Salford is introducing the Valmar 56 series, a new line of granular applicators to replace its successful, long-running 55 series line. The 56 series granular applicators feature polyethylene hoppers, a new ISOBUS controller and the ability to control up to 4 separate metering sections. Also being introduced at Farm Progress, will be Salford-Valmar’s 6-ton PathFinder steerable cart, to be paired with the ST6.

56 series:

The new 56 series was designed based on feedback from producers, and offers the same versatility, simplicity, and reliability as its predecessor – but with greater options and advanced features. Much like its predecessor, the 56 series quickly and accurately meters a variety of seed and granular product sizes at a range of rates. It is routinely set up for cover crop seeding with tillage implements, heavy harrows, high clearance sprayers, and a variety of other implements – allowing producers to accomplish more work with each pass.

“The most noticeable upgrade is the translucent, high-density, polyethylene hopper. The 55 series tank was made of carbon steel, which limited the use of corrosive products such as fertilizer,” said Salford’s Product Manager, Brad Baker. “When paired with new optional stainless-steel metering, the polyethylene 56 series is ideal for expanding fertilizer application capacity on implements such as planters. The tanks are available in two sizes, including: the 40-cubic foot 4056, and the 60-cubic foot 6056.”

 Available mounting options include the 3-point hitch mount and the chariot (tow behind) cart, both of which eliminate the need for implement-specific mounting brackets and hardware – making it instantly compatible with virtually any implement. The ease of hitching and unhitching to different implements allows producers to switch between applying starter fertilizer with your planter, to seeding cover crops in no time. The updated platform, paired with the above mounting options that keep the hopper closer to the ground, make filling and calibrating the 56 series safer and more user friendly.

Designed to give producers an easy-to-use, dependable, and effective piece of equipment, Salford’s Valmar 56 series offers a number of features, including:

Ground drive or hydraulic variable rate metering options available

Section control ready – electric clutches allow up to 4 sections of the metering systems to be switched on and off independently of each other
Section control can be performed manually using an in-cab switch box (with ground drive), or automatically via field maps with Salford’s new ISOBUS rate control system (with hydraulic drive)

PathFinder 6-Ton & ST6:

The updated ST6 utilizes the same 4-section control metering system of the larger, dual product ST10. This new package brings a new, less expensive option for farmers looking to add granular fertilizer application to their-strip till or planting operation.

Salford-Valmar 56 Series	PathFinder/ST6 6-Ton
For more product information, click the photo above.	For more product information, click the photo above.