“In a traditional plumb system, all of the 10 to 15 nozzles in that section would be in use. On a recirculating boom, there are shut-off valves on each nozzle body. You now have control over the ...

Under the heading “Perhaps Too Much of a Good Thing,” sprayer expert Tom Wolf says probably the biggest challenge about selecting the right nozzles for the field sprayer is having too much choice.

Varying rates along the boom is tied to Altek’s Multi-Spray DC (direct control) quadruple nozzle body, which uses solenoids to turn various combinations of spray tips on and off as needed. With 16 ...

Fill the sprayer tank at least half full with water. Run the sprayer, inspect it for leaks, and make sure all vital parts function properly. Measure the distance in inches between the nozzles. Measure ...

Lindsay Pollock of John Deere operated the mock sprayer setup, complete with controller, boom and nozzle bodies. Each body was equipped with multiple nozzles and was capable of pulse width modulation ...

Big booms, big tank, adjustable track and 10-inch, PMW nozzle spacing running less than a foot from the ground Horsch has produced self-propelled sprayers that met road-width restrictions in ...

CHOOSING from the galactic array of boom sprayer nozzles is not so confusing with some simple guidance. “People have their own preferences and ways of working it out. We’re happy as long as it ...

400 Litre Spray Tank with Boom complete with PTO drive pump and two folding spray arms 2.4m left and right, with adjustable spray jets to cover 6m. Supplied with 20 meter flexible hose, retractable ...

For a 39-meter boom sprayer, this totals over €100,000. If the sprayer is not yet equipped with PWM, an additional €2,000 per meter must be added, plus a €10,000 starting price for an alternative ...