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All company innovations at a glance

By September the following firms had registered their products that will be shown at AGRITECHNICA 2007 for consideration by the Innovations Committee

 


Product sectors ... 


Tractors, transport technology
Soil working and seed-bed preparation
Drilling and sowing
Fertilizing
Plant protection
Irrigation and drainage
combining
Lfting (potatoes, beets)
Chopping, mowing, conditioning mowed material
Harvest conditioning, conveying
Fruit, vegetables and other special crops
Forestry technology, municipal applications
Agricultural electronics,
Software, computer programs
Farmyard and apsture requirements
Renewable energies, Biogas
Biofuels, solid an liquid and other renewable energies

Tractors, mobile loading machines, transport technology

Innovation

Company

Hall

Stand

No.

MT900B - Large Articulated 4 Wheel Drive Tractor from Challenger. A new range of high-horsepower wheeled tractors.

AGCO GmbH – CHallnger, D-Marktoberdorf

09

C

23

FENDT Key Control - Certified immobiliser system with works tractor database that can be reached 24 hours a day. The system also allows vehicle programming without direct online contacts.

FENDT CARGO - The new front loader from Fendt was developed specially for the Vario series and its operation has been integrated into the Variotronic. All hydraulic components are located in the transverse pipe and the unit is mounted quickly and easily via the semi-automatic CARCO Lock locking system.

The FENDT rape-seed oil engine is a two-tank system concept for operating tractors with rape-seed oil with full manufacturer's guarantee.

The automatic steering axle lock leads to enhanced safety and improved operator comfort for transport journeys with following steered axles thanks to automatic axle locking.

Modular system for lower link suspension (ball head coupling, piton fix, drawbar) released by the manufacturer for a support load of up to 4 tonnes with unrestricted transport speed of up to 60 hm/h. Forced steering with manufacturer's release.

AGCO GmbH Fendt, D-Marktoberdorf,

09

E

13

The "ANNABURGER SchubMax" body is a new component of the MultiLand Plus! The SchubMax I130body is a large-volume mounted dumper specially designed for transporting lightweight harvested crops.

ANNABURGER Nutzfahrzeug GmbH, D-Annaburg

15

C

29

Compact, wide-angle constant-velocity universal joint for very high performance ranges.

Swivel transmissions, especially for trailed machines, specially compact design thanks to a ball crown connection of both transmission parts.

BONDIOLI & PAVESI Deutschland GmbH D-Groß-Gerau,

04

C

07

With the development of the new Continental AC 75 the CGS engineers have succeeded in developing a tyre that brings maximum performance both on the road and on fields and grassland.

CGS Reifen Deutschland GmbH, D-Hannover,

12

F

11

The Boost CLAAS POWER MANAGEMENT (CPM) of the new four-cylinder tractor series ARION 540 releases 20 hp (14.7 kW) extra power when the gear is in group C or D, pto power is required, or hydraulic power is needed.

SMART ROADING speed reduction for infinitely variable hydrostat drive on the SCORPION telescopic loader.

XERION - Swivelling front power lift.

Active cab suspension Z-ACTIV with pneumatic suspension elements and active damping elements for tractors of series AXION 800.

CLAAS Vertriebsgesellschaft m.b.H. D-Harsewinkel,

04

C

22

DEUTZ Natural Fuel Engine: as of 2008 DEUTZ diesel engines of series TCD 2012 and 2013 will be offered for use in tractors in the DEUTZ Natural Fuel Engine variant developed for unrestricted operation with rape-seed oil.

DEUTZ AG, D-Köln,

13

B

50

Fuel consumption meter via CAN-Bus and/or measuring turbines: also for service purposes.

Ernst Degenhardt GmbH, D-Holzgünz-Schwaighausen

04

A

02

TraktionMax is an integrated tyre controller with automatic tyre pressure adaptation to field and road. It produces more pulling power on the field, better energy efficiency, more soil protection, longer tyre service life, and on the road safer driving. TraktionMax improves the driver's knowledge and skills.

Fachhochschule Südwestfalen, D-Soest

16

D

23b

Fa. StG Steuerungstechnik, D-Herzebrock-Clarholz

 

 

 

Universal trans-loading device with automatic control. Ultrasonic sensors and SPC control regulate sliding bottom feed speed of the push-off trailer and transfer all cargos automatically to a highly robust, newly developed transfer auger.

