New options for John Deere sprayers

Previously only available on John Deere’s high-specification M700i and M900i Series models, the BoomTrac and LED field lighting options are now available for the mid-specification M700 and M900 Series trailed sprayers (six models with tank capacities from 2400 to 6200 litres and spray booms from 18 to 40m). The BoomTrac automatic boom levelling and height control system uses ultrasonic sensors to measure the height of the boom above the crop or soil. If changes in the field or the target surface mean that the boom is no longer level, the system automatically adjusts it to maintain the optimum distance. Controlled via the tractor’s in-cab GreenStar or CommandCentre display, the operator can specify a desired boom height for each nozzle type or choose a different boom height depending on the application or field conditions. In addition, four headland control modes are available, including the ability to raise the boom to avoid obstacles, walls or hedgerows. Also activated via the same in-cab display, the boom lighting kit features two high-powered LED lights mounted below the boom’s centre frame assembly. These shine a high-intensity white light below the structure, effectively illuminating both the boom itself and the spray pattern below each nozzle. This helps the operator to avoid obstacles during night-time spraying and identify nozzle blockages. BoomTrac is available for both M700 and M900 Series from April. The LED boom lighting kit option is available from April for the M700 models, and from November for the M900 Series. B