Sprayers keep booms at the right hieght above the target for maximum coverage and minimised spray drift. First-rate, consistent spray quality and optimised coverage all season is a given thanks to
fast, accurate rate control and individual nozzle control. Farmers considering a selfpropelled model will be looking at Deere’s R4140i (4,000-litre) or R4150i (5,000-litre)
machines. Built for high output, these machines feature the unique XtraFlex individual wheel suspension for a smooth ride at high spraying speeds. The QuadControl transmission
provides more performance and convenience thanks to a new cruise control function and individual wheel slip control.
Knight extends 1800 range to 5,000 litres Knight Farm Machinery is launching a new model in its 1850 self-propelled sprayer range. The 1850V features a 5,000 litre stainless steel spray tank and added under chassis clearance, yet still has a lower centre of gravity than its stable-mates. It achieves this via two changes: Firstly, the spray tank has been widened and extended downwards between the front and rear wheels, with the offside extension being part of the main spray tank. This new tank design comes with a single sump that assists the
washing out process as well as minimising the amount of residual liquid left in it when spraying has been completed. The nearside extension houses a separate, integrated 500 litre clean water tank, alongside Knight’s new, high efficiency circular easyclean induction hopper Secondly, the boom itself folds at a lower angle, this being decreased from 10 degrees to five degrees so that – in transport – the overall height of the machine has been reduced by around 50 centimetres.
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