"ForCon" electronically controlled forced steering for transport vehicles improves the driving behaviour of long tandem and tridem trailers simply by means of electronic signals without the need for complex coupling control cylinders, mechanical linkages or Bowden cable.

Fliegl Agrartechnik GmbH, D-Töging

17

B

46

The Twin Carrier is a device for transporting, mounting and dismounting double wheels on large tractors. The Twin Carrier allows the double wheels to be mounted, dismounted and carried safely by just one person. When the double wheels are not in use they can be safely stowed on the Twin Carrier.

Gebr. Schaad AG, CH-Subingen

12

F

12

Comfort = f(active(seat+cab)) - combined, actively regulated cab suspension with actively regulated seat suspension for tractors.

GRAMMER AG, D-Amberg

09

F

17

Electronically controlled compact hydraulic control block for use in municipal tractors up to 30 kW.

Günter TILL Präzisionsmechanik GmbH & Co. KG, D-Helmstedt

13

D

36

The subject of the invention is a new VILY universal tractor-mounted telescoping lift with a standard three-point approach, which allows for safe lifting and transport of larger loads than is possible with currently available elevator designs for tractors of the same size.

Hidravlika in mehanika RAF, d.o.o., SI-Smartno pri Litiji

03

A

15

Front axle suspension for "Terra Variant 500" and "Terra Variant 600" - Front axle suspension and at the same time hillside support without these impairing each other.

HOLMER system vehicle "Terra Variant 500 bzw. 600"

Holmer Maschinenbau GmbH, D-Schierling-Eggmühl

02

A

48

InTrac 3-Power fork-lift truck - Forklift truck on a 3-wheel basis with all-wheel drive, all-terrain facility, turns through 360° on the spot, through-going frame and no tipping load (as with articulated loaders).

InTrac 3-Power yard loader on 3-wheel basis with all-wheel drive; turns through 360 degrees on the spot, with through-going frame and no tipping load (as with articulated loaders).I19

"Biting" shovel with fast emptying - Shovel for optimal, simple and complete filling and emptying of products (e.g. silage).

INTRAC Frank Föckersperger GmbH, D-Aurachtal-Münchaurach

07

E

17

The John Deere E-Premium 7430 and 7530 tractors are equipped with innovative technology for providing electric power (20 kW). The electric drive of auxiliary motor equipment leads to a considerable improvement in efficiency; in addition it is possible to operate electrical appliances (230/400 V).

The three new John Deere Tractor models 9430T, 9530T and 9630T with crawler chassis and a rating of up to 399 kW (97/68 EC) are equipped with a new level-controlled pneumatic suspension system that offers distinctly improved driving comfort, higher traction, longer service life and maintenance kindliness.

John Deere Vertrieb, D-Bruchsal

04

A

22

MultiSteeringSystem (MSS) - Innovative electrohydraulic steering system for two or more trailer axles that can be steered independently of one another, providing the option for a variety of steering manoeuvres and strategies.

Kotte Landtechnik GmbH, D-Rieste

15

A

11

KÖPPL 2-wheeled tractor Hydro-Compact-Comfort - The built-in Turnaround active steering offers a major improvement in the work quality and increases work performance. The Turnaround active steering drives both wheels together during turning, i.e. one wheel turns forward and one backwards. This allows you to turn on the spot in constricted turning spaces without damaging the ground and without any major power input.

KÖPPL 2-wheeled tractor "Berg-Talent" - Extremely short compact design. Ideal weight distribution as the engine is located close to the axle centre. The low centre of gravity and extremely wide axle with high ground clearance and specially protected underbody make the Berg Talent the ideal equipment for very steep hillside slopes. Turnaround active steering: during turning both wheels are driven in opposite directions at the same time. This allows you to turn on the spot without damaging the ground.

KÖPPL GmbH, D-Saldenburg

09

K

27

The Two-Stage-Fleximass is a device that allows quick and safe tractor ballasting, without requiring any tool and while ensuring full tractor-implements compatibility, regardless of implements design.

