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PRODUCT NEWS<br />
Left: SlurryKat’s new front reeler range,<br />
including this 1,000m unit, is designed to<br />
be light and strong.<br />
real difference<br />
Double drive system offers<br />
more power, with front<br />
reeler changes made<br />
to save time and effort,<br />
SlurryKat says<br />
Slurry equipment manufacturer SlurryKat has launched a new<br />
series of front reeler models which the company says have<br />
been redesigned following customer feedback.<br />
SlurryKat chief executive Garth Cairns says the reels have a<br />
completely new design, with high grade steel for lighter weight<br />
and increased strength.<br />
“We have manufactured the reels 30 per cent lighter than the<br />
very successful previous generation of SK front reelers, which<br />
we designed and introduced in 2008,” he says.<br />
Three models are available in the new range, with hose<br />
capacities of 600m, 800m and 1,000m; all with spools galvanised<br />
as standard and with two-pack paint on the chassis.<br />
Each model is equipped with new coupling sockets that clamp<br />
the hose for the start of the rolling up process without the<br />
coupling being displaced.<br />
The reelers are open section as standard with bolt-in adjustable<br />
sections. Each section can be placed to the desired width and<br />
adjusted by sliding it along the reel by simply loosening the<br />
two bolts.<br />
They also have new ergonomic fastening hooks on the sections<br />
and the reel ends for tying the hose ends to after hose recovery<br />
has been completed.<br />
The powered drive system has also been improved giving more<br />
torque for rolling hoses; and a double drive system, using two<br />
high powered Danfoss hydraulic motors, can be added for the<br />
600m and 800m versions when using six inch (15cm) hoses.<br />
Available as standard on the 1,000m model, the double<br />
drive system can reel up larger hoses, even when slurry is<br />
left in the hose.<br />
When parked and detached from the tractor, operators will<br />
only need to use two parking stands, rather than the previous<br />
four – a change made to help save valuable time when coupling<br />
and uncoupling, Cairns says.<br />
Parking ground clearance to the linkage pins has been<br />
increased by 200mm, meaning large tractors with bigger front<br />
tyres can couple and uncouple without having to set the reelers<br />
up on blocks.<br />
“This was an issue on the previous models as the front linkage<br />
on the bigger tractors does not lower as much as those on<br />
smaller tractors,” Cairns says.<br />
“Listening to feedback from the customers we were happy to<br />
implement those design improvements.”<br />
SlurryKat products are distributed in Australia through<br />
Saunders Ag Contracting, based in Victoria.<br />
Green One<br />
GrainRite<br />
Self Propelled Augers<br />
are designed and built strong and tough in Australia<br />
for Australia’s demanding conditions. Finger tip<br />
hydraulic controls allow the operator to raise & lower<br />
each end, ground drive, and steer.<br />
Heavy duty barrel and frames reduces operation<br />
vibration considerably - less vibration means less grain<br />
damage. Reverse gear box with positive lock allows<br />
quick and easy cleanout.<br />
All our augers come standard with highway lighting,<br />
oversize sign, new 10 ply tyres, aluminium mud guards,<br />
fire extinguisher, drop spouts, cast iron pulleys, and<br />
many more features and options.<br />
GrainRite Augers have a 10.75” width barrel that is<br />
2.5mm thick. GrainRite Augers are available in 35’,<br />
50’ & 60’ lengths.<br />
FFM-HH-5014229-TS-314-XCC<br />
Call 03 5397 5200<br />
or email us at info@grainrite.com.au<br />
www.grainrite.com.au<br />
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