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SAM TRAILERS

Along with models from its range of fertiliser spreaders, SAM Machinery will have a model from its new tip trailer line-up with hightail sides.

SAM Machinery has been building rugged hydraulic tip trailers to serve Kiwi farmers and contractors for decades. All are manufactured in New Zealand with care from the heart of the Waikato. All feature heavy duty construction, high quality components, and a mega-strong corten steel deck.

They also have easy-to-use, tooless, drop-down sides for convenient side loading and a versatile tailboard that makes it easy to spread metal or other material. 

Now SAM Machinery has redesigned the drop down sides with a hightail design that eliminates spillage when tipping. Hightail sides are standard on all trailers in the range.

Models in the SAM tip trailer range are 4-, 6-, 8-, 10- and 14-tonne. The 4-tonne version has a single axle and the others have tandem axles.

All models from 6 tonne have a multi-stage tipping ram. The rams are extremely reliable, tip to a steep angle, and have plenty of lifting power. A safety bar locks into place when the deck is up so you can safely work underneath.

SAM trailers have an in-house, industry leading coating protection system. It includes blasting, thermal arcing and coating protections for long-term corrosion resistance.

A hydraulic trip is standard on the 8-, 10- and 14-tonne models. The smaller trailers have a mechanical trip. 

The decks on SAM trailer are wide enough to accommodate round bales, and generous compared to others on the market.

LED lights are an option if you are using your trailer on the road. Housed in a steel mount, the lights are weatherproof and plug directly into your power source.

Other optional extras for the full trailer range are brakes, hay extensions, swinging tailgate, toolbox, skid, safety chains and tyre upgrades.

Remote axle-greasing is standard on the three larger models. Remote greasing saves time and is a great way to improve machine maintenance because it gives you access to all axle greasing points from one easy-to-reach location.

SAM SPREADERS

All spreaders in the SAM line-up feature clever design and excellent build quality. They include spreaders with single or tandem axles and carrying capacities of 4, 5 and 6 tonnes, all with the option of single and tandem axles.

SAM spreaders can spread all synthetic fertilisers, including superphosphate, urea and lime at rates from 40kg/ha up to 2500 kg/ha and at spreading widths of up to 20m (for superphosphate). Longer throw vanes are also available. 

Combo spreaders can handle 5-9 tonnes of processed fertiliser or organic material, and SAM now offers a new orchard spreader.

The spreading mechanism at the rear of all models is mostly stainless to extend its working life. Stainless discs are run via enclosed stainless spinner tubes and two well-proven hydraulic motors. Easily adjustable tapered roller bearings keep the spreading discs tight.

Three different levels of technology are available in SAM’s spreader range. The most basic models feature manual drives.

The next level of sophistication is the SAM e-Spreader, which enables the operator to control the floor speed electronically from a screen in the tractor cab. With an e-Spreader you can easily adjust the rate on-the-go.

All e-Spreaders are built to be used with load cells because using GPS and weighing your product is the only way to get the level of accuracy that the e-Spreader is capable of.

At the top end of its range is SAM Topcon spreaders. 

SAM Topcon spreaders are popular with contractors and large scale farmers. With Topcon guidance and load cells plus ISOBUS they deliver precision and convenience. 

The Topcon computer controls the floor speed hydraulically from a screen in the tractor cab. It can use the weight of the product to constantly check the spread rate on the move, so you can spread more accurately, avoid over laps and provide proof of placement. 

Now, for a small connection fee with Precision Farming, these spreaders can link directly with your fert suppliers via Precision Farming. 

With the Precision Farming link, you can share data with whoever you wish without manual re-entry. It allows you to order, dispatch, report and apply a farm’s inputs using a simple interface. It even lets you view work in real time for fleet management.

SAM gear is NZ-made with no shortcuts. Call in and see your machine going through the production line.