JOSKIN equips its vehicles with double-circuit air brakes (red and yellow hoses) as standard. This assembly includes a compressed air tank as well as a brake regulator with 3 positions (loaded, half-loaded and empty). Before moving the machine, the driver manually selects the desired braking intensity according to the load being transported. As an option, it is possible to choose an automatic regulator that takes the loading degree into account and adapts the braking power. It is also possible to equip these brakes with the accessories necessary to comply with the European certification according to the EU 167/2013 standard, also known as "Mother Regulation". Although less and less in demand as it is mainly fitted to machines pulled by older tractors, single-circuit air brakes (black hose) can also be fitted to JOSKIN vehicles instead of the double-circuit version.
This device, which can only be used on the discharge side and with a vacuum pump, injects air at the bottom of the tank via a pipe perforated along its entire length: each hole is protected from the intrusion of slurry by a rubber part (“bubble bath” effect). The air expelled in this way creates movement in the tank and prevents sedimentation.
The air seeder with electric drive is equipped with a turbine that blows the seeds through pipes to the distributors. They then eject the seeds evenly after the splash plates and without any negative influence of the side winds or the pipe. This technique is an interesting solution for a quality seeding up to 6 m wide with 8 outlets, or 7.2 m wide with 12 outlets. The distribution grooves are available in different models and are ideally adapted to the types of seeds distributed (grass, green fertiliser, etc.). The tank has a capacity from 120 l to 300 l of seeds depending on the model. The seeder usually includes a platform to refill the tank safely.
The air seeder with hydraulic drive is equipped with a turbine that blows the seeds through pipes to the distributors. They then eject the seeds evenly after the splash plates and without any negative influence of the side winds or the pipe. This technique is an interesting solution for a quality seeding up to 9.6 m wide. The distribution grooves are available in different models and are ideally adapted to the types of seeds distributed (grass, green fertiliser, etc.). The tank has a capacity up to 300 l of seeds. The seeder usually includes a platform to refill the tank safely.
The JOSKIN spreading booms (except the BASIC range) are all fitted as standard with an anti-crash safety device that provides extra safety when working on uneven ground. Each boom wing is equipped with springs and joints which, when spreading on bumpy ground, retract the ends of the boom (max. 80 cm) if they come into contact with the ground. Since the wings are fitted at the end of oblong holes, they can pivot and their height can be adjusted.
Depending on the model and equipment, some vehicles may have many grease nipples. It is usually necessary to grease them after a day's work, so this option can be a very useful tool to ensure a long service life to the machine. The system consists of a grease tank, an electric pump and a timer, all of which send the grease to where it is needed via cleverly placed pipes. You save time, you don't forget any grease nipples and the machine is always well maintained: this is a significant safety and time saving.
As an option, only JOSKIN single-axle vehicles can be equipped with the braking system called "automatic reverse". Similar to what is found on car trailers, it initiates braking when your vehicle tends to push the tractor. It then activates a deceleration movement until the machine is pulled by the tractor again. The system is said to be 'smart': it is equipped with a mechanism that recognises reverse driving and therefore does not brake in these conditions. The automatic reverse option is only available on machines with high hitch and is ideal for tractors that do not have brake plugs for the towed vehicle, like old timers, and that drive at low speeds (note: this system is not certified in all countries).
Unlike vacuum pumps, the slurry goes through the volumetric pumps and the flow rate mentioned here is the amount of liquid per minute. When used on slurry tankers, there could theoretically be an overflow. In order to avoid such a situation, an automatic filling stop system can be fitted. In this case, a signal from the float gauge gives the filling status and changes the position of the valves from "full" to "mixing in closed circuit". The pump then no longer sucks in slurry and does a mixing job.
Unlike vacuum pumps, the slurry goes through the volumetric pumps and the flow rate mentioned here is the amount of liquid per minute. When used on slurry tankers, there could theoretically be an overflow. In order to avoid such a situation, an automatic filling stop system can be fitted. In this case, a signal from the float gauge gives the filling status and changes the position of the valves from "full" to "mixing in closed circuit". The pump then no longer sucks in slurry and does a mixing job.
JOSKIN has developed a new tool to easily operate the increasing number of hydraulic functions on agricultural machines, while protecting the equipment and the meadows/arable lands: the automatic management system. It is standard on many of the spreading solutions for the JOSKIN slurry tankers and takes over the various electrohydraulic functions in a programmed sequence. The Touch-Control control box is an ergonomic and efficient solution to easily control a combination of hydraulic functions specific to each spreading implement. This touch screen is installed in the tractor cab. As the spreading sequences differ from one implement to another, they are all stored in the ECU memory. The proper implement then only has to be selected, which makes it easier to use and change implements. In automatic mode, the START button launches the recorded sequence: opening the feeding valve, starting the macerator, lowering the implement to the ground, etc. A manual mode can also be selected in order to act on some functions independently of the sequence.