Thursday, 03 July 2014 16:05

Low pass means success on Kiwi turf

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ON DISPLAY at the recent field days in Waikato was the Croplands 2000 kiwi self-propelled orchard sprayer, the latest in machines especially for kiwifruit, and for other low hanging crops.

 

“This Croplands machine is a new design with many new features,” said upper North Island territory manager Greg Small.

The 4WD machine is 1390mm high when empty and has ground clearance of 220mm. It is powered by a 85hp turbo-charged diesel engine. It has 2- or 4-wheel steering changeable at the flick of a switch.

The cab is constantly pressurised with a 100% fresh, conditioned air. It is fully specced for travelling on the road and has safety cameras for reversing.

The chassis is galvanised and the fuel tank holds 65L.

The spraying pump is a Croplands AR 170 brass which can deliver 167L/min at 2000rpm. It is belt driven from the motor. The fiberglass spray tank holds 2000L and there is a 70L flush tank. 

The tank has a electronic tank level indicator with cab readout and a plastic tube indicator for external use. 

Spray solutions are agitated through a bypass with twin venturis.

At the rear is a 820 FE Croplands Kiwi air control fan with a Croplands soft-start and run-down clutch.

Tel. 0800 106 898 

www.croplands.co.nz

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