The latest development from FMR Group – The FMR O1 Orchard Tower 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 tree canopy
•Versatile boom system allows fans to be configured to suit the target canopy, quickly adjust from narrow or wide ‘vertical’ position, angling for ‘V-trellis’ or ‘Xmas tree’ positions
•Pivoting Tower system allows the entire tower to be lowered hydraulically for road transport, shed storage, safe and easy access
•100% hydraulic drive system including delivery pump and tangential fans improves operator safety and connection speed as there is no PTO
•Custom fibreglass tanks in 2300lt or 3000lt capacity, both with built-in 200lt fresh water flushing/handwash
•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 inc. GPS speed sensor for accuracy and reliability
Optional features include:
•New fan speed control system to minimise drift
•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
•Independent hydraulic powerpack system allowing tractors with low flow or pressure to run the sprayer at full capacity
•Pivoting tow hitch to improve turning and precise tracking of sprayer behind tractor