Roll out, roll in
Umbilical systems have become the tool of choice for getting slurry on to wet ground. But, weighing in at 35t, the Cadman CMA is clearly off the list for a gentle tread. Moreover, its weight is not the only big stat for this €500,000 bit of kit, it measuring 14m long and 3.40m wide. Undeterred, one German farming business has been tempted to stump up the cash for the Canadian-built umbilical system. Why?
Between the rows
So, what makes the CMA different? Well, the outfit has more in common with an irrigation system, coming complete with its own engine and drive system. This allows the unit to move along the headland autonomously or by remote control.
