AB640 Applicator

Application • Pull Type Air Boom Applicators

Features

Salford’s new AB640 air boom applicator merges the high capacity of the Salford 9620 with the expansive 90-foot swath seen on Salford chassis mount applicators. This design allows producers to cover 22% more ground per pass compared to a 70-foot applicator, minimizing compaction and increasing efficiency.

Key Features

Wide Swath: The 90-foot swath covers more ground with each pass, reducing field compaction.
High Capacity: The massive 640 cubic foot hopper reduces the need for frequent fill stops.
Walking Tandem & Dual Tires: Dual 800/65R32 tires and walking tandem ensure safe and comfortable operation, even with a full load.
Micro-Bin: The 100 cubic foot micro-bin allows for precision application of low rate micro-nutrients and crop protection products with optional secondary metering.

Precision Control

Raven RCM: Precision application and left/right section control are managed by the Raven RCM, ensuring accurate coverage.
Optional Raven XRT Auto-Boom: Maintains consistent boom height automatically, enhancing application accuracy and protecting the boom from ground strikes.

Ease of Use

Built-In Sight Windows: Provide easy visibility for monitoring.
Electric Roll Tarp: Simplifies tarp management.
Grease Banks: Centralize lubrication points for easy maintenance.

Benefits

Increased Efficiency: Cover more ground with fewer passes.
Reduced Compaction: Wide swath design minimizes soil compaction.
Less Downtime: High capacity reduces the frequency of fill stops.
Accurate Application: Precision control with advanced Raven technology.
User-Friendly: Features designed for ease of operation and maintenance.

The AB640 has a 90ft boom. When applying product you have over a 20% increase over competitive 70ft boom machines. The booms are 78.5 inches off the ground, and are able to travel 104 inches, 52 inches up, and 52 inches down. Boom outlets are on 30 inch centers.

The AB640’s 90 foot boom and large hopper contribute to significantly faster application.
• Fewer passes
• Less compaction
• More acres per hour
• Fewer labour hours
• Lower fuel consumption
• Easier to hit optimal application timing
• Speed up seeding operations by reducing fertilizer load on carts
• Reduction in tractor engine hours and maintenance
• Run slower in rough terrain and still get more done

The AB640 has a total capacity of 640 cubic feet, with the main hopper holding 540 cubic feet, and a 100 cubic foot micro-bin.

The AB640 the micro hopper capacity has been increased to 100 cu-ft struck from 60 cu-ft on its 9620 predecessor. This equates to a capacity of up to 4 mini bulks of common crop protection products. The micro-hopper is equipped with a flip-gate which allows it connected to them primary bin when apply a single product. The AB640 comes standard with a roll tarp that can be controlled from a switch in the cab, or from ground level.

A solid tarp support between the main hopper and the micro-bin allows the two compartments to be heaped without product spilling between the compartments.

The AB640 was designed new from the ground up. The new frame that is the base for the unit, is designed to mitigate hitch slap in certain loading conditions. To secure the hopper to the frame, the AB640 comes standard with 8 double ended shear beam load cells. These cells provide a solid mounting point as well as accurate weight readings of remaining product.

Dual 800/65R32 tires on a 20-ton tandem walking beam safely and comfortably carry the AB640’s massive hopper through the field, even in rolling ground and rough conditions.

The AB640 uses the Raven® RCM for precision application control of the primary and secondary metering, including the left/right section control. The Raven RCM is one of the most common, easiest and reliable rate control systems available today.

The AB640 comes with a switch box to fold and un-fold the booms, lock the booms when folded, and to raise and lower the booms. The switchbox can be upgraded to a joystick if the operators prefers.

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Product Specs

Series	Valmar
Product type	Pull Type Air Boom Applicators
Model	AB640
Size	640 cu-ft (18.12 cu-m)

Dimensions and Weights

Metering and Drive

PTO Drive	Tractor supplied hydraulic
Material Distribution Booms/Spinners/Air Line	∙ 90 foot spread (27.43 m) / 304 stainless steel ∙ Hydraulic boom suspension w/accumulator ∙ 7 foot breakaway tips – hydraulic fold ∙ Switchbox Control ∙ Hydraulic independent RH and LH fold
Application Swath Width, ft (m)	90 ft (27.43 m)
Material Distribution Drive	8 inch Crary hydraulic direct drive fan Tractor supplied hydraulics
Metering Drive	Hydrualic driven metering
Primary Metering	∙ LH/RH independent 16 inch 304 stainless steel mesh conveyors ∙ Dual hyd drive motors (7 GPM – one per conveyor) 2 section control ∙ Independent LH and RH PWM (flow control) ∙ 304 Stainless steel funnels & air manifold
Primary Metering Minimum Output Rate	-
Primary Metering Maximum Output Rate	-
Secondary Metering	Hydrualic driven metering
Secondary Metering Minimum Output Rate	-
Secondary Metering Maximum Output Rate	-
Material Banding or Section Control	Primary Metering: Left/Right Section Control available Secondary Metering: Left/Right Section Control available

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Dimensions and Weights

Metering and Drive

PTO Drive	Tractor supplied hydraulic
Material Distribution Booms/Spinners/Air Line	∙ 90 foot spread (27.43 m) / 304 stainless steel ∙ Hydraulic boom suspension w/accumulator ∙ 7 foot breakaway tips – hydraulic fold ∙ Switchbox Control ∙ Hydraulic independent RH and LH fold
Application Swath Width, ft (m)	90 ft (27.43 m)
Material Distribution Drive	8 inch Crary hydraulic direct drive fan Tractor supplied hydraulics
Metering Drive	Hydrualic driven metering
Primary Metering	∙ LH/RH independent 16 inch 304 stainless steel mesh conveyors ∙ Dual hyd drive motors (7 GPM – one per conveyor) 2 section control ∙ Independent LH and RH PWM (flow control) ∙ 304 Stainless steel funnels & air manifold
Primary Metering Minimum Output Rate	-
Primary Metering Maximum Output Rate	-
Secondary Metering	Hydrualic driven metering
Secondary Metering Minimum Output Rate	-
Secondary Metering Maximum Output Rate	-
Material Banding or Section Control	Primary Metering: Left/Right Section Control available Secondary Metering: Left/Right Section Control available

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Working width, ft (m)	90 ft (27.43 m)
Transport width, ft (m)	-
Transport height, ft (m)	12 ft (3.657 m)
Approximate weight, lb (kg)	22,300 lbs (10,119 kg)
Other sizes available, number of capacities	-

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

Hopper Size	Standard: 640 cubic feet (18.13 cubic meter) Optional Secondary compartment – Primary Compartment: 540 cubic feet (15.29 cubic meter) Secondary Compartment: 100 cubic feet (2.83 cubic meter)
Hopper Material	409 stainless steel, painted
Hopper Extensions	N/A
Hopper Gate Control	N/A
Hopper Ladder	∙ Rear ladder & platform ∙ 2nd hideaway access ladder
Hopper "Inverted V"	Yes
Hopper Sight Window	Yes

Option 1	Paint: Red
Option 2	Electric Roll Trap included
Option 3	Work lights included
Option 4	-
Equipment Options	-

Working width, ft (m)	90 ft (27.43 m)
Transport width, ft (m)	-
Transport height, ft (m)	12 ft (3.657 m)
Approximate weight, lb (kg)	22,300 lbs (10,119 kg)
Other sizes available, number of capacities	-

AB640 Applicator