Morris increases tank on 9 Series air seeder carts

McIntosh Distribution says new tanks and upgrades to its popular Morris 9 Series air seeder cart range will help growers save money.

Duncan Murdoch, Morris' national product manager for McIntosh Distribution, says the latest Morris 9 Series air carts and range of system refinements all add up to a significant jump in functionality and performance for growers.

McINTOSH Distribution, the national distributor for seeding equipment manufacturer Morris has unveiled the brand’s latest additions and enhancements to its popular 9 Series air seeding cart range, adding three new, larger models.

The new models are on double extra large frames, which complement the existing 9 Series models that are set on regular, large and extra large chassis frames in tow-behind or between configuration.

The Morris 9682 tow-behind or between cart offers 23,462 litres in two tanks, as well as the option of a 5000l (tow-between) or 7000l (tow-behind) liquid tank.

The Morris 9843 comprises 29,171l in three tanks, also configured in tow-behind or between format, while the tow-behind Morris 91000 offers 35,380l in four tanks. A complete liquid console system is also available with these larger carts to manage applications from trailing liquid tanks.

Duncan Murdoch, Morris’ national product manager for McIntosh Distribution, said the larger carts and range of system refinements added up to a significant jump in functionality and performance for growers.

Mr Murdoch said grower interest in larger, tow-behind and tow-between air carts was increasing in select cropping areas.

“The most common request is a large tank for compound fertiliser and another for seed, plus a liquid tank, and some growers want three tanks plus a liquid tank,’’ Mr Murdoch said.

“Whereas other manufacturers can achieve similar capacities using multiple tanks, Morris achieves it with two or three tanks.’’

Mr Murdoch said the 9 Series air carts included the optional, fully integrated GEN 5 Liquid Systems console for accurate and even liquid distribution. On larger models, this is also ready to plug and play into trailing tanks using the liquid ready option.

“Growers running larger air carts are wanting 10,000- 12,000l liquid tanks,’’ Mr Murdoch said.

“It can be difficult and expensive for growers to set up liquid delivery systems with tanks, but with the GEN 5 system it is all done.

“It includes all the hydraulics, valving, electronics, filtering and pressure gauging. You just have to run the suction line to the tank.’’

“We’ve partnered with Liquid Systems for over 15 years. It’s great to work side-by-side with another Australian company, as it allows both entities to benefit from each other’s product development.”

Mr Murdoch said the latest GEN 5 liquid delivery system featured a number of enhancements, including running single and dual liquid applications.

“The new system has combined the on/off and control valves into one single valve, so you can turn product on/off almost instantly,” Mr Murdoch said.

“This has developed with the introduction of section control, which requires really quick on/off   product control.’’

The latest GEN 5 system is also compatible with Dosatron dosing systems, which Mr Murdoch said is significant where products such as Impact fungicide or zinc are included with liquid fertiliser.

“Compared with the previous GEN 4 system, it doesn’t need a return line and so prevents the dilution between primary and secondary mixtures. It is very quick to regulate and now effectively stops the product returning to the tank,’’ he said.

Integrated Morris blockage monitoring with the latest carts is now “section aware’’, eliminating nuisance alarms when used with the manufacturer’s Input Control Technology.

Another feature with the latest Morris 9 Series air carts is instead of using flat fan divider heads, growers have the option of Australian-designed and manufactured, stainless steel, upright air kits, ensuring long life and consistent product delivery.

Pricing for the Morris 9 Series air carts starts at $150,990 (+GST) for the base 9365 model.

For more details, visit the McIntosh Distribution website.