LAFORGE, F-Guignicourt

04

B

44

Half a tractor, half a telehandler, 100% efficiency! The MANITRAC has been designed to improve on the functions of conventional tractors and handlers. The MANITRAC is a 4 wheel drive machine with equal size wheels combining a central cab with a 5.4 meters lift height telescopic boom and a reat PTO with a three point implement linkage. The position of the cab is central and allows great visibility in front when you work in "handler" mode and to the rear when you work in "tractor" mode.

MANITOU BF, F-Ancenis

05

C

28

FIELD-Nav is a combined road and field navigation system for the agricultural sector, integrated in an ISOBUS terminal. The target location can be taken over automatically from the field file or the contractor's software. This makes it possible to save labour time and fuel.

Müller-Elektronik GmbH, D-Salzkotten

16

D

11

LACOS Computerservice, D-Zeulenroda-Triebes

16

D

06

The 24 t triple-axle dumper HKD 402 L has an optimised sidewall system thanks to selective use of plastics instead of aluminium or wood or steel materials.

The 18-tonne two-axle dumper HKD 302 L has an optimised body side system thanks to the selected use of plastics instead of aluminium or wood or steel materials.

Peter Kröger Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH, D-Visbek Rechterfeld

17

D

46

"RDS/control" is the first digital control for tyre pressure regulating systems. Up to three control circuits (front / rear axle tractor, trailer) can be operated at the same time and independently of each other. Further advantages: hitherto unreached operating comfort and scope of functions with extremely compact design.

PTG Pösges & Tigges GmbH, D-Neuss

12

C

11

SAME DORADO F 110 CONTINUO - Tractor for fruit and wine growers with infinitely variable transmission concept (SDF CVT 3500).

DEUTZ-FAHR AGROTRON Natural Power - tractor obtainable ex works for operation with plant oil.

Same DEUTZ-Fahr Deutschland GmbH, D-Lauingen

07

A

08

SIGA Bio-Spezi - Dumper semi-trailer for exchangeable cargo carriers with innovative body that can transport both solids and liquids effectively and conveniently.

SIGA VOVA Fahrzeugbau GmbH, D-Horstmar

17

D

40

Soucy (Rubber) Track conversion system for agricultural tractors, combines, harvesters, trailers and sprayers.

SOUCY International Inc., CA-Drummondville

08

B

23

Trelleborg TM900HP 900/60R42, 180D 177E (rear wheel) and

Trelleborg TM900HP 710/60R42, 164D 161E (front wheel).

TRELLEBORG Wheel Systems GmbH,  D-Erbach

12

D

04

Valtra LHLINK, new generation front linkage. It is hinged in front of the tractor and can be swivelled independently or in adjustable relation to the steering angle of the front wheels enabling full working width for the implements in curves (application of Ackermann`s steering principle). The lower links can be levelled independently making the hitching of implements safe and easy.

Valtra AutoComfort, semi-active cabin suspension - A novel cabin suspension, where the damping is controlled continuously, in order to reach best possible ride comfort in all operating conditions. AutoComfort controls the damping in 2ms intervals by utilizing the information from position sensor and CAN-bus in order to minimize vibration, shocks and pitching.

Valtra Inc., FI-Suolathi

09

E

22

The Shuttle transfer trailer has been specially developed for optimising the efficiency of silo maize harvesting and transport from field to biogas plant. The transfer trailer takes up the maize silage and discharges it quickly in the biogas plant. Where there are large distances between field and biogas plant the cargo can be passed over to a truck so that large volumes can be transported to the biogas plant within a short space of time.

Veenhuis Machines B.V., N-Raalte

06

C

20

The new Weasler Category 3 Extended Lube 80 CV Joint has 27% more capacity and 11% less weight than the previous model. The lubrication interval is increased to a minimum of 50 hours in severe applications and a maximum of 250 hours in less demanding applications. This means more power, less maintenance and easier handling for the operator.

Weasler Engineering Inc., USA-West Bend

03

B

53

Weasler Engineering B.V., N-Wijchen

03

B

53

Cleanmeleon 3 - Compact, manoeuvrable and high-performing carrier vehicle that can be equipped with different accessories for a wide variety of applications.

Westermann Reinigungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, D-Lengerich

08

D

05

Rubber Track conversion set to convert a standard wheeled 4WD agricultural tractor from 200 up to 400 hp into a four-track tractor.

Westtrack B.V., N-Dussen

12

A

08

Pneumatic steering stabiliser on central axle trailers with steering axle. For driving at 50 km/h without having to lock the steering axle.

