Features

Salford’s Valmar 8600 is a high capacity, high speed, air boom applicator capable of delivering up to 1,000 lbs./acre at 8 mph. The 8600 has up to 11-ton capacity and features adjustable axles to accommodate most row spacings. The 8600’s metering can be mechanically, or hydraulically driven for straight rate, or variable rate application. The ground driven metering system is extremely accurate, automatically adjusting to ensure a uniform application rate regardless of ground speed. This machine is equipped with a simple to calibrate and highly accurate Venturi metering system that makes it easy for anyone to operate.

Valmar 8600 Metering SystemThe Valmar 8600 can be configured with a ground-driven or hydraulic metering system. The ground-driven system uses an accurate 60-speed gearbox. which allows for rate adjustments in 5% increments for precise application with a wide variety of granular products. Left/right metering section control can be manually operated from the cab to minimize overlap throughout the field. The hydraulic-driven metering system option can automate the left/right hand control and allows for variable rate application using ISOBUS control through a third-party rate controller.

The 8600 also has the option to add a second metering system with a micro hopper. Using a 28-groove metering roller allows for precise application of granular herbicide, seed, or micronutrients at the same rate as you apply fertilizer.

 

Valmar 8600 HopperThe 8600 has two main hopper size options; the 8608 with an 8-ton hopper and the 8611 with an 11-ton hopper. The 8608 has a total capacity of 260 cubic feet with the option to split the main hopper with a 60 cubic foot hopper, and 200 cubic foot main hopper. The 8611 features 357 cubic feet of total capacity with the option to add a 60 cubic foot hopper with a 297 cubic foot main hopper. Higher capacity hoppers allow for you to cover more acres with less downtime for fill ups. The hopper itself is constructed of corrosion-resistant, painted 409 stainless steel and comes with a roll tarp installed.

Valmar 8600 BoomsThe Valmar 8600 features 66-foot hydraulic fold booms built with high-quality 304 stainless steel to stand up to the abrasive nature of granular fertilizer application. These booms are equipped with rubber torsion suspension, which reduces friction, bouncing and wear of the booms while operating at higher speeds and do not require any service. Manual folding, 7-foot break-away boom tips are also implemented on the 8600 to minimize damage that may occur from striking obstacles in the field.

The left and right boom are supplied independently for the greatest application accuracy, and allowing for left/right right section control in hydraulically driven and mechanically driven machines.

Valmar 8600 Axle SpacingOriginally designed to meet the needs of row crop farmers, the 8600 features axles which can be adjusted from 72 inches up to 120 inches with the wide adjustable axle option and row crop tires to accommodate most row spacings. In addition, the 8600 can be equipped with optional tire sizes to achieve greater flotation or narrower tracking, depending on the crop and/or the tractor pulling the implement.

Product Specs

Series
Valmar Valmar
Size
260 cu-ft 357 cu-ft
Product type
Pull Type Air Boom Applicators Pull Type Air Boom Applicators
Model Name Short
8608 8611
Model Name Long
8608 Pull Type Air Boom Applicators 8611 Pull Type Air Boom Applicators

Materials Spread

Fertilizer
YES YES
AG Lime
NO NO
Litter
NO NO
Organics
NO NO
Seed
YES YES
Other
GRANULAR HERBICIDE GRANULAR HERBICIDE
Number of products applied, including optional hopper compartments
2 2

Detailed Equipment Specifications

Paint

Red

Red

Hitch

Standard: Cat 3 Cast Hitch
Optional: Cat 4 Articulating Hitch

Standard: Cat 3 Cast Hitch
Optional: Cat 4 Articulating Hitch

Jack
Heavy-duty tongue jack Heavy-duty tongue jack
Tarp

Roll Tarp included

Roll Tarp included

Tail Light

Rear Tail Lights with Turn Signal, Side Markers

Rear Tail Lights with Turn Signal, Side Markers

Height
132" 116"
Weight
7,300 lbs 10,500 lbs

Hopper

Hopper Size

Standard: 260 cubic feet
Optional Secondary compartment –
Primary Compartment: 200 cubic feet
Secondary Compartment: 60 cubic feet

Standard: 357 cubic feet
Optional Secondary compartment –
Primary Compartment: 297 cubic feet
Secondary Compartment: 60 cubic feet

Hopper Material

409 stainless steel, painted

409 stainless steel, painted

Hopper Extensions

N/A

N/A

Hopper Gate Control

N/A

N/A

Hopper Ladder

Ladder and platform

Ladder and platform

Hopper "Inverted V"

Yes

Yes

Hopper Sight Window

N/A

N/A

Metering and Drive

PTO Drive

Standard: PTO FAN DRIVE – 1000 RPM – 1⅜”, 21 SPL – PTO Driveline Shaft and storage pin
Optional: PTO Driveline Shaft 1¾ 20 SPL with storage pin

