Technology: Team prize for innovation

The BoomControl Pro system for exact positioning of sprayer booms won the prize for overall best new product or innovation at the recent Lamma 2015 show in England.
Technology: Team prize for innovation
Thu, 05 Feb, 2015 - 00:00
Stephen Cadogan

It is designed to keep the boom very close to the target area, even at high speeds and on hilly terrain.

The hydraulically proportional control allows for smooth movements, which guide the boom smoothly.

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