FARGO, N.D. – The new Miller Nitro 4000 design hangs the engine way out the back of the chassis, giving the sprayer 50-50 weight distribution front to back whether the tank is full or empty.
Marc Taylor, the Miller Nitro dealer in Mandan, North Dakota, says the extreme engine location was chosen to counterbalance the weight of the front-mounted boom.
With the product tank in the middle, the balance doesn’t change with the load.
Miller introduced the new Nitro to its dealers in August. The Big Iron Show held in Fargo in September was the first public showing.
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Taylor said the engine position also provides a more comfortable ride for the operator.
“Plus the sound level in the cab is vastly lowered with the engine way back there,” he said.
“It doesn’t just eliminate the exhaust noise. It also cuts all that mechanical clatter from the pumps and everything. The weight distribution is always 50-50 front to rear and 50-50 left to right. It never changes.”
Taylor said Miller Nitro sprayers have always had the front-mounted boom, which improves visibility.
“You can see every nozzle from the seat, so it’s easier to watch for spray drift or plugged nozzles, without always trying to turn around backwards in the cab,” he said.
“Customers tell us they generally run a front-mount boom lower than a rear-mount boom because they can see what’s happening. That makes better use of your chemical.
“Spraying into corners is another big issue. With the boom up front, you drive right into the corner with the end of the boom. There’s no guesswork. At the end of the day, the operator is less stressed and he’s done a better job of spraying.”
The five models in the new 4000 series start at the 4215 with a 1,000 gallon poly tank and the 215 horsepower Cummins QSB 6.7 litre engine.
The top of the series is the 4365 with a 1,600 gallon stainless steel tank and the 365 horsepower Cummins QSL 8.9 litre engine.
Boom options range from a 60 to 90 foot combo up to a 120 foot straight boom. Miller offers the Trimble and Raven control systems.
All Nitro models are four-wheel drive hydrostatic drive, with Poclain final drives and power generated by a pair of Sunstrand pumps plumbed into an X pattern to provide better traction in muddy conditions.
All four corners have independent suspension with 20 inches travel and automatic leveling for each wheel. Four wheel steering is optional. Crop clearance is 72 inches for all models.
The price on a basic 4215 is about $200,000.
For more information, contact Marc Taylor at 701-663-9864 or visit www.millerstn.com.
