The latest development from FMR Group – The FMR O3 Multi-row Orchard Sprayer offers an array of innovative features to satisfy the needs of the modern orchardist including:
•Tangential fan technology offers a perfectly even ‘curtain’ of air from top to bottom, allowing the application to be perfectly matched to the target tree canopy
•Multi-row boom system allows spraying of two complete rows plus two half rows at a single pass
•Hydraulic boom control allows positioning of fans for varying row widths to be adjusted from the cab at touch of a button
•Pivoting Tower system allows the entire tower to be folded hydraulically for road transport and shed storage
•Independent hydraulic system including an integrated powerpack which drives the delivery pump and tangential fans and can operate on bio oil on request
•Custom fibreglass tank with 3000lt capacity with built-in 200lt fresh water tank for flushing/ handwash
•High-flow Centrifugal pump with 400lt/min capacity allows dilute spraying at normal ground speeds
•Pump, valves, flow meter, electrics and electronics all protected under a nosecone hood for reliability and ease of service access
•Simple, easy to use ARAG Auto rate control system including GPS speed sensor for accuracy and reliability
Optional features include:
•Minimise drift with new fan speed control system that allows the operator to adjust left and right fan speeds independently
•New track system in place of wheels for maximum stability and operator ride comfort and minimal compaction
•Isobus control system connects seamlessly with any Isobus equipped tractor