Horticulture producers, Sam Calameri and Charlie Blogna recently took delivery of a Hardi Navigator 4,000L trailer sprayer with IntelliTrack, and believe that it is an essential tool in helping them to produce premium quality potatoes and carrots for local and export markets.
"Spraying is one of the more important tasks involved in being premium producers. We practice a preventative approach so
timing with good coverage ensures we stay in front of weeds, pests and disease control," Calameri said.
"The 4,000 Navigator gives us the increased capacity we need to keep spraying. With our land spread out and only one filling
station, 4,000 litres is enough liquid on board to do the job and reduces the number of trips back to refill."
The Navigator is designed for row-crop with the tank and chassis completely integrated and a front platform makes for easy access to the main tank. Excellent crop clearance with low centre of gravity and the 500L rinse tank is positioned over the axle for extra stability.
Calameri and Blogna chose the Z-Fold PRO boom because it allows spraying with only one wing folded, giving them more versatility in their fixed irrigation and on headlands. A wide, stable paralift gives effortless boom height control from 0.4m to 2.2m.
Smooth ride axle suspension means a much better ride and more accurate product application. Road travel is more comfortable for the operator and takes care of the sprayer.
Two SmartValves provide control of all the primary operating functions, and the fluid system is driven by a robust
grease-lubricated cast iron diaphragm pump. A high capacity EasyClean suction filter is monitored by an external gauge.
Chemical transfer with the Granni Pot uses a vortex inside the hopper for rapid mixing.
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