Narrow body
At first glance, one might think that a narrow body has less capacity than a wide one, but when comparing volumes, this quickly turns out to be an optical illusion. Just like the Tornado3, narrow bodies do indeed benefit from a lowered design and both side walls are often higher than on wide-body muck spreaders. This lowering makes it, among other things, considerably easier to load material. Whether it is the monocoque body or other components, such as the drawbar or the beater frame, the Tornado3 is manufactured in HLE steel. This steel is characterised by its resistance and dynamic properties. It is thereby not necessary to add any body side reinforcements and it offers a considerably reduced empty weight. For maximum protection and therefore an increased durability, the Tornado3 is also treated with a 2K industrial paint.
With side walls of 1,130 mm, 1,370 mm or 1,570 mm high (depending on the model), this muck spreader has a loading capacity ranging from 8.60 m³ to 25,80 m³. If necessary, it can be increased by adding extensions.
The moving floor of the Tornado3 consists of 2 Ø 16 mm marine chains with grade 80 (the highest grade in traction chains currently available) and bolted slats with closed profiles. It moves on a bolted galvanised floor, which can be replaced easily in case of wear. This moving floor (on Ø 60 mm reduction gearboxes) is also fitted with easily accessible side tensioners. Its body forms in this way a straight channel leading the manure towards the beaters. Being wider (inside and outside) than the body, the spreading device allows the product to expand before being ejected by the beaters.