As most agricultural producers will tell you, it’s essential to begin the spraying process as soon as soil conditions improve. While some might find difficulty doing so in early spring, John Deere Hagie™ STS Sprayers can give farmers the opportunity they need to get ahead. These sprayers include features, such as high clearance and hybrid booms, that allow for the application of solutions as soon as the weather improves.
What are the Three Hagie™ STS Sprayers and Their Difference?
John Deere offers three Hagie STS sprayers: the Hagie™ STS12 Sprayer, Hagie™ STS16 Sprayer, and Hagie™ STS20 Sprayer. Each of these models has large tanks, long booms, and enough engine power to help you work on even the toughest terrain. However, there are differences between each of these models that you’ll want to keep in mind as you explore your options. Each self-propelled sprayer has features that can benefit your field operations, but one machine may be better suited than others, depending on your specific needs.
Hagie™ STS12 Sprayer
The Hagie™ STS12 Self-Propelled Sprayer features a 1,200-gallon tank, which is designed to reduce the need to frequently stop and refill, increasing productivity during the workday. Its boom also extends up to 132 feet in length, and its 9.0-liter engine can reach a maximum of 300 horsepower. With a transport speed of up to 35 miles per hour, the sprayer is also easy to maneuver out in the field.
Hagie™ STS16 Sprayer
Similar to the STS12, the Hagie™ STS16 Self-Propelled Sprayer has a 132-foot boom and a transport speed of 35 miles per hour. However, its tank can hold 1,600 gallons of solution, giving operators more time to work without needing to stop to refill. Its 9.0-liter engine also offers a maximum of 400 horsepower to help you accomplish your tasks on even the most challenging terrain.
Hagie™ STS20 Sprayer
With a 2,000-gallon tank, the Hagie™ STS20 Self-Propelled Sprayer can benefit agricultural producers with large fields who are looking to boost efficiency. Its 132-foot boom and 400 horsepower engine can give operators what they need to streamline production, protect their yield, and cross more tasks off of their to-do list on the average workday.
What Can the Hagie™ STS Sprayers Do?
The Hagie™ STS Self-Propelled Sprayers give operators the power to cover more acreage in a short amount of time. With their long booms, ample horsepower, and high-capacity tanks, operators can worry less about issues like adequate coverage and focus on the task at hand.
Precise On-target Spray Rate
The Hagie™ STS Self-Propelled Sprayers feature PowrSpray™, the solution control system designed with accuracy in mind. With this system, operators can ensure that every acre they cross is adequately covered. Predictive pump control makes it easier to maintain target rates amidst changing conditions. Customers can also add ExactApply™ if they want individual nozzle control.
Wide Acreage Coverage
The Hagie™ hybrid sprayer boom is lightweight but durable, composed of aluminum and steel. The spray tips and nozzle bodies are also positioned within the boom itself for maximum protection. Customers can choose from a range of widths and nozzle spacings to suit their specific needs.
Increased Traction and Programmable Speeds
With the CommandDrive™ drive system, Hagie™ STS Self-Propelled Sprayers have an infinite range of field speeds to choose from, all of which can be easily selected as needed by the operator. CommandDrive™ also provides operators with real-time traction control, which is essential on challenging terrain. The system constantly works to automatically adjust the machine to match the set target speed.
What Are the Important Features of the Hagie™ STS Sprayers?
The Hagie™ STS Self-Propelled Sprayers from John Deere have a wide array of important features, each of which helps streamline agricultural operations, regardless of the conditions. Whether productivity, efficiency, or accuracy is a priority for customers, these sprayers can meet all of the demands of operators.
High Clearance, All-Wheel Steer (AWS), and Balanced Machine Weight
Each Hagie™ STS Sprayer comes standard with All-Wheel Steer (AWS), which ensures that the rear tires always follow the front tires — only two tracks are left behind while turning. The machine also glides over crops with 74 inches of underframe clearance for minimal crop disturbance.
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