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Overview: This model provides an economically viable option for the small to medium-scale farmer wanting to spread a full range of materials. This class of spreaders is able to spread from extremely low rates of various fertilisers, to medium and high rates of agricultural lime and gypsum, as well as low-to-medium rates of dry organic materials.
Overview: Designed with productivity and versatility in mind, this class of spreaders offers the medium to large-scale farmer, as well as contractors, the ideal choice when they want to spread low rates of fertiliser up to heavy rates of lime and gypsum, as well as moderate to heavy rates of dry organic materials.
Overview: The introduction of the 1000 mm chain spreader enabled the farmer to have a machine that could not only apply heavy rates of organic materials, but could also spread moderate to heavy rates of lime and gypsum and moderate rates of fertiliser. The large-bin capacity allows the farmer to stay in his lands for a longer period of time when applying excessive rates of these materials.
Overview: The need to mechanise the application of materials in vineyards and orchards has constituted a predicament for some time. The CompacSpread class has reduced overall dimensions and is a compact, versatile machine that is not only capable of broadcasting the materials throughout the orchards and vineyards, but also of distributing the material evenly and accurately underneath lower-level foliage, where the material is required with minimal wastage.
Overview: During the late 1960s, Radium had won contracts to manufacture tillage equipment for various local and international companies. After several years of producing these products, Radium saw they needed to be changed to suit local farming practices. Subsequently, Radium embarked on a research and development project in conjunction with the former Department of Agricultural Technical Services. The project was aimed at developing a product that could work up to depths of 500 mm without changing the angle of the shear. The outcome of this was the development of the four-lever trip mechanism. The four-lever trip mechanism allows the angle of the shear to remain constant. It can also effectively 'trip out' when an obstacle in the soil is encountered. Once the trip mechanism was developed, a strong, robust frame was required. Radium therefore developed the A-frame, which was able to carry the heavy tine assemblies. All that remained for Radium was to develop a shear with a tine that was able to overcome the 'bulldozing' effect of its predecessors. Subsequently, Mike Roest developed a V-sweep that did not smear and, at a later stage, the hammerhead shear. The hammerhead shear lifts the soil two inches and when the soil flows over the shear it breaks up by itself. Therefore, the hammerhead shear uses the least amount of energy per cubic meter of soil disturbed. The C-shaped tine allows the soil to flow freely over the shear, while creating an angle on the surface that reduces the packing of the material that is left on top of the soil profile.
Overview: With rising input costs and weather patterns becoming increasingly unpredictable, conventional tillage methods had to be revisited, which resulted in the development of the Radium PowerZone (traffic control). The concept of the machine was to focus on working the soil around the spots where the roots were to develop, and therefore working according to the same configuration as the planter. By so doing, the farmer would be able to work over wider areas, but only the particular patches of soil, which increases productivity and lowers input costs. Radium kept the design simple and robust by transferring the already well-proven spring-trip assembly from the PowerRip models to the traffic control configuration. This enables the farmer to disturb the greatest amount of soil around the root zone with the least amount of energy which, in turn, encourages early and improved root development, faster water absorption and increased soil aeration. The unique C-shaped tine, combined with the unbeatable hammerhead shear, ensures that no side compaction or smearing takes place, creating an ideal seedbed for row crops. Due to the combination of coulters and rollers added to the machine, working in stubble and amongst surface material is no longer a problem. Further tillage operations, such as using a disc harrow, are thus eliminated. The rear-mounted rollers assist in breaking down any larger clods brought to the surface that are usually encountered during dry seasons. The farmer can therefore work the soil when it suits him best.
Overview: The new Combination Ripper is a cost-effective soil preparation tool that does not create the damage associated with ploughing and turning over the soil in warmer climates. In terms of design, the all-new implement is based on the Radium PowerRip. It is equipped with coulters added to the front in order to cut through surface debris, so that the hammerhead shares and tines can then pass through the soil without blocking or packing. The double-acting spiked rollers at the rear level out the cultivated area and smash up unwanted clods. The PowerCombo has been designed to complement natural soil biodiversity cultivation and create a healthy soil microenvironment that is aerated and able to receive, hold and supply available water to plants. It is based on the minimum tillage principle and the PowerCombo promotes enhanced nutrient cycling and more effective decomposition of organic materials.
