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Quad-X Demo Days end in shreds
Monday, August 24, 2009
Shreds were all that remained of the rushes after a fleet of Quad-X mowers were demoed at the end of July in Co Fermanagh, Co Leitrim and Co Mayo. The Quad-X team were pleased to get the opportunity to speak to locals about the different ground conditions they face and the problems they are up against in controlling rushes. Many attending the demonstrations were initially sceptical that the mowers would not be capable of dealing with the rushes. But upon seeing the machines in action for themselves, typical comments were that they were very impressed with the results, some commented they were “mighty machines” and that they “wouldn’t have believed it unless they’d seen it”. Although the Quad-X team would have liked bigger 5ft rushes to show the full potential of the larger mower range.
With heavy rain the night before and on the day of the Ballinamallard demonstration, the heavily poached conditions were far from ideal. But the weather brightened up and at the demonstrations in Drumkeeran and Westport the turnout was good. Those attending were impressed by how well the Power Shredder could work in the wet and rushy conditions and by how finely it shredded the rushes. Quad-X have now set to work on a pivoting axle 4-wheel version for waterlogged conditions. The Quad-X Power Shredder has been developed using a number of innovative technologies in the manufacturing process and engine modifications these machines are designed to achieve unbelievable results. Features such as unique blade, rotor and deck design allows for optimum material flow while reducing towing resistance in rough conditions.
A number of the rotary Wildcut Mowers were demonstrated, including a 12.5hp, 17.5hp and 18v-twin model, all equipped with an innovative momentum dynamo to ensure rpm is maintained in heavy rush conditions. The Wildcut Mowers were able to achieve impressive results in even the roughest ground..
From discussions with many who attended all were of the opinion that rushes have been thriving with the wet backend last year. The Quad-X team were able to talk through the benefits of cutting and wiping rushes and advise farmers on how to best claim back productive grassland. For optimum results, rushes should be cut in February/early March, when the sap is down in the rush making them much easier to cut and allows for faster cutting rates. The frost can naturally kill off a substantial percentage of the rush reducing the need for chemical. In early spring rushes can be wiped to gain a faster return to grassland. This can almost be achieved in 1 season by mowing and wiping, compared to about 3 seasons to deal with established rushes using traditional wiping techniques. In February/March ground conditions make tractor access impossible making the Quad-X equipment the ideal combination with your ATV.
Those attending the demonstrations included existing Quad-X customers and those new to the concept of using a herbicide applicator. This gave farmers the opportunity to network and get unbiased feedback about the Quad-X Weed Wipeout from farmers already working with the equipment. Notes were exchanged on how to get the best results on weeds and rushes with the Weed Wipeout. There was a specific interest in this model with who people who had heard about it and wanted to see it for themselves. The Weed Wipeout uses twin rollers to ensure maximum coverage and eradicate drips, while its automatic weed detection system allows the rider to fill the tank and drive with no need to worry about how much chemical to apply and when, meaning no expensive chemical is wasted.
Despite the tough farming climate there was brisk trading on the day with a number of customers taking advantage of the exclusive demo day special offers. Despite the rain in Fermanagh, the sun shone in Drumkeeran and Westport and over 500 people had the opportunity to see the Quad-X machines in action. The Quad-X team were grateful to Mervyn Byers, Barry & Dessie Wynne and Mulchrone Bros Ltd for their help and assistance in organising the events.
If you missed the recent demonstration but would like to find out more about any of the Quad-X range call the team on 028 2587 2800.
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