Landmaschinen Wienhoff GmbH, D-Bawinkel

27

C

05

Front loader ROBUST FZ with mechanical parallel guide. Parallel guide via Z-kinematics, where the rear control bar is positioned within the front loader arm. The hydraulic ring line is installed concealed - below the rocker arm. The front loader tools can dig in additionally during lifting.

Wilhelm Stoll Maschinenfabrik GmbH, D-Lengede

06

E

24

Farm and forest trailer with special axles, hydraulic drive power andelectronic speed control.

Automated self-loading trailer for round bales.

ZACCARIA S.r.L., I-Montese

27

M

51

The Zuidberg EMV is an electronic operating module for front hydraulics and front pto shaft. The lift limits can be adjusted and the front pto shaft can be switched on and off automatically.

The Zuidberg EHB is an electronic operating module for front hydraulics and front pto shaft. The front power lift can be operated proportionally from the cab. There is an optional pressure control, lifting limits are adjustable, and the pto shaft can be switched on and off automatically.

Zuidberg Trac-Line B.V., N-Ens

03

C

15

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Machinery and equipment for soil working and seed-bed preparation

Innovation

Company

Hall

Stand

No.

Traction improvement of mounted ploughs through "Traction" – the traction force is enhanced and the efficiency of the tractor engine output is boosted. The transmission of force via the "Traction" provides a permanent load on the rear wheels with optimal ground contour adjustment, reducing the slip as well as the labour time required and the fuel consumption.

Alois Pöttinger Maschinenfabrik GmbH, A-Grieskirchen

06 C 38

Subsoiler model CKD/Scorpio with front and back linkage. Working with the subsoiler Scorpio in front of the tractor, we have the possibility to hitch other implements (for example rotary harrow and drilling machine) in the back of the tractor, and so to do at the same time 3 works in only one passage on the field.

BADALINI, I-Rivarolo Mantovano

11 A 16

Armaweld Plus is an innovative, wear resistant surface coating providing service life comparable with tungsten carbide inserts, but with the toughness and versatility of traditional welding.

Armatech Plus is a new sintered, wear resistant coating permitting increased service life of three to four times as long as a standard component.

Chapmans Ltd., GB-Sheffield

11 C 61

Grassland deep loosener - This implement makes it possible to loosen the (compacted) sub-soil without damaging the grass sward and thus to loosen the soil.

Evers Agro B.V., N-Almelo

11 D 30

HEKO-Turbo-Mix cultivator share.

HEKO Konrad Hendlmeier, -Thalmassing

11 B 32

HE-VA Combi-Tiller is a strong sub-soiler that loosens the soil and can be combined with both lift-mounted and trailed machines. The Combi-Tiller is unique as it can either be mounted in the tractor's three point suspension with a trailed/lift-mounted machine behind, or it can be built together with another trailed machine (HE-VA Disc-Roller).

HE-VA ApS, DK-Nykobing Mors

11 F 20

This efficient and intensive tillage method leads to a reliably lower (22%) fuel consumption and a reliably higher (56%) capacity than ploughs. (Agricultural University Wageningen)

Imants Landbouwmachinefabriek B.V., N-Reusel, Imants Landbouwmachinefabriek B.V. N-Reusel

11 F 11

The Köckerling "BITOPLUS" is a soil working implement for targeted loosening of the soil for sugar beet cropping (slot drilling technology). The unit cuts vegetation (winter greening) and loosens the soil only in the rows down to a depth of 25cm, in combination with a beet drill directly at the work elements.

Köckerling Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, D-Verl

11 A 20

“Hydromatic” automatic load limiting system for reversible ploughs for stable and permanently reliable guidance in three-dimensional evasion of obstacles in the soil.

DuraMaxx plough body generation for greatly increased utilisation of wear parts thanks to maximum hardness and innovative fastening technique.

Lemken GmbH & Co. KG, D-Alpen

11 A 42

BahnMaster 2008 - Riding track grader for smoothing riding grounds, interior and exterior.

Lenar Deutschland GmbH, D-Nettertal

05 A 02

Cultirapid "New Generation" is a combined machine for working the soil and the preparation of the seed bed, in a conservative agricultural view, following the minimum tillage techniques.

