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The Lemken blue LED lights illuminate the spray distribution at night on the new Sirius and Vega sprayers.
Lemken has beefed up the hinge points to allow them to carry a 30m boom.
The Vega features individual nozzle shut-off, which Lemken believes will help farmers to save on water and chemicals.
The Vega 12 is Lemken’s high-spec sprayer and is now available with a 30m boom and up to 5,000l tank size.
Derek Delahunty, area sales manager, Lemken, with Viktor Lemken, the sixth generation of the Lemken family, and Neils Veltmann, Lemken export sales manager with responsibility for Ireland.
The Lemken/TFM Plough Operator of the Year competition will offer students the chance to showcase their ploughing abilities after the training received from their tutors at Kildalton.
The Lemken Vega is the first trailed field sprayer developed internally by the Alpen agricultural machinery specialists and will be on display at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show. This sprayer comes with a 4,000-litre tank, boom command, full GPS and ISOBUS abilities including single nozzle shut-off, and it features Lemken’s unique recirculation system.
The Vega goes up to 30m. Previously, this model sprayer was only available up to 24m. Lemken has redesigned hinge points on the sprayer, adding more strength to allow the Vega trailed and Sirius-mounted sprayers to carry up to a 30m boom.
The end section on the RA boom is now made from lighter and stronger aluminium. Lemken product specialist Philipp Kamps highlighted that the safety device on the boom end can now travel upwards along with the typical break-back function.
To keep the boom steady, Lemken uses a pendulum-like system that allows the sprayer boom movement to be adjusted, to take into account rough terrain. The Vega boom suspension is also fitted with extra mechanical springs, to add flexibility when the boom is working at a low height off the ground. Many sprayers do not have this feature, and the boom suspension bottoms out when the hydraulic ram are in the lowest position. For night work, the Vega boom is fitted with two blue LED lights located in the centre and facing out. The light is capable of illuminating the entire nozzle’s spray pattern across the boom.
Lemken’s newly appointed Irish area sales manager Derek Delahunty is very excited about the development in the sprayer range. Having been limited to 24m, the Vega/Sirius can now cater for nearly all tramline widths in Ireland. Lemken sprayers are available in the Republic of Ireland through Leinster Farm Machinery and also Suir Sprayers. The northern counties are covered through JA Weir and John McElderry. Derek said that this will give good dealer support in all areas of the country.
On a recent visit to Lemken’s new factory, Philipp outlined the key features of the new Vega range. “The compact design is a key feature for us. The Vega has a very low centre of gravity despite its large tyres and generous ground clearance.” He also added that the sprayer had been tested at speeds up to 60km/hr with the tank full and empty and the stability remains excellent. This should be fast enough for most Irish roads.
Cleaning
The low centre of gravity was achieved by having the aluminium booms folding vertically at the rear of the machine and the frame being integrated into the tank. Another nice feature is that the tank is designed without internal pipes to ensure that it can be easily and thoroughly cleaned. A swash plate inside the tank also prevents any residue being left on the inside of the tank.
The Vega 12 is well equipped with full electronic circulation in the booms with valve shut-off up to eight-bar pressure. There is no return of liquid to the tank at any stage until the line is switched off electronically.
The true circulation pipe, which is routed inside the aluminium booms continuously circulates the spray fluid. This is a particular highlight of the Lemken Vega, as it prevents any inactive pipe sections and allows the set spray pressure to be available instantly as soon as the nozzles are switched on.
The spray line works on the same principle as a common rail engine with constant pressure. This design eliminates any lag period for liquid reaching the nozzles on the boom ends. The system additionally provides excellent transverse distribution across the full boom width. This is achieved by the circulation line of the liquid mix from the tank to the booms. The spray liquid travels from the machine centre outwards.
The return liquid controlled by the sprayer’s electric control valves allows liquid travel back around the system to maintain a balanced pressure feed. This will also help to ensure there is no residue left in the sprayer lines.
Cleaning the Vega after use is an area that Lemken has paid attention to. Philipp says this comes from the company’s desire to make complex machines simple and practical to use for the operator.
The sprayer system can be flushed with water available from the sprayer’s clean water tanks or from an external source from the outside of the boom to the inside. Finally, true individual nozzle control has been incorporated via the Eltec Pro system, which permits each nozzle to be switched on and off with great precision and no delay.
Asking the question why a sprayer boom would need individual nozzle shut-off, Derek said that the technology is available to reduce costs for farmers, by saving the amount overlapping not just on headlands, but throughout every pass in the field. Many tramlines are narrower than the working width of the boom, and the Vega system can be adjusted for this problem.
