The Uniport has a massive 1.35m clearance - more than sufficient for practically all the crops grown in the UK. High working speeds, ease of operation and minimal maintenance ensures long working days and high workrates for the best possible cost-benefit ratio.

The ergonomic cab is quiet, comfortable and well laid out with all the usual refinements for a modern self-propelled sprayer. Driving is a pleasure with the machine being, perhaps surprisingly, nimble, very stable and much more maneuverable than conventional hydrostatic machines.

Powered by a 130hp Perkins engine coupled to a 5 speed, 40kph Eaton gearbox the drive is transmitted by propshaft to a rear differential which in turn drives the rear drop legs. A reduction drive by chain to the rear wheels ensures that torque & stress in the transmission system is kept to a minimum for ultimate reliability. The flexibility of the engine and transmission gives virtually an infinite choice of working speeds in any conditions.

Braking is by hydraulic actuated discs on all four wheels backed up by a mechanical disc parking brake on the transmission.

Power to the ground goes through either the standard 12.4x36 wheels or through a choice of Michelin XM 108 floatation tyres for winter use. Road speed is a respectable 40kph

Maintenance is minimal and could not be much easier with good access to all maintenance points. Servicing costs are very low for a self-propelled sprayer due to the simplicity of the power and transmission systems. Daily running costs are also minimal with the Uniport having very frugal fuel consumption due to the efficient power transmission system and the machines relatively light weight.

A feature rarely seen on UK sprayers are crop dividers which part the crop in front of the wheels to keep crop damage to a minimum. They are easily removed when changing wheels or for when working in crops where they are not required.

A choice of spray booms can be fitted - up to 21m in steel and 24m in aluminium (as used on the Agribuggy). The steel boom features a unique suspension system on each main arm. A parallel linkage is connected to an accumulator to damp out any shock loads for boom longevity and maximum stability. The boom also features independent geometry for the ultimate in contour following and this can be "hooked up" to Jacto's own automatic boom levelling system if you want life in the cab to be really easy.

The boom levelling system consists of six radar sensors along the length of the boom which continually sense the boom's height above the ground. The cab mounted controller continually adjusts the boom height, tilt and variable geometry to keep all parts of the boom at the correct spraying height above the ground leaving the operator free to concentrate on driving the machine and monitoring the spray application system.

Sprayer functions are are controlled by the Jacto "Master Flow" controller which monitors and controls the spray application rate relative to forward speed. A tank volume sensor triggers an audible alarm and interacts with the controller to avoid pressure fluctuations when the tank is nearly empty.

A clean water tank flushing system (250 litres) enables the operator to flush the tank and booms out in the field before the pesticide has time to dry in the sprayer pipework and on the insides of the tank - a most important feature to avoid pesticide contamination of subsequent spraying operations and possible crop damage.

Pesticides are transferred into the sprayer by a side mounted induction hopper. Fitted on a parallel linkage it drops down to a safe working height for filling but stows away to clear the crop whilst working. It incorporates both hopper and container flushing systems.

Spray lines are stainless steel and are fitted with 'Quadjet' nozzle bodies and a choice of nozzles to suit your applications including "Umbrella" type nozzles for liquid fertiliser application.