German muck spreader manufacturer, Bergmann, has recently produced more options for its V-Spread spreader unit, making it more accurate and with added control systems.

It has improved the connectivity of the 'hardware' in its well-built spreaders, to its own design of data exchange platform, ie the software.

The combination of the V-shaped spreader disk arrangement and an increased disk diameter, makes for a more even material distribution over the disks and better distribution in the field, said Bergmann.

The V-Spread unit, which can have a working width of up to 36m, was launched in 2019 in both the twin-axle universal spreaders of the TSW 5210 and TSW 6240 series, as well as the triple-axle TSW 7340 S universal spreader. But from the 2022 season, the V-Spread will now also be available for the TSW 2140 E, which is a low-bed universal spreader.

The patented blueprint consists of a three-roller milling unit _ which is claimed to be much quieter than chain drive – and two 1100mm discs that are mounted at an angle to make spread widths and pattern consistent. Bergmann is the only manufacturer to offer the cardan tilling roller drive, fitting it from the smallest to the largest universal spreader (8-34 tonnes permissible gross weight).

The new, optional ExaRate weighing compensation system has also been launched. This has integrated ISOBUS software that continually monitors the weight reduction during spreading, compares it to the specified distribution quantity (t/ha) and continually adjusts the actual distribution quantity to the specified distribution quantity.

The result is much more precise distribution under many conditions and especially for valuable and sensitive materials, such as lime, dry poultry manure and sewage sludge. This control concept also allows Variable Rate Control (VRC), using section-specific application cards.

Innovations on the spreader unit

BERGMANN is starting the new season with a small pilot series of their revised lower tailgate for the TSW 5210 S/W series of universal spreaders and higher series models. Although in the standard version, the adjustment will still be done manually, there will now be a single, central adjustment spindle rather than the two threaded spindles at the sides. A convenient hydraulic adjustment option from the driver’s seat will also be available.

In addition, the shape of the spread pattern limiter has been optimised to allow even more exact spreading at headlands. The shape of the spread pattern limiter is based on the design of the V-Spread wide spreader unit.

Advantages of V-Spread:

• Greater working widths at top spreading quality.

• Fewer passes per area and therefore less soil compaction.

• Use of tram lines also possible at more than 24m.

• Increased throughput.

• Reduced spreader wear through fewer passes.