MA/AG S.r.L., I-Casalbuttano

12 D 50

PELIKAN – seven-furrow mounted reversible plough with variable working width, all settings can be completely remote-controlled, for ploughing in the furrow and on-land, with automatic front furrow matching in both modes thanks to parallelogram linkage guidance and novel four-chamber slewing cylinder with hydraulically adjustable end stops in floating piston design.

Rabe Agri GmbH, D-Bad Essen

11 C 22

The innovative concept of the Sumo Trio has proved itself in many conditions as a true single pass cultivation tool. The trio consists of three basic soil engaging elements each tuned to create a quality seedbed.

SW Agriservices Ltd., GB-York

11 E 05

A new type of folding tine has been developed for the deep cultivator Cultus. This makes the machine more flexible for the farmer who can invest in a wide working width on the cultivator for shallow cultivation. By folding some of the tines, the same tractor can pull the cultivator when working really deep too.

Vaderstad-Verken AB, SE-Väderstad

11 C 31

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Machinery and equipment for drilling and sowing

Innovation

Company

Hall

Stand

No.

The AirSpeed AS3 is a pneumatic seeding machine with a new suction and blowing system and an electronic monitoring system.

ALPEGO S.r.L., I-Gambellara

11

A

19

Innovative Xpress grain singling with spatially separated placement tools for high-performance precision drill EDX improves productivity by enhanced functionality and optimised ergonomics.

Amazonen-Werke H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG, D-Hasbergen

1

4A

16

EINBÖCK faces up to new challenges - the combination of the established large spring tine cultivator TAIFUN with the pneumatic seeder PNEUMATICBOX results in the minimum / no-till sowing machine TAIFUN-ALPHA. Tried and tested engineering - outstanding performance - unbeatable price.

EINBÖCK GmbH & Co. KG, A-Dorf/Pram

11

A

40

Automatic slope compensation of the belt element on potato planting machines – this ensures an even flow of potatoes, even in hilly terrain, achieving the same planting quality as on level ground, in order to increase the yield over the whole area.

Automatic intensity adjustment of the electric vibrator in hillside positions for potato planters+B215 - This prevents unwanted double occupation or missing positions when planting potatoes in hilly terrain and thus ensures uniform planting quality as in level land.

"Mulch Shoe", novel furrow coulter for clogging-free planting of potatoes using a mulch sowing method. A disc cuts disturbing humus residues and the furrow opener draws an exact, wedge-shaped furrow for precision placement of the potatoes.

"Flow-Board" - integrated furrow drawer in ridging plate with automatic height level regulation for potato planters. The machine adapts to the bed heights independently of the level of the machine. This means that the ratio of placement depth to earth cover above the potatoes always remains constant.

Grimme Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, D-Damme

02

C

29

Accord DG – A new, large capacity seed drill combined with soil working implements, working widths 9m to 15m, seed hopper capacity over 6000 litres. Specially for high-performance sowing behind a plough or cultivator with new depth placement precision, even under changing soil conditions.

Kverneland Group Deutschland GmbH, D-Soest

05

C

39

The MONOSEM SeedDrive is a continuous seed population control system for use on precision planters. The system for seed population replaces the seed spacing gearbox(es) on the planter by one or several hydraulic motors driving the seed discs. The operator can thus easily adapt the seed population from the tractor cab according to the variety of seed, the plot or the customer.

MONOSEM Landmaschinen GmbH, D-Essenbach

11

B

53

Väderstad Seed Hawk is the next generation Air-Seeder with superior seed placement. The seed coulters are of a tine type, placing the seed in clear soil without crop residues, giving rapid, even emergence. The minimal soil disturbance reduces fuel consumption, evaporation and risk of soil erosion.

Vaderstad-Verken AB, SE-Väderstad

11

C

31

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Machinery and equipment for fertilizing

Innovation

Company

Hall

Stand

No.

The newly developed four-wheeled Terra-Gator 2244 model is a self-propelled carrier vehicle that can be equipped with an NMS (Nutrient Management System) for distributing solid fertiliser and working in slurry.

Ag-Chem Europe B.V. / CHallnger, N-Grubbenvorst

09

C

23

Argus camera system for contact-free scanning of the spreading compartments of centrifugal spreaders to determine the setting values for cross distribution.

