The ultimate spreading solution for trailing shoes
BlackBird®
- 3D impact protection safeguards slurry equipment and tankers
- Safety catch in the side arm allows quick, secure assembly
- Precision Flow nozzle ensures accurate slurry placement
- BlackBird folds neatly for compact transport
- Hose spacing: 25 cm or 12.5 cm with Double Flow option
- NightShift lighting enables safe slurry spreading at night
Slurry precision for maximum spreading efficiency
The BlackBird series from Vogelsang sets new standards in slurry distribution. With innovative technology and flow-optimszed components, the slurry is deposited exactly below the plants in narrow bands – for a more precise nutrient supply, fewer losses and less environmental pollution. Each BlackBird slurry applicator impresses with its specific advantages, but the outstanding slurry distribution accuracy and efficiency are shared by all models in the series.
The flow-optimised slurry outlet, developed with the help of flow simulations, ensures even slurry distribution in even narrower strips. The skid's new geometry divides the plant cover better and penetrates the soil efficiently, while a special edge minimises wear. The ExaCut heavy duty slurry macerator made for demanding conditions in Ireland and the proven hose layout guarantee precise application without a drive-in wedge.
The BlackBird series combines state-of-the-art technology with a compact design, setting a new standard for precise, low emission slurry spreading – ideal for any application.
Models of the BlackBird
BlackBird® Single 7,5 - 12 m: Compact, lightweight, powerful
The BlackBird Single redefines efficiency in a compact space. Weighing just 1,050 kg at a working width of 12 metres, it can be easily attached to any slurry tanker. Thanks to its lightweight design and the centrally positioned ExaCut heavy duty slurry macerator, it ensures even and consistent slurry spreading and the highest cutting results.
The flow-optimised trailing shoes and innovative plastic skids ensure optimal slurry placement, while the lightweight linkage makes retrofitting easy for small and medium-sized structures. For maximum convenience, the BlackBird Single trailing shoe can be folded up against the side of the tanker, making the transport width of just 2.55 metres.
With its compact design and versatile customised options, the BlackBird Single offers a perfect solution for smooth, efficient slurry spreading – ideal for small structures and retrofits.
BlackBird® Light 12-15 m: light, robust, efficient
The BlackBird Light trailing shoe sets new standards in slurry spreading. Thanks to innovative materials, it offers maximum stability at a weight of just 1,400 kg at a 15 m working width. Ideal for retrofitting to existing tanks, the ultralight slurry applicator ensures efficient and cost-effective spreading.
With the breathless ExaCut ECM slurry macerator and the PrecisionFlow skid, it guarantees precise slurry distribution and minimal crop contamination. Thanks to hydraulic cylinders with end position damping, stable outflows and a transport width of less than 3 metres, it provides neat and tidy folding for safe traveling on Irish roads.
The BlackBird Light combines low weight with maximum performance and makes slurry spreading more efficient than ever.
BlackBird® Pro 12-18 m: Powerful and Reliable Slurry Spreading
The BlackBird Pro offers maximum precision and efficiency for advanced slurry spreading in working widths of 12 m, 15 m and 18 m. With a flow-optimised slurry outlet and the well-thought-out geometry of the skids, it ensures even, precise placement of the slurry in narrow strips – ideal for optimal nutrient uptake.
The passive pendulum compensation in the centre frame and the active pressure on all skids ensure precise ground following, while the innovative hose routing prevents the formation of a “drive-in V”. In addition to DoubleFlow and NightShift, the BlackBird Pro offers a generous package of options to fulfil all requirements for professional use.
With its robust construction and versatile customised options, BlackBird Pro has everything that professional high-throughput agriculture needs – for precise, efficient slurry spreading that saves money.
BlackBird® Max (21, 24, 30 m): Customised spreading solutions for maximum working widths
BlackBird Max trailing shoe combines slurry precision and flexibility with maximum power. Available in two different versions, from 21-24 m and from 30 m, it is second to none. With the help of independent height and pendulum compensation, it ensures perfect ground adaptation even on hilly terrain. The 30 m version of the BlackBird Max is also highly flexible in terms of working widths. Within the 30 m, further working widths of 27, 24 and 21 m are usable without overhang.
This is made possible by the combination of hydraulic booms and various folding mechanisms, and adapts perfectly to your slurry spreading needs. Like all other BlackBirds in the family, the BlackBird Max relies on an optimal hose layout, distributors from the ExaCut heavy duty slurry macerator series and our PrecisionFlow nozzle. Thanks to its technical refinements, the BlackBird Max offers the highest precision in slurry spreading and enables even distribution even on difficult terrain. Ideal for farmers who rely on efficiency and durability.
