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Friday, 27 March 2026 11:55

Rotowiper Unveils 12m Tractor Wiper at Waimumu Field Days

Written by  Staff Reporters
The 12m model is suitable for all types of terrains, including rolling country. The 12m model is suitable for all types of terrains, including rolling country.

Showcased at the recent Waimumu Field Days, Rotowiper’s latest addition to its tractor mounted wiper range, the big 12m span machine dominated the site, complementing the current 6m (working width) FU600 and the 9m FU900 Fold-ups.

Like the other Fold-up models, the 12m is designed for three-point linkage mounting, featuring five sections that easily fold to a 3m transport width.

Rotowiper owner, Dougal Lamont says, “the 12m model on display is aimed at large scale farmers, here and in Australia, and is designed to be flexible across uneven ground, making it suitable for all types of terrains, including rolling country”.

The 12m unit tips the scales at two tonnes. It has three ‘balloontyred’ oscillating wheels, rearwards of the three centre sections, that take care of working height, complemented by individual wheels at the extremities of the outer wings.

Utilising the same herbicide application technology used throughout the wellknown Rotowiper range, the big unit features twin 200 litre chemical tanks, five distribution pumps, and a control box offering auto-function, timer and manual control options.

Each application roller uses a hydraulic motor, allowing the operator to apply chemical to each roller separately. The start-up procedure is designed to avoid overloading the 12v system with pumps starting in sequence, then the reverse during shutdown. Lamont suggests the 12m unit will retail at about $55,000.

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