Amazonen-Werke H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG, D-Hasbergen

14

A

16

Two-disc edge spreader ZS 200 M2 – The edge spraying device allows the user to regulate the two spreader discs separately in order to reduce the spreading width on one side (left or right) at field borders.

APV-Technische Produkte, A-Hötzelsdorf

11

E

20

CropCircle ACS - 210 Mapping and Variable Rate System. The CropCircle ACS-210 is a sensor and controller system designed to control fertiliser spreaders and sprayers "on the go" based on crop biomass and nitrogen content. Up to 8 sensors can be fitted onto a sprayer boom to map and control fertiliser rates across the entire boom width.

CropCircle ACS - 470 Active Plant Sensor. The CropCircle ACS-470 is the first active sensor that can be configure by the farmer to look at different crop characteristics. In wheat it can measure biomass, chlorophyll content and water stress "on the go" and adjust fertiliser rates to the optimum rate for each area of the field.

CropCircle, BE-Nether Careslon

16

C

08

The slurry cultivator has a working width of up to 8 m. It has fixed or springy tines that are arranged in two or three bars. Six support wheels or a cage roller serve for depth guidance.

Evers Agro B.V., N-Almelo

11

D

30

Integrated heavy goods separator for drum trailers for spreading organic manure. For safe protection of pump and distribution equipment at the drum trailer against stones, metal parts and other heavy foreign bodies.

DoubleSwing - towed hose boom of the new generation for exact, ground-hugging application of manure. Thanks to the unique folding mechanism, towed hose booms with very wide working widths (36 m and more) are now possible, with reduced weight and space requirement.

Hugo Vogelsang Maschinenbau GmbH, D-Essen,

14

B

36

Kotte Landtechnik GmbH & Co. KG, D-Rieste

15

A

11

Power-Filling-Aid (PFA) - Novel hydraulically powered high-performance filling aid for vacuum slurry trailers, positioned in the medium to be extracted in a pit via a mobile lifting and lowering device.

Kotte Landtechnik GmbH & Co. KG, D-Rieste,

15

A

11

RAUCH two-disc fertiliser spreader AXIS 30.1 EDR (Electric Drive) with purely electrical power transmission. The spreader discs are powered with 400 V three-phase motors.

Rauch Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH, D-Sinzheim

15

D

29

The SAMSON SAP is mounted on the front of the slurry tanker. The filling arm moves hydraulic out to the right side of the tanker. The ejector system on the SAMSON SAP sucks the slurry onwards to the filling pump that is mounted on the extreme end of the arm. This ensures a very fast filling time. Handling and control of all slurry valves and the pump is automatic and computer controlled, which makes operation of the system user friendly. The ejector system, which moves the slurry onwards to the filling pump, is maintenance free.

SAMSON AGRO A/S, DK-Viborg

14

A

14

SLOOTSMID type SV 16.00-20 PROFI Trailing Shoe slurry distributor – large working width of 16.00 metres is suitable for all grassland and cultivated land. Low odour and ammonia emission, and thanks to the low pulling requirement less fuel is needed. Also suitable for tank and tractor mounting.

SALOOTSMID B.V., N-Laren

14

D

29

The SULKY X44 HI-TECH machine is a twin-disc mounted fertiliser spreader, fitted with 3 devices controlled in-cab from the unique VISION-X box:
- an on-board electronic weighing device automatically calibrates the rate
- a border spreading device comprising a choice between two modes (Environmental or eco-intensive)
- a device to calibrate the working width (JUSTAX).

SULKY-BUREL, F-Chateaubourg

11

C

52

The new "ECO-Profitanker" optimises the chassis of the tried and tested slurry tanker with GRP tank. The vehicles are a further 250kg lighter without lo+I96sing any of their stability. The stowage space gained beneath the tank is particularly suitable for accommodating suction hoses at ergonomic height.

"Zunhammer VAN-Control" is an innovative process for determining the slurry ingredients immediately on site at the slurry tanker via near-infrared spectroscopy. The necessary application rate is calculated and regulated promptly on the basis of the values determined, such as e.g. nitrogen content (N), depending on the respective target specification.

Zunhammer Gülletechnik GmbH, D-Traunreut

15

C

37

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Machinery and equipment for plant protection

Innovation

Company

Hall

Stand

No.

