John Deere has launched a new self-propelled sprayer, claiming the 500R offers greater operator comfort and enhanced productivity.
Totally John Deere made, it is equipped with a fully pressurised cabin, category 4 filtration, additional storage and the G5 Plus CommandCenter terminal for faster processing and improved operation. The CommandArm has also been redesigned for improved functionality.
Powered by a 285hp PowerTech TM engine put through a hydrostatic drivetrain, with a single pump delivering power to four variable wheel motors for improved traction control and single range, infinite speed adjustment. When travelling on the road, Auto Mode reduces the engine to just 1,350rpm for reduced fuel consumption.
Tank capacities of 4,000 or 5,000 litres are available, with boom options of 30m or 36m, both offering half width operation.
BoomTrac™ Pro 2 is equipped with five boom height sensors and an Inertia Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor, ensuring the spray boom is correctly positioned at all times.
A full package of precision farming systems are available, including PowrSpray and ExactApply, said to provide up to 98% accuracy during operations. The PowrSpray dual-circuit pump can change from minimum to maximum output in seconds, maintaining application rates even as the forward speed changes. ExactApply individually adjusts the nozzles, using pulse width modulation, to maintain the correct droplet size. Up to 11 different rates can be maintained across the boom, and the system incorporates automatic turn compensation.
“It’s a machine built for exceptional comfort, intuitive control, and smart spraying – delivering the performance farmers expect from John Deere, said Solenne Bourgeois, European product marketing manager.
