Trailed crop and pasture sprayers comparison, prices, features
Trailed sprayers are handy all-rounders for operators on a tight budget. Crop Gear has gathered a variety of options with their prices and features to help you choose.
CROP and pasture spraying are a fundamental aspect of any farming operation, but how best to do it?
Self-propelled sprayers tick all the boxes with their dedicated purpose and design, but you need to be a contractor or have serious broadacre requirements for it to make financial sense. Mounted or linkage sprayers, being mounted to an existing tractor or tow vehicle, cost much less to buy and run, but they can struggle in larger spaces or to tighter spraying timelines.
That’s where trailed sprayers come in. These handy all-rounders deliver self-propelled-rivalling capacity, coverage and sophistication for less cash at the top of the market while also catering to hobby farmers on tight budgets and plenty of buyers in between.
The machines gathered here in Crop Gear reflect that variety. Keep in mind that prices may vary depending on final specification or dealer, and may not include pre-delivery, freight and assembly.
GOLDACRES PRAIRIE PRO 8548
$280,000 (+GST)
MANUFACTURED: Australia
TANK CAPACITY: 8500L
BOOM WIDTH: 48.5M
TRACKING WIDTH: 2.2-3M
UNDER-AXLE CLEARANCE: 62-72CM
SPRAY HEIGHT: 1.8M (adjustable)
PUMP CAPACITY: 400L/MIN
PUMP DRIVE: PTO/Hydraulic
WEIGHT (EMPTY TANK): 7350KG
CONTROL: In-cab (isobus)
FOLDING BOOM: Yes — Hydraulic
FLUSH TANK: 400L
HAND-WASH TANK: 25L
OPTIONS: Adjustable axle, boom sectional plumbing, auto greaser, tyre size.
THE PRAIRIE Pro is the crowning glory of Goldacres’ expansive trailed-sprayer range and this 8500-litre model is the top dog of the Prairie Pro pack.
Its hefty tank capacity, powerful pump, state-of-the-art spray control and stable, super-broad boom mean it can eat up vast acreage with maximum effectiveness and efficiency. A range of track widths, boom widths and tyre sizes — plus smaller tanked models (5000L, 6500L, 7500L) — allow it to be tailored to suit a multitude of needs, jobs and farm configurations.
Compensation for the big-ticket price comes from its rugged, quality build and standard trinkets that are often optional, from its ISOBUS controller, smooth-riding airbag suspension and chemical transfer hopper to its convenient storage locker and other niceties.
CROPLANDS PINTO 4000L
$68,500 (+GST)
MANUFACTURED: Australia
TANK CAPACITY: 4000L
BOOM WIDTH: 18-24M
TRACKING WIDTH: 2.1M
UNDER-AXLE CLEARANCE: 55CM
SPRAY HEIGHT: 1.8M
PUMP CAPACITY: 160L/MIN
PUMP DRIVE: PTO/Hydraulic
WEIGHT (EMPTY TANK): 3200KG
CONTROL: In-cab
FOLDING BOOM: Yes — Hydraulic
FLUSH TANK: 275L
HAND-WASH TANK: 30L
OPTIONS: Adjustable row-crop axle, tandem axle, 250l/min pump, tyre size, boom wing-lift system, half-folding boom, foam marker, isobus compatibility, touch-screen isobus controller.
THIS sharply priced, robustly constructed sprayer slides between the smaller Pony and topline Pegasus models in Croplands’ three-pronged trailed-sprayer range and is targeted squarely at the medium-sized farming operation.
With its handy tank size, availability of boom widths up to 24m and ability to be tailored via the options chart, it’s capable of handling a wide array of crop and pasture applications.
Features include hydraulic accumulator boom suspension for better boom stability and spraying precision, plus standard trailing-arm rubber-mount suspension and big single wheels to cut down on compaction and crop damage. A 3000-litre Pinto model is also available.
BA PUMPS AND SPRAYERS EZI-SPOT 200L ATV TRAILER WITH 3M BOOM
$3462 (+GST)
MANUFACTURED: New Zealand
TANK CAPACITY: 200L
BOOM WIDTH: 3M
TRACKING WIDTH: 1M
UNDER-AXLE CLEARANCE: 25CM
SPRAY HEIGHT: 0.5M (adjustable)
PUMP CAPACITY: 11.3L/MIN
PUMP DRIVE: 12V electric
WEIGHT (EMPTY TANK): 120KG
CONTROL: On-machine
FOLDING BOOM: Yes — Manual
FLUSH TANK: No
HAND-WASH TANK: No
OPTIONS: 30M spray reel
NOT everybody wants or needs a sprayer for broadacre work. Or maybe you’re looking to avoid kickstarting your heavy-duty machine into life for smaller jobs.
In scenarios like these a pint-sized sprayer like this can make a lot of sense. Affordable, simple to operate and designed to be towed behind an ATV, it also has a 15m spray-gun reel for spot spraying around sheds, fence lines and other tricky spaces.
Buyers seeking a little more capacity and coverage can step things up with a 400L version featuring a more powerful 20.1L/min pump and 4.5L boom from $4596 (+GST).
