Sitting centre stage and making its Irish debut will be the new Bogballe M26 Series.
The new series is set to be better suited to smaller scale farmers in search of the same precision offered by the larger capacity machines.
The incoming series will be offered with 1,250l to 2,600l (maximum) Base or Plus hopper and spreading widths ranging from 12m to 26m.
Available with hydraulic remote only, the new series features the same gearbox as the M35 series and will be offered with the same accessories.
A new MP26 weigh cell model will also be offered, which will be offered with Isobus controls only.
The Isobus machines, including the wider range now feature Bogballes latest Gen3 Isobus system alongside new actuator and weigh cell technology.
Investment
The Isobus comes as result of a €2m investment, which the firm says represents a significant step forward in precision fertiliser spreading. A new hardware and software platform, combining advanced technology has been introduced as a result, offering users improved accuracy and greater flexibility.
The new weighing technology collects more data to improve accuracy while being more vibration resistant.
Previously, the first calibration was made after 150kg, followed by live adjustments every 75kg. Now the first calibration happens after 75kg, followed by live adjustments every 25kg.
Machines equipped with Isobus Gen 3 are also fitted with new actuators and a new wiring loom. The piston is 20% longer with no 0-9 scale.
Adjustments are claimed to be faster and more proportional.
Atkins will also launch the new Bogballe S Indicator mobile phone app at the show, alongside the Weatherman real-time weather-sensing system.
The new intuitive platform eliminates common mistakes made by farmers and removes the need for the clipboard and stopwatch. Figures just need to be inputted into the app, which will return a calibration setting for any fertiliser that does not have a chart.
As dealers for the Vogelsang, Atkins will showcase the XSplit slurry separation range. Models on display will include the XSplit Trailer alongside the XSplit Compact. The XSplit Trailer is aimed at agricultural contractors and larger farming businesses.
Technology
The XSplit uses press screw technology to separate slurry into solid and liquid fractions. Its drive is positioned at the solid outlet to promote uniform plug formation without additional tools.
The design also eliminates the shaft seal, preventing liquid from meeting the drive and therefore reduces maintenance requirements.
In terms of capacity and capability, the XSplit separator can process dry solid material at up to 40% dry matter. Meanwhile, the standard model has a capacity of 50m3/hr and is available in fixed and mobile versions.
The larger XSplit unit features a fully integrated mobile chassis trailer with a capacity of 100m3/hr, and includes all auxiliary components required, improving its ease of operation.
For smaller farms, the XSplit Compact provides a self-contained, plug-and-play solution with an integrated frame, pump and controls. With a capacity of 10 m3/h, it offers a compact alternative for on-farm slurry separation on a smaller scale.
