WITH farmers focused on maximising yields and harvesting at this busy time, it’s easy for the end of financial year to creep up unnoticed.
Aussie Pumps would like to alert farmers and small business owners to the government’s Instant Asset Write-off support which finishes on 30th June 2024.
Instant asset write-off
Aussie Pumps is urging business owners to consult with their tax agent to determine if they are eligible.
Companies with a turnover of less than $10 million can get the benefit of instantly writing off assets worth individually up to $20,000.
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The benefits are enormous.
Farmers need to understand that now is the time to buy and take advantage of these tax incentives.
Aussie Pump’s Finance Manager, Brian Cocker said “No-one wants to pay more tax than they have to, and the current Instant Asset Write-off for small businesses is set to end June 30."
Aussie Smart Fert Pumps
Excellent growing conditions are expected across large parts of Australia this winter with a forecast rebound in agricultural production by ABARES.
In response, Aussie Pumps has moved to increase production of their popular Aussie Smart Pumps, to assist farmers with handling corrosive liquid fertilisers safely.
Fert pumps....Aussie gets smart
Aussie introduced their 2” and 3” Smart Pumps just as liquid fertilisers began to really take off.
The pump end is made from 30 per cent glass-filled polyester material developed for NASA and is made by injection moulding to ensure excellent consistent quality.
The pumps are corrosion resistant and handle virtually all agricultural chemicals from weedicides and pesticides to liquid fertilisers.
“We learnt a lot from working with Goldacres,” said John Hales Aussie Pumps Chief Engineer.
"Their team were busy designing the innovative Batchmate as an adjunct to their terrific sprayer production.
"To think that we can work with a company of their calibre and quality was a great stimulus to us"
Aussie Smart Pumps’ unique configuration really suited what Goldacres were setting out to do.
They needed a pump that would handle liquid fertiliser, through the batching process, as well as being capable of fast-filling big sprayers in the field.
“A hydraulic drive pump was useful for mobile plant applications (sprayers)," said Hales.
"We know that farmers were using aluminium firefighting pumps, or sometimes end suction cast iron pumps to handle aggressive liquid fertilisers.
"Those pumps didn’t last long and were horrifically inefficient."
Versatile options
Aussie introduced the Smart Pump to provide not only a solution that would handle a range of liquids but also provide real efficiencies.
The 2” pump is available with two different impeller options.
One is a high flow impeller that delivers up to 835 litres per minute.
It offers a maximum head of 25 metres (approximately 35 psi in pressure).
The high head impeller delivers less flow, only 720 litres per minute but has a maximum head of 37 metres.
That’s approximately 52 psi.
Both configurations use a Honda GX200 6.5HP recoil start engine and will draw water through a vertical lift of 7.6 metres.
Three different elastomer options give users the ability to handle a range of chemicals.
For example, EPDM elastomers are compatible with most agricultural chemicals and liquid fertilisers.
Viton elastomers suit a wider range that includes diesel fuel, seawater, and some other chemicals.
“Viton is a great synthetic material not natural rubber but can be less flexible and harder than EPDM or our third option, Buna N," said Hales.
The Buna N versions are compatible with diesel fuel, oils, even seawater.
The “N” stands for Nitrile.
"It’s a flexible elastomer but, not what we recommend for agriculture chemicals or ferts”, said Hales.
3” for extra performance
The company has found increasing demand for their 3” version with big sprayers now utilising 3” pipework to enable fast filling of the tanks.
The 3” high flow version, will deliver up to 1010 litres per minute and a maximum 25 metre head using the same engine, GX200 6.5hp Honda.
The high head version of the 3” pump will produce a maximum head of 37 metres and deliver a flow up to 870 litres per minute.
Of course there is also a hydraulic drive version of the 3” pump than can run of the sprayer’s hydraulic system too.
Alternatively, it can be supplied with a big 4kW 415 volt heavy duty motor for static installations.
Getting value for money
Australian Pump Industries is focused on meeting market needs through research and user feedback.
They design products to be more efficient, ultra reliable and last a lifetime.
The inspiration is the feedback from a wide range of customers who use their products.
Aussie’s preoccupation is self-priming centrifugal pumps and high pressure water blasters.
The range they have developed over the last 30 years is the most complete and versatile in the industry.
Local support essential
Correct pump selection is key to the success of any on-farm water project.
Aussie Pumps understands that engine powered products need local support during their life cycle.
That is why they have established a network of reliable, professional Gold Distributors who are trained on pump selection, are authorised to maintain Aussie products, and who deliver good customer service.
To find out more about the pumps mentioned above, see Tim Hawkin at Bacchus Marsh Farm Supplies or call them on 5366 0600.
Or use the Aussie Pump website to locate your local Aussie Gold Distributor or call Aussie Pumps directly on 02 8865 3500.
