Lite-Trac is a trading name of Holme Farm Supplies Ltd, a manufacturer of agricultural machinery registered in England and based in Peterborough.[1] The Lite-Trac name comes from "lite tractor", due to the patented chassis design enabling the inherently very heavy machines manufactured by the company to have a light footprint for minimum soil compaction.
Holme Farm Supplies Ltd agricultural products, sold under the Lite-Trac name, include tool carriers, self-propelled lime and fertiliser spreaders, sprayers, granular applicators and tank masters. Lite-Trac is currently the manufacturer of Europe's largest four-wheeled self-propelled crop sprayers.[2] The company's products are identifiable by the combination of unpainted stainless steel tanks and booms with bright yellow cabs and detailing.
Lite-Trac had existed as a name since before 2006, with first prototypes built in 2004.[3] Following the success of initial testing, Lite-Trac was incorporated in 2008 to develop and manufacture the SS2400 Tool Carrier with its patented chassis layout. Since then Lite-Trac has gone on to develop its own crop sprayers which exploit the potential of the SS2400 chassis and has branched out into spreading and granular application.
A smaller Lite-Trac crop sprayer mounted onto the SS2400 Tool Carrier.A Lite-Trac Agri-Spread lime and fertilizer spreader at Grassland & Muck 2011
SS2400 Tool Carrieredit
The Lite-Trac SS2400 is a tool carrier with a 14 tonne payload capacity. The patented chassis layout with its mid-mounted driveline gives equal weight distribution on all four wheels. The fully mechanical driveline is particularly suited to heavy work in hilly conditions and includes a 6 speed automatic power shift gearbox with locking torque converter which is capable of 50 km/h. It also features a 260 horse power (194 kW) engine, air suspension, anti-roll bars and a forward mounted cab.[4]
Sprayersedit
When it comes to self-propelled sprayers, there is big and bigger. Then we come to the Lite Trac.
A Lite-Trac crop sprayer, or liquid fertiliser applicator, mounts onto the SS2400 Tool Carrier centrally between both axles to maintain equal weight distribution on all four wheels and a low centre of gravity whether empty or full.[6] The stainless steel tanks are manufactured in capacities of up to 8,000 litres, whilst Pommier aluminium booms of up to 48 meters can be fitted, making these Europe's largest four-wheeled self-propelled sprayers.
Agri-Spread high capacity demountable spreader mounts onto the SS2400 Tool Carrier and is specifically designed to take full advantage of its 50/50 weight distribution.[8][9] The spreader is capable of spreading a wide range of materials including fertiliser, fibre foss, lime and poultry waste.
The standard hopper can hold up to 12t lime, or 5.6t fertiliser, and extension sides are available for lighter materials. Spreading widths of 24m and above are achievable at rates of 20 kg/Ha to 4t/Ha, subject to the product.
Granular applicatorsedit
Lite-Trac pneumatic applicators for precision application of slug pellets and Avadex are manufactured in widths of up to 36 metres.
Eventsedit
Lite-Trac showcases its machinery at the following shows and events:
Extending sprayer capabilities Farmers Weekly. 2 June 2011.
External linksedit
Official website
Video of an earlier sprayer model in action
January 01, 1970
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Lite Trac is a trading name of Holme Farm Supplies Ltd a manufacturer of agricultural machinery registered in England and based in Peterborough 1 The Lite Trac name comes from lite tractor due to the patented chassis design enabling the inherently very heavy machines manufactured by the company to have a light footprint for minimum soil compaction Lite TracCompany typePrivateIndustryAgricultural machinery AgricultureHeadquartersPeterborough UKArea servedEuropeKey peoplePaul McAvoy Andrew McAvoy Jason RobinsonProductsAgricultural machineryServicesNSTS sprayer testing bespoke machinery spare parts servicingWebsitewww wbr lite trac wbr com Holme Farm Supplies Ltd agricultural products sold under the Lite Trac name include tool carriers self propelled lime and fertiliser spreaders sprayers granular applicators and tank masters Lite Trac is currently the manufacturer of Europe s largest four wheeled self propelled crop sprayers 2 The company s products are identifiable by the combination of unpainted stainless steel tanks and booms with bright yellow cabs and detailing Contents 1 History 2 Products 2 1 SS2400 Tool Carrier 2 2 Sprayers 2 3 Spreaders 2 4 Granular applicators 3 Events 4 