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UF
Introduction
Leading through design, innovation and reliability! “Those using the machines rated the build quality AMAZONE field sprayers fulfil the demands of the
and the paint finish of the machines as very good. crop protection decree, the guide lines of the Biolo-
The highest rating was also given for service life, the gical Federal Institute, BBA and the highest Europe-
Field sprayers UF 901 / UF 1201 / UF 1501 / UF1801 ease of mounting and dismounting from the tractor an test standards (ENTAM certification). On request
as well as the manoeuvrability and compactness. AMAZONE field sprayers are provided with an official
Furthermore, the boom width and the unproblematic certificate of inspection for field sprayers which, de-
Large tank capacities: 900, 1200, 1500 or 1800 litres suspension were also praised.“ pending on the country of issue, is valid up to 2 years.
Extensive range of boom working widths: 12 to 28 metres
Light in weight, high in output and very operator friendly.
CONTENTS
Product family:
Introducing a comprehensive family page 4-5
In operation:
Mounting and filling page 6-7
Operator station:
Clear and operator friendly page 8-9
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UF
Product family
Functional
tank design
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UF
In operation
The UF is, in a few simple steps, quickly and safely The piston diaphragm pumps run Pumps with either 160, 210 and 250
attached to the tractor with the sufficient space bet- perfectly happily when dry and are l/min output capacity are available.
ween the tractor and sprayer making the attachment liquid fertiliser safe. The design of
easy. the pumps simultaneously ensures For a constant, functional supervi-
an even, high delivery capacity with sion of the pump from the tractor
With the parking wheels, the sprayer can be moved a high filling power and quiet opera- seat, the oil reservoir for the pump
easily. The quick coupler system and the Tele-Space tion even under high pressure. is placed up on the headstock in
PTO shaft – available on request - ensure an even full view of the operator.
faster and simpler attachment to the tractor. All cables
and hoses are arranged in a clear, functional manner
to avoid any mix ups.
Clear and user friendly Induction bowl – The 60 litre induction bowl offers With the Venturi system, a high fill
fast and clean working and is very throughput is attained. The same
All controls are arranged in a clear, logical, easy to are all marked with self-explanatory symbols to avoid Fast and safe
easily accessible from the front left professional induction bowl is used
understand, layout on the front left corner which is operational errors.
of the central operator control panel. on the UX trailed sprayer!
directly accessible from the driver‘s side. The valves
Compare!
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Induction Canister flushing Pressure filter
2 Agitation valve for the infinitely variable Powdered ingredients and large For unproblematic cleaning of the The self-cleaning pressure filter
setting of the agitation intensity via the amounts of urea are quickly and spray agent canisters and for full is standard equipment. The agitator
self-cleaning pressure filter. safely dissolved and simultaneous- utilisation of the contents, the tap also enables the specific drai-
Integrated additional function: ly inducted with a huge capacity. canisters are flushed using the ning of the pressure filter. In this
Specific draining of the pressure filter
2 Three additional nozzles ensure a rotary nozzle. With this nozzle, way the filter can be checked
splash-free and effective induction the induction bowl can be cleaned without any spray agent escaping
with both intake and suction ag- even when the lid is closed. – especially useful when the tank is
gressiveness infinitely adjustable. A dead man‘s control keeps the full.
user safe.
Operator station UF
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UF
Control
Exact dosage and simple operation One terminal for all AMAZONE machinery
The AMATRON+ on-board computer enables the fully The universal AMATRON+ operator terminal is able to When used in conjunction with AMAZONE seed drills,
automatic control of the prescribed spray rate (l/ha). control many machines from the AMAZONE product the AMATRON+ is responsible for electronic tramline
Rate changes are possible in pre-selected %steps. range. On the ZA-M fertiliser spreader, in conjunction control and additionally, changing the seed rates in
This modern on-board computer, thanks to its clear, with the Comfort electronic pack, the Limiter border pre-selected steps. When using the trailed Cirrus seed
simple and logical operation, is especially user-friendly spreading device and the on/off shutter slides can be drills the comprehensive electro-hydraulic functions,
and with its extra-large, low-reflection display it moni- electro-hydraulically controlled. Forward speed related such as seed depth or intensity of the seedbed culti-
tors the complete system. The very compact dimen- or site specific spread rate control is also possible. vation are also controlled via the AMATRON+.
sions of the computer mean little space is required in
the tractor cab.
