Ag retailers and custom applicators provide an essential service to the American grower. With the changing economic times, however, growers are faced with the challenge of doing more with less and stretching their dollars further than before. The NL345G4 Edge combination fertilizer-lime pull-type spinner spreader by New Leader gives growers the opportunity to invest in their application and save money in the long run.
Every year, growers can expect two to three visits from their ag retailer, co-op, or custom applicator, depending on the needs of their crops. With the average custom application rate of $6.00 and fertilizer costs reaching $480/ton, the cost to effectively fertilize a field is a significant investment, especially for those managing large acreages.
With growers needing to stretch their dollars further and increase their efficiencies more than ever before, some are looking to take their spreading in-house.
“What the NL345 lets growers do is invest in their spreading. They have control over the timing, frequency, and manner of application. And with the standard farm equipment loans available, they’re able to spend less year-over-year; increasing their profit margins and leaving themselves with a valuable piece of equipment that can be resold when they’re ready to upgrade,” says John Rathjen, Director of Product Development at New Leader.
And the year-over-year savings can be quite significant.
“For a grower managing 5,000 acres, by the end of Year 1, they can be ahead $25,000,” explains Rathjen. “By Year 3, that number increases to $64,000, and by Year 7 you can be just under $200,000 ahead. Those are significant savings when you’re working to improve your bottom line and set yourself up for long-term financial success.”
The NL345G4 Edge is a high capacity, high output combination fertilizer-lime pull type spinner spreader. It offers boundary spreading functionality, precise independent spinner control and monitoring, and scales for static in-field calibration.
The MultApplier insert allows for dual product spreading, independently or simultaneously, and at straight or variable rates. And the trailer features a heavy-duty mainframe with universal hitch, 4-wheel hydraulic braking system, walking suspension with 12” of travel, and high floatation tires for light footprint.
With ease of use features including simple startup calibration, and ease of maintenance features including centralized grease banks and 304-stainless steel components, this unit was built to hit the ground running. It’s easy to operate, accurate, and will work with existing controllers.
“New Leader’s legacy has been built from decades of proven reliability,” says Rathjen. “From product performance all the way through to the training and service that follows. New Leader is a partner you can trust for profitable results.”
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