References 5 Articles 6 External linksHistory editLite Trac had existed as a name since before 2006 with first prototypes built in 2004 3 Following the success of initial testing Lite Trac was incorporated in 2008 to develop and manufacture the SS2400 Tool Carrier with its patented chassis layout Since then Lite Trac has gone on to develop its own crop sprayers which exploit the potential of the SS2400 chassis and has branched out into spreading and granular application Products editLite Trac manufactures a range of agricultural machinery nbsp A smaller Lite Trac crop sprayer mounted onto the SS2400 Tool Carrier nbsp A Lite Trac Agri Spread lime and fertilizer spreader at Grassland amp Muck 2011 SS2400 Tool Carrier edit The Lite Trac SS2400 is a tool carrier with a 14 tonne payload capacity The patented chassis layout with its mid mounted driveline gives equal weight distribution on all four wheels The fully mechanical driveline is particularly suited to heavy work in hilly conditions and includes a 6 speed automatic power shift gearbox with locking torque converter which is capable of 50 km h It also features a 260 horse power 194 kW engine air suspension anti roll bars and a forward mounted cab 4 Sprayers edit When it comes to self propelled sprayers there is big and bigger Then we come to the Lite Trac Arable Focus Farmers Guardian 5 A Lite Trac crop sprayer or liquid fertiliser applicator mounts onto the SS2400 Tool Carrier centrally between both axles to maintain equal weight distribution on all four wheels and a low centre of gravity whether empty or full 6 The stainless steel tanks are manufactured in capacities of up to 8 000 litres whilst Pommier aluminium booms of up to 48 meters can be fitted making these Europe s largest four wheeled self propelled sprayers Lite Trac also manufacture bespoke sprayers 7 Spreaders edit Agri Spread high capacity demountable spreader mounts onto the SS2400 Tool Carrier and is specifically designed to take full advantage of its 50 50 weight distribution 8 9 The spreader is capable of spreading a wide range of materials including fertiliser fibre foss lime and poultry waste The standard hopper can hold up to 12t lime or 5 6t fertiliser and extension sides are available for lighter materials Spreading widths of 24m and above are achievable at rates of 20 kg Ha to 4t Ha subject to the product Granular applicators edit Lite Trac pneumatic applicators for precision application of slug pellets and Avadex are manufactured in widths of up to 36 metres Events editLite Trac showcases its machinery at the following shows and events Grassland amp Muck 10 LAMMA 11 Cereals Event 12 Tillage Live 13 Grassland UKReferences edit 1st Directory Lite Trac listing Retrieved 2012 12 25 Lite Trac Press Release Archived 15 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine 17 December 2012 Retrieved 2012 12 25 Farmers Guardian Cereals 2006 Machinery 23 June 2006 Retrieved 2012 12 25 SS2400 Tool Carrier Technical Specification Retrieved 2012 12 25 Farmers Guardian Focus on high capacity and high output 23 March 2011 Retrieved 2012 12 25 Farmers Weekly Lite Trac liquid fertiliser applicator 17 June 2011 Retrieved 2012 12 25 Omex Archived 2 June 2015 at the Wayback Machine All Round Team Effort Key to Success of Longest Standing Omex Contractor Retrieved 2012 12 25 Independent Ireland Agri Spread s new machines impress 12 June 2012 Retrieved 2012 12 25 Farmers Weekly Cereals 2012 new kit Lite Trac high capacity demountable spreader 15 June 2012 Retrieved 2012 12 25 Grassland amp Muck 2011 exhibitors Grassland amp Muck Archived from the original on 8 June 2013 Retrieved 28 December 2012 Delivery and Removal of Exhibits PDF LAMMA Show Archived from the original PDF on 20 January 2013 Retrieved 28 December 2012 CEREALS 2009 Spreader body on Lite Trac Farmers Guardian CMP Information Ltd June 2009 Tillage 2011 Exhibitors PDF Tillage live uk com 2011 Archived from the original PDF on 12 January 2012 Retrieved 28 December 2012 Articles editIs this the new ultimate multi function tractor Agriland June 2018 cereals 2018 lite trac becomes more tractor Profi Lamma 10 Covering the miles as well as the crops is crucial for contractor Farmers Guardian 5 January 2010 Harvest Highlights Photos 2010 Farmers Weekly ispace 2010 View from the H edge Farmers Weekly ispace 2010 Extending sprayer capabilities Farmers Weekly 2 June 2011 External links editOfficial website Video of an earlier sprayer model in action Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lite Trac amp oldid 1199574673, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
