Horsch Leeb will show its advanced self-propelled PT270 sprayer in the UK for the first time at Cereals 2012. Claimed to be one of the most technically advanced sprayers on the market today, it features an 8,000-litre tank but its compact design ensures it remains easy to operate and manoeuvre.
Designed for reliable, precision spraying over large fields at speed using Horsch Leeb’s own specifically designed boom control that maintains a 25cm boom distance from the crops, the PT270 can spray 600 lit/ha at 12km/hr with a 30m boom.
The development of the machine is part of Horsch’s partnership withGerman sprayer manufacturer Leeb. The two companies have worked closely together for more than 16 years and have now formed a new company, Horsch Leeb Application Systems GmbH.
“This machine marries the latest sprayer technology with Horsch and Leeb’s renowned build quality and attention to detail,” said Horsch UK sales managerStephen Burcham. “We don’t think there’s a more advanced sprayer on the market.”
Designed to cover large areas, the 270hp PT270 features a mechanical drive instead of hydraulics motors for better traction in hilly terrain and reliable 50 km/hr road use.
The pneumatic nozzle control allows for individual, intelligent application techniques for an excellent wetting and penetration of the crop with a droplet size of 300 microns. The sprayer pipe can be specified with various nozzle body combinations including a single nozzle body with a 50cm horizontal spacing, double body with 25cm spacing and quadruple body with intermediate nozzles.
The 25cm nozzle spacing keeps drift to a minimum by ensuring the boom remains just 25cm above the crop. To enable this, Horsch Leeb has designed one of the most advanced boom contour following systems available. All sections of the boom can go above and below horizontal to keep the optimum boom height that is essential in nearly all spraying operations.
Available in working widths up to 36m, the steel sprayer boom uses positive-mode connections for durability and ease of use. The PT270 is fitted with a rotary pump for low wear and long life performance, while the cleaning system uses the displacement principle for less water consumption and faster cleaning. The stainless steel tank is designed for a long life and easy cleaning without leaving any residues, and its 8,000 litre capacity can be refilled in just 8 minutes.
The tank cleaning system is typical of Horsch Leeb’s attention to detail. Carried out continuously, a separate cleaning pump pushes clean water into the tank while the sprayer pump draws the flush water, resulting in an efficient and time-saving cleaning operation. After the cleaning procedure, the pressure pipes and the boom are emptied pneumatically.
Designed for reliable, precision spraying over large fields at speed using Horsch Leeb’s own specifically designed boom control that maintains a 25cm boom distance from the crops, the PT270 can spray 600 lit/ha at 12km/hr with a 30m boom.
The development of the machine is part of Horsch’s partnership withGerman sprayer manufacturer Leeb. The two companies have worked closely together for more than 16 years and have now formed a new company, Horsch Leeb Application Systems GmbH.
“This machine marries the latest sprayer technology with Horsch and Leeb’s renowned build quality and attention to detail,” said Horsch UK sales managerStephen Burcham. “We don’t think there’s a more advanced sprayer on the market.”
Designed to cover large areas, the 270hp PT270 features a mechanical drive instead of hydraulics motors for better traction in hilly terrain and reliable 50 km/hr road use.
The pneumatic nozzle control allows for individual, intelligent application techniques for an excellent wetting and penetration of the crop with a droplet size of 300 microns. The sprayer pipe can be specified with various nozzle body combinations including a single nozzle body with a 50cm horizontal spacing, double body with 25cm spacing and quadruple body with intermediate nozzles.
The 25cm nozzle spacing keeps drift to a minimum by ensuring the boom remains just 25cm above the crop. To enable this, Horsch Leeb has designed one of the most advanced boom contour following systems available. All sections of the boom can go above and below horizontal to keep the optimum boom height that is essential in nearly all spraying operations.
Available in working widths up to 36m, the steel sprayer boom uses positive-mode connections for durability and ease of use. The PT270 is fitted with a rotary pump for low wear and long life performance, while the cleaning system uses the displacement principle for less water consumption and faster cleaning. The stainless steel tank is designed for a long life and easy cleaning without leaving any residues, and its 8,000 litre capacity can be refilled in just 8 minutes.
The tank cleaning system is typical of Horsch Leeb’s attention to detail. Carried out continuously, a separate cleaning pump pushes clean water into the tank while the sprayer pump draws the flush water, resulting in an efficient and time-saving cleaning operation. After the cleaning procedure, the pressure pipes and the boom are emptied pneumatically.
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