High output and high-tech features were very much to the fore in Knight Farm Machinery’s sprayer line-up at Tillage-Live in September. The company showed two models that particularly meet these requirements – increasingly important for many farmers and contractors -- in different ways: self-propelled machines and Trailblazer trailed models.
Knight is already fitting 2000 series self-propelled models with EU Stage 4 (US EPA Tier 4) Final engines, which produce extremely low emission levels, and the same type of engine will shortly be fitted to 1800 series models as well. The engines, which are superior to the interim Stage 3B/Tier4i units, have an advanced exhaust gas after-treatment system as well as running with Adblue diesel exhaust fluid.
All the self-propelled machines are now fitted with Claas-designed premium Vista cabs, which provide a very comfortable environment for operators, including air-suspension and excellent all-round visibility. A new option is Category 4 cab filtration, giving increased protection against hazardous substances. Knight is the only UK sprayer manufacturer offering this feature.
With a choice of tank sizes from 3600 to 6000 litres and booms up to 36 metres wide, Knight’s Trailblazer sprayers provide high-output performance at considerably lower cost than a self-propelled machine. Plenty of high-tech features can be included to meet customers’ requirements, such as Maximizer boom circulation system to simplify and speed up tank filling.
Like the self-propelled models, Knight offers Trailblazer machines with various advanced application control systems, including Hypro Duo React twin-outlet nozzles and single nozzle switching instead of boom section control. ISObus control via a wide variety of compatible terminals is also available, allowing customers to integrate their sprayers seamlessly with their existing control system.
