Monster AMAZONE sprayer touches down

Farm equipment and implement specialist, AMAZONE, has brought its flagship UX11201 Super trailed sprayer Down Under to cater to farmers working on larger operations looking for an efficient precision spraying machine.

The UX 11201 sprayer features an enormous 11201-litre tank, 24 to 40m booms, self-steering tandem axle and advanced electronic operating systems for fast and easy spraying.

All the smarts

The new model can be equipped with a range of smart technology, including automatic nozzle selection, active boom guidance system, active vibration damping and section control.

“All of these systems were developed by AMAZONE specifically to optimise spraying performance while simplifying operation,” said CLAAS Harvest Centre Product Specialist for AMAZONE, Joshua Patrick.

“In its simplest configuration, the UX11201 Super can be equipped with conventional valves for up to 13 part-width sections, complemented by the tried-and-tested DUS pressure re-circulation system.

“The next level up is AmaSwitch individual nozzle switching, which enables 50cm part-width sections.

“The top-of-the-line specification is the AmaSelect individual nozzle control system.

“Regardless of which system is chosen, all of the key operating functions are effortlessly controlled using the TwinTerminal 3.0.”

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Better drive

The UX11201 Super can be equipped with passive rear axle steering or a fully-automatic twin-axle steering system.

“The latter option is particularly important for row crops, such as potatoes, or smaller paddocks, where track damage can become economically important,” Patrick said.

“During field operation, the first axle follows the tracks of the tractor’s rear wheels, while the second axle follows the tracks of the tractor’s front wheels.

“During road transport, the first axle is locked and the second axle is actively steered by the system.”

The hydro-pneumatic suspended chassis and sprung drawbar help to ensure a smooth operation.

“The sprung drawbar has a support load of three tonnes, which is automatically increased to four tonnes when the tank is full.”

Easy filling and mixing

The SmartCentre station for mixing, filling, spraying and cleaning operations is located conveniently at the front of the machine for easy access.

“During a function change, all the valves are closed by swivelling the seven-way pressure tap outwards, which allows the tap to be turned to a new position without opening any liquid lines,” Patrick said.

“Once the desired function has been selected, the pressure tap is swivelled inwards, which reconnects the respective valve and circuit.”

The station is lit by LED lighting and protected by a covering hood that prevents the build-up of dirt on the operating taps.

The 60-litre induction bowl is located directly in front of the control panel. The suction rate of up to 200l/min helps to fill and empty the tank fast.

A mixing nozzle prevents clogging of the extraction opening, so powder or granulated inputs can be easily inducted. The capacity of the mixing nozzle can be continuously adjusted and be operated in parallel with the new high-output rinse ring that also allows for continuous adjustment of the spray rate.

Two freshwater tanks with a total volume of 900 litres are mounted between the mudguards at an equal distance from the centre of gravity.

“The smooth inside walls of the tank facilitate fast and easy cleaning,” Patrick said.

“Its optimum geometry means that only a tiny residual volume of less than 20 litres remain in the tank.”

Pump it up

The UX11201 Super has two piston diaphragm pumps with a combined output of 700l/min.

“These pumps are particularly reliable during operation and are resistant to dry-running and liquid fertiliser,” Patrick said.

“A further practical advantage is their easily accessible position on the drawbar.”

The optional hydraulic drive features an automatic flow adjustment system. During field use, the pump runs at 480l/min, sufficient to maintain agitation and normal application rates.

During transport, the pump speed is automatically reduced to 400l/min, since only the agitators need to be supplied.

During filling, peak output of 540l/min is required.

These flow rates are pre-selected by the operator using the terminal and can be changed at any time.

In addition, the pumps can be operated in parallel to double the maximum application rate, allowing high volumes of liquid fertiliser to be applied at higher speeds.

“In vegetable crops, for example, it is possible to accurately apply up to 2000l/ha at an operating speed of five to 6km/h,” Patrick said.

The UX11200 Super is now available in CLAAS Harvest Centre dealerships nationwide.