Coming as standard on the Vega drawbar is the hydraulic height adjustment that allows the tractor and the sprayer to level easily. The Vega drawbar is available in a top-mounted Euro-Hitch design and bottom drawbar mounted version. A hydraulic drawbar suspension and drawbar steering are available as options for true-track following between the tractor and sprayer. A pneumatic axle suspension is additionally available for handling both in the field and on the road.
The chemical induction hopper and operating centre of the trailed sprayer are integrated into the left side of the plastic tank. The chemical induction hopper height can be adjusted to various positions for comfort of use. The electrically switched valves can be operated from the terminal near the chemical induction hopper or via the MegaSpray menu on Lemken’s in-cab CCI-200 terminal. As the valves are directly integrated with the pipe system and not dependent on the position of the inductor, the residual amounts remaining in the fluid system are minimal. The suction filters are also positioned to ensure that they can run dry to minimise residue. The pressure filter on the sprayer is self cleaning.
For triangular-shaped fields or fields with sharp corners, single-side folding is available for the SEH boom via the MegaSpray menu. The BoomCommand system uses sensors for automatic boom control to maintain a constant distance from target surfaces.
Neils Veltmann, Lemken export sales manager with responsibility for Ireland, said: “The performance of the company is good in reflection to the changing market. Low returns for tillage farmers have put pressure on machine sales, when compared with the record year of 2013, when the company sold €363m of products across the world. Last year, Ukraine outperformed all other regions, increasing sales by 84% compared with 2015. China is also a growing market, with a large amount of ploughs sold last year. In Ireland, Lemken sees great potential for the plough market and also the exciting new sprayer range. Derek is active on the ground and, having come from the service side, he has extensive product knowledge. This will benefit him in the sales role, by having the technical ability to engage with customers.”
At a glance
Lemken was established in 1780.
The family company is now in the seventh generation with Nicola Lemken.
1,350 employees.
Two production sites in Germany with another production factory in India.
Two assembly sites in Russia and China.
Lemken sales worth €327m recorded in 2015.
Germany accounts for 27% of group sales.
Worldwide export sales of 73%.
Kildalton College,
Lemken and TFM go ploughing again
The Lemken/TFM Plough Operator of the Year competition, in association with Kildalton College, will be held for the fifth time in 2017. This year, students will have use a five-furrow vari-width Jewel 7 plough. Derek Delahunty said that Lemken is delighted to offer students the chance to showcase their ploughing abilities after the training received from their tutors at Kildalton. David Murray from TFM, Richard Relph and Derek Delahunty from Lemken delivered induction training for the staff and students on the advanced farm machinery and crop management course.
The Lemken Vega is the first trailed field sprayer developed internally by the Alpen agricultural machinery specialists and will be on display at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show. This sprayer comes with a 4,000-litre tank, boom command, full GPS and ISOBUS abilities including single nozzle shut-off, and it features Lemken’s unique recirculation system.
The Vega goes up to 30m. Previously, this model sprayer was only available up to 24m. Lemken has redesigned hinge points on the sprayer, adding more strength to allow the Vega trailed and Sirius-mounted sprayers to carry up to a 30m boom.
The end section on the RA boom is now made from lighter and stronger aluminium. Lemken product specialist Philipp Kamps highlighted that the safety device on the boom end can now travel upwards along with the typical break-back function.
To keep the boom steady, Lemken uses a pendulum-like system that allows the sprayer boom movement to be adjusted, to take into account rough terrain. The Vega boom suspension is also fitted with extra mechanical springs, to add flexibility when the boom is working at a low height off the ground. Many sprayers do not have this feature, and the boom suspension bottoms out when the hydraulic ram are in the lowest position. For night work, the Vega boom is fitted with two blue LED lights located in the centre and facing out. The light is capable of illuminating the entire nozzle’s spray pattern across the boom.
Lemken’s newly appointed Irish area sales manager Derek Delahunty is very excited about the development in the sprayer range. Having been limited to 24m, the Vega/Sirius can now cater for nearly all tramline widths in Ireland. Lemken sprayers are available in the Republic of Ireland through Leinster Farm Machinery and also Suir Sprayers. The northern counties are covered through JA Weir and John McElderry. Derek said that this will give good dealer support in all areas of the country.
On a recent visit to Lemken’s new factory, Philipp outlined the key features of the new Vega range. “The compact design is a key feature for us. The Vega has a very low centre of gravity despite its large tyres and generous ground clearance.” He also added that the sprayer had been tested at speeds up to 60km/hr with the tank full and empty and the stability remains excellent. This should be fast enough for most Irish roads.