BlackBird® Single 7,5 - 12 m: Compact, lightweight, powerful
The BlackBird Single redefines efficiency in a compact space. Weighing just 1,050 kg at a working width of 12 metres, it can be easily attached to any slurry tanker. Thanks to its lightweight design and the centrally positioned ExaCut heavy duty slurry macerator, it ensures even and consistent slurry spreading and the highest cutting results.
The flow-optimised trailing shoes and innovative plastic skids ensure optimal slurry placement, while the lightweight linkage makes retrofitting easy for small and medium-sized structures. For maximum convenience, the BlackBird Single trailing shoe can be folded up against the side of the tanker, making the transport width of just 2.55 metres.
With its compact design and versatile customised options, the BlackBird Single offers a perfect solution for smooth, efficient slurry spreading – ideal for small structures and retrofits.
BlackBird® Light 12-15 m: light, robust, efficient
The BlackBird Light trailing shoe sets new standards in slurry spreading. Thanks to innovative materials, it offers maximum stability at a weight of just 1,400 kg at a 15 m working width. Ideal for retrofitting to existing tanks, the ultralight slurry applicator ensures efficient and cost-effective spreading.
With the breathless ExaCut ECM slurry macerator and the PrecisionFlow skid, it guarantees precise slurry distribution and minimal crop contamination. Thanks to hydraulic cylinders with end position damping, stable outflows and a transport width of less than 3 metres, it provides neat and tidy folding for safe traveling on Irish roads.
The BlackBird Light combines low weight with maximum performance and makes slurry spreading more efficient than ever.
BlackBird® Pro 12-18 m: Powerful and Reliable Slurry Spreading
The BlackBird Pro offers maximum precision and efficiency for advanced slurry spreading in working widths of 12 m, 15 m and 18 m. With a flow-optimised slurry outlet and the well-thought-out geometry of the skids, it ensures even, precise placement of the slurry in narrow strips – ideal for optimal nutrient uptake.
The passive pendulum compensation in the centre frame and the active pressure on all skids ensure precise ground following, while the innovative hose routing prevents the formation of a “drive-in V”. In addition to DoubleFlow and NightShift, the BlackBird Pro offers a generous package of options to fulfil all requirements for professional use.
With its robust construction and versatile customised options, BlackBird Pro has everything that professional high-throughput agriculture needs – for precise, efficient slurry spreading that saves money.
BlackBird® Max (21, 24, 30 m): Customised spreading solutions for maximum working widths
BlackBird Max trailing shoe combines slurry precision and flexibility with maximum power. Available in two different versions, from 21-24 m and from 30 m, it is second to none. With the help of independent height and pendulum compensation, it ensures perfect ground adaptation even on hilly terrain. The 30 m version of the BlackBird Max is also highly flexible in terms of working widths. Within the 30 m, further working widths of 27, 24 and 21 m are usable without overhang.
This is made possible by the combination of hydraulic booms and various folding mechanisms, and adapts perfectly to your slurry spreading needs. Like all other BlackBirds in the family, the BlackBird Max relies on an optimal hose layout, distributors from the ExaCut heavy duty slurry macerator series and our PrecisionFlow nozzle. Thanks to its technical refinements, the BlackBird Max offers the highest precision in slurry spreading and enables even distribution even on difficult terrain. Ideal for farmers who rely on efficiency and durability.
Superior nutrient absorption thanks to precise spreading with the BlackBird®
The nutrients in the slurry only have the optimum effect if they are
placed where the crops can absorb them best. This is why every single
element of Vogelsang’s trailing shoe system, BlackBird, is designed to offer
maximum slurry precision.
The BlackBird gets its name from the nozzle of the trailing shoes, which
have a long, beak-like shape that slows down the flow rate of the liquid
manure before it leaves the discharge. This unusual geometry is the result
of our flow simulations, and allows the liquid manure to be deposited at the
base of the plants in a controlled manner that does not cause contamination
of the plants. Its new, pointed shape helps the BlackBird’s skids penetrate
the soil better, and also improves service life.
In addition to this, the centrally positioned heavy duty slurry macerator and advanced hose layout help to improve the precision of the trailing shoe. At the same time, the sophisticated hose layout prevents the system from creating V-shaped grooves at the start of its furrow. The discharge hoses are black for optimum UV resistance.
Quality leadership in slurry distribution accuracy and maintenance
The heavy duty ExaCut ECQ slurry macerator was put through its paces when Vogelsang
faced up to the strict test criteria of the DLG product testers. And it was a success. According to the DLG evaluation scheme, the macerator achieved the
grade “Very good” in the test modules “Functionality and work quality” and
“Handling, operation and maintenance” from the DLG testing framework for
slurry application technology. The 15 m wide Vogelsang trailing shoe
system BlackBird was tested with two ExaCut ECQs.
Customers benefit from excellent values in distribution accuracy and time. Both for
slurry spreading and maintenance, which is unbeatable with a maximum
of 20 minutes compared to conventional slurry macerators.
