Quad-X Launches New UTV Pro Spreader Fertiliser Sower Just In Time For Spring
Quad-X, a manufacturer of ATV (all-terrain vehicle attachments based in Co. Antrim, recently introduced a new towable fertiliser sower designed for use with UTVs, such as a John Deere Gator, Kawasaki MULE, or Polaris Ranger. Quad-X says its new UTV Pro Spreader “is the only commercially available UTV sower that transfers the open/close function of the machine to the operator” thanks to an easily accessible lever.
The company points out that now is the ideal time for the launch of the UTV Pro Spreader because spring is on the way and the process of growing grass often requires an early start. For that reason, this fertiliser sower comes equipped with flotation tyres designed to perform well on wet and soft ground. Quad-X also sells an optional tarpaulin cover that keeps fertiliser dry in the wetter months. “The only way to carry out early sowing on many areas of pasture will be using an ATV or UTV,” Quad-X explains. “Once ground temperatures reach five degrees, urea can be sown to give early bite needed for lambing season.”
Solidly Built
Quad-X claims that its new UTV Pro Spreader’s steel frame is “up to 85% stronger than any other competitor’s towed sower” and it features several stainless-steel components, all of which make it highly durable and ready for work in challenging operating environments. The hopper is made of metal and is less prone to cracking compared to plastic alternatives. The company also uses a seven-stage finishing process on the sower “for resistance to wet weather conditions and the corrosive nature of fertiliser.” Adding to the sower’s robustness is an extra-wide axle that enhances stability and offers a solid foundation for the hopper.
Accurate, Adjustable & Cost-Saving
The ground-driven Quad-X UTV Pro Spreader can hold up to 465 litres (123 gallons) of fertiliser, or up to 680 litres (180 gallons) with optional removable sides, and adjusts its spreading width in accordance with the UTV’s speed. Quad-X adds that the spinner and spinner vanes are designed to offer a spread of up to 50 feet (15 metres) “with an even application for maximum results and minimum wastage.” The company explains that the accuracy of its new sower is key because fertiliser can cost as much as £300 per tonne, so if you were lay out 10 tonnes of fertiliser each year with another machine, “you could end up wasting up to 30% of your fertiliser,” which would result in a loss of £1,000.
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