Sprayers Shine This Summer
July 12, 2011 
CropLife® magazine continues its annual coverage of what new and upgraded equipment visitors to the 2011 summer trade shows can expect to see.
AGCO’s TerraGator
AGCO’s TerraGator was the first flotation applicator to feature a continuously variable transmission (CVT). For 2012, the TG7300 and TG8300 models build on 2011 improvements, such as the CVT, by introducing the first-to-market Tier 4i compliant engine, an AGCO POWER 8.4 liter diesel engine. It meets Tier 4 compliance standards and yields higher horsepower while providing improved fuel economy of one to two gallons per hour. With these and other enhancements, the 2012 TerraGator TG7300 and TG8300 — now available — offer greater levels of productivity and a smoother driving experience.
AGCO’s 2011 RoGator
AGCO’s 2011 RoGator, winner of CropLife IRON Product of the Year, has added a critical new feature: a proven drive system that AGCO has engineered to deliver even higher levels of performance and reliability. All five models come with seven speed ranges allowing operators to better match the speed of the machine with field conditions. The drive system is complemented by 2010 enhancements such as large product tanks, a front entry system, a wider cab entry platform, and front reload station. Tier 4 compliant models of the RoGator will be available in September.
Case IH’s Patriot 4430
Case IH’s new 1,200-gallon Patriot 4430 comes to market with an enhanced powerplant, featuring a Case IH FPT 8.7 liter engine with 325 base horsepower and a peak horsepower rating of 356 — a combination that provides more than enough power to handle tough field conditions. The new engine is Tier 4a compliant, using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to meet emissions requirements, and is tuned for maximum power and superior fuel economy. The Surveyor cab has increased area, to an industry-leading 132 cubic feet and 90.1 square feet of total glass, for unmatched leg room and visibility. For added productivity, operators can equip the Patriot 4430 with the exclusive AIM Command spray system, AutoBoom boom height control, AccuBoom boom section control, and AFS AccuGuide autoguidance options. Shipments of the Patriot 4430 sprayer begin in September.
John Deere’s 4930 Self-Propelled Sprayer
John Deere is building on many of the popular features of its current 4930 Self-Propelled Sprayer, John Deere has introduced the 4940 Sprayer as its most advanced applicator for the 2011-12 season. All 4940 units feature Direct Injection Ready, giving operators the ability to maintain a clean solution tank. They come with boom widths from 90 to 120 feet; 120-foot booms come in 11 independent sections, more than any other sprayer. The 4940 is powered by a 340-horsepower 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).
GVM’s E350 Prowler
GVM’s E350 Prowler is the newest, most innovative self-propelled combo-unit. It has a new electronic monitoring system to display machine diagnostics and gauges on a simple touch screen. It comes standard with AgriWAVE by GVM AgJunction, allowing operators to view machine position, engine and transmission data, and flow control while simultaneously allowing GVM service to troubleshoot remotely. The Prowler boasts 32 inches of crop clearance, a 1,800-gallon liquid capacity, an Air Ride cab and a new Variable Coil Spring Suspension, providing the company’s most comfortable ride yet.
Hagie Manufacturing’s STS10 and STS12 models
Hagie Manufacturing is offering an optional high torque drive system to its STS10 and STS12 models and making the improvements to the standard drive system on the STS14. The system enhances infield performance without sacrificing transport speed. It will increase the torque to the ground on the STS10 and STS12 models by nearly 50% while the STS14 will see an increase of 33% — all without increasing the width of the wheel package.
Miller Nitro 4000 series sprayers
The Miller Nitro 4000 series sprayers are the most comprehensive line of field sprayers in the industry, says the company. With five front-mount boom models with 72 inches of ground clearance, the Nitro 4000s are leaders in high clearance productivity. Horsepower ranges from 215 all the way to 365, with tank sizes of 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 and 1,600 gallons. Coming this summer — after its dealer launch on July 19 — Miller will be introducing some exciting new features on the Nitro 4000 Series sprayers, to be showcased in the late summer shows.
Miller Condor G-Series sprayers
The Miller Condor G-Series sprayers continue to set a new standard for mechanical drive performance and productivity, says the company. With high fuel prices, and the Condor using only an 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 240-hp Condor G40 and 275-hp Condor G75 are 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.
Precision Tank & Equipment’s Pacesetter XL
Precision Tank & Equipment’s Pacesetter XL provides versatility — and profits — to a fleet by allowing operators to use just one unit for all fall, spring, and post liquid fertilizer and chemical applications. Buyers get two applicators for the price of one: A full flotation unit when equipped with the flotation tire package, and a row crop unit when fitted with the high-clearance, narrow tire package. Converting the units is just a matter of changing tires. The Pacesetter XL is offered on a T440 Kenworth Chassis with a 330-hp engine or a 7400 International Chassis with a 315-hp engine. Units feature an Allison 3000 RDS automatic transmission, heavy-duty two-speed drive line and tank sizes from 1,280 to 2,000 gallons. Boom widths range from 60- to 90-foot, and feature adjustable boom spray heights.
Stahly’s ExtraLite
Stahly’s ExtraLite lineups of four-wheel drive sprayers, spreaders, and combos are a perfect fit for a variety of operations. These dependable and productive machines have become popular rigs for more dealers and growers than ever. The advantages of mechanical drive are many, and the units’ road and application speeds allow for far more acres covered in a day, especially in smaller fields and when jobs are spread out.
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