
Slurry and digestate management specialist Tramspread has added a new larger-capacity random wrap hose reeler to its extensive range.
The new model, which will be shown for the first time in the UK at LAMMA 2025, is designed to handle bigger diameter spools which can comfortably accommodate 1400m of 5-inch or 1200m of 6-inch diameter drag hose.
“This introduction is primarily in response to customer demand,” explains Tramspread sales manager James Peachey.
“Everything is steadily getting larger, and we had already increased from 600m to 1000m, so we see 1400m as a natural progression. We’ve had requests from the continent, and the first five off the production line have already been sold to France, but it is now available in the UK too.”
Strengthened
To accommodate the larger diameter spools the main frame has been enlarged and strengthened. The three-point linkage frame is also heavier, and the linkage brackets have been lowered to give additional lift height.
A new optional light bar can now be fitted above the reel and encompasses side lights and indicators which operate with the tractor’s lights whilst a remote-control fob is used to switch main beam and dip beam headlights and a central worklight bar.
This bar also serves as a safety device to stop couplings from potentially damaging the tractor if the reel is operated too quickly. This new introduction will also be available for the 1000m reeler.
“The larger reeler and spool with 1400m of 5” drag hose weighs around three tonnes, so it needs a tractor of at least 250hp with an appropriate front linkage lift capacity to handle it properly,” says Mr Peachey.
“We are happy to accommodate customer demands with regard to colour, we recently finished some 1400m reelers in grey for a French contractor. We have also changed the design of the Contractor Trailer to accommodate the larger spools.”
Unveiled: Agricast’s latest low disturbance point
Parts supplier Agricast will reveal its latest low disturbance grassland point at LAMMA – the GLX 150 Ultra which joins the LDX and STX in the company’s line-up.
Similar to the GLX Ultra, the GLX 150 Ultra features tungsten chip hard facing on the shin, a large tungsten tile on the nose and a high chrome hard facing on the nose and wings.
Additional tungsten carbide has been added to the wings to offer increased protection. As the name suggests, the new point is 150mm wide as opposed to the 112mm standard GLX.
Popular
The range has been incredibly popular since Agricast’s original GLX point was introduced in December 2020. The GLX point is the company’s fastest-selling product, and this year’s addition – the GLX Ultra sold out in two months.
As well as the new GLX 150 Ultra, Agricast will celebrate six years of its High Strength Wheel at LAMMA and launch the GRX – a new low disturbance point designed for Grange Machinery machines.
“We appear to have found the sweet spot of performance, durability and value for money with our GLX range, which has made it incredibly popular,” says Agricast managing director William Robinson.
“We always enjoy LAMMA, and we’re very much looking forward to introducing people to the latest additions to our range.”
Agricast will be on stand 20.320.
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