Standard: PTO FAN DRIVE – 1000 RPM – 1⅜”, 21 SPL – PTO Driveline Shaft and storage pin
Optional: PTO Driveline Shaft 1¾ 20 SPL with storage pin

Material Distribution Booms/Spinners/Air Line

∙ 66 feet spread / 304 stainless steel / hydraulic fold
∙ Rubber torsion boom suspension
∙ 7 feet breakaway tips – manual fold

∙ 66 feet spread / 304 stainless steel / hydraulic fold
∙ Rubber torsion boom suspension
∙ 7 feet breakaway tips – manual fold

Application Swath Width

66 feet

66 feet

Material Distribution Drive

17 inch fan impellor
Option: PTO driven fan
Option: Hydrualic driven fan

17 inch fan impellor
Option: PTO driven fan
Option: Hydrualic driven fan

Metering Drive

Option: Ground driven metering
Option: Hydrualic driven metering

Option: Ground driven metering
Option: Hydrualic driven metering

Primary Metering

Two 12″, 304 stainless steel conveyor chains, 12 outlets (6 outlets per side)

Two 12″, 304 stainless steel conveyor chains, 12 outlets (6 outlets per side)

Primary Metering Minimum Output Rate
- -
Primary Metering Maximum Output Rate
- -
Secondary Metering

Option: Ground driven metering and 60 speed gearbox provide 5% difference between settings
Option: Hydraulic metering drive

Option: Ground driven metering and 60 speed gearbox provide 5% difference between settings
Option: Hydraulic metering drive

Secondary Metering Minimum Output Rate
- -
Secondary Metering Maximum Output Rate
- -
Material Banding or Section Control

Primary Metering: Left/Right Section Control available with Hydrualic drive
Secondary Metering: Left/Right Section Control available with Hydrualic drive

Primary Metering: Left/Right Section Control available with Hydrualic drive
Secondary Metering: Left/Right Section Control available with Hydrualic drive

Tires and Axles

Axle
- -
Tire and Wheel Options
- -

Monitoring and Precision Control

Monitors Options and Rate Control
- -
Weigh System Option
- -

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Product Specs

Series
Valmar
Size
260 cu-ft
Product type
Pull Type Air Boom Applicators
Model Name Short
8608
Model Name Long
8608 Pull Type Air Boom Applicators

Materials Spread

Fertilizer
YES
AG Lime
NO
Litter
NO
Organics
NO
Seed
YES
Other
GRANULAR HERBICIDE
Number of products applied, including optional hopper compartments
2

Detailed Equipment Specifications

Paint

Red

Hitch

Standard: Cat 3 Cast Hitch
Optional: Cat 4 Articulating Hitch

Jack
Heavy-duty tongue jack
Tarp

Roll Tarp included

Tail Light

Rear Tail Lights with Turn Signal, Side Markers

Height
132"
Weight
7,300 lbs

Hopper

Hopper Size

Standard: 260 cubic feet
Optional Secondary compartment –
Primary Compartment: 200 cubic feet
Secondary Compartment: 60 cubic feet

Hopper Material

409 stainless steel, painted

Hopper Extensions

N/A

Hopper Gate Control

N/A

Hopper Ladder

Ladder and platform

Hopper "Inverted V"

Yes

Hopper Sight Window

N/A

Metering and Drive

PTO Drive

Standard: PTO FAN DRIVE – 1000 RPM – 1⅜”, 21 SPL – PTO Driveline Shaft and storage pin
Optional: PTO Driveline Shaft 1¾ 20 SPL with storage pin

Material Distribution Booms/Spinners/Air Line

∙ 66 feet spread / 304 stainless steel / hydraulic fold
∙ Rubber torsion boom suspension
∙ 7 feet breakaway tips – manual fold

Application Swath Width

66 feet

Material Distribution Drive

17 inch fan impellor
Option: PTO driven fan
Option: Hydrualic driven fan

Metering Drive

Option: Ground driven metering
Option: Hydrualic driven metering

Primary Metering

Two 12″, 304 stainless steel conveyor chains, 12 outlets (6 outlets per side)

Primary Metering Minimum Output Rate
-
Primary Metering Maximum Output Rate
-
Secondary Metering

Option: Ground driven metering and 60 speed gearbox provide 5% difference between settings
Option: Hydraulic metering drive

Secondary Metering Minimum Output Rate
-
Secondary Metering Maximum Output Rate
-
Material Banding or Section Control

Primary Metering: Left/Right Section Control available with Hydrualic drive
Secondary Metering: Left/Right Section Control available with Hydrualic drive

Tires and Axles

Axle
-
Tire and Wheel Options
-

Monitoring and Precision Control

Monitors Options and Rate Control
-
Weigh System Option
-

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