Flexibility is the name of the game when it comes to fertilizer spreaders: flexibility in application rate, flexibility in the number of products applied, flexibility in spread width, flexibility in swath control. Pretty much flexibility across the board is what most manufacturers are striving for in today’s spreader units, giving applicators the options they need to meet the nutrient demands of every field.
Unverferth The Unverferth lineup of Pro-Force spreaders feature large carrying capacities ranging from 200 up to 840 cubic foot and provide a consistent spread pattern up to 90’ wide. Pull-type and chassis mounted models are available and all feature 304 stainless steel construction, 34” wide belt-over-chain conveyor and dual 30” spinner discs with a dished design to optimize the trajectory of the dry material for consistent coverage. Optional Duo-, Tri- and Quad Force multi-bin attachments allow the operator to spread up to four different products, each with variable rate. The Pro-Force dry spreader can handle common fertilizer, lime, gypsum, cover crop seed as well as compost and litter. Miter Gearbox
Heartland Ag Systems The AGX10 HC spreader is an adjustable wheel track spreader that features a high-grade 304 stainless steel unitized one-piece body construction. The conveyor trough, metergate, rear skid section, gearbox mounts, line shaft shield and roller chains also utilize 304 stainless steel for extra durability and life. The high clearance frame is designed for added crop clearance for top dressing nitrogen during the growing season.
Case IH The Trident 5550 combination applicator is available with the New Leader NL4500T G4 Edge and NL5000 G5 variable-rate dry nutrient applicators for precise dry-product application, says the company. The main hopper can be configured as a single product or the MultApplier option can be added for application of two dry products simultaneously. Adding the MultiBin option increases application capabilities to four products. In addition to four-product application capability, the NL4500T and NL500 G5 applicators can carry up to 330 cubic feet to maximize productivity.
Precision Tank The Pacesetter XL Dry System features the New Leader G4 Series dry spreader and a wide range of options, says the company. The unit is designed with a Kenworth Chassis, which the company says offers drivers “a smooth ride.” For liquid applications, Precision Tank also offers the Pacesetter XL Liquid System.
John Deere The 800R Floater for ag-service providers and customers can be equipped with air boom, updated dry spinner-spreader, and liquid systems. Three John Deere DS35 Dry Spinner Spreader options are available and include the NL 4500G4 Edge, NL5000G5 and the new N4500G4 HP Lime. Another improvement to the 800R was the addition of new common hydraulic pumps that significantly decrease the amount of changeover time required to switch between wet and dry systems. All New Leader dry-bin configurations, Hagie Liquid Systems, and Air Boom attachments can now all use the same hydraulic pumps. Optional front fill and side fill will now be offered for the liquid system. The LS20 is available with 30-inch turrets and 60-inch cams, or 60-inch on-center cam locks with 15-inch on-center high-flow five-way nozzle bodies. The 800R comes equipped with a field-proven 90-foot boom and 2,000-gallon solution tank that delivers best-in-class floater ride quality and operator comfort.
Doyle Equipment Manufacturing Co. With a heavy-duty tubing frame and dual-track assemblies, the Doyle Big Shot Spreader offers low soil compaction, says the company. It is equipped with an extra heavy-duty 6:1 spur gear conveyor drive. The unit can deliver a 60-foot spread of lime and up to 90 feet width of dry fertilizer.
Fendt The Fendt Rogator 900 Series applicator is the latest solution from Fendt created to meet the evolving crop production needs of today’s farmers. With the push of a button, the two high-clearance models automatically raise from standard to high clearance of up to 76 inches in less than 45 seconds for critical late-season dry or liquid application and less disturbance of tall crops. After application, they just as quickly return to standard clearance of 56 to 60 inches, depending on model, for superior stability on the road. Changing between the liquid system and a dry spinner or pneumatic system takes less than two hours. Dry systems have the largest capacity of any row-crop high-clearance applicator in the industry. Use the AirMax Precision R1/R2 with TurnLogic turn compensation to ensure accurate applications on curves and corners or the NL5000 G5 for 16 section control in point rows. The Fendt Rogator 900 Series comes in five models ranging from 315- to 365-hp.
Loftness The Loftness F1210 12-ton fertilizer spreader is variable rate ready with hydraulic-driven conveyors and spinners for precision application. It features dual stainless-steel spinners with controlled spinner drive to produce a highly consistent spread pattern. The 409 stainless-steel hopper is smooth with 50-degree slopes, minimal flat surfaces and no internal gussets or plates to accumulate material. This results in a much cleaner system that maximizes material flow and helps prevent corrosion. It also has a 41-inch frame clearance and variable tread width from 80 to 120 inches (90- to 152-inch wheel spacing optional) for in-season applications in row crops.
Case IH Get more done in tight windows and in challenging conditions. A 90-ft. boom option — now the widest boom configuration offered — is available for the FA 1030 air boom applicator. Designed for Titan 3540 or 4540 floaters, the FA 1030 air boom applicator is built to carry more product, enhance productivity and deliver accurate application across changing terrain. Plus, a range of configurations and efficient variable-rate-capable application systems help match the applicator to the operator’s needs and optimize coverage and productivity.
