October 1, 2024
EasyConnect closed transfer system: One lid for all?
TECHNICAL: Over the past few years, various solutions have been developed for the ‘closed transfer’ of chemical into the sprayer. Will the EasyConnect lid make the breakthrough?
Advertisement
Sprayers
Here you can find the archive of profi test reports on a wide range of sprayers.
-
-
September 1, 2024
Only Matrot Xenon self-propelled sprayer: Used Xenon a bright idea?
REPORT: Four years ago, an Essex farm imported a Matrot Xenon front-boom self-propelled sprayer from France. We went along to find out more about this unusual machine, which is believed to be the only example…
-
July 1, 2024
Cereals 2024 preview: Cereals goes to work
REPORT: The Cereals Event moves to a new site this year – Bygrave Woods at Newnham Farm, Hertfordshire – on June 11th to 12th. There will be plenty of machinery on show, with an increased…
-
July 1, 2024
Hardi Commander (2005-current) trailed sprayer: A used ‘new’ Commander
USED MACHINERY: Nearly 20 years ago, Hardi introduced its stylish ‘New’ Commander series. Not only did it look fresh, the SafeTrack steering system made it extremely well balanced when turning. Given its age there are…
-
December 1, 2023
Amazone Pantera 7004 self-propelled sprayer: Crank up the volume
Amazone has been producing the Pantera self propelled since 2010. Now the current 4504 model is about to be joined by a new flagship, the 7004. And it's more than just a bigger tank, as…
-
October 20, 2023
Househam self-propelled sprayers: Know your Househam
USED MACHINERY: Househam Spirit, Air-Ride and Merlin self-propelled sprayers cover entry-level through to the intensive user needs. Here we look at some pointers for those considering any of these models as a used buy -…
-
August 24, 2023
Finding ways to battle weeds Wiping away the weeds
REPORT: A farm-made weed wiper has been instrumental in enabling the Cook family to reduce the population of herbicide-tolerant wild oats to a manageable level on their Bedfordshire farm.
-
August 4, 2023
Hardi Aeon CenturaLine 4200 sprayer: Taking command of the helm
DRIVING IMPRESSION: In 2019 the new Hardi Aeon took its place at the top of the company’s trailed sprayer range. Whilst the stalwart Commander, range flagship for over two decades, continues as before, the high-tech…
-
July 4, 2023
Sands Infinity 6000 self-propelled sprayer: A new line in the sand
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Norfolk-based sprayer manufacturer Sands Agricultural Machinery (SAM) introduced its new flagship Infinity range at last year’s Cereals event. One year on we take a closer look at the largest Infinity 6000 model, equipped…
-
August 31, 2022
Variable-depth cultivations: Shallow here, deep there: What’s the point?
The Innovation Farm at Wieselburg in Austria has been carrying out research into the advantages and disadvantages of cultivating at various depths with an application map.
-
August 31, 2022
Wingssprayer spray drift control: Double Wing aerofoils cut spray drift
Wingssprayer has refined its boom aerofoil spray drift reduction system for over a decade. Here we look at its latest Double Wing system.
