AMAZONE release new generation 'super' sprayer

THE AMAZONE UX01 Super series of trailed sprayers boasts a completely new operating concept and innovative boom guidance systems for even greater precision, capacity and comfort. Initially offered with tank volumes of 6,200, 5,200 or 4,200 litres and Super-L2 booms from 27 to 40 metres, all models feature a covered underbelly that allows plants to pass smoothly underneath the machine.

CLAAS Harvest Centre Product Manager – AMAZONE, Craig Hopkins says the new series features sleek European styling and smart functionality. “One of the most striking features of the UX01 Super are the grey covers on either side of the sprayer,” he says. “Underneath the left-hand cover is the SmartCenter, which hosts the operator station, induction bowl, fill ports and two dustproof storage compartments,” he says. “Under the right-hand cover is an additional 240 L lockable storage compartment with removable shelf. “Both covers swing upwards to allow easy filling and operation. “An optional LED lighting package mounted underneath the covers allows easy operation at night.” 

All operations are controlled using a seven-way pressure tap. “This allows each function to be easily selected without having to open or close separate circuits,” Craig says. “Once the desired function is selected, the relevant valve for the corresponding circuit opens. “It also means the fresh water rinse tank can be topped up whilst the sprayer is being filled.” 

The 60 L induction bowl is located directly underneath the control valves. Its conical shape, centralised aperture and 200 L/minute suction capacity ensure quick, trouble-free filling and complete emptying. An additional mixing nozzle positioned underneath the suction aperture prevents blockages when inducting powders or granular products. The intensity of both the mixing nozzle and rinse ring can be adjusted. The induction bowl can also be supplied with fresh water via the optional rinse water pump when pressure filling from a bowser.

The new canister cleaning nozzle, positioned to the right hand side of the bowl, is activated by pushing down. A second, smaller contact area allows effective cleaning of the canister neck. The canister cleaning nozzle can also be used to clean the induction bowl when the lid is closed. The sealed lid of the induction bowl swivels to the side by 180 degrees, allowing it to act as a shelf when it is opened. The lid also has a measuring jug holder for easy operation and two run-off channels to allow canisters to be drained after rinsing.

The UX01 can also be equipped with the optional Comfort-Pack plus terminal, which provides fully automatic control of agitation intensity, fill stop function, boom rinsing, line cleaning, tank cleaning and tank-mix dilution. The touchscreen display allows easy control of all functions even when using gloves.  “The user just selects the desired function and the sprayer adjusts itself automatically,” he says. “The operator just has to couple the hose and the machine will automatically fill the spray tank and fresh water rinse tank up to the desired tank fill levels.”                         

The UX01 also features an optional steering axle, whose maximum steering angle of 28 degrees achieves a minimum turning radius of 4.5 m. All booms can be controlled using the electro-hydraulic Profi-folding system in conjunction with the automatic DistanceControl or DistanceControl Plus or the new ContourControl vertical boom movement and SwingStop yaw prevention systems. Additionally, the Super-L2 booms, when used in conjunction with ContourControl boom control, feature the new Flex-fold system for rapid folding.

AMAZONE farm machinery is distributed in New Zealand and Australia by the CLAAS Harvest Centre network.