Flexible Frame Stabilizes Sprayer
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The StabiloPlus chassis in Agrifac self-propelled sprayers eliminates spray boom instability, even in booms as wide as 180 ft. The unique design also eliminates back-and-forth movement that occurs as rigid frames travel over rough ground. The chassis’s enhanced stability affects more than just the boom. The smoother ride reduces stress and strain on the operator and machine components.
“The main characteristics of the StabiloPlus chassis are the central rod with the left and right beams pivoting over it,” says Rens Albers, Agrifac. “When lifting the right front wheel, the left rear wheel isn’t pushed down. It doesn’t experience any additional downward force. This force is transmitted through the central rod, as the chassis is able to pivot over it.”
The articulation provided by the chassis is enhanced by suspension of the frame at six points. Hydraulic shock absorbers and pneumatic suspension are placed at the ends of the central rod and each wheel.
The combination of the suspension system and the chassis design eliminates cross-distributed movements in the main frame and, more importantly, in the boom, which causes boom yaw.
Available in Europe for nearly 40 years, the chassis was developed specifically for one of the earliest self-propelled sprayers. Since 2014, it’s been available on Agrifac sprayers in Canada. In 2023, the Netherlands-based company opened a branch office in Seward, Neb.
Albers cites multiple additional features driving the adoption of its Condor series sprayers in the North American market. They include StrictSprayPlus for precise spray application, a boom width of up to 180 ft., and net tank volumes of up to 2,100 gal. Specialized sprayers include the Condor Mountain Master, with individual control of cylinders for even weight distribution and leveling on up to 20% slopes. Condor sprayers also offer up to 78 in. ground clearance and variable wheel spacing.
“We see a growing market for specialization in all aspects, particularly crop protection,” says Albers. “Agrifac focuses exclusively on developing sprayers and aims to share this expertise with its customers in every way.”
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Agrifac USA, 925 280th Rd., Seward, Neb. 68434 (ph 402-803-1695; info-na@agrifac.com; www.agrifac.com) or Agrifac Machinery B.V., Eesveenseweg 15, 8332 JA Steenwijk, The Netherlands (ph 31 (0) 521 - 527 210; info@agrifac.com; www.agrifac.com).
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Flexible Frame Stabilizes Sprayer The StabiloPlus chassis in Agrifac self-propelled sprayers eliminates spray boom instability even in booms as wide as 180 ft The unique design also eliminates back-and-forth movement that occurs as rigid frames travel over rough ground The chassis’s enhanced stability affects more than just the boom The smoother ride reduces stress and strain on the operator and machine components “The main characteristics of the StabiloPlus chassis are the central rod with the left and right beams pivoting over it ” says Rens Albers Agrifac “When lifting the right front wheel the left rear wheel isn’t pushed down It doesn’t experience any additional downward force This force is transmitted through the central rod as the chassis is able to pivot over it ” The articulation provided by the chassis is enhanced by suspension of the frame at six points Hydraulic shock absorbers and pneumatic suspension are placed at the ends of the central rod and each wheel The combination of the suspension system and the chassis design eliminates cross-distributed movements in the main frame and more importantly in the boom which causes boom yaw Available in Europe for nearly 40 years the chassis was developed specifically for one of the earliest self-propelled sprayers Since 2014 it’s been available on Agrifac sprayers in Canada In 2023 the Netherlands-based company opened a branch office in Seward Neb Albers cites multiple additional features driving the adoption of its Condor series sprayers in the North American market They include StrictSprayPlus for precise spray application a boom width of up to 180 ft and net tank volumes of up to 2 100 gal Specialized sprayers include the Condor Mountain Master with individual control of cylinders for even weight distribution and leveling on up to 20% slopes Condor sprayers also offer up to 78 in ground clearance and variable wheel spacing “We see a growing market for specialization in all aspects particularly crop protection ” says Albers “Agrifac focuses exclusively on developing sprayers and aims to share this expertise with its customers in every way ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Agrifac USA 925 280th Rd Seward Neb 68434 ph 402-803-1695; info-na@agrifac com; www agrifac com or Agrifac Machinery B V Eesveenseweg 15 8332 JA Steenwijk The Netherlands ph 31 0 521 - 527 210; info@agrifac com; www agrifac com
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