KVERNELAND iXtrack T6

The DAT camera technology on the Kverneland sprayer range is a precision tool which supports farmers and contractors in patch spraying and with that a reduction of spray liquid.

The DAT Ecopatch recognises and categorises weeds in fields with wheat, cereals and oil seed rape. When weeds are recognised by the camera, a signal is sent to the Kverneland field sprayer and the appropriate nozzles are activated, up until a speed of 10 km/hr.

The system is built on pragmatism, relying on the agronomic principle of weeds growing in patches, which means a cost-effective solution.

Using the DAT Ecopatch on a Kverneland sprayer is easy. Just activate the system by clicking a button on the IsoMatch Tellus PRO or GO+ or any other AEF certified terminal and the combination is ready to go. Automatically, the weed will be recognised and the nozzles are turned on and off.

The data, such as as-applied data and weed heat maps will be directly available and can be used directly in combination with for example IsoMatch FarmCentre for further analysis.

With the DAT camera technology on a Kverneland sprayer savings on spray liquid up to 58%* can be reached. Additionally, the non-sprayed areas will preserve healthy crop from unnecessary treatment, which means less crop damage and another benefit is the increased capacity, as more hectares or fields can be covered with one tank of spray liquid.

*2024 DAT trials in canola

The chemical inductor of the Kverneland sprayer range is adapted to integrate a Closed Transfer System (CTS) equipment directly at the filling station. A CTS is giving a safe, precise and environmental friendly solution to transfer the plant protection products to the sprayer. The goal is a spill-free filling with minimum risk for both operator and the environment by reducing point source contamination and operator exposure.

Environmental benefit

A Closed Transfer System ensures a safe, quick and precise way of filling the product in the right concentration as well as integrated cleaning of housing and container. Therefor the use of a Closed Transfer system limits the main risk of point source contamination into soil or surface water by limiting the risk of product leakage during filling operation. The complete product is used and the cans are completely emptied and cleaned by the CTS system, so only empty and clean cans are left for recycling.

Quick, safe and precise filling

With a Closed Transfer System there is no need to manually open containers and put the liquids into the open induction hopper. Alternatively, the containers are directly placed on the CTS housing to allow the products to flow in a controlled way into the sprayer, even if a container volume is only partly needed. The remaining induction bowl provides users still the possibility to safely fill products like powders and granules into the machine. The chemical inductors are equipped with a suction connection to transfer the liquid into the main tank and a pressure connection for clean water to rinse and clean the containers, interface and CTS equipment after use.