JD Townley & Son: Almost 20 Years Spreading Success with SlurryKat

How J.D. Townley & Son Rely & Trust On SlurryKat

For almost two decades, J.D. Townley & Son Agricultural Contractors, based in Ballygowan, have trusted SlurryKat to keep their slurry operations running smoothly. James Townley explains:

"We work a lot with the SlurryKat brand. All our tankers, dribble bars and reelers is SlurryKat and we've been dealing with SlurryKat coming up to, I'd say 20 years now."

This long standing partnership demonstrates the reliability, quality and performance that SlurryKat consistently delivers for the agricultural industry across Northern Ireland, Ireland, the UK and across the world.

Efficiency and Time Saving Slurry Spreading Systems

Townley's uses their carefully specified SlurryKat equipment to maximise efficiency in every job. Their main system utilises three, 4000 gallon Premium Plus™ tankers, each fitted with DCI arms, autofill and discharge arms and more. These tankers draw slurry from the pit, deliver it to the edge of the field and feed a 12m Premium Plus™ dribble bar via DCI arm and Oroflex hose, allowing precise and uniform spreading across the field.

James highlights the benefits of this setup:

"Three tankers just runs nicely in a circle. They're not waiting in the yard and they're not waiting in the field for each other. It keeps the road clean and saves a lot of time. Drawing to the dribble bar in the field is definitely quicker and a lot cleaner as well."

In addition to this system, Townley's also operate a separate setup with a DODA HD35 pump, which draws slurry from the pit to another 12m dribble bar in the field via Oroflex hose. While not featured in this video, it illustrates how versatile SlurryKat equipment can be to fit different farm layouts and job types.

High Quality SlurryKat Tankers

Innovative Dribble Bars

The 12m SlurryKat Premium Plus™ dribble bar is engineered for precision and ease of use. James explains the attention to detail:

"From our first dribble bar, the 9 meter dribble bar, she was big and bulky… We've now went to these 12 meters, they're lighter, they're slimer. They're a well finished product and there's a lot of science behind the product too."

Pipes are spaced 25cm apart to ensure optimum, uniform slurry distribution, a feature that gives contractors and farmers confidence in coverage and nutrient application, whilst being light weight, reducing soil compaction and plant disturbance.

Reliable SlurryKat Couplings

SlurryKat couplings provide safety and simplicity in the field:

"We are using the SlurryKat couplings. They are absolutely fantastic! …Once you have that coupling closed, that couplings closed. It is brilliant!"

The secure design allows operators to reel long lengths of pipe without worrying about leaks or pressure failures, streamlining operations and saving time. They also come with a lifetime warranty.

Durable Oroflex Hose

Oroflex hose is a key component in Townley's systems, providing flexibility and long life even under heavy use:

"We've always been Oroflex. Dragging it across the field we have had no bother at all… The Oroflex is brilliant, it is brilliant."

Hose longevity and reliability mean fewer replacements and less downtime, keeping operations running efficiently throughout the slurry spreading season and many more seasons to come.

Flowmeter Technology, Efficiency and Cost Savings

SlurryKat flowmeter technology also helps Townley's monitor output, fuel usage and overall efficiency. James explains:

"I'm watching the flow meter all the time… Sometimes you think you can be pumping and say there's a knot in the pipe, we'll if they see they're pumping at 21 liters an hour they know there's a problem."

By tracking slurry volumes and diesel consumption, Townley's can optimise fuel efficiency and pass savings on to their customers, ensuring transparency and cost effective operations.

Approachability, Support and Customer Confidence

For Townley's, working with SlurryKat isn't just about the equipment, it's about the support and partnership:

"We've been friendly with Garth (SlurryKat CEO and Principal Design Engineer) for a long time… They're very approachable… they're quite an innovative company too."

The combination of reliable equipment, expert support and practical design ensures that jobs are completed safely, efficiently and with minimal hassle for customers.

"From a customer's point of view, as long as we do the job, it doesn't matter if we turn up in a red tractor or a green tractor or a blue tractor, they just want the job done and SlurryKat is doing that for us. Its peace of mind for us that we can just go and do a job and come back that night and the jobs done and everybody's happy."

Approachability, Support and Customer Confidence

SlurryKat is the UK & Ireland Manufacturer of the Year, offering multi award winning slurry tankers, slurry spreading applicators, couplings, hose and more. With dealers across the UK, Ireland and beyond, SlurryKat products are designed to make slurry spreading efficient, precise and stress-free, giving you high performance and reliability that lasts.

Whether you are an agricultural contractor like J.D. Townley & Son, a farmer or a business looking to improve operations, SlurryKat provides equipment you can rely on to save time, improve efficiency and get the job done right every time.

Explore the full range of SlurryKat slurry handling technology today and see how your operations can benefit from high quality, reliable and efficient slurry spreading solutions.

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Thank you to J. D. Townley & Son Agricultural Contractors for their trust in SlurryKat. We truly value the relationship and business.

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