There are a number of factors that can affect a slurry tanker load amount when it comes to managing dairy farm effluent. The factors to consider when calculating how many loads you can manage in a day is dependent on the size of the slurry tanker, the type of loading mechanism on the tanker, the spreading applicator system, and the distance you have to travel when transporting the effluent.
Slurry Tanker Size
Farmers who are using a Nevada Slurry Tanker, which has an 8 inch auto fill mechanism, can manage efficiently fast loading capability with the ability to handle up to four to five loads per hour. With a tanker size that is 10,000 to 12,000 litres it can easily handle three or four loads, but with a tanker size of 20,000 litres, three loads is more realistic.
Applicator System
Application systems affect the number of loads an hour you can achieve. With a Nevada Dual RainWave™ (standard on Nevada Tridem Slurry Tankers), it can manage fast speeds of unloading without hassle. With the ability to spread quickly, it enables you to manage more loads per hour than you would using a traditional splash plate, trailing shoe or disc injector system.
Good Suspension
With good suspension already built-in to a Nevada Slurry Tanker, it can handle faster driving times down the race, over bumpy paddocks or down a road, making it more possible to achieve three or four loads in an hour. Other slurry tankers on the market are not able to manage as many loads or driving speeds with the lack of good suspension, which can hinder efficiency of task management on the farm. Additional to good suspension is having large floatation tyres and all wheel braking. This greatly improves operator safety.
Chat with our team
Chat with our team to learn more about assessments for the right equipment and management system for your farm. With customisable applicator options and a range of slurry tanker sizes, you can choose the right combination to manage effluent more efficiently.
