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A Cost Effective Alternative to Pumping Systems

Think a pumping system is the cheaper option? Once you factor in the extra pipework and installation costs, a slurry tanker can actually work out better value. It also gives you the flexibility to spread effluent across the whole farm. Find out how the numbers stack up.
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It is often thought that slurry tankers are more expensive than pumps, but this is not normally so.

With any pumping system there is also a reticulation system required. Slurry tankers enable you to apply effluent to the whole farm, so to make a full compression you would need to allow for at least 2,000 metres of pipe.

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The other hidden cost of pumping systems is the installation – especially electric connects.

Typically, a comparable effluent irrigation system for a 300+ cow farm is $80,000 to $120,000. This is considerably more than the cost of a slurry tanker. Give one of our consultants a call for a FREE assessment for your farm.

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