At the National Farm Machinery Show this week, John Deere announced the introduction of the new R4023 Self-Propelled Sprayer – smaller, more nimble, and ideal for producers with smaller, irregular-shaped fields. Dave Mulder, product line manager for John Deere application equipment, says the new R4023, which replaces the 4630 model, features a 4.5L, 173 horsepower Final Tier 4 engine, new … Read More
The Logic of John Deere AgLogic
John Deere AgLogic™ is the logical choice to help custom applicators manage and improve the productivity of their assets and fleet, and now they can do it on the go. Swarupa Bakre, Associate Brand Manager for John Deere’s Intelligent Solutions Group, was at the InfoAg Conference this week talking about the recent launch of the AgLogic tablet platform for Android … Read More
Spray & Never Look Back with New Holland’s Guardian
New Holland introduces new Tier 4B Guardian™ front-boom sprayer models including the highest-capacity sprayer in the business, the SP.400F. In addtition to a revolutionary front-boom design, this model features industry-leading horsepower, combined with the available 1,600 US/gallon tank and 120-foot boom options to cover more acres faster than ever. “With the boom in front, you get the best visibility without … Read More
John Deere Rolls Out New R4045 Sprayer
With the introduction of the R4045 Sprayer, John Deere is adding a higher horsepower, large capacity self-propelled sprayer to the lineup of 4 Series sprayers introduced in 2013. The R4045, which replaces the company’s 4940 Sprayer, offers the high application rates, productive spray speeds, and all the technology and comfort that ag service providers and large producers need to cover … Read More
Remote Control Model of an Apache Sprayer
Nathan Rowings, Apache AS710 owner, has a unique way of showing his appreciation for his sprayer. He started building an identical model of his Apache sprayer. After four years of intense detailed work, he brought his finished product to be placed on display at the National Toy Truck ‘N Construction Show in Indianapolis. “When I was younger, I used to … Read More
New Matrix Pro GS with Enhanced Swath Control
The Matrix Pro GS Guidance System offers growers TeeJet exclusive RealView® guidance over video along with several new productivity enhancing features. Matrix Pro GS is the only system available that displays guidance and live video simultaneously, improving accuracy and efficiency in field operations. Up to eight RealView cameras can be used to monitor multiple machine operations while at the same … Read More
AGCO Launching RG700
AGCO Application Equipment is introducing the newest addition to its RoGator lineup – the RG700 – a 700-gallon machine built with the same attention to detail and durability as its bigger RoGator brothers. Launching in fall 2013, the RG700 self-propelled sprayer combines RoGator professional-grade quality and dependability with flexibility to meet spraying requirements well suited for a smaller tank size. … Read More
New Application Controls in the Making at Raven
Staying on the cutting edge of precision agricultural technology isn’t an easy thing to master, but the team at Raven Industries has done just that. During the 2013 Raven Inovation Summit in Sioux Falls, South Dakota numerous products were unveiled. Three of them fall into the category of application controls. I asked Gary Esselink, product manager in application controls for … Read More
BASF & John Deere Team to Help Soybean Growers
BASF Crop Protection and John Deere have teamed up to help soybean farmers fight disease with an effective fungicide and a targeted way to apply it. Soybean growers who purchase $300 or more of Priaxor™ fungicide from BASF before March 15, 2013, may qualify to purchase John Deere spray nozzles between April 1 and May 31, 2013 with no payments … Read More
New Products from TeeJet Technologies
TeeJet Technologies will be introducing several new and innovative spray and precision farming products at AG CONNECT 2013. Among the products being introduced are three AE50 award winners: 1. Sentry 6140 tip flow monitor is a unique, in-cab device that monitors the flow rate of individual spray tips to detect problems like clogging, lost tips and misalignment. 2. Sentry 6120 … Read More