John Deere John Deere 400R and 600R Sprayers can be fitted with a New Leader dry spinner spreader for maximum versatility. With a New leader DS20 or DS30 Dry Spinner Spreader, you get three-season versatility from your application equipment. The DS20 offers up to 6.6 tons of dry fertilizer capacity while the DS30 has a 9-ton capacity.
Chandler Equipment Co. Chandler’s new ATL-FSS Row Crop is the latest design in the Chandler spreader line-up. This spreader has a 250-cubic-foot capacity hopper and is available in 409 or 304 stainless steel and comes standard with an 8-inch mesh-type chain. Other standard features on the ATL-FSS Row Crop include an adjustable axle (that will adjust from a 72- to 120-inches track), 380/90R-46 tires, PTO drive spinners, press wheel drive with high- and low-rate sprockets and a hydraulic cylinder engagement on the press wheel. Optional features include 16-inch mesh type chain (for high-rate fertilizer applications), hydraulic drive, variable-rate control system, ISO ready, and Agri-Cover SRT2 tarp systems.
Oxbo The Oxbo AT4103 is the most flexible high flotation chassis and gives you more choice in how you apply fertilizer and other nutrients. The AT4103 can accommodate New Leader Precision Applicators, Oxbo’s AccuAir system with its 72’ air boom, or Oxbo’s industry leading 2600-gallon 90’ AccuSpray system. The three-wheel chassis delivers exceptional driver comfort, with full cab suspension in addition to an active hydraulic dampening seat, intuitive controls, a true, continuously variable CVT, and All Wheel Drive. Designed to provide the perfect balance of power and control in any ground conditions and powered by a reliable and fuel efficient 400hp Scania engine, the AT4103 minimizes ground compaction, regardless of application. Backed by a unique factory-direct product support, the Oxbo AT4103 can be customized with your choice of precision application packages — including factory installed Raven, Ag Leader, or John Deere ready package — and configured to meet your specific application needs.
Simonsen Industries Simonsen Industries offers a full line of pull-type fertilizer spreaders from 1.5- to 8-ton capacity. All Simonsen spreaders are available with numerous options and can be tailored to meet the needs of a user’s individual business. Simonsen spreaders are fully welded inside and out for rugged, reliable use with minimal maintenance, says the company. Simonsen’s also carries a large quantity of repair parts and can ship most parts orders the same day.
RBR Enterprise The Vector HD frame has been extended and enhanced to support the 16-foot New Leader box, offering up to 440-cubic-foot capacity, which is 25% more than the standard Vector. To support the additional load, a newly designed suspension was engineered and axle capacity increased to a total rating of 72,000 pounds. With a 430-hp engine, and true 4X4 capabilities, the Vector HD is the ultimate for those looking for high performance and high productivity, says the company.
Salford Group Salford Group offers precision air boom granular applicators for industry leading chassis, such as John Deere, Case IH, ACGO and RBR. Salford air boom applicators are capable of applying over 700 pounds per acre at 10 mph and can be equipped with a micro-bin for applying low-rate materials, such as cover crop seed or micro-nutrients. Sprayer chassis applicators have an 80-foot application width. Sprayer chassis models can be equipped with in-row drop tubes, on 30-inch centers. The drop-tubes are designed to evenly broadcast seed or fertilizer below the canopy of standing corn over 60 inches tall. Floater chassis models have an incredible 90-foot application width. Floater models have a 320 cubic foot hopper and can apply up to three products at one time. Salford applicators are available through select chassis retail locations.
Raven Industries OMNiPOWER is a self-propelled power platform that easily interchanges with farm implements. This will allow the ag professional to perform multiple farm tasks in all the growing seasons. The user launches missions in autonomous mode or can also control directly from the tablet. In either instance, no driver is necessary. Currently, OMNiPOWER has interchangeable implements for spreading and spraying with additional applications coming soon. More OMNiPOWER implements will launch quickly and consistently as Raven works with OEM partners to release new implements.
GVM The 2022 T-Series Prowlers now all feature a Dana HVT R2 Transmission with continuous variable ratio-electronic joystick control, which brings improved fuel economy, controllability, and reliable performance to the T-Series Prowler platform. Programmable engine rpm and ground speed buttons enable operators to preset spreader and sprayer speeds, improving application consistency, says the company. The ergonomic joystick control allows operators to vary speed while maintaining full spinner rates to carry the consistent spread pattern through the start and end of a turn. The 4X4 hydro-mechanical variable speed transmission combines the benefits of a fully mechanical transmission with those of a fully hydrostatic transmission. The unit’s power comes from the new Cummins Stage V engine and Dana HVT R2 transmission.
Take the Oxbo AT4103, for example. It features one of the most flexible high flotation chassis and gives you more choice in how you apply fertilizer and other nutrients. The AT4103 can accommodate New Leader Precision Applicators, Oxbo’s AccuAir system with its 72’ air boom, or Oxbo’s 2,600-gallon 90’ AccuSpray system. Flexibility! Or how about the lineup of Unverferth Pro-Force dry spreaders. The optional Duo-, Tri- or Quad-Force multi-bin attachments allow the operator to spread up to four different products, each with variable rate. Again, flexibility.
View the slideshow to learn more about these two products, as well as 15 other models, and how the agricultural industry will be using them to apply products with flexibility during the 2023 growing season.
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