Special attention has been paid to protecting the rugged frame from corrosion. The entire painting process includes sand-blasting, 8 washing cycles, 2 rust-proofing treatments, 2 coats of epoxy powder paint and baking at 190°.

The P series can be supplied with a ground clearance of 1300, 1500 or even 1700mm. The track is increased to 1800/2250 when the ground clearances are greater than the standard.

The standard way to adjust the track is to lift the vehicle with a suitable hydraulic lift and widen the axle by means of remotely controlled hydraulic cylinders.

For frequent changes to the track, there is a system available for both the 1500/1800mm and 1800/2250mm track widths that enables the adjustments to be made automatically from the cab. The track can be adjusted within two predefined ranges: from 1500 to 1800mm and from 1800 to 2250mm.

Mounting the radiators at the side avoids their becoming clogged up as the vehicle moves through the crops, and the separate circuits for cooling the engine, the hydraulic oil and the air conditioning guarantee the highest possible efficiency.

A SAUER – POCLAIN transmission driving all four wheels has been designed to provide traction in the most challenging of situations. Drive is delivered through a four speed gearbox at speeds up to 39 kph with a Poclain SmartDrive anti-slip system as standard. The careful positioning of the tanks and other components on the frame ensures that the low weight of just 6500kg is evenly distributed 50/50 between front and rear under even the worst of conditions and with the boom open and the tanks full. The distribution of the weight is essential in ensuring good traction while working and to reduce soil compaction to the minimum.

The wheelbase of just 3000mm combined with 4 steered wheels enables the IBIS P series to achieve very small steering radii. This is essential when manoeuvring in confined spaces. With 4 steered wheels, entry into the field can be carried out more quickly and without damaging the crops, since the rear wheels always follow the front wheels. The external steering radius of the standard IBIS P series is very small at just 5300mm with an 1800mm track.

Mazzotti’s exclusive system for automatically locking the steering of the rear wheels is essential both when working and when on the road.

When working the rear wheels always remain aligned. This eliminates any loss of alignment over time due to the wearing of components, which can result in the vehicle wandering as it crosses the field.

On the road, locking the rear steering ensures safe and swift travel, with no risk of a wheel being dangerously out of alignment.

The certainty of always remaining on track and of travelling safely on the road.

The main tanks have a maximum capacity of 2650 litres (2518 P/M) and 3150 litres (3018 P/M) and the circuit washing tank a capacity of 260 litres.

The fuel tank with its capacity of 170 litres gives the machine a high operating range. The high capacity of the hydraulic oil tank, 164 litres, has been designed to reduce the cooling times and so avoid over-heating as a result of high operating pressures.

The water tank can be filled by means of a pump that delivers 280 l/min, or by means of a 2” connection to a hydrant delivering water using external pressure. The standard equipment includes an ecological filter and 6 metres of hose for filling with water.

A hose reel is available as an optional extra with hydraulic winding and a dedicated centrifugal refilling pump. The centrifugal pump has a capacity of 500 l/min and, being on a separate circuit, in just a few minutes can refill all the tanks with clean water.

All the activities relating to operation of the pumps for refilling, the washing circuit, the engine and the pre-mixer are carried out using multi-function levers and a keypad located in the compartment on the left hand side of the vehicle.

Mazzotti has chosen the Bravo 400s as standard equipment, with a clear display on its 5.7″ screen of all the principal data. A highly effective GPS system that automatically shuts down sections of the boom can be integrated into the same monitor, to halt spraying on areas that have already been treated. Easy recording of information with 2 GB of internal memory, 2 USB ports and an SD slot.

A rugged central frame with an efficient hydraulically-locking self-levelling system.

Special attention has been paid to protecting the central structure and the boom, with a cataphoresis (by immersion) painting cycle that includes sand-blasting, 2 washing cycles, rust-proofing and 2 coats of paint followed by baking in an oven.

The IBIS P series supports Ti-M series lattice booms equipped as standard with variable geometry arms with a nitrogen accumulator and an efficient self-levelling system. The ability to close the arms independently enables obstacles to be negotiated while in operation, and the safety joint protects the boom in the event of impact. The jets are fully protected within the structure of

Boom options

Ti-M booms are also available with arms in stainless steel. Totally free from corrosion, stainless steel prevents the formation of oxidation that, in the long term, can weaken the structure of the boom.

Both booms in steel and those in stainless steel can be fitted with air assistance. Regulation of the turbine speed from the cab makes it possible to deliver the air in accordance with the needs of the treatment and adjustment of the air outlet angle enables any drift to be counteracted.

The right hand compartment provides easy access to the pump, the solenoid valves and the suction and delivery filters.