Overview: In 2009, Radium introduced the Italian-manufactured Franzosi muck spreaders to the South African market. Due to the quick increase in organic farming practices in South Africa, a robust, heavy-duty machine was required to handle extremely difficult materials, such as slag, wet chicken litter, wet manure and matted organic materials. The unique design of the rear, high-speed rotational augers ensures a fine and even distribution of the materials. The hydraulically-controlled chain conveyor system enables easy calibration and is adaptable to do variable applications. The rear hydraulically-controlled door prevents any material from seeping out of the rear during transportation, and also allows a continuous, uniform flow of material to the rear.
Overview: After gaining experience and achieving great success with Transpread Spreaders, a way was discovered to increase productivity by reducing loading time. Thus the Side Tip Trailer from Transpread International was introduced. The concept was brought about to the Australian market in the 1990's and has been well-proven and developed into the models that, as of 2010, Radium have begun to introduce. The general concept of this implement is to be able to load the side tip trailer at a central point or at a strategically placed point with the equivalent amount of lime and/or fertilizer, gypsum etc as the corresponding spreaders capacity. From there all that is required is for the spreader to pull alongside the trailer where the entire bin extends up and over the spreader and then discharges the required quantity of material into the machine fast and effectively. This decreases standing time that older, conventional methods encourage and increases productivity by being able to spend more time in the field. While the initial concept of this machine was designed to keep the spreaders going in the lands for longer, it was discovered that you could have an effective chaser bin for your harvesters, eliminating the old, slow, conventional methods of discharging grain into the haulage lorries. These machines can also be used for haulage of various fruits and vegetables and day to day farming materials.
Overview: With biological farming practices becoming more common, not only in South Africa but throughout the world, new methods of applying organic materials have to be found. Conventional broadcasting methods of organic materials over the surface of lands have their disadvantages. For instance, larger volumes of organic materials are required to compensate for the various nutrients that are lost to environmental elements, such as heat and exposure to sunlight. Fungi and bacteria are also destroyed when exposed to these elements. Modern practices encourage the application of organic materials below the surface. The advantage of this method is not only that smaller quantities are required, but that they are more accessible to the roots while nutrients, fungi and bacteria are held in a stable environment, thus increasing humus and nutrient content, while also improving the structure of the soil. Radium, in conjunction with Martiens Prinsloo and many other farmers and individuals involved in biological farming practices, has developed a machine that is not only capable of effectively ripping the soil to a depth of 450 mm in the respective root zones, but it is also capable of applying organic and various other materials to any other required depth up to 450 mm. Radium succeeded in doing this by combining two well-proven implements, namely the heavy-duty chisel plough and the Transpread spreader. Dramatic changes were brought about to the first prototypes, offering the farmer a more compact, versatile and manoeuvrable machine. It has excellent practical features, such as loading accessibility, easy flow of organic materials from the bins into the soil, and the ability to work through debris on the surface. Therefore, Radium's modern on-row applicators offer the farmer an economic product to facilitate 21st century biological farming practices.
Overview: During their research and development campaigns in conjunction with the former Agricultural Technical Services, Radium identified a need for deep-rip traffic control applications in some parts of South Africa. The initial tests showed that when ripping in specific soil types, in this case sandy soils, when tines penetrated deeper than 500 mm, a compaction layer could form from the bottom upwards, causing a tunnel-like effect deep below the surface, ultimately causing greater compaction than there had been to begin with. After several experiments, Radium developed the dual tine ripper. The concept was to have two or three tines running directly behind one another, with each tine working only 300 mm of soil. However, the positioning of the tines was critical in order for each shear to work in the vacuum caused by the shear in front, otherwise twice as much work would be required, which would cause the energy requirements to increase. With the correct shears, sequence and size, draught requirements are considerably reduced, thus using 40% less energy. The dual tine ripper is able to create an ideal root zone, up to 1000 mm deep, without any side compaction. Compaction around and below the deeper-working shears is eliminated, thus allowing water and roots to move deeper beneath the surface, which in turn encourages improved and more consistent growth.
Overview: Radium's Pasturators were originally designed with dairy farms in mind, to break up compaction just below the grazing plane on planted pastures. However, the Pasturator works equally well in other applications, such as natural pastures and instant lawn, as well as for small-scale ripping operations. With coulters positioned in front of each shank, the shanks are designed to pass through the pasture beneath the surface, lifting the soil below the grazing and/or pasture, without causing any damage to the surface crop. The roller passes behind the shanks, firming out the surface and closing up any furrows left by the shanks. The regular use of a Pasturator reduces compaction caused by livestock and vehicle movement over pastures and lands; it improves root development and crop yield; it increases water movement and penetration; and it aerates the soil.
