MASTEK’S UNIVERSAL APPROACH
MASTEK Ltd, one of Ireland’s leading low-emission slurry spreading machinery manufacturers, are launching three new products at the National Ploughing Championships 2018 at Block 3, Row 19, Stand 405.
After the success of the firm’s Professional Universal Dribble Bar (PUDB) which had sales of over 150 units so far in 2018, Mastek is launching a new standard model of its Universal Dribble Bar. This dribble bar is available at 6.5m and 7.5m wide. This is a very strong and robust machine, but it does not have the break-away arm system or the independent gate valve feed. However each arm is in a butterfly position, which gives it better ground clearance on the outside. It also includes Mastek’s Supercut macerator which can handle all types of slurry with ease.
The dribble bar is a simple design that is aimed towards nitrates derogation farmers who require multiple dribble bars for tankers they already own. Like the PUDB, it can be retrofitted onto all tankers without welding or fabricating on the customer’s farm. It is also eligible for 40pc or 60pc funding under TAMS II. The 7.5m model will be available for approximately €8,500+VAT.
Secondly, Mastek will exhibit Bauer separators and irrigation systems at this year’s National Ploughing Championships. This year the firm are introducing the Bauer S300 Separator. This is a small single-phase separator that is suitable for 200 to 250 cattle. This machine has an output of 16m3 per hour with dry matter content of up to 32pc and is being mooted as an introductory separator for the smaller farm in Ireland.
Mastek are also introducing the Bauer S855GB green bedding separator. Paul Quinn, Managing Director of Mastek, says that this concept is well known all over the world and when the high cost of straw and other bedding materials are considered, the investment cost of the machine will pay for itself in three to five years. It also reduces the slurry volume by up to 20pc on the farm. Mastek are convinced that this is the future technology in farm slurry management, The separators are priced from €10,000 up to €40,000+VAT depending on the model.
Finally, Mastek will be exhibiting the Bauer Rainstar T irrigation system, a highly advanced computerised automatic irrigation system that can travel up to 450m.
“Because of the continuously drier summers, we think this is perfect timing to introduce this product into the Irish market. Mastek will have a professional Sales Engineer from Bauer at our stand at the NPA to explain further details,” added Quinn.