Marketing manager Joel Basinger says sprayers need to be able to not only delivery high capacity and high accuracy but also be ready to head to the field when field conditions are prime. For model year 2022, John Deere is introducing new 400 series, 600 series and Hagie STS sprayers.
“We have a complete offering for all sprayer customers,” Basinger says.
The Hagie STS models have been redesigned from the ground up. The new chassis, styling, and suspension are highlights of the major changes. The cab, which features hands-free entry, has been carried over from the x9 combine with some sprayer specific changes.
With the new design, the sprayers offer the Hagie trademarks of 52/48 weight split; up to 76” clearance, and the front-facing hybrid boom, along with optional all-wheel-steer, nutrient toolbar, and Montag cover crop attachment.
“These sprayers are powered by John Deere Powertech 9.0 L engines, and are 300 hp and 400 hp—the highest horsepower for a row crop sprayer in North America,” Basinger says.
The three models are STS12 with 1200 gal; STS16 with 1600 gal; and STS20 with 2000 gal. The 2000 gallon machine is the largest capacity sprayer John Deere offers.
The STS models feature the Gen 4 CommandCenter, StarFire 6000 receiver, AutoTrac and JDLink. ExactApply is also now available on the STS models.
Also in the new lineup are the refreshed 400 and 600 Series which aim to increase the productivity with reliability. The medium chassis 400 series spans four models: 408R with 800 gal; 410R with 1000 gal; 412R with 1200 gal; and 400R with dry spinner.
The large chassis 600 series includes three models: 612R with 1200 gal; 616R with 1600 gal; and 600R with dry spinner.
Carbon fiber booms are optional, and Exactly Apply with boom recirculation is available on steel booms.