By using two flow meters, the application rate is
extremely precisely maintained, especially at low
spray rates.
AMATRON+
Standard functions: Special functions:
- Overall and part-width section on/off - Foam marker Seed drills
- Up to 9 part-width sections - End or boundary nozzle on/off control
- Digital pressure indication - Pre-select fold for independent boom folding
- Digital fill level indication - Profi-fold for independent boom folding or boom tip angling
- Display of boom position and lock status (only 1 tractor control valve required)
- Field record management system with 20 memories - Distance Control – automatic boom guidance
Fertiliser spreaders
- Serial interface for documentation and GPS terminal versatility - Comfort pack – remote controlled filling and cleaning
- ISOBUS compatible
Field sprayers
The AMAZONE AMASPRAY+ on board computer is a The AMASET+ control box is a comfortable solution for
robust and self-explanatory spray computer enabling the user-friendly and environmentally friendly crop protec-
user to concentrate on driving, whilst the computer car- tion application. All important spraying functions being
ries out the control and forward speed related regulation. controlled remotely from the tractor cab. Within the same
tractor gear the spray rate (l/ha) remains constant.
Standard functions:
- Single line, high-contrast screen
AMASPRAY+ Standard functions:
- Digital pressure indication
AMASET+
- Overall and part-width section on/off - Overall and part-width section on/off
- Up to 7 part-width sections Special functions: - Up to 7 part-width sections Special functions:
- Digital pressure indication - Pre-select fold for the independent boom folding - Electric in-cab pressure adjustment - Pre-select fold for independent boom folding
- Digital fill level indication - End or boundary nozzle on/off control (alternatively to pre-select fold) - Display of boom position and lock status - End or boundary nozzle on/off control (alternatively to pre-select fold)
- Display of boom position and locking status - Fold or tilt via 1 double acting control valve (electric changeover unit) - Fold or tilt via 1 double acting control valve (electric changeover unit)
- Hectare counter (total and daily counter) - ASD inside: serial interface for documentation and GPS terminal
- +/- 10 % key versatility
TG control chest for AMATRON+ and AMASPRAY+ NG equal pressure chest for AMASET+
Equal pressure valve chest
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UF
DUS
The liquid circuit of the UF series has been optimised Cleaning with a partly filled tank is possible and also Before commencing work, all the hoses including the And thus deposits, blockages or any settling inside
for operator friendliness and lowest residual sprayer the targeted emptying of the suction and pressure spray lines are flooded under pressure with spray agent the spray lines is safely prevented. The concentration
volumes. filter prior to opening the filter housing. in the reverse direction. of the spray agent always remains constant right up
Thus the spray lines are always filled over the entire to the nozzles, so starting the spraying operation, for
working width and thus instantly ready for use. No example after a change of ingredients, is carried out
AMATRON+ – execution with DUS, quick
emptying and external wash down kit 1 Vario-control suction side waiting at the headlands for the spray agent to reach without problems.
the boom ends. During the cleaning operation clear fresh water flushes
Every time an Individual part-width section is switched through the spray lines down to the nozzles without
2 Vario-control pressure side
off, during each turn and during transport, the spray the necessity to spray. During this cleaning procedure
3 Agitator tap liquid circulates continually. This is done via the the concentrated spray liquid is returned back to tank
AMAZONE pressure controller, which guarantees a via the pressure re-circulation system leaving the
reliable circulation. spray lines clean.
to the tank
Filling venturi
Spray line
Internal cleaning
External cleaning
1 External cleaning
With the spray lance of the exterior wash down kit the
outside of the crop protection sprayer can be tho-
roughly cleaned after use whilst still in the field. The
The Comfort pack for the remote control of filling and cleaning 20 m hose reel supplies a working pressure of 10 bar
to enable effective cleaning with little water consump-
The new option with three functions for all UF models tion.
with AMATRON+
· Automatic fill stop for controlling, on and off, the
suction tap at the desired fill level. Internal cleaning
· Automatic agitator shut off at a fill level of less than
5% (the nominal volume) results in small residual The standard internal tank cleaning system with rotary
volumes. nozzle ensures quick and effective washing out.
· Cleaning the spray line, tank and agitator is possible Smooth tank walls without nooks and crannies allow
via the AMATRON+. safe function and simple monitoring.
No need for the operator to leave the tractor cab.
