NutriMax Liquid Fertilizer Applicator

A stainless-steel baffle inside the tank stabilizes the load in the field or when going down the road by limiting the liquid from sloshing back-and-forth when slowing down or speeding up.

The containment sump in the bottom of the tank functions like a sump-within-a-sump for holding the last 30-50 gallons of liquid on side-hills and inclines to maintain a primed pump.

A 3” quick-fill with an on/off valve is located at the rear of the unit for faster filling and a quicker return to the field.  Model 1000 features a 2” quick fill located at the rear of the unit.  Models 2600, 1800, and 1400 feature standard tank agitation with a manual on/off valve located at the rear of the unit.

A 9-gallon clean-water tank is equipped with an eye-wash tube and water spout for quick response.

Many NutriMax liquid fertilizer applicators feature toolbars with dual-width application versatility.  90’ toolbars can fold and operate at 60’, 60’ toolbars can fold and operate at 40’ and 40’ toolbars can fold and operate at 30’.  Model 1400 is also available with a rigid 40’ toolbar for a more economical design and model 1000 features a rigid 30’ toolbar.

The coulters on the center toolbar section feature 18" of ground clearance on models 2600 and 1800 and 13.5" of ground clearance on models 1400 and 1000 when in the road transport position.

Models 2600 and 1800 feature a toolbar constructed of dual, 5”x 7” tubing on the center section and mid-wings and a single 6”x 6” tube on the outer wing.  The toolbar and frame are finished in your choice of a high-quality red or green finish that resists corrosion.

Models 1400 and 1000 feature a toolbar constructed of a single, 7"x7" tube on the center section and wings.  The toolbar and frame are finished in your choice of a high-quality red or green finish that resists corrosion.

The 20” diameter coulter blades feature six-bolt coulter hubs for extended life with 1,500 lbs. of down pressure for consistent soil penetration regardless of soil density.

Choose from straight or wavy coulter blades that can swivel up to 15° in each direction for 30° of total travel which accurately follows the terrain.  The greaseable pivot point for the swivel ensures you can purge out corrosive fertilizer for greater longevity.

Choose a high-pressure injection nozzle or injection knife that is mounted on a heavy-duty, 1” thick mounting arm for consistent and long-term on-target application.

A selector valve allows the user to apply with both the coulter and hoses at the same time or just one system or the other depending on preference.  The u-shaped steel coulter mounting bracket positions each tube outward for consistent application at the plant's base for optimum nitrogen uptake when moisture is available.

Electric Flo-Bak® ball valves are mounted on the toolbar for a faster response time and fertilizer savings on each shut-off.  The Flo-Bak ball valve system immediately turns off the plumbing to each row and returns the remaining liquid in the plumbing lines back to the tank.

For application versatility and applying fertilizer only where it’s needed, 6-section plumbing is standard on 80' and larger toolbars, 5-section plumbing on 66’ to 40’ toolbars, and 3-section plumbing on 30’ toolbars.

Models 2600, 1800, and 1400 feature an adjustable axle for accommodating numerous wheel and tire options and row spacings.  The axle on models 2600 and 1800 with single or dual wheels & tires can adjust from 60" to 120" centers.  The axle on model 1400 with single wheels and tires can adjust from 88" to 132" centers.  Model 1000 features a rigid axle design on 120” centers.

The shallow-tread design on the track belt allows for a greater footprint for increased flotation and easier turning.  Self-cleaning rubber-coated mid-rollers and end-wheels on the track maximize in-field performance while the standard fenders provide added protection during transport.

Nitrogen can be lost due to denitrification, volatilization, or leaching.  Denitrification occurs when the soils are not the proper temperature and the nitrogen turns into a gas and is lost in the air.  Volatilization is a biological process that occurs when urea molecules convert to ammonia gas and are released into the atmosphere.  Leaching is when the nitrate molecule is not held in the soil and is carried by excess water below the root zone.  Our goal is to reduce fertilizer loss!

One of the ways we can minimize loss is by delaying part of the nitrogen application process until the corn is 10 to 16 inches tall (side dressing), which can minimize leaching and denitrification when corn needs it the most.

Corn needs nitrogen at each stage of development, however, most nitrogen is required prior to the grain fill period.  For reference, approximately 1 pound of nitrogen yields 1 bushel of corn.  If the goal is 200 bushels of corn per acre, then 200 pounds of nitrogen per acre is needed.  Ideally, 50 pounds would be applied at planting and another 150 pounds at side dressing (when the plant is between 10 and 16 inches tall and needs it most).