Tramspread has launched the first contractor trailer to feature its Teletram GSM remote control system. The chassis has been widened by 200mm to enable it to carry more equipment and the remote control will enable single operator use.
The system does not rely on radio connectivity and instead can connect a mobile device, using its 2G to 5G data connection, to one or multiple engine driven pumps. The remote control features a 7” colour screen that can be operated using a mobile device. The company says that communication is not compromised by distance and multiple pump units can be controlled by the same device.
This, combined with pressure sensors and a flowmeter, allows the entire umbilical system to be operated and monitored by just one man. The spec also includes the company’s mapping and recording technology, which can also report the areas treated and the quantity of slurry utilised.
Powered by a 175hp Iveco engine, the trailer is connected to a Bauer SX2000 pump, which is capable of pumping up to 300m³ an hour depending on distance and hose diameter. Up to 2,000m of drag hose is carried on two galvanised detachable spools located at the front of the trailer. An additional 1,000m of hose is carried on the front linkage, giving a total system capacity of 3,000m.
The longer drawbar enables an applicator, such as a dribble bar, to be carried on the tractor’s rear linkage while towing the trailer. A 900-litre fuel tank is positioned over the twin sprung axles. The compressor mounted over the 900-litre fuel tank positioned over the twin sprung axles is also remote controlled and there is a suction hose loading area with two toolboxes.
