Hopper sensor

New hopper sensor technology ensures even better monitoring of our fertiliser spreaders

The increasing use of section control and application maps has created a need for more precise monitoring of the fertiliser spreader's hopper content. With a new hopper sensor solution users now have full insight into how much fertiliser is left in the spreader.

Although our hoppers have a flat bottom with a self-leveling function for the fertiliser, situations can arise where the fertiliser is distributed unevenly - for example when driving in long wedges, where the section control regulates the flow differently on the right and left sides. The more frequently section control and application maps are used, the greater the risk that the spreader empties unevenly.

To address this, we are introducing introducing a new solution with sensors that are mounted directly in the hopper. These sensors warn the tractor driver with a pop-up message if one side of the hopper runs out of fertiliser. Combined with the spreader's electronic weighing system – which already gives an alarm when the remaining content is below 200 kg – the new solution ensures maximum monitoring of the hopper content. The sensors can be adapted as needed with the option of mounting one or two sensors in the hopper. They are supplied with stainless steel brackets and are connected to the existing wiring. A software update downloaded from our website activates the function, which also makes it possible to retrofit sensors to existing Isobus generation II spreaders or spreaders with Calibrator Totz.