New Challenger Spra-Coupe 4000 Series+B206 - Improved comfort for the drivers of a Spra-Coupe 4000 and even more ground clearance of up to 1.42 m. This makes it easier to change wheels. They have the same rounded engine hood and roof hood as the rest of the Challenger product family.

The Viper can monitor up to 5 products with variable spreading volumes. It possesses Raven's automatic sub-width cut-off "AccuBoom" and Smartrax, an automatic GPS-controlled steering system. The Raven Viper also contains the. ENVIZIO Plus, a new parallel guidance system from the Spra-coupe 7000.

Ag-Chem Europe B.V. / CHallnger, N-Grubbenvorst

09

C

23

TurboDrop VR - Novel injector nozzle with clearly enlarged performance range.

agrotop GmbH, D-Obertraubling

14

D

11

Pre-Mix for UX plant protection sprayers allows needs-driven initial mixing of the spray liquor during operation. The ingredients are mixed from a spray agent pre-mix that is carried in a separate container and clear water stored in the main tank.

Amazonen-Werke H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG, D-Hasbergen

14

A

16

New, residue-free, ecological plant protection method “REDO3X Tech”. Chemical-free plant protection method that can be used by agriculture in general and all other growing methods in particular. Kills off pests such as fungi, bacteria, viruses and insects completely. Is based on the AOP (Advanced Oxidation Processes) principle, ultra-fast cold super oxidation in the hurdle principle and the induction of systematic resistance in plants, develops its effect with the aid of water, introduced activated oxygen, radicals produced electrolytic ally in water and pulsated UV-C light, as well as with the use of electrostatic Air-Jet Spray technology.

AONSYS Technologies Ltd., GB-Utzenstorf

13

D

27

New series of trailed field sprayers “TENOR” from 2800 to 5500 L that unite design and technical innovation for greater operating comfort and more performance capability.

Berthoud Agricole SAF, -Belleville

14

A

30

The patented Eurofoil Atomisers which are the unique parts of the Danfoil spraying technology have been developed further and the performance has improved significantly compared to the previous version.

Danfoil Production A/S, DK-Lögstör

14

C

11

The HARDI TurboFiller is a high-capacity induction hopper that makes filling of chemicals fast and easy. A unique new TurboDeflector creates a powerful liquid circulation in the hopper and thus flushes in all the chemicals swiftly and safely.

HARDI GmbH, D-Wedemark

15

D

42

DT 2000 H Plus "Highlander"

Herbert Dammann GmbH, D-Buxtehude-Hedendorf

06

A

26

The Hydro Self-Priming Adaptor (SPA) will prime any closed impeller centrifugal pump. It allwos sprayers fitted with centrifugal pumps to be filled from bowers or water sources without using a separate transfer pump. It makes centrifugal pumps a practical and economic alternative to diaphragm pumps on crop sprayers.

Hydro EU Ltd., GB-Longstanton

16

G

04

"Marathon" trailed sprayer with a capacity of 9000 to 13000 litres is the largest sprayer available on the market. It can be combined with Air jet and at a programmed application rate of 100 instead of 200 l/ha then has a maximum output of 130 ha per filling.

INUMA Fahrzeug-Service und Maschinenbau GmbH, D-Aschara

15

E

52

High-performance suspension system for the John Deere 5430i carrier vehicle - The new system of individual wheel suspension and track adjustable axle allows maximum vehicle and linkage stability at high driving speeds.

The new highly productive self-propelled field sprayer John Deere 5430i offers almost complete automation of the entire procedure of application and documentation of plant protection agents and liquid fertilisers thanks to the intelligent integration of ten innovative system solutions.

John Deere Vertrieb, D-Bruchsal

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A

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Direct feeding system - system for direct dosing of up to 4 plant protection agents. The system is controlled via the Job-computer and an ISOBUS-supported terminal. It can dose all the currently usual spreading rates and is equipped with measuring devices.

Lechler GmbH, D-Metzingen

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The Treffler precision, weed and hoeing unit has a new electronic tine pressure adjustment. The pressure can be adjusted infinitely variably from 200 g to 3000 or 5000 g via an electronic control.

Treffler Maschinenbau, D-Pöttmes-Echsheim

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VERDIVAP AIRSTEAM is a mechanism for disinfecting soils in depth through the generation of humidified, hot, com