The SB16 (16-row) combi row-crop injector developed by Dutch manufacturer Evers not only knocks out weeds between the rows, but also provides maize plants with an early-season slurry boost. The new model is available with an automatic steering system.
Developed in-house, cameras mounted on the right and left of the 6.5t attachment follow the plant rows. Software reworks the images and sends steering signals to control to the sections. It is possible to control left and the right sides individually.
Built on a five-piece folding frame, the parallelogram construction allows the hoeing elements to move freely. The slurry outlets apply liquid both sides of the plant row. The company says locating them in front of the rotating hoes not only ensures a good mix in the top 5-10cm of soil, but also puts slurry close to the maize roots without scorching the plants. The technique is also claimed to add more air to the top layer of soil.
Suitable for use until plants reach a height of around 50cm, the SB16, which is designed to sit behind a self-propelled slurry tanker, can also be fitted with an optional pneumatic applicator to sow a cover crop.
The new flagship joins the existing SB8 (eight row) and SB12 (12 row) versions. A number of these smaller models were supplied to Germany this year fitted with the Einböck Row Guard camera steering system, where the side shift frame is inserted between the tanker and SB unit. It is also possible to insert a steering frame from another supplier.
All three SB models fold to a transport width of 2.75m.
