage box.
The higher specification iXter B series offers tank sizes of 1000, 1300, 1600 and 1800L and pumps of 150, 200 and 260L/min output; these also handle liquid fertiliser and will tolerate being ran dry.
An Easy Hitch quick attachment system allows the sprayer to be close-coupled to the tractor and is said to deliver maximum weight transfer.
Again, the choice revolves around steel or aluminium booms, with the former available in 18 to 30m widths and the latter at 15m. Compared to the more basic A series, booms are fitted with anti-yaw systems to allow high speed operation, the steel booms get one-sided, symmetrical and asymmetrical folding, while the aluminium set get a z-fold layout said to be useful for spraying around structures.
Other equipment for the B series includes an Easy Set control panel, separate induction and spray controls and return flow agitation. A 30L induction hopper is mounted on frame rails and has a rotating cannister cleaning nozzle and rinsing system as standard.
A patented iXclean system uses semi-automatic valve control for auto-filling and a remote-control function for cleaning and rinsing. A range of options includes the IsoMatch and Tellus control functions, GeoControl and BoomGuide, with the latter using ultrasonic sensors for boom height on slopes and sidling land.
Completing the package is the new iXtra front mounted tank offering 1100L or 60% extra capacity, which can be used for the same spray mix, a differing spray mix or carrying clean water for future use or as a counterweight. It is filled and emptied via the rear pump set-up, requires no PTO or hydraulic feed and connects via two hoses with cam-lock fittings.