SILVAN 2500L PASTURE SPRAYER
FROM $21,940 (+GST)
MANUFACTURED: Australia
TANK CAPACITY: 2500L
BOOM WIDTH: 10-15M
TRACKING WIDTH: 2.0M
UNDER-AXLE CLEARANCE: 60CM
SPRAY HEIGHT: 0.5M
PUMP CAPACITY: 121L/MIN
PUMP DRIVE: PTO/Hydraulic
WEIGHT (EMPTY TANK): 800KG
CONTROL: In-cab
FOLDING BOOM: Yes — Hydraulic
FLUSH TANK: 100L, with hand-wash tap
OPTIONS: 3000L tank, adjustable axle with 44-inch row-crop wheels, leaf-sprung tandem axle, brakes (with tandem axle), 195l/min pump, hydraulic-drive pump, self-levelling boom, hydraulic boom tilt.
LANDQUIP INTRAC 6000L
FROM $168,383 (+GST)
MANUFACTURED: UK
TANK CAPACITY: 6000L
BOOM WIDTH: 36-44M
TRACKING WIDTH: 1.95M
UNDER-AXLE CLEARANCE: 80CM
SPRAY HEIGHT: 0.5-2.3M
PUMP CAPACITY (L/MIN): 700L/MIN
PUMP DRIVE: Hydraulic
WEIGHT (EMPTY TANK): 5420KG
CONTROL: In-cab (isobus)
FOLDING BOOM: Yes — Hydraulic with bi-fold
FLUSH TANK: 700L
HAND-WASH TANK: 15L
OPTIONS: Adjustable axle, steering axle, touch-screen controller, individual nozzle-control system, hydraulic or air brakes, auto boom-height control, auto fill system.
GOLDACRES PRAIRIE SPECIAL 2518
FROM $43,990 (+GST)
MANUFACTURED: Australia
TANK CAPACITY: 2500L
BOOM WIDTH: 18M
TRACKING WIDTH: 1.8-3M
UNDER-AXLE CLEARANCE: 60CM
SPRAY HEIGHT: 1.4M (adjustable)
PUMP CAPACITY: 140L/MIN
PUMP DRIVE: PTO/Hydraulic
WEIGHT (EMPTY TANK): 1800KG
CONTROL: In-cab
FOLDING BOOM: Yes — Hydraulic
FLUSH TANK: 100L
HAND-WASH TANK: 25L
OPTIONS: Auto rate control, tyre size, foam marker, isobus compatibility, pump size, boom type.
JOHN DEERE M962i
FROM $162,110 (+GST)
MANUFACTURED: The Netherlands
TANK CAPACITY: 6200L
BOOM WIDTH (M): 24-40M
TRACKING WIDTH (M): 1.8-2.25M
UNDER-AXLE CLEARANCE: 70-90CM
SPRAY HEIGHT: 0.5-2M
PUMP CAPACITY (L/MIN): 280L/MIN
PUMP DRIVE: PTO/Hydraulic
WEIGHT (EMPTY TANK): 5390KG
CONTROL: In-cab (isobus)
FOLDING BOOM: Yes — Hydraulic
FLUSH TANK: 620L
HAND-WASH TANK: 20L
OPTIONS: Pneumatic brakes (hydraulic standard), hydraulic pump drive, auto fill system, wheel-steering system, auto boom-height and tilt control, auto agitation system, on-board high-pressure washer, tyre size, clothing locker, closed chemical storage.
FAST 5000 SERIES
FROM $92,544 (+GST)
MANUFACTURED: USA
TANK CAPACITY: 4000L
BOOM WIDTH: 24.0-30.0M
TRACKING WIDTH: 2-3M
UNDER-AXLE CLEARANCE: 92CM
SPRAY HEIGHT: 0.5-1.8M
PUMP CAPACITY: 780L/MIN
PUMP DRIVE: Hydraulic
WEIGHT (EMPTY TANK): 3392KG
CONTROL: In-cab
FOLDING BOOM: Yes — Hydraulic with bi-fold
FLUSH TANK: 385L
HAND-WASH TANK: 10L
OPTIONS: 5100L tank, boom width, steering hitch, nozzle-control system, auto boom-height control, isobus compatibility.
BA PUMPS AND SPRAYERS CHIEF CS1600
FROM $39,542 (+GST)
MANUFACTURED: New Zealand
TANK CAPACITY: 1600L
BOOM WIDTH: 12-15M
TRACKING WIDTH: 1.5M
UNDER-AXLE CLEARANCE: 37.5CM
SPRAY HEIGHT: 0.5M (adjustable)
PUMP CAPACITY: 126L/MIN
PUMP DRIVE: PTO/Hydraulic
WEIGHT (EMPTY TANK): N/A
CONTROL: In-cab controller
FOLDING BOOM: Yes — Hydraulic
FLUSH TANK: 90L
HAND-WASH TANK: 20L
OPTIONS: Auto rate control, GPS guidance, gx series honda engine, oscillating tandem axle, airbag suspension.
HARDI COMMANDER 10000
FROM $178,000 (+GST)
MANUFACTURED: Australia
TANK CAPACITY: 10,000L
BOOM WIDTH: 30-48.5M
TRACKING WIDTH: 2.2-3M
UNDER-AXLE CLEARANCE: 79.5CM
SPRAY HEIGHT: 0.5M
PUMP CAPACITY: 334L/MIN
PUMP DRIVE: PTO/Hydraulic
WEIGHT (EMPTY TANK): 7400KG
CONTROL: In-cab
FOLDING BOOM: Yes — Hydraulic
FLUSH TANK: 730L
HAND-WASH TANK: 17L
OPTIONS: Touch-screen isobus controllers, auto boom-height and stability control, chemical transfer hopper, under-boom lighting, self-filling system, storage locker, tyre size.
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