Standard vacuum tanker best for the spread of farm slurry
These machines can cause a lot of air pollution, particularly if used in unsuitable weather conditions, and if the machine is not switched off quickly enough when the tank is almost empty.
For a cost of about €11,000, a band spreader and chopper attachment can be fitted to most vacuum tankers. Trailing shoe machinery and a six-metre trailing shoe hose unit have become available in recent years. The cost of these machines is generally too high for individual farmers, but they have a definite place for contractors or in partnerships.
