USED MACHINERY: Branded KRM, Bogballe fertiliser spreaders have been imported from Denmark by Yorkshire-based Keith Rennie Machinery since 1986 and have since gained a loyal following. Fast forward to 2004, when Bogballe introduced the M-Line. Key elements of these models have altered little over the years, but that’s not to suggest they’re all the same: they go from entry-level through to variable application machines. Bottom line? You need to know your spreaders to secure the most appropriate used buy
Over a decade ago, profi took an in-depth look at five different tractor-mounted broadcasters, one of which was a KRM Bogballe EX Trend. Predecessor to the M-Line we feature here, the KRM machine, at 6%, had the lowest Coefficient of Variation of all models at the test spread width of 24m. Plucking this one figure from a test that ran across three issues (4/04, 5/04 and 6/04) does not, of course, tell the whole story. But it is fair to say the KRM Bogballe came out as a well respected machine with few demerits.
As an update of the proven EX Trend, the M-Line has a good heritage and has become the best seller in the KRM mounted spreader line-up. Its basic design has remained pretty much the same since its introduction, though, as you’d expect, the control systems have evolved. But what other details do used buyers need to consider?
For more up-to-date farming news click here and subscribe now to profi and save
