A Sprayers Showcase
January 9, 2012 
Case IH Patriot 4430
The Patriot 4430 sprayer features a 1,200-gallon tank and a 8.7-liter Case IH FPT engine which can achieve up to 365-hp. The unit also is designed with Selective Catalytic Reduction technology and meets Tier 4 emission standards. The Patriot 4430 comes equipped with the AutoFold Plus boom fold/unfold feature, which raises the booms out of the cradle and initiates the unfolding process using a single switch.
GVM E370 Prowler
The E370 model Prowler offers a 370-hp engine and a Funk 10-speed transmission while the E325 model uses a 325-hp engine and 6-speed ZF transmission. It boasts 32 inches of crop clearance, 11-ton dry and 1,800-gallon liquid capacities, an Air Ride cab with a larger windshield and a new Variable Coil Spring Suspension. The unit also works in conjunction with GVM’s AgJunction system to provide logisitcs and diagnostics support.
Equipment Technologies Apache 1220
The Apache 1220 sprayer comes equipped with a 1,200-gallon product tank and a 100-gallon rinse tank. The unit is built with a Cummins Tier III engine capable of achieving 215-hp at up to 35 mph in speed.
John Deere 4940
4940 Sprayers feature Direct Injection Ready, giving operators the ability to maintain a clean solution tank, which makes it easier to change between crops, load faster and carry up to 235 gallons of extra product. To make spray applications more precise, the 120-foot booms come in 11 independent sections, more than any other sprayer, that can be turned on and off manually or automatically with Swath Control Pro. Units come with boom widths from 90 to 120 feet and are equipped with GreenStar 3 2630 Display for the most advanced system control and field documentation. The John Deere 4940 Sprayer is powered by a 340-hp 9 Liter Interim Tier 4 PowerTech Plus Turbocharged engine with four-wheel hydrostatic drive that can make dry applications up to 25 mph (20 mph for liquid applications) and empty transport speeds of up to 35 mph. In addition, the 1,200-gallon solution tank has been redesigned to shift more weight forward for improved front-to-back weight distribution, greater operational control and reduced compaction.
AGCO Corp. RoGator 1300
The RoGator 1300 is powered by a drivetrain system and a Tier 4 interim-compliant AGCO Power 8.4-liter diesel engine with e3 selective catalytic reduction technology. The unit features 150-gallon fuel tanks and a new longitudinal A suspension that allows for sharper turns and minimizes the amount of motion transmitted to the cab. The new RoGator offers seven speed ranges and are capable of speeds of up to 36 mph.
Buhler Versatile SX275
The SX275 sprayer is equipped with a Cummins QSB 6.7-liter engine capable of achieving up to 275-hp. Boom lengths up to 120 feet are available and the unit boosts 48 inches of crop clearance in operation. The product tank can hold 1,200 gallons.
Hagie Manufacturing STS16
The STS16, with its 1,600-gallon solution tank, has lower ground compaction vs. competitors’ 1,200-gallon sprayers. The unit comes with 72-inch ground clearance, front-mounted boom, balanced design and technology options. It is available with a 60/80/90- foot, 60/100-foot or 90/120-foot boom. A 365-hp Cummins QSL 8.9-liter diesel engine means the STS16 has the power for all types of field conditions.
Miller-St. Nazianz Condor G75
The Miller Condor G75 sprayer continues to set a new standard for mechanical drive performance and productivity, says the company. With high fuel prices, and the Condor using only on average of 3 to 5 gallons of diesel per hour of field use, there are thousands of dollars of annual savings to be had. The 275-hp Condor G75 is available with a wide range of completing options, including 1,000- and 1,200-gallon tanks, booms from 90- to 120-foot wide, the Miller exclusive Spray-Air air boom technology, and SmartDrive on-demand front wheel assist.
AGCO Corp. Spra-Coupe 7660
The Spra-Coupe 7660 is equipped with a Perkins 1106D engine, which has been approved for use with B20 biodiesel products. The unit’s brake pedal has been replaced with a switch-activated park brake.
New Holland Guardian
The Guardian sprayer features a four-wheel independent suspension and high-back air-ride seat to provide operator comfort, says the company. The unit comes equipped with 14 halogen lights, enabling it to operate in low light or nighttime conditions.
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