The METRIS trailed sprayer, with a 4,100 litre tank capacity and boom width options from 18 to 36 metres, extends the KUHN range, sitting between the established Grand Large and Oceanis models.
Many of the beneficial features on the Metris are consistent with other models in a range that has been developing since the acquisition of Blanchard by the Kuhn Group in November 2008. Key features common to the range include the injected polyester tank construction, with easily cleanable inner surfaces, and anti-roll tank design for good stability. The 450 litre rinsing tank is positioned centrally and at the rear for optimum load distribution, and Kuhn’s EQUILIBRA boom suspension system is available for this model.
The Metris with a ring-axle length of 4.35 metres is compact and manoeuvrable in the field and – with aluminium boom configurations that allow folding within the machine dimensions – it is convenient to transport. A reversible drawbar enables adaptation for various attachments.
Optional equipment as offered on other Kuhn sprayers includes GPS section control, automated rinsing, a following axle, and boom height control for headlands.
METRIS
The MEA3 boom folding system introduced by KUHN on its METRIS trailed sprayer is now also available on the mounted DELTIS and ALTIS sprayers.
This system, with its diagonal boom positioning, allows for very compact format when not in use – fitting within the machine’s dimensions to improve transport safety and avoiding spray droplets falling on the tractor. The MEA3 works in tandem with the OPTILIFT parallelogram mounting system that provides increased stability and reliability.
Booms constructed of 100% aluminium are a common feature on Kuhn sprayers, providing the advantages of being relatively lightweight and being more resistant to corrosion than alternatives. On Deltis and Altis mounted models, booms are constructed with only three arms, improving stability and increasing reliability due to the reduced articulation points.