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UF
Booms
Simultaneously superbly strong 3-fold shock absorbed suspension for AMAZONE booms –
and superbly light most arduous operational conditions an idea gains acceptance
AMAZONE booms are designed to be simultaneously As standard all AMAZONE booms are equipped with Compactness matters! Everything shipshape!
superbly strong yet superbly light. The nozzle bodies 1. springs and shock absorber pack for damping the Due to the low centre of gravity and the light and ro- The boom locates safely in the transport hooks. No
with integrated diaphragm non-return anti-drip valves vertical roll movements, bust design of the machine it is easy to carry and the rattling and banging whilst on the road and no boom
fit up into the boom profiles reliably preventing any 2. rubber buffer damping elements with ball suspen- tractor front axle weight reduction is much less than rests susceptible to wear fitted to the tractor. Fast
dripping at the nozzle. Self-adjusting bayonet caps sion to damp down the horizontal yaw movements with many competitors. travel A to B is no problem.
ensure a quick, tool-less nozzle change. For any ope- 3. tension springs for the shock absorbed suspension
rational use and any application rate the right nozzles of the entire boom. Drive safely! Clean working!
are available, for example, for the optimum wetting, The visibility in road transport is exemplary. Wherever No spray agent from the booms drips on to the tractor
anti-drift or for liquid fertiliser use. As standard also is hydraulic height adjustment and the tractor can pass through, the boom also can go or on the operator station and the booms also do not
guide skids that results in the perfect boom guidance through with no protruding parts, no boom damage hit the tractor cab.
and thus, the accurate longitudinal and lateral distri- that is all down to the minimal transport dimensions.
bution of the spray agent.
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UF
Q-plus boom
The hydraulic folding is done via oversized hydraulic Q-plus boom with automatic locking and un-
12 m (Transport width 2,56 m) 202 kg 5-4-6-4-5
rams. Included as standard: Hydraulic height adjust- locking: The functions of boom folding and
ment, 3-fold shock absorbing suspension system and tilt adjustment can also be actuated via
the one sided, independent folding on the left hand one tractor control valve with an optional
side as viewed in direction of travel. 80 mm wide pro- electric changeover unit. 12,5 m (Transport width 2,56 m) 202 kg 5-5-5-5-5
files provide excellent rigidity.
The Q-plus boom can immediately be folded out Also the manual folding out of the Q-plus boom is
at half height. Folding in is possible at any desired possible. The manual folding is actuated via power-
18 m (Transport width 3,70 m) 228 kg 6-6-6-6-6
height. Two control valves are required: ful tensioning and pressure springs without locking 3 metres
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UF
Super-S boom
15 m
415 kg 6-6-6-6-6
The Super-S boom folds fully automatically in and out
via hydraulic rams. In the transport position the boom 16 m
423 kg 7-6-6-6-7
sits compactly behind the tank with a transport width
of only 2.40 m and a transport height of 2.90 m with a 18 m
429 kg 6-8-8-8-6
standard tractor. The multiple-folded steel profiles of
20 m
up to 140 mm wide make the Super-S boom extremely 541 kg 8-8-8-8-8
robust. The 3-fold shock absorbing boom suspension 21 m
system, the hydraulic height adjustment and the 544 kg 6-6-6-6-6-6-6
27 m 610 kg 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6
UF 1801 with 24 m Super-S boom
28 m 611 kg 8-8-8-8-8-8-8
Carin Handriek regarding the Super-S boom:
(Agricultural Centre of Hörsteltal, registered association,
99880 Mechterstädt) Pre-select folding
The pre-select folding is possible via the Independent fold
„We are pleased with the output of our record-beating tractor control valves using the AMASET+,
sprayer. Even after 110,000 hectares the joints and the the AMASPRAY+ and the AMATRON+.
entire boom technology are not suffering in any way from
fatigue.“
Profi-fold
Profi-fold is the electro-hydraulic actuation of the boom via an oil circuit from which the functions of height ad-
justment, folding out and in, independent fold, boom width reduction and tilt adjustment (Profi-fold I) are easily
actuated via AMATRON+ or the joystick. Additional boom tip angling is possible via Profi-fold II.
Angling
Distance Control
With the Super-S boom the fully automatic boom guidance is also possible.
