The Dutch manufacturer has developed a dedicated linkage mounted umbilical hose system that connects to a wide range of different slurry injection units.

Designed to meet requests to combine an umbilical system with the company’s slurry injectors, the SSU umbilical hose unit can be used with existing versions normally secured behind trailed or self-propelled slurry tanks.

Equipped with its own control unit and load sensing hydraulics, the prototype is attached to a Profi 12.0m model with V shape disc and pneumatic GPS section control, but the SSU can be linked to all non-front foldable injectors up to 18.0m.

While slightly longer than a normal linkage, the company says the centre of gravity remains close to the tractor, and having two rotating joints in the pivoting arm allows the tractor to drive in reverse, with the supply hose positioned next to the towing vehicle.

The 1.5t umbilical unit is available with ISObus control of the application rate and section-control via the VT controller. Other options include a front tank connection.

Vredo plans to build two pre-production units for 2022, and have the first commercial versions of the SSL ready for the start of the 2023 slurry season.