AMAZONE trailed spreader range expands
Manufacturer says new ZG-TS 10001 model sets new benchmark for high-capacity precision spreading…Claas says the new AMAZONE ZG-TS 10001 trailed spreader is packed with innovative features, and boasts a 10,000-litre hopper, a working width of up to 54 metres, and an operating speed of up to 30km/h.
The new model also has three automatic spreading pattern adjustment systems, automatic calibration, load-dependent electronic braking, hydraulic self-steering and an aperture blockage monitoring system.
According to CLAAS Harvest Centre Product Manager – AMAZONE, Craig Hopkins, the ZG-TS should find ready appeal with Australian farmers.
"This spreader delivers a perfect balance between capacity, work rates and precision," he says.
"Theoretically, it is possible to spread 40kg/ha over 250ha in 90 minutes before reloading."
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Onboard weighing system
The model's ProfisPro configuration features an onboard weighing system that automatically regulates the application rate.
"Four weigh cells positioned between the hopper frame and chassis constantly monitor the amount of fertiliser being discharged," Craig says.
"This data is used to adjust the metering shutter slides, as well as the intelligent fill-level management system.
"By constantly measuring how much fertiliser remains in the hopper, the weighing system can determine how much fertiliser is required to complete the job.
"This avoids unnecessary travelling in the field with a half-full spreader."
The ZG-TS 10001 also boasts the new ArgusTwin and WindControl spreading pattern adjustment systems and FlowCheck aperture blockage monitoring system released at Europe's Agritechnica expo last year.
"ArgusTwin uses 14 radar sensors to monitor the spreading pattern of the left and right spreading discs," Craig says.
"This system automatically adjusts the spreading pattern of either disc if any deviation from the settings is detected, while an additional tilt sensor compensates for sloping terrain.
"A third monitoring system, WindControl, automatically adjusts lateral distribution according to wind speed and direction."
High precision and uniformity
The ZG-TS 10001 incorporates AMAZONE's TS twin disc spreading system, which the manufacturer says ensures precision and uniformity across all operating conditions.
Optional DynamicSpread part-width section control technology offers the possibility to switch up to 128 part-width sections in wedge-shaped fields.
Meanwhile, the sharp hopper profile provides sufficient room for the same automatic steering system found on AMAZONE's UX trailed sprayers.
"The 28-degree pivot angle means the 10001 is capable of true-track steering, even with a track width of 1.8m and a tyre width of 520mm," Craig says.
"The spreader follows exactly the same path as the tractor – and exactly the same path as previous or subsequent spraying operations, minimising crop damage and soil compaction."
The load-dependent electronic braking system permits safe road transport at up to 60km/h.
"The weighing system constantly measures the amount of fertiliser inside the hopper and automatically adjusts the braking force," Craig says.
"It also shows how much load is resting on the axle and how much on the drawbar at any time. This avoids subjective misjudgments and ensures legal travel in accordance with road traffic regulations."
AMAZONE farm machinery is distributed in Australia by the Claas Harvest Centre network.
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