Features

If you’re looking for accuracy, speed and capacity, the Salford Valmar 8700 pull-type spreader is your go-to machine. Built for large-scale farms or to cover a lot of acres, this model combines speed and accuracy to deliver rates as high as 1,000 pounds per acre at 8 miles per hour. The 8700 comes equipped with a 72-foot boom for maximum application or 60-foot row crop boom for broadcast and in-season granular application and is capable of variable rate application and left/right section control. The highly accurate Venturi metering system is user friendly, simple to calibrate and easy to operate.

Valmar 8708 HopperThe 8700 has two main hopper size options; the 8708 with an 8-ton hopper and the 8711 with an 11-ton hopper. The 8708 has 260 cubic feet of total capacity with the option to split the hopper with a 60 cubic foot hopper with a 200 cubic foot main hopper. The 8711 features 357 cubic feet of total capacity with the option to add a 60 cubic foot micro 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 8700 Metering SystemThe Valmar 8700 can be configured with either a ground-driven or hydraulic metering system. The ground-driven system, which is standard on the 8708, uses an accurate 60-speed gearbox which allow 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 ground-driven system is not available for the 8711. The hydraulic-driven metering system, which is standard on the 8711 and optional on the 8708, can automate the left/right hand control and allows for variable rate application using ISOBUS control through a third-party rate controller.

The 8700 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 8711 BoomsThe Valmar 8700 features 60-foot booms on the 8708 and 72-foot booms on the 8711. Using hydraulic fold booms built with high-quality 304 stainless steel allows the 8700 booms to stand up to the abrasive nature of granular fertilizer application. These booms are equipped with rubber torsion suspension, which do not require any service and reduce friction, bouncing, and wear of the booms while operating at higher speeds. Hydraulic 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 8708 Axle SpacingOriginally designed to meet the needs of row crop farmers, the 8700 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 8700 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.

Valmar 8708 Drop Tube KitThe Valmar 8708 with 60-foot booms allows for use of drop tubes on 30-inch centers for post emergence application of nutrients or interseeding cover crops into standing crops when paired with narrow row crop tires. This allows you to spoon feed nutrients to the plant throughout the growing season while keeping granular fertilizers out of the whirl of the corn crop, which can cause potential plant damage. For spring or fall application, the drop tube kit can be taken off and replaced with deflectors for broadcast application.

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
8708 8711
Model Name Long
8708 Pull Type Air Boom Applicators 8711 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 / Crop Protection Products -
Number of products applied, including optional hopper compartments
2 (optional) 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
152" 162"
Weight
8,700 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

No

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

∙ 60 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
  • 60′ Row crop, 25 outlet (30” on center outlet spacing)
  • Optional Drop tube kit for post emergence application.

72 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

Hydraulically driven metering

Primary Metering

Two 14″, 304 stainless steel conveyor chains, 12 outlets (6 outlets per side)

Two 14″, 304 stainless steel conveyor chains, 12 outlets (6 outlets per side)

Primary Metering Minimum Output Rate
-

Call

Primary Metering Maximum Output Rate
-

Call

Secondary Metering
  • Optional
  • Mechanical or Hydraulic Drive
  • 60 Cubic ft Metering Drive – Use as Split or Full Hopper
    Includes: Hopper Bottom Slide Gates, 28 Groove Red Plastic Rollers
    for herbicide and/or small seed, 60-speed metering gearbox
  • Optional
  • Mechanical or Hydraulic Drive
  • 60 Cubic ft Metering Drive – Use as Split or Full Hopper
    Includes: Hopper Bottom Slide Gates, 28 Groove Red Plastic Rollers
    for herbicide and/or small seed, 60-speed metering gearbox
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 Hydraulic drive

Optional: Drop tube kit. 30-in. spacing for post emergence application

Primary Metering: Left/Right Section Control available
Secondary Metering: Left/Right Section Control available

Tires and Axles

Axle
-

Option 01: Tire & Rim 800/65R32 R1 Lug radial floatation
Option 02: Tire & Rim 380/90R46 173D Row crop

Tire and Wheel Options

Option: Tire & Rim 750/65R26 R1 Lug radial floatation
Option: Tire & Rim 380/80R38 Row crop

-

Monitoring and Precision Control

Monitors Options and Rate Control

Standard: Air manifold pressure gauge
Standard: RCM Rate Control Ready

Standard: Air manifold pressure gauge
Standard: RCM Rate Control Ready
Option: ISOBUS Ready control package

Weigh System Option
Optional: Scale Kit

Optional: Scale Kit

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Product Specs

Series
Valmar
Size
260 cu-ft
Product type
Pull Type Air Boom Applicators
Model Name Short
8708
Model Name Long
8708 Pull Type Air Boom Applicators

Materials Spread

Fertilizer
YES
AG Lime
NO
Litter
NO
Organics
NO
Seed
YES
Other
Granular Herbicide / Crop Protection Products
Number of products applied, including optional hopper compartments
2 (optional)

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
152"
Weight
8,700 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

No

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

∙ 60 feet spread / 304 stainless steel / hydraulic fold
∙ Rubber torsion boom suspension
∙ 7 feet breakaway tips – manual fold

Application Swath Width
  • 60′ Row crop, 25 outlet (30” on center outlet spacing)
  • Optional Drop tube kit for post emergence application.
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 14″, 304 stainless steel conveyor chains, 12 outlets (6 outlets per side)

Primary Metering Minimum Output Rate
-
Primary Metering Maximum Output Rate
-
Secondary Metering
  • Optional
  • Mechanical or Hydraulic Drive
  • 60 Cubic ft Metering Drive – Use as Split or Full Hopper
    Includes: Hopper Bottom Slide Gates, 28 Groove Red Plastic Rollers
    for herbicide and/or small seed, 60-speed metering gearbox
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 Hydraulic drive

Optional: Drop tube kit. 30-in. spacing for post emergence application

Tires and Axles

Axle
-
Tire and Wheel Options

Option: Tire & Rim 750/65R26 R1 Lug radial floatation
Option: Tire & Rim 380/80R38 Row crop

Monitoring and Precision Control

Monitors Options and Rate Control

Standard: Air manifold pressure gauge
Standard: RCM Rate Control Ready

Weigh System Option
Optional: Scale Kit

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