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Rotowiper's comprehensive range of weed wipers will be on display at Kirwee.
Rotowiper makes a comprehensive range of weed wipers.
From 1.8m to 12m, in several configurations, the company has the ability to custom build to individual configurations – such as a 500mm wide unit for use under grape vines. Machine formats include linkage mounted (LMU), fold-up (FU) and trailed (TR) versions.
Working with a spray line mounted above a reverse-rotating, carpeted roller, the sprayer moistens the roller with herbicide and this in turn ‘wipes’ against the targeted weeds.
The company claims this targeted approach offers substantial cost savings over the traditional approach of blanket spraying and the ongoing use of the existing crop.
Rotowiper’s TR series, which has replaced the well-known WCF series, consists of five key models designated as TR18 (1.8m), TR24 (2.4m), TR28 (2.8m), TR32 (3.2m) and TR45 (4.5m).
Developed with users in mind, the TR has a single ratchet, height adjuster and a spring-loaded roller to drive the engagement system, which all helps to speed up the transition from transport to work. A correct working height allows maximum contact with the weeds, without damage to the crop underneath. Tank levelling keeps the chemical reservoir level when working at different heights or when connected to different towing vehicles.
In the same vein, storage and ease of transport is addressed with fold-up drawbars on the complete range. General construction uses a double frame to handle tough high-country conditions. Strong, RHS single wheel legs, and solid stub axles, fitted with high-speed wheel bearings are part of the standard build. Purchasers can also choose an option of a high-quality paint or zinc finish to the frame, with the latter preventing corrosion and extending the working life of the unit.
For those looking to cover larger areas, the 12m heavy-duty trailed model is a good fit. Made up of a single 2m central unit and four 2.5m outer sections that are driven hydraulically. The unit also features hydraulically-adjustable depth control legs.
A heavy-duty frame carries a 400 litre spray tank, which is said to offer the ability to cover 20 to 40 hectares per fill. This model has a transport width of just 3.1 metres.
www.rotorwiper.co.nz
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Following the record-breaking success of its hydrogen-powered Hydromax, JCB is ramping up its investment in the business, key to the first major change at the executive level of the business, with George Bamford stepping up to the post of joint chairman, alongside his father Lord Bamford.
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Massey Ferguson has announced a strategic supply partnership with International Tractors Limited (ITL), a manufacturer of low-horsepower and compact tractors, with recognised brands such as Sonalika and Sollis, to expand its portfolio with a new tractor range.
With the biannual Italian EIMA machinery Expo less than a month away, Case IH has taken out a Technical Evolution award for the Advanced Vehicle Suspension system available on its Optum 360–440 series tractors.
The Advanced Vehicle Suspension system, available on Optum 360, 390, and 440 models, responds to changing conditions, automatically adjusting how the suspension reacts to absorbs shocks and controlling vehicle movement.
In operation, sensors monitor the vibrations transmitted from the tractor chassis to the operator cabin, allowing the system to adjust suspension damping in real time. The control system incorporates key priorities, such as comfort at lower speeds and stability as speed increases, while also reacting to factors such as lower tyre pressures, where the tyres absorb more of the initial shock.
Case IH said as suspension requirements change throughout the working day, as tractors move between the paddock and road transport, the system manages suspension response in the background as tasks, speeds and conditions change, leaving the operator without the need to make manual adjustments.
Richard Hollins, Optum series tractors global product manager, said: “Pioneering technology must earn its place in the working day. Farmers and contractors will judge an investment by what it delivers, including manageable ownership costs, dependable up-time and the versatility to tackle different jobs. With AVS, we are putting intelligent control to work for comfort and stability, without giving the operator another setting to manage.”
Organised by FederUnacoma, the Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation, the contest has been part of EIMA since 1986, with the Technical Evolution distinction awarded to products that introduce original improvements to solutions already manufactured or patented.
www.caseih.com
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