2018 Salford Valmar 8700 8711

Delivering Greater Capacity and Flexibility in a Commercial Pull-Type Spreader

Designed to meet the needs of large-scale farm businesses, the Salford Valmar Airflo 8700 is a high-capacity, pull-type spreader that delivers the highest rates of application currently available in a commercial spreader. Thanks to its advanced design, the Airflo 8700 delivers rates as high as 1,000 pounds per acre at 8 miles per hour, allowing you to finish large jobs faster than ever.

The Airflo 8700 precise rate is a result of the single motor drive hydraulic metering kit that automatically adjusts on the go to ensure a uniform application rate regardless of speed. The hydraulically engaged metering system is based on a 30-setting, oil bath gearbox combined with a two-speed gear ratio to allow 60 settings that can be adjusted in increments of seven percent. This enables operators to select from more settings at closer increments, a feature that translates into more control over application rate for substantial savings in fertilizer costs. The 8700 is quipped with a hydraulic drive metering system for those using variable rate technology.

The 8700s extra-large, 230-cubic-foot hopper can carry up to seven tons of product (8708) or 357-cubic foot hopper carrying 11 tons of product (8711). The hopper itself is constructed of corrosion-resistant, painted 409 stainless steel and comes with a roll tarp installed.

The 8700 includes a number of important features that provide for increased durability and easier maintenance. For long life, the hopper and booms are manufactured from stainless steel. There is easy access to all mechanical parts including the manifold. Finally, calibration and emptying of the unit is easier, thanks to funnel trays that are inserted under the metering system for easy collection of material.

The Valmar 8700 comes with a standard 60 foot row crop boom or 72 foot spread, allowing you to match boom width to your crop requirements. Booms are hydraulically folded and feature a hydraulic shut-off on the right boom to allow application on the left side only. All booms are equipped with rubber torsion boom suspension (which do not require any service and reduce friction, bouncing, and wear) and manual folding, break-away tips to minimize damage that may occur from striking obstacles in the field.

Salford's Valmar air boom applicators gently and accurately handle seed, fertilizer and other granular like herbicides. Equipped with 60 ft booms and drop tube kit, the 8700 delivers granular product on 30 inch centers.