Ultrasound sensor
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Nozzles
With the air assisted Injector nozzles crop protection agents End nozzle control switches off, independent from the The boundary nozzle control provides the accurate
can be applied with very low drift. They are universally usable normal boom part-width section valves, two or three adherence to the field‘s border. When actuating the
in all crops and all situations. Because of the coarse droplet nozzles to enable an un-sprayed buffer zone to be left boundary nozzle control the last normal nozzle is
size, these nozzles can also be used at greater wind speeds. at the boom end. AMASPRAY+ and AMATRON+ spray switched over to a special boundary nozzle which, via
computers automatically keep the application rate (l/ha) an asymmetrical spray angle nozzle, facilitates a con-
constant. ventional spray pattern in the field but limits the outer
AMAZONE offers for agricultural applications a wide range of
spray pattern to within the normal working width thus
nozzles from Lechler, Agrotop and Teejet.
preventing potential over-spray outside the confines
of the field.
Nozzle protection tubes, standard on the outer sections or on
request over the entire boom width, protect the long injector
nozzles and multi-nozzle bodies .
Boundary
Application in the field nozzle
Single and multi-nozzle bodies Application in the field
1 metre
Field’s edge
The nozzle bodies, safely located in the boom profile fra-
mes, have integrated diaphragm non return valves to prevent
dripping of the nozzles. Self-adjusting bayonet fixings ensure
End nozzles
a tool-less quick nozzle change. The triple or quad nozzle bo- Application on the field edge Application on the field edge
Liquid fertilising –
Liquid
Safe and user friendly
Injector
insert In conjunction with the Super-S
boom a separate drag hose
unit is available. The self-con-
tained aluminium profiles can
be attached with a few hand
clamps.
Drag hoses offer a risk-free late
top dressing with liquid fertili-
ser and stainless steel weights
help keep the position of the drag hoses within the crop.
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UF
Front tank
The compact self-propelled: UF with front tank The advantages of the front tank
Less side crabbing on side slopes Up to 50 km/h permitted speed on the road
Optimum ballasting of the front axle results in a 80 km/h permitted speed with fast tractors
smooth travelling behaviour in sloping terrain.
Tractor can also be used for other operations
Faster to back into corners on the headland
Price advantage
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UF
FT control/Handling
The specific feature of the FT 1001 is the 100% inte- No matter whether in the yard or in the barn: there is
gration of the front tank into the mounted sprayer via always a safe parking place for the compact combina-
the Flow-Control electronic fill level management tion on its parking rollers. This simple handling convin-
system in the proven AMATRON+. The technolo- ces even after just a few operations.
gical basis of Flow-Control is the two electronic fill The internal cleaning of the sprayer combination is
level indicators in the tanks and the two high capacity carried out via the fresh water tank of the UF. The 100l
injectors. The transfer capacity in both directions is additional clean water tank allows for the appropriate
up to 200 l/min ensuring the liquid is always ideally cleaning according to the European guide lines (clean
homogenised. water supply at least 10 % of the tank volume)
AMATRON+ automatically controls the liquid circuit, The compact sprayer-tractor unit is favourable espe-
ensuring always, an optimised weight distribution. cially in narrow lanes with hardly any obstruction to the
Premature relief of the weight on the front axle is pre- view thanks to the well thought out design.
vented and, depending on the fill level, new liquid is The AMAZONE FT 1001 fulfils all relevant EC guide
delivered from the front tank early enough so that the lines and standards for traffic safety.
mounted sprayer is never emptied prior to the front
tank and the liquid always remains homogeneous. The optional traffic light kit is necessary in cases where
the traffic lights of the tractor is hidden. The covered
Manual control also allows the transport of just fresh low beams of the tractor must be repeated on the trac-
water in the front tank. tor roof. The fitting on the front tank is not allowed.
6 Internal cleaning
7 UF spraying pump
8 Spray line
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Technical data
Technical data
UF 901 · UF 1201 · UF 1501 · UF 1801
Nominal volume (l) 1050 1050 1350 1350 1720 1720 1980 1980
Empty weight (kg) 660 680 925 1040 1175 1210 1240 1290
Length (m) 1,55 1,55 1,60 1,60 1,85 1,85 1,85 1,85
Height (m) 2,46 2,46 2,90 2,90 2,90 2,90 2,90 2,90
Transport width (m) 2,65 3,00 2,40 2,40 2,40 2,40 2,40 2,40
Height adjustment (m) 0,50 - 2,10 0,50 - 2,10 0,50 - 2,20 0,50 - 2,20 0,50 - 2,20 0,50 - 2,20 0,50 - 2,20 0,50 - 2,20
FT 1001
FT 1001, Flow-Control