Cleaning
The low centre of gravity was achieved by having the aluminium booms folding vertically at the rear of the machine and the frame being integrated into the tank. Another nice feature is that the tank is designed without internal pipes to ensure that it can be easily and thoroughly cleaned. A swash plate inside the tank also prevents any residue being left on the inside of the tank.
The Vega 12 is well equipped with full electronic circulation in the booms with valve shut-off up to eight-bar pressure. There is no return of liquid to the tank at any stage until the line is switched off electronically.
The true circulation pipe, which is routed inside the aluminium booms continuously circulates the spray fluid. This is a particular highlight of the Lemken Vega, as it prevents any inactive pipe sections and allows the set spray pressure to be available instantly as soon as the nozzles are switched on.
The spray line works on the same principle as a common rail engine with constant pressure. This design eliminates any lag period for liquid reaching the nozzles on the boom ends. The system additionally provides excellent transverse distribution across the full boom width. This is achieved by the circulation line of the liquid mix from the tank to the booms. The spray liquid travels from the machine centre outwards.
The return liquid controlled by the sprayer’s electric control valves allows liquid travel back around the system to maintain a balanced pressure feed. This will also help to ensure there is no residue left in the sprayer lines.
Cleaning the Vega after use is an area that Lemken has paid attention to. Philipp says this comes from the company’s desire to make complex machines simple and practical to use for the operator.
The sprayer system can be flushed with water available from the sprayer’s clean water tanks or from an external source from the outside of the boom to the inside. Finally, true individual nozzle control has been incorporated via the Eltec Pro system, which permits each nozzle to be switched on and off with great precision and no delay.
Asking the question why a sprayer boom would need individual nozzle shut-off, Derek said that the technology is available to reduce costs for farmers, by saving the amount overlapping not just on headlands, but throughout every pass in the field. Many tramlines are narrower than the working width of the boom, and the Vega system can be adjusted for this problem.
Coming as standard on the Vega drawbar is the hydraulic height adjustment that allows the tractor and the sprayer to level easily. The Vega drawbar is available in a top-mounted Euro-Hitch design and bottom drawbar mounted version. A hydraulic drawbar suspension and drawbar steering are available as options for true-track following between the tractor and sprayer. A pneumatic axle suspension is additionally available for handling both in the field and on the road.
The chemical induction hopper and operating centre of the trailed sprayer are integrated into the left side of the plastic tank. The chemical induction hopper height can be adjusted to various positions for comfort of use. The electrically switched valves can be operated from the terminal near the chemical induction hopper or via the MegaSpray menu on Lemken’s in-cab CCI-200 terminal. As the valves are directly integrated with the pipe system and not dependent on the position of the inductor, the residual amounts remaining in the fluid system are minimal. The suction filters are also positioned to ensure that they can run dry to minimise residue. The pressure filter on the sprayer is self cleaning.
For triangular-shaped fields or fields with sharp corners, single-side folding is available for the SEH boom via the MegaSpray menu. The BoomCommand system uses sensors for automatic boom control to maintain a constant distance from target surfaces.
Neils Veltmann, Lemken export sales manager with responsibility for Ireland, said: “The performance of the company is good in reflection to the changing market. Low returns for tillage farmers have put pressure on machine sales, when compared with the record year of 2013, when the company sold €363m of products across the world. Last year, Ukraine outperformed all other regions, increasing sales by 84% compared with 2015. China is also a growing market, with a large amount of ploughs sold last year. In Ireland, Lemken sees great potential for the plough market and also the exciting new sprayer range. Derek is active on the ground and, having come from the service side, he has extensive product knowledge. This will benefit him in the sales role, by having the technical ability to engage with customers.”
At a glance
Lemken was established in 1780.
The family company is now in the seventh generation with Nicola Lemken.
1,350 employees.
Two production sites in Germany with another production factory in India.
Two assembly sites in Russia and China.
Lemken sales worth €327m recorded in 2015.
Germany accounts for 27% of group sales.
Worldwide export sales of 73%.
Kildalton College,
Lemken and TFM go ploughing again
The Lemken/TFM Plough Operator of the Year competition, in association with Kildalton College, will be held for the fifth time in 2017. This year, students will have use a five-furrow vari-width Jewel 7 plough. Derek Delahunty said that Lemken is delighted to offer students the chance to showcase their ploughing abilities after the training received from their tutors at Kildalton. David Murray from TFM, Richard Relph and Derek Delahunty from Lemken delivered induction training for the staff and students on the advanced farm machinery and crop management course.
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