Three new options; SpotSpray, a 25cm nozzle spacing, and the next generation of Boom Guide ProActive boom height control; further increase accuracy and precision of the company’s mounted and trailed sprayers.
SpotSpray is an extension of variable rate application maps. While such maps have been applicable to seed drills and fertiliser spreaders with task control, the same principle can be applied to Kverneland sprayers that are equipped with iXspray software, when combined with iXflow Air/iXflow E individual nozzle control.
The technology uses treatment maps that can populated with a zero application rate in addition to a prescribed application rate. When a treatment map is loaded into the control terminal, the sprayer automatically controls individual nozzles through the SpotSpray software and GPS, following only the indicated areas on the treatment map (these could be used to define weed spots, wet areas, non-germination areas and parts of a field with known soil problems).
The 25cm nozzle spacing option allows lower boom heights to be achieved to minimise drift. And working at a reduced boom height of 30cm instead of 50cm, has been made possible with the latest generation of Boom Guide ProActive ultrasonic boom control. Advanced sensor technology is able to deliver greater precision and consistent boom control at faster forward speeds.
Kverneland sprayers include tractor-mounted iXter A and iXter B models. iXtrack trailed models include T3, T4 and T6 versions (2,600-7,400 litres).
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