Mayo company Major Equipment Ltd will be introducing its own dedicated low-emission slurry application systems at this year’s National Ploughing Championships. The new line includes a dribble bar and trailing shoe applicators, which feature a universal adaptor with adjustable height system for maximum flexibility and improved flow.

What to expect

Major explained that both the dribble bar and the trailing shoe systems are designed to apply slurry to the soil surface as accurately as possible, while minimising grass contamination and ammonia emissions. Both units have 30 outlets spaced 260mm apart for even distribution of liquid material.

Each system can be easily mounted on to the back door of a slurry tanker without welding or fabricating, making them ideal for retro-fitting. Brackets with settings in 60mm increments allow both units to be set according to the tanker height, making the system adaptable to any tanker. They can also be used with the existing splash plate.

Components

For the heart of the system, Major decided on a Vogelsang ExaCut macerator. The macerator is centred on each unit to deliver optimal cutting results and eliminate blockages. Both the trailing shoe and dribble bar are made of high-strength steel and galvanised.

Both units are available in 7.5m working widths. When arms are folded and locked into place, the dribble bar has a transport width of 2.2m, while the trailing shoe has a transport width of 2.4m. For safe and legal road use, a full lighting board is fitted as standard. There is a double self-aligning pivot hinge with easy-access grease point for increased durability on each wing

New branding

The new dribble bar and trailing shoe will use updated branding. Major said this reflects the evolution of the company from an agricultural machinery company, to a global provider of superior products and solutions to agricultural, amenity, and industrial sectors.