Pasture Meter Tier 2 with Auto Lift

Pasture Meter Tier 2 with Auto Lift

Part No: 5004

Features

High strength design weighing in at 75kg to eliminate bouncing, combined with advanced sensor technology enables speeds of up to 20kph while taking readings of 200 measurements per second—that’s 18,500 readings over a single 500m pass.
Unlike other devices, rain, dust, operator weight, rough ground, temperature, humidity, or hill slopes does not affect Pasture Meters accuracy. Bundled options ensure you have everything you need right from the start including ongoing support from the team at C-Dax.
The Tier Two model enables the user to record data then transmit wirelessly into feed management software to create feed wedges and budgeting forecasts.
Windows 7 compatible.
The Auto Lift Kit saves you time and effort by not having to get off the bike to lift the device for gateways and tracks, so you can just get on and go.
### **Pastoral 21 results for C-Dax Pasture Meter**
During 2008, AgResearch, DairyNZ and Massey University with support of Pastoral 21 Feeds Program conducted extensive independent calibration of the C-Dax Pasture Meter on dairy pastures throughout New Zealand. Pastoral 21 is funded by NZ Governments Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST), DairyNZ, Fonterra and Meat &Wool NZ.
Standardised trials were run in Northland (Dargaville), Waikato (Ruakura), Taranaki (Hawera), Canterbury (Lincoln) and Southland (Wallacetown). The results of these trials are shown in the table below. C-Dax are pleased to provide you this information on behalf of the Pastoral 21 team.
Results to date indicate that 35-40mm on the C-Dax Pasture Meter is equivalent to 7–8 clicks and is the desired post-grazing residual to ensure cows are offered high quality pasture in subsequent grazings.
Measuring post grazing residual height with the C-Dax Pasture Meter as the cows are being collected for milking provides instantaneous feedback on feeding levels and enables staff to make objective decisions on feed allocation for the next grazing period i.e. sending the herd back to that paddock to achieve the desired residual or moving them to a new paddock.
 
**REGION**
**MULTIPLIER **(FACT)
**CONSTANT **(PLUS)
Northland   
22.6
744
Waikato   
16.3
700
Taranaki   
21.8
827
Canterbury   
18.1
729
Southland   
17.7
825
**Table 1. VALID FOR THE C-DAX PASTURE METER ONLY**
For ease of use the calibration equations have been restricted to a single constant and multiplier and are only valid for use with C-Dax Pasture Meter. These average calibration equations for each region provide a great starting point if you generally use one calibration equation throughout the year.
**SPEED**
High strength design combined with advanced sensor technology enables the C-Dax Pasture Meter to be used at speeds of up to 20kph—allowing fast, accurate pasture measurement. 
At this speed, Pasture Meter will take up to 200 measurements per second—or 18,500 readings over a single 500m pass—compared to perhaps 250 readings over the same distance with a rising plate meter!

**EASE & ACCURACY**
Not only does this system allow quick and easy measurement of grass but it also means that anyone can use it, independent of skills or training. If you can ride an ATV you can use Pasture Meter.
The readings are totally independent of the user so you will always get consistently accurate and comparable data no matter who is using it, what their skill level is or vehicle dynamics are. So unlike ultrasonic or plate meters, rain, dust, operator weight, rough ground, temperature, humidity, or hill slopes do not affect Pasture Meter’s accuracy.
**EFFICIENCY**
Accurate pasture measurement won’t just tell you how much feed you have. It will also easily identify areas of poor production that need attention, enabling more efficient fertiliser application and helping reduce your input costs.

**FORECASTING AND UTILISATION**
Establish a feed budgeting forecast and the potential to greatly improve pasture utilisation, which in times of feed shortages can help you plan your grazing round. As the season progresses, identify possible feed surpluses for extra hay or silage.
It’s also ideal for calculating break feed sizes—increasing pasture utilisation up to 15%.

**EASY RECORD KEEPING AND TRACKING**
Transfer data directly onto your computer for accurate and easy record keeping, seasonal tracking, and comparisons. Bundled options ensure you have everything you need right from the start including ongoing support from the teams at C-Dax.

Specifications

- Weight: 75kg
- Auto Lift kit for real convenience—no more stopping for tracks and gateways
- Dimensions:
- Width (transport position) 1145mm
- Width (measurement position) 1285mm
- Length 1330mm; Height 700mm
- Maximum height reading: 370mm
- Minimum height reading: 10mm
- Comes with:
- Indicator console
- Mounting bracket
- Connecting cable
- Feed management software

Options

Manuals