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Vacuum Tank PTO Turns On A Dime
Dairy farmers pulling vacuum pump tanks through tight-cornered barns know all about the issues and dangers live PTOs present. Rather than keeping them running, they’re often forced to disengage them at every corner to avoid costly damage to drive shafts and universal joints.
APM Manufacturing recently developed
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Vacuum Tank PTO Turns On A Dime
Dairy farmers pulling vacuum pump tanks through tight-cornered barns know all about the issues and dangers live PTOs present. Rather than keeping them running, they’re often forced to disengage them at every corner to avoid costly damage to drive shafts and universal joints.
APM Manufacturing recently developed its patented Pivot Tank to address these challenges. The machine resembles a standard vacuum tank, but the PTO is mounted on the tractor’s 3-pt. hitch instead of the tank’s tongue.
“This unique positioning keeps the PTO drive system square to the tractor at the same distance and angle no matter how tight the turning radius,” says APM Manufacturing Project Manager Michael Rothe. “The operator doesn’t have to disengage the PTO at the corners but can keep the vacuum running without missing anything.”
Rather than coupling the tank’s PTO drive to the tractor before each use, the main hose is connected to the rear of the pump. As the tractor completes sharp corners, the hose moves freely as it slides back and forth.
The Pivot Tank maintains all the standard capabilities of earlier vacuums. All controls are mounted in the tractor’s cab. Units come equipped with an adjustable discharge spray nozzle on the rear of the tank.
The unique Pivot Tanks are manufactured in Texas and available throughout North America from a network of dealers.
Tank sizes range from 3,000 to 5,000 gal. and come with a single axle or dual axles that feature rear-steering capabilities.
“Since dairy farmers use them daily, they’re usually dedicated to a specific tractor to be ready to go,” Rothe says. “We gladly talk to farmers and figure out the best tank for their tractor and operation size.”
The popular 4,500-gal. Pivot Tank sells at an MSRP of $129,500 plus S&H. Discounts may apply.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, APM Manufacturing, 13680 S. U.S. Hwy. 377, Dublin, Texas 76446 (ph 254-445-2276; info@apmmanufacturing.com; www.apmmanufacturing.com).
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