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Waringstown, Craigavon,
County Armagh,
Waringstown, Craigavon,
County Armagh,
Northern Ireland,
SlurryKat's Slurry Management Solution To Wet Winter
Poor Ground, Full Slurry Stores and No Time to Waste - SlurryKat Has the Answer
Farmers across the UK and Ireland know this winter has been difficult. Since the start of 2026, parts of the UK have seen rain fall for more than 30 consecutive days, while Northern Ireland has recorded its wettest January in 149 years according to the Met Office. In Ireland, Met Éireann has reported rainfall levels well above long term averages across most counties, leaving soils saturated and slow to recover.
The result is a familiar, but increasingly urgent problem. Ground conditions remain poor, spreading windows are short, and slurry stores, pits and lagoons are filling fast. For many farms, slurry management has become a source of genuine worry. The growing pressure continues to place farmers and contractors in uncomfortable situations.
At SlurryKat, we understand this pressure because we have worked in it for over 30 years as agricultural contractors and as industry leading, innovative manufacturers.
When Conditions Are Poor, Weight Is Everything
In seasons like this, machinery weight is often the deciding factor between protecting soil and causing damage that lasts all year. Heavier equipment on soft ground leads to compaction, rutting and reduced grass performance long after the weather improves. That is why SlurryKat's focus has always been on lightweight slurry application systems, engineered specifically for poor ground conditions.
Our 30 years experience as agricultural contractors in Ireland and Northern Ireland, some of the wettest and most challenging terrain in Europe, has shaped every design decision we make. We did not design machinery for ideal conditions, we designed it for seasons and challenges like this.
Why SlurryKat Umbilical Systems Are the Difference
SlurryKat umbilical systems are built to give farmers control when ground conditions are marginal. By keeping heavier machinery off the field and reducing overall ground pressure, they allow slurry to be applied responsibly once conditions improve enough to travel safely, without undoing years of soil management.
Our dribble bars and trailing shoes are among the lightest in the industry, with some models proven to be up to 55% lighter than comparable alternatives. That reduction in weight directly translates into lower impact on soft soils and far less stress on fragile ground. At the same time, high output capability, typically 170 to 240 cubic metres per hour, depending on setup, ensures slurry can be moved efficiently during short weather windows.
Lightweight does not mean light duty. SlurryKat systems are manufactured using high quality, high tensile materials and industry leading processes to ensure strength, longevity and reliability. Every component is developed and engineered through our on site research and development facilities and tested in real working conditions through our own contracting experience.
The Multi Award Winning SlurryKat Umbilical System Includes
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What Our Customers Have To Say
- John Kelly & Son Agri Hire Ltd
"The umbilical hose and lightweight 12m dribble bar help us overcome ground conditions, as each year there seems to be more and more difficult weather. The umbilical system allows us to spread even when ground conditions aren't ideal, without causing harm to the soil or plants."
- D S Robertson Agricultural Contractors, Scotland
"The biggest thing I like about SlurryKat is the look of it and how heavy it's built but still lightweight at the same time. With the weather conditions we get here in Scotland it's far better for ground compaction and it always leave a tidy job."
- J.D. Townley & Son Agricultural Contractors, Northern Ireland
"We've now went to the SlurryKat 12m dribble bar, they're lighter, they're slimmer. They're a well finished product and there's a lot of science behind the product too."
Proven Products for Challenging Weather
Weather patterns are changing and wetter winters are becoming more common. SlurryKat's slurry spreading technology has evolved to suit this reality. Our lightweight umbilical systems are the result of decades of hands on experience, continuous testing and a clear understanding of what works when conditions are at their most challenging. This is proven performance, built for real farms, real weather and real pressure.
The Pressure Is Real But So Is the Solution
If poor ground conditions and rising slurry levels are causing concern on your farm or contracting operation, SlurryKat has the answer. Our lightweight umbilical systems are designed to help you manage slurry efficiently while protecting soil structure and long term productivity.
Contact the SlurryKat team today to discuss the right lightweight umbilical solution for your farm, contracting or business operations and be ready now and for any season, for years to come.
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