The Caffini ProFarmer HBS mounted sprayers are the only mounted sprayer in the Caffini line up to feature the conventional gull wing style of folding boom. Three tank size options are available along with both conventional and air sleeve booms up to 18 metres in width. Both CanBus and IsoBus control options are available.

The Caffini ProFarmer HBS mounted sprayer is the only model in the range to feature gull wing style folding booms. Available in a range of boom and tank sizes to suit professional growers. It can be fitted with a range of technological options to increase efficiency.

Tanks & Pumps

The ProFarmer Entry mounted sprayer is available with four different rear mounted tanks:

• 1000litre
• 1200 litre
• 1500 litre

In addition and to further increase capacity, a 1200 litre front tank can be added. This front tank is filled from the rear induction bowl for convenience and, as an option, can be fitted with its own wash system. A clean water tank and washing system is standard fitment to the ProFarmer Entry, this can be controlled from the cab as an option. A dry level gauge is fitted to all tank sizes as standard with electronic tank monitoring being optional.

Two pump options of 150 and 200 litres per minute are currently available, these are sourced from well respected manufacturers to ensure reliability is maintained.

Booms

Making use of high strength grades of steel, the HBS booms are light but strong to guarantee a long and trouble free service life. Most importantly to ensure a long lifespan, all movable joints are fitted with replaceable bushes to minimise boom wear. The following boom widths are available:

• 15 metres
• 16 metres
• 18 metres

Two sizes of air sleeve booms are also available:

• 12 metres
• 14 metres

The boom sits on vertical slides allowing height to be adjusted hydraulically. The HBS boom sits on a mechanical suspension system with a hydraulic equalizer being available as an option. Boom recirculation systems are also available as an option on all boom sizes. As an option, the HBS boom can also be hot galvanized.

Controls

As standard the ProFarmer HBS mounted sprayer is fitted with Caffini’s own CB9 computer system. The CB9 is a CanBus based control system offering flow rate control based on forward speed. Tractor speed input is by wheel sensor as standard with options for cable and GPS input available. All nozzle control functions are handled through the screen with a separate button box being available as an option if required.

The Caffini Elektroil electro-hydraulic switch box is also available as an option to control all of the hydraulic functions of the boom. Most importantly for increased efficiency, section control can also be added as an option with its own GPS system.

IsoBus and IsoBus ready control systems are both available as an option. IsoBus ready machines are supplied with a 5.5″ screen as standard, 8″ and 12″ screens are available as an option. All IsoBus ready models are offered with a choice of either the Elektroil box or a joystick for controlling all sprayer hydraulic functions. Full IsoBus models are designed to utilize the tractors existing screen. These are supplied with a switch box for nozzle control, the tractors existing joystick can also control nozzle function. A separate joystick to control both nozzle and spray functions is available as an optional extra.

Technology

As a result of fitting IsoBus and IsoBus ready control systems, a range of technological options become available to increase efficiency. Section control can be fitted to the ProFarmer HBS to utilize your existing system or a Track Leader II system can be supplied with the machine. In addition and in lieu of section control, single nozzle control is also available with IsoBus based control systems.

For those wishing to fully embrace modern technology, Vario-Select nozzles can be fitted in addition to Curve Control on the 18 metre boom. These two additions maintain a consistent spray rate when travelling around bends in fields. To further aid efficiency, a full tank filling control system is available with both IsoBus based options. This allows the tank to be filled to a preset level at which point the pump will shut off automatically. A separate centrifugal filling pump is provided with this option.

For More Information

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