Bruce’s Slurry Tanker Exceeded Expectations
Bruce needed a way to spread further across the farm, his home paddocks were becoming locked with to much nutrients, so he replaced his irritator with a Nevada Slurry Tanker.
Equipment Term: Slurry Tankers
Slurry Tankers: How to Avoid Vacuum Pump Overheating
When you’re running a slurry tanker vacuum pump overheating can cause serious damage and lead to big repair bills. Good stirring, the correct suction pipe size, and regular checks help keep your pump working at optimal levels. An overheated pump can halt productivity and lead to significant expense, so read on to follow our tips […]
Slurry Tankers: 3 Must Haves
1. Corrosion Resistance For a slurry tanker to last, it’s essential it is built to be corrosion resistant inside and out. While the coating on the outside protects it from the elements, the inside is even more important. Effluent is a highly corrosive material, and without a high level of corrosion resistance on the inside, […]
Slurry Tankers: Single, Tandem or Triple Axle?
Single Axle Slurry Tankers Single axle tankers are a great choice for small farms and softer soils. They have the benefit of being able to turn easily with minimal scuffing and having two less wheels can mean they have a slightly reduced tare weight. For safety purposes single axles are recommended for slurry tankers with […]
Does Bruce Have NZ’s Largest Slurry Tanker?
There’s a new attraction in the Ashburton countryside, and it’s located on Bruce Turpie’s 500Ha dairy farm…
Alan’s Farm Is Now Odour Free, thanks to his Slurry Tanker!
Alan’s keeping everyone happy with his improved effluent management…
Dennis’ Advice to Avoid Costly Mistakes with Effluent Management Systems
Dennis couldn’t be happier with his effluent management system…but he’s made some costly mistakes getting to this point…
Peter’s Research into Slurry Tankers Paid Off
As a contractor with slurry tankers in Eketahuna there’s no room for mucking around…
Why Darryl Upgraded to the 16,500L Auto-Fill Slurry Tanker
Going bigger was the logical choice for Darryl Hickey, with the 8in auto-fill arm he can get the job done faster with less mess …
Nathan’s No Longer Worried About Resource Consent
Discover how smart effluent management turned waste into a valuable resource for Nathan on New Zealand farm.
Lawrence Has More Control Of His Effluent Management
Lawrence shares how using a Nevada slurry tanker has given him full control over dairy effluent management, improving efficiency and simplicity straight from the tractor seat.
A Cost Effective Alternative to Pumping Systems
It is often thought that slurry tankers are more expensive than pumps, but this is not normally so. With any pumping system there is also a reticulation system required. Slurry tankers enable you to apply effluent to the whole farm, so to make a full compression you would need to allow for at least 2,000 […]
