Chafer Machinery’s new self propelled sprayer will
be on show at CropTec 2016. Designed for the medium to large scale arable farm
on display is the Chafer “Interceptor”. The Interceptor can be fitted with a
4000 or 5000L tank and booms ranging in size from 24m to 36m.
The range will be joined by the Chafer “Defender”
which will be able to carry a 3000 or 3500L tank and booms up to 30m in width.
Both models are due to go on sale for delivery in spring 2017.
Both sprayers will be powered by 6 cylinder Deutz TCD
tier 4 final engines which are highly fuel efficient and quiet. The Interceptor
is fitted with 215bhp engine while the Defender is powered by a 180bhp motor. A
Bosch Rexroth hydrostatic drive train powers both machines.
The Interceptor additionally benefits from automatic
dynamic traction force distribution which compensates for changes in terrain
automatically adjusting wheel motor displacement to give maximum traction and
fuel efficiency.
A dynamic
braking system uses a combination of hydrostatic deceleration and independent
mechanical braking operated by a foot pedal.
This system significantly reduces stopping distances while preventing
over revving of the engine.
The spacious cab offers excellent comfort for the
operator over a long working day. All
round visibility is excellent with clear and unobstructed views of the spray
booms through the full wide rear windscreen. All controls including a multifunction
joystick are logically laid out in the operator consul, the position of which
can be adjusted to suit the operator. Along with full climate control and multi
stage air filtration, the cab offers a large buddy seat complete with a
refrigerated compartment.
The powerful and efficient chassis is fitted with a
high specification Chafer spray pack which incorporates many of the features
already successfully introduced on the Chafer Guardian and Sentry trailed
sprayer range. Stainless steel tanks incorporate a deep sump for complete tank
emptying, aggressive tank agitation and internal baffles.
The Interceptor and Defender will be available with
24-30m F Series booms (Machine displayed fitted with a 24m boom) with the
Interceptor also being able to carry 30 – 36m G Series booms. All booms can be specified
with Chafer Contour automatic boom leveling which can now offer “Sub Zero”
inclination for hilly terrain. For liquid fertilizer users all booms can be
specified with duo react air controlled nozzles which can accommodate Chafer
Streambars. The sprayer is fitted with a high capacity centrifugal pump for
rapid tank filling.
Sprayer control systems featured on Chafer trailed
range are now available on the Defender and Interceptor. Most notable of these control systems is the
ePlumbing which is controlled via external and in-cab 7” colour terminals. All plumbing
modes can be activated by the push of a button. Controlling plumbing
electronically removes the chance of moving manual taps into the wrong position,
eliminating the possibility of contamination and crop damage.
Recent upgrades to the ePlumbing system include
optimizing of the eFill automatic filling software. The eFill allows the
operator to preselect desired filling volumes of both the main spray and rinse
water tanks, preventing overfilling and leaving the operator free to
concentrate on chemical induction.
As well as automated filling, ePlumbing also boasts the eClean
system, for fully automated cleaning of the full liquid system. eClean improves
the efficiency of sprayer cleaning and reduces
downtime.
To complete the comprehensive specification
automatic boom section control is fitted as standard to all machines in the
range. Hydraulically operated auto steer can also be fitted as an option.
CropTec 2016
Want to test drive Chafer's new self propelled sprayer? Join us this November 29th & 30th at the East of England Showground, Peterborough. Ticket are FREE for pre-registered visitors, book your tickets here.
CropTec’s sprayer demonstration area gives you an exclusive opportunity to test drive and experience on a one to one basis, the latest sprayers in the market from leading manufacturers.
80% of our visitors last year rated the sprayer demonstration area as excellent; we give delegates a unique first-hand experience of the machines, dedicated time with an expert and a place to compare the most up to date innovations and technology in the market.
Simply visit each of the manufacturer’s stands in the exhibition hall to arrange your test drive.
