SPRING STARTUP & PLANTING PREP | Product Spotlight and task requirements
• 4-wheel drive for traction on varied ground conditions
• Independent rear PTO with standard 540 / 540E speeds
• Category II three-point hitch with robust lift capacity for larger implements
• Open operator station with ergonomic controls and adjustable suspension seat
• Two-spool rear hydraulic remotes for powering rear implements and attachments
• Heavy-duty front axle engineered for strength under load
• Standard features include rear work light and rollover protective structure for safety
Kioti Tractor Division | www. kioti. com
Smart Sprayers
See & Spray Ultimate
The John Deere See & Spray Ultimate precision sprayer system gives farmers an advanced in-crop spraying solution that uses camera-based weed detection and a dual-tank configuration to apply herbicide only where needed, improve weed control and reduce overall input use in corn, soybean and cotton fields.
Features:
• In-season targeted spraying that detects and sprays weeds among crops using computer vision and machine learning
• Dual-tank configuration with options up to 1,600 gallon total capacity, allowing independent spray mixes in a single pass
• Options for 1,000-, 1,200- or 1,600-gallon split tanks to match field size and application strategy
• Reduces non-residual herbicide use by more than twothirds through targeted application
• ExactApply nozzle control helps minimize potential drift and maintain application accuracy
• Actionable data via weed pressure and as-applied maps viewable in John Deere Operations Center
• Standard JDLink connectivity for agronomic and machine data streaming
• Available factory-installed on select John Deere 400 and 600 series sprayers
John Deere | www. deere. com
ARA
The ecorobotix ARA field sprayer is an AI-powered precision spraying system designed to help farmers cut plant protection input use dramatically while targeting weeds and crops with ultra-localised application.
Features:
• AI-driven precision spraying reduces plant protection products and fertiliser use by up to 95 % through ultratargeted application
• 156 high-precision spray nozzles spaced at four centimeters deliver a working width of about 6.04 meters for fine-scale treatment
• Dual-tank system with a 600-liter water tank and 300-liter mixture tank for extended field coverage
• Tractor-towed frame with CAT 2 three-point hitch integrates hydraulics and spray boom
• Ultra-high precision of six-by-six-centimeter ensures only targeted plants are sprayed
• Operates up to about 4.5 miles per hour with area output of roughly four hectares per hour
• Tractor connections require minimum 100 bar hydraulic pressure and up to three kilowatt PTO power
• Control via wireless tablet for easy setup and adjustments in the field
• Designed for use on pastures, field vegetables, large crops and lawns with day or night operation
ecorobotix | ecorobotix. com
Quadro
The WEED-IT Quadro precision spraying system gives farmers a sensor-based solution that detects living plants and weeds in real time to apply crop protection products only where they are needed, helping reduce chemical use and improve application accuracy.
Features:
• Chlorophyll fluorescence detection identifies weeds as small as one square centimeter at operating speeds up to 16 miles per hour
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