Overview of ALTO Ground Crop Mounted Sprayers

The ALTO series includes sprayers with tank capacities of 300, 400, 600, and 800 liters designed for ground crop applications. These sprayers are compact, efficient, and equipped with features to ensure precise and environmentally compliant spraying.

Main Tank Specifications

• Constructed from high-density polyethylene.
• Capacities: 300, 400, 600, and 800 liters with an additional 5% volume to prevent overflow.
• Diamond-shaped bottom design to minimize residue accumulation.

Integrated Tanks

• Rinse tanks are integrated for compactness: 40 liters for 300 and 400 L models, 80 liters for 600 and 800 L models.
• Includes a 15-liter hand wash tank.
• ALTO 300 and 400 models are compact enough to fit small tractors.

Pumps and Operation

• Equipped with piston diaphragm pumps delivering either 60 or 105 liters per minute depending on the model.
• All operating valves are conveniently grouped on the left side for ease of use.

Filtration and Filling Features

• Triple filtration system: filling filter (8/10 mesh), suction filter (6/10 mesh), and pressure filter (4/10 mesh).
• Hydro injector with anti-pollution device to prevent chemical backflow (except ALTO 300).

Boom Options and Regulations

• Available with or without booms.
• Boom lengths range from 7 to 15 meters with rear folding capability.
• Options include 1 or 2 hose reels for precise application.
• Regulation types:
  • Constant pressure (standard) for all models with manual or optional electric section control.
  • DPM regulation (ALTO Plus) available for 600 and 800 L models with optional electric main shut-off valve, in-cab volume/ha control, and VEC.

Mixing and Rinsing Features

• Optional suction stick or independent chemical funnel on wheels with rinsing circuit and can wash capability.
• Can wash nozzle integrated in the filling filter controlled by a handle.
• Rinse tanks comply with environmental norm EN12761, enabling efficient internal tank rinsing.
• Optional Lav'ton system enhances rinsing efficiency (1 unit for 300/400 L, 2 units for 600/800 L).

Additional Features

• 15-liter hand wash tank included for operator hygiene.

Technical Features Summary

Dimensions

Without Boom (meters):

• ALTO 300: Width 0.75, Length 1.30, Height 0.88, Other dimensions 0.7
• ALTO 400: Width 0.9, Length 1.30, Height 0.88, Other dimensions 0.7
• ALTO 600: Width 1.25, Length 1.42, Height 1.30, Other dimensions 1 and 0.78
• ALTO 800: Width 1.60, Length 1.42, Height 1.30, Other dimensions 1 and 0.78

With Boom (meters): Dimensions vary by boom model and sprayer size, with boom widths ranging from approximately 1.3 to 3.2 meters and heights from 0.5 to 0.7 meters depending on configuration.

Critical Information and Best Practices

• Ensure use of the hydro injector with anti-pollution device to prevent chemical contamination (except ALTO 300).
• Utilize triple filtration to maintain pump and nozzle integrity.
• Choose boom and regulation options based on application needs and tractor compatibility.
• Follow environmental standards EN12761 for rinsing to minimize chemical residues and environmental impact.
• Use integrated rinse and hand wash tanks to maintain operator safety and hygiene.

For further technical details and options, contact BERTHOUD Agricole or visit their website.