MACHINE TESTING
Regular testing of equipment ensures the accuracy of your machine and helps to avoid wasteful or environmentally damaging under or over application of product. Regular testing also ensures the safety of your operators and those around them. We can offer testing on all full range of machines covering all makes. As well as being best practice regular testing is also a requirement of many farm assurance schemes.
| Test | Re-Test Requirement | Description | Price |
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NSTS Sprayer Testing |
Boom widths over 3m every 5 years and 3 years from Nov. 2020. Many farm assurance schemes require annual testing |
This test covers all the application components of the sprayer to ensures the machine is working correctly and efficiently with further considerations for the safety of the sprayer operator and the environment. |
Up to 12m - £99 18m - £180 24m - £225 36m + £295 Plus Certification cost* |
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NSTS Fertiliser Spreader Testing |
Most farm assurance schemes require annual testing of fertiliser spreaders | Inspection of the spreader including condition of discs and vanes. Tray testing to confirm evenness of spread across the working width of the machine. Adjustments made if required to achieve the best Coefficient of variation (CV) for each product |
24m - £225 Test is with one product, Additional products tested at £50 each |
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NSTS Slug Pellet Applicator Testing |
Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) Requirements. A. Tested by 26/11/16 OR first test due before the machine is 5 years old B. Re-test every 6 years Farm assurance schemes may require more frequent testing |
Inspection of the spreader including condition of discs and vanes. Tray testing with non-toxic product to confirm evenness of spread across the working width of the machine. Adjustments made if required to achieve the best Coefficient of variation (CV) for each product | £225 Plus Certification cost* |
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Tilly Trailer Testing |
Tilly Pass sticker issued for 12 months. | 18 Point trailer inspection, including brakes, hydraulics, suspension, drawbar, axles and lighting. Carried out by a Tilly Pass authorised technician. | £170 Tandem £140 Single Plus Certification cost* |
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Trailer Brake Testing |
We recommend annual testing | The test involves loading the trailer to it’s gross weight, road testing the tractor and trailer combination with a variation of stops to check the braking efficiency. Print out of test results will be provided | £150 Tested at a TAG Depot. Customer supplies loaded with a weighbridge ticket |
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Thorough Examination Lift Equipment Testing (Incorporating LOLER & PUWER) is required under health and safety law. LOLER 1998, covers lifting equipment, and PUWER 1998, deals with all other safety-related items, such as brakes, steering and tyres. Our combined LOLER & PUWER testing ensures that your loader boom and the machines it’s mounted to are thoroughly inspected.
| Test | Re-Test Requirement | Price |
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Telehandler |
Annually or 6 monthly if lifting a man platform |
£125 |
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Tractor & Loader |
Annually or 6 monthly if lifting a man platform |
£90 |
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Lorry mounted jib |
Annually | £90 |
| Workshop equipment (Lifting jacks, slings etc) |
Annually |
£60 (Up to 10 items) Travel time not included |
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Forklifts |
Annually or 6 monthly if lifting a man platform |
£125 |
BOOKING
Courses can be scheduled to suit your requirements and can be carried out on your site using your machinery+. To book any of our TAG Operator Training or Testing courses or if you would like further information please call Pete Gash our Customer Support and Training Manager on 0345 222 0456 opt 2. or email training@tallisamos.co.uk
*Certification costs vary depending on testing body, please contact us for latest cost
+Machinery needs to be in safe working order and meet all current regulations.
FREE RETEST - To qualify for a free retest, repair works must be carried out within 21 days by an authorised TAG service technician.
