High clearance sprayer

[bluefargo]

I really need a high clearance sprayer. As a smaller farmer a new one is out of the question. I would really appreciate any advice or suggestions on the reliability of the various models. What would you buy?

[timm]

4720 out of the states!!

[Jagfarms]

We have a Jd 4720 and we really like it.

[timm]

put on Raven autoboom with wheel and duals on the
back

[Klause]

Do you have a FWA tractor? Get a pull type high clearance and pull it that way... You'll go through more mud than an SP can ever dream of.

[fjlip]

With a FWA or 4WD, everyone sprayed through water last year. Would the PT high clearance with 1300 gallons not be too heavy?
Apache weighs less loaded than a 4720 empty. They have factory duals. Any owners on here?
Jay Dee says duals on Deere sprayers ruined suspension joints, last year.

[Klause]

Depends if you dual it up...

Mine's 800 gal, 80' booms Doesn't sink as much as the
tractor pulling it (90hp belarus).

If you'd dual it up, should be fine... Was running 13.6s
on the sprayer and the front of the tractor and 16.9s
on the back of the tractor (singles).

[timm]

those Apaches remind me of those imitation Honda
motors

[Braveheart]

We have an Apache and love it. First, we don't have a big farm and a used good cond Apache was affordable.

Second, we like the idea of the JCB powershift transmission. We've used a JD and a Wilmar and on both the hydro didn't like mud and they used a LOT more fuel.

The Apache is easy to put duals on the rear. Spacers, rims, tires and installation is $5000.00 here and cheaper I think down south.

Our Apache is very durable, well built and its' controls are easy to manage and visibility is great.

[farmaholic]

We've only had Rogators. None have had the air bag suspension so they ride rough. Because of the Hydro drive they tend to be hard on fuel. Otherwise they are well built. Rumor has it the wheel motors are expensive to rebuild/replace. Good luck finding what you need.