Overview: The Argon series has two counter-rotating horizontal augers equipped with knives for the fast shredding and mixing of all kinds of products. The mixers have been designed to get a soft and uniform unifeed ration.
Overview: The Neon Series has a single lower auger equipped with knives and counter-cutter knives on the side of the bin and two more horizontal augers positioned high up in the machine to encourage a fast circulation of the fodder within the machine. This mixer is ideally suited for high-concentrate rations and basic TMR rations
Overview: The Xeno series are very compact and handy machines suitable for working in small or medium-sized farms. Thanks to their efficient construction they are durable and offer great reliability, low running expenses and minimal maintenance. The vertical auger without crosspiece allows loading whole bales in all the models.
Overview: The Radon series has been planned for medium to large farms and are suitable for professional use. These machines are of the highest quality and are extremely robust. With their accessories and attachments, these machines offer high reliability and low running expenses.
Overview: The new Matrix Bale choppers offer a robust and economical solution for chopping and/or mulching up bales and distributing the product directly into feeding bays or as bedding in pens.
Overview: The concept of the bi-cut system originated during 2008, when Radium was considering various improvements to its rotary cutter products. Radium wanted a heavy, robust cutting system for cutting heavier materials, while keeping the input power requirement to a minimum and, at the same time, offering sufficient flexibility and strength to withstand the impact of foreign objects that could be encountered during operations.
Overview: The concept of the tri-cut system originated during 2008, when Radium was considering various improvements to its rotary cutter products. Radium wanted a heavy, robust cutting system for cutting heavier materials, while keeping the input power requirement to a minimum and, at the same time, offering sufficient flexibility and strength to withstand the impact of foreign objects that could be encountered during operations.
Overview: In the mid-1980s, Radium started manufacturing tractor-drawn graders for various international construction companies. Radium then decided to increase its product range by introducing various forms of maintenance graders. Subsequently, improvements have been made to these machines, making them more user-friendly, robust, practical and versatile, while requiring minimal maintenance. Radium's innovative new road graders are sufficiently versatile not only to be used for road development and maintenance, but also for contours, fence-line clearing, land levelling, fire breaks and cut lines.
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Overview: The DINA3 enables the farmer to check the weight and overload of any vehicle, in any place. It consists of two weighing platforms with ramps and a portable indicator, together with a printer and USB connection. The ramps weigh only 20 kg each, yet the system is capable of measuring weights between 100 kg and 20 tons, both static and in motion. It features extra levellers to extend the platforms, and movable platforms that can be adapted easily for wheel or axle weight. Knowing the weight of any vehicle and its load has several advantages. Overloading is prevented, as the system gives a warning message. A vehicle that is properly and evenly loaded, is much safer on the road and easier to handle, and it ensures more economical fuel usage.
Overview: The Pegasus weighing system is ideal for front loaders, for weighing material when loading the truck in static or dynamic mode, with accumulation management. The dynamic mode permits weighing without interfering with the operator's work. It saves time and reduces costs as the operator no longer needs to drive from the load area to the weigh bridge.
Overview: The Taurus weighing system consists of reliable and long-lasting components designed for the most rugged environments. It can be used to weigh cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, goats and so on. The weigh bars are easy to install under squeeze chutes or platforms, and their IP68 protection grade (water full immersion protection) allows for the best product on the market against dirt and moisture. The weighing indicator has a blocker filter, guaranteeing correct and stable weight readings also with restless animals. Accurate weighing of animals increases profitability and improves reproductive performance management. The farmer is able to establish the true breeding value of the animals and select animals by weight for sale and/or slaughter.
Overview: The Gemini weighing system is indispensable for the packaging area of any farming operation, for determining the weight of delivery material, pallets, bins, tanks, etc. It consists of universal weighing bars, with a U-bar attachment for pallets. The weigh bars are available in lengths of 800 and 1200 mm for maximum flexibility and range of uses, and are made of alloy steel. The bars have a total capacity of between 2000 and 4000 kg, depending on the system chosen. The basic and the advanced Gemini systems both come equipped with 5 m connection cables, a power supply cable of 3,5 m and a power supply. The advanced system has a thermal paper printer for producing information. Both systems offer an indicator column as an optional extra, while the advanced system also sports a weight repeater with 5 digits 60 mm, a remote control, and a facility to unload data on a PC.
