5 Contingency Measures to Winter-Proof your Farm

Nevada Blog Hero Dairy Farm cows walking along run

Winter can be challenging enough as it is, so having some contingency measures in place can help take some of the stress off. Here are some contingency measures you can take to protect your farm: 1. Ensure council and dairy company compliance Make sure you’re compliant with both your local council and dairy company (this […]

Slurry Tankers: Do I Need Auto-Fill?

Nevada Tridem Slurry Tabker Loading Arm Hero

Nevada’s ezi-load auto-filling arm has an 8 inch diameter rather than the standard 6 inch. This enables twice the volume of effluent to be sucked up. Nevada slurry tankers also come with a bigger, more efficient vacuum pump making filling faster again. And for really big slurry tankers we recommend a loading accelerator to make […]

How to Spread More Effectively with your Slurry Tanker

Nevada tandem slurry tanker in Dorrigo NSW Australia

Not when you have a RainWaveTM!  All Nevada slurry tankers are fitted with RainWaveTM applicators because they provide a superior spread that’s simply not possible with a splash plate, injector unit or trailing shoe. Our RainWaveTM applicators produce larger liquid droplets which allow for a wider, more controlled and even spread. The larger droplets are […]

Do Slurry Tankers Take a Lot of Time?

Nevada Tandem Axle Slurry Tanker

Slurry tankers can be taken just about anywhere on the farm, and with a RainWaveTM applicator the spread per hour is much faster than the typical travelling irrigator. Not only is it faster, but the spread is more accurate and controlled with less wind drift. This allows spreading into corners, irregular shaped paddocks, and closer […]

Slurry Tankers: Why a Full Chassis is Essential

Nevada 10,000L Tandem Slurry Tanker

A full, independent chassis also means the tank can be fully galvanised. The tank and chassis are each made from different types and grades of steel. Where the chassis is deliberately not galvanised to preserve its integral strength, the tank needs to be galvanised to maximise strength and integrity. Galvanised inside and out Galvanising is […]

Slurry Tankers: Choosing the Right Size

Nevada Tridem Slurry Tanker

So how do you determine what size slurry tanker would be ideal for your dairy farm?  In most instances, bigger really is better.  Don’t be too conservative.  Go for a bigger tanker that fits within your requirements.  When we’re asked to recommend a tanker size there’s four areas of the farming operation we look at… […]

Is my Tractor too Small for a Slurry Tanker?

Neil stands proud infront of his new Nevada Tandem Slurry Tanker

While we can’t speak for all makes and models of slurry tanker, we can say Nevada’s range of slurry tankers are amazingly easy to pull, and we often get farmers tell us they’ll get the next size up when it’s time to upgrade. The general rule of thumb in pairing your tractor with a slurry […]

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