John Deere is hoping smaller will be big when it comes to marketing self propelled sprayers.
The new 4630 replaces the 6700 model and will maintain the 72 to 88 and 90 to 120 inch, adjustable wheel spacings.
The suspension is a four link system with air ride that is capable of field speeds of up to 17 mph.
A 600 gallon poly tank is drained by a hydraulically fed centrifugal pump capable of rates of four to 95 gallons per minute or 40 gallons per acre on an 80 foot boom at 12 mph.
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The cab has all the features of its big siblings with Greenstar, Autotrac and Commandview. The operator’s seat is tied to the controls.
The optional control gear includes a Starfire GPS feeding the standard Greenstar 2 1800 display or the upgrade to the 2600 display capable of running Auto trac steering systems, creating as-applied maps or using the Swath Control Pro system.
Booms come in a convertible 60 to 80 foot length that allows 20 feet of boom tips to be folded in for narrower operations. Tires come in 320, 380 and 420 sizes.
The machine is powered by a 6.8 litre Deere Powertech engine that produces 165 horsepower. A four wheel, hydrostatic transmission provides the motion. The 70 gallon tank should keep refueling down to once every 16 hours.
For more information, visit www.deere.com.
