Suffolk-based Tramspread has launched its new range of Suffolk dribble bars. Manufactured at a new facility in the company’s home county, the dribble bars are available in widths from 6m to 24m.
The booms from 6m to 15m fold vertically and feature automatic transport latches with safety lock. These units can be fitted to tankers or tractors as umbilical applicators.
The 24m boom neatly and horizontally folds around the tractor’s cab without impairing the operator’s vision.
“The low profile doesn’t block the view out of the rear of the tractor and the position of the swinging arm does not compromise the tractor’s pick-up hitch,” Tramspread managing director Terry Baker said. “This allows the tractor to tow a pump or reeler while the dribble bars are fitted.”
Dribble bar models from 6m to 12m feature a single macerator and tractor spool valve controls. The 12m version is also available with twin macerators, which are fitted on the 15m and 24m models as standard. All twin-macerator dribble bars benefit from electro-hydraulic folding mechanisms operated from cab-mounted controls.
Left- and right-hand geometric control is standard on all twin-macerator dribble bars and allows for independent boom adjustment, a feature that will help those spreading on undulating land.
“This feature enables the boom height to be adjusted for field gradient and out crops,” Mr Baker said.
The Suffolk range has pipework designed for flow meters and slurry monitors to be retrofitted using the Tramspread ISObus Raven Box.
“This transmits monitoring and mapping data to a monitor in the cab, which should encourage all users to test and measure slurry to make the most of its nutrients,” Mr Baker added. “We have focussed on connectivity and automation for easy management and recording.”
All booms up to 15m are made of galvanised steel, while the larger 24m model has aluminium construction.
“The balance of strength and weight is important,” Mr Baker said. “Spreading umbilically is only better for the land if the weight of the dribble bar is not too high. We chose aluminium to reduce the weight, which will also reduce soil compaction.”
For more information visit: www.tramspread.co.uk.
