Kellands put the spotlight on its latest-spec Agribuggy A280 self-propelled sprayer at Cereals 2015. Previewed at last year’s event, the Agribuggy’s innovative new design is the culmination of a two-year research and development programme that has produced a suite of features to boost comfort, power and fuel-efficiency.
The enhancements ensure the machine offers the highest power-to-weight ratio and lowest fuel consumption in its class, and can reach places other machines can’t thanks to its low ground-pressure and positive mechanical driveline.
Key features of the 2015-spec model include:
- a new style curved glass cab with 360-degree visibility, tinted glass, and greater space for greater comfort, visibility and safety;
- a high-performance Cummins diesel engine delivers greater power and higher torque at low revs and ensures the Agribuggy A280 still offers the best fuel-economy and power-to-weight ratio on the market. By dispensing with a cam-belt, the engine has lower servicing and maintenance costs;
- a positive mechanical drive system delivers greater torque and grip, less wheel-spin, and power transfer up to 25 per cent more efficient than a hydrostatic machine;
- outstanding fuel efficiency. Average consumption is around 70 lit/day compared to between 150 and 200 lit/day for large hydrostatic sprayers;
- an ergonomic “floating” control console (pictured above) that moves with the motion of the seat and has been laid out for comfort and ease of use with a high-definition seven-inch full-colour display;
- generous height clearance when fitted with large-diameter row-crop wheels, which ensure a large surface contact area for maximum flotation;
- low centre of gravity and perfect 50/50 weight distribution for maximum stability and traction;
- a multifunction joystick ensures precise fingertip control of four-wheel steering, cruise control, master sprayer controls, and manual override of the automatic transmission;
- a new cruise control system that improves fuel efficiency and reduces operator input;
- aluminium booms as standard for strength and longevity, while maintaining lightness and stability. Booms are available up to 30m working widths; and
- a 2,700-litre tank capacity with a gel-coated inner lining for easy-cleaning.
Kellands director of sales and marketing, Keith Pashley, said the new Agribuggy offered a range of new features that will boost fuel economy, reliability and power, while remaining true to the machine’s core strengths as a manoeuvrable, low-weight, high-performance sprayer.
For more information visit: www.kellands.co.uk.
