Chafer Machinery build strong, technology advanced and simple to operate spraying equipment. Custom built for each individual customer, Chafer crop sprayers offer outstanding performance and productivity. Chafer Machinery’s range of trailed, demountable and self-propelled cropsprayers offer something for every farmer or contractor aiming to improve their spraying.

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New Chafer/Horstine Newsletter

Chafer Machinery’s newsletters aim to not only focus on developments in the Chafer range but we’ll also try to give a flavour of some of the issues affecting spraying today with informed comment from guest contributors. In addition we will share the experiences of our customers giving you insights into their spraying decisions. We’ll also give practical advice on how to get the best from your sprayer with in depth machine-by-machine user tips articles.

With constant updates in sprayer technology and new systems our aim will be to give a clear indication of which systems can make a real difference to spraying efficiency on your farm.

Summer 2008

Topcon X20 now available on all Chafer sprayers

All Chafer sprayers are now available with the option of Topcon X20 to increase sprayer productivity and accuracy. 

The Topcon X20 console has the ability to control not only pressure based application rate control but also automated boom section control, field guidance and record keeping. The addition of a ProSteer ECU also enables Topcon to control automated steering. Topcon X20 is ideal for customers wanting to maximize the efficiency of chemical and fertilizer use especially with input prices on the increase. Growers using Topcon X20 can benefit from significant chemical and fertilizer savings plus sprayer operators are able to concentrate on boom operation and driving accurately while the Topcon X20 takes control of boom section switching.

New Chafer & Horstine Equipment Focuses on OSR Establishment

Completing four separate field operations in one pass is now achievable using the latest oilseed rape establishment systems from Chafer Machinery and Horstine Farmery. Application of oilseed rape, slug pellets and liquid fertilizer while cultivating saves not only time and labour but also significantly reduces establishment costs and maximises the accuracy of application.

Horstine Farmery has developed the “Twin Air” applicator an oilseed rape and slug pellet applicator which can be mounted directly to most subsoilers or cultivators. A 300 litre split stainless steel tank allows for both seed and pellets to be applied simultaneously without the need for premixing.  Complimenting this new Horstine system Chafer Machinery have developed the “QuickStart” liquid fertiliser band spraying system to improve the establishment of oil seed rape and to reduce fertilizer and fuel costs.

Summer 2009

Chafer Quickstart Fertilizer Applicators Start Work

Chafer Quickstart band sprayers are now busy at work applying liquid fertilizer during oilseed rape drilling. Applying fertilizer in narrow bands next to the seed provides key nutrients close to the seed, encourages strong tap root development and ensures NVZ regulations are met without compromising crop production. A full program of field trails are being conducted this autumn comparing the differences between broadcast and banding fertilizer strategies.

A range of tank options are available to suit most types of cultivator click here for more details.

Chafer Machinery Appointed Challenger Sprayer Dealer

Chafer Machinery have now been appointed Challenger sprayer dealer for the North Midlands. Chafer will now be able to supply the RoGator 418 and 618 as well the RoGator 600 when they are launched for sale in autumn 2010. Chafer Machinery commercial manager Rob Starkey says that the company was delighted to be developing the already strong relationship with Challenger in UK. 

Chafer Machinery will continue to supply spray packs for the Challenger Rogator 418 and 618 self propelled sprayer chassis.

Spring 2010

Challenger Rogator 600 sprayer sets the new standard

Challenger has raised the self-propelled sprayer standard to new heights with its new RoGator 600, which was recently previewed at the Agritechnica show in Hanover. The entire vehicle, designed and built in Europe, is completely new from the ground up - from its unique chassis to its innovative spraying system. Unique features in every area of this revolutionary design have driven it to the forefront of sprayer design.

Chafer Machinery have been actively involved in the development of the new machine and will provide booms and control systems for UK specification sprayers. The RoGator 600 will be introduced in the middle of 2010.

Chafer Machinery Ltd
1 Cow Lane
Upton
Lincoln
Lincolnshire, UK
DN21 5PB

Tel: 01427 838341

Horstine Farmery is trading division of Chafer Machinery