AMAZONE rolls out new combi spreader

AMAZONE has released its new ZG-TX trailed combination spreader that allows producers to spread granular fertilisers up to 54m or lime up to 16m, taking versatility to new levels, the company said.

CLAAS Harvest Centre Product Manager for AMAZONE, Blair McAlwee, said the new series combines the advantages of AMAZONE’s proven TS disc spreading system with a newly-developed lime spreading unit.

“Switching from spreading granular fertilisers to lime is extremely simple,” he said.

“Changing the spreading discs, the splash guard and the delivery system can be completed in less than 30 minutes.

“The terminal automatically recognises that the spreader has been converted.” 

The ZG-TX is available in two configurations: the Special and the Super.

The Special has a hopper capacity of 6800 or 9000 litres, a maximum loaded weight of 17 tonnes and can be supplied either with a top or lower-mounted drawbar.

The heavy duty Super model has a capacity up to 11,200 litres, a maximum loaded weight of 21 tonnes and a rigid bottom-hitch drawbar.

Steep hopper walls ensure that product flows smoothly.

Material is conveyed to two spreading discs via a floor belt that rises by five degrees during spreading for optimum load distribution.

An optional chain rake guarantees the even flow of material to the spreading unit.

Where conventional spreaders typically utilise a simple chute to deliver fertiliser onto the spreading discs, the ZG-TX features an electric double shutter at the delivery point that enables accurate rate adjustment.

An optional rate reduction shutter enables the precise application of lime at low rates of less than one tonne/ha, AMAZONE said.

The application rate of each disc can be adjusted independently, allowing 16 part-width section control or perfect headland control if using an ISOBUS terminal.

The TS spreading unit also incorporates a border spreading system on the right-hand side of the machine.

A newly-developed border spread deflector for lime is also available.

All models can be equipped with AS profile tyres up to 2.05m in diameter and 750mm wide for even weight distribution.

Maximum drawbar load and reduced axle loads enable safe driving in the field. Axle steering is available as an option.

Dual-circuit pneumatic brakes and LED lights ensure safe transport at speeds up to 40km/h.

Depending on the configuration, the ZG-TX can be controlled using AMAZONE’s Easy or any ISOBUS terminal, including AMAZONE’s own AMATRON 4 terminal.

“AMATRON 4 is an ISOBUS terminal. It offers section and headland control, site-specific application, digital fill level indicator, job management, lighting and three camera inputs, it is specified with the Super configuration” McAlwee said.

“The EasySet 2 terminal, which is specified in the Special configuration, guarantees ultra-easy operation with any tractor.”

For more information, visit Amazone's website.