BlackBird® Pro 15m applicator with ECQ: Precise and trouble-free spreading
Case Study: Marten Alberts-Tammena

Problem

Constant blockage, a huge amount of work involved in cleaning clogged distributor heads in the field, poor average distribution

Solution

BlackBird Pro 15m slurry applicator with ECQ macerator guarantees smooth and precise slurry spreading

The customer and the problem

The frequently used hire-out boom system caused massive problems with clogged distributor heads and uneven average distribution due to the thick liquid manure. The time required to perform cleaning of the macerators in the field was immense, effective spreading was virtually impossible. Solid fibres from the liquid manure caused contamination of forage.

“Effective spreading and impeccable feed hygiene are particularly important to us. Our new boom guarantees trouble-free spreading, whilst the DoubleFlow skids place the liquid manure directly beneath the plants, minimising feed contamination.” Marten Alberts-Tammena

Trailing shoe applicators are ideal for precise spreading on grassland and help to minimise forage contamination. Narrow skid spacing ensures even more efficient distribution of liquid manure, promoting uniform growth and a high-yield forage harvest.

The solution

The use of the BlackBird Pro 15m trailing-shoe applicator with ECQ slurry macerators enables highly efficient and precise application without any blockages. The DoubleFlow skid deposits the slurry belts with 12.5 cm distance nicely beneath the crop, thereby minimising forage contamination and emissions. Marten Alberts-Tammena: “We were impressed by both the cutting performance and the precise spreading, thanks to the optimal average distribution.”

Advantages of the BlackBird®

  • Professional and precise spreading, checked by DLG (Test report 7540)
  • Optimal, trouble-free average distribution thanks to the ECQ distributor upgrade
  • Deposition beneath the crop minimises forage contamination
  • Reduced slurry belt spacing of 12.5 cm thanks to optional DoubleFlow skids – ideal for grassland
  • BlackBird Pro available in working widths of 12 m, 15 m and 18 m