THEY’VE been around for the past 25 years, many of those in paddocks across Australia, and to mark the silver anniversary, Case IH has given its Patriot sprayers a makeover.

North west NSW farmer, Andrew Lowien, and Case IH product specialist, Andrew Kissel, with a new, special edition Patriot 4430 sprayer.

Case IH has announced it has manufactured a limited number of special 25th anniversary Patriot 4430 sprayers which are now available through dealers across Australia.

The sprayers include a unique silver and red paint finish, decals highlighting the anniversary, and the very latest features, including the new AIM Command FLEX advanced spray technology.

North west NSW farmer, Andrew Lowien, recently took delivery of one of the special-edition Patriots on his 2700-hectare farm, ‘Black Mountain’, near Bellata.

“I haven’t done a lot with it yet, but it’s already living up to expectations,” he said.  “Just the stability of the boom, and the width – I notice I’m getting more done.”

Mr Lowien, who runs the farm with his brother, Grant, said it was important to have a sprayer that had the latest in technological advances to get the job done faster and more efficiently.

One of the features is the new Patriot’s AIM Command FLEX advanced spray system.

This latest advancement in spray technology helps operators be more efficient without sacrificing accuracy, regardless of speed and terrain, resulting in higher potential return on investment in high dollar crop protection products.

Features include the ability to adjust spray rates up to 30 per cent higher than the target rate on up to eight nozzles, and all with a single push of a button.

In addition, several levels of boom section control are available. This means the same machine has the flexibility to spray with seven boom sections, thirty-six sections or individual nozzle control, providing more precise control across the boom and throughout the field.

The special edition Patriots include everything that has ensured the model has stood the test of time – including the cab-forward, rear engine design – while also offering Michelin tyres, Raven Industries technology and Wilger Combo-Rate nozzle bodies as standard equipment.

New Case IH family cab styling, 360-degree lighting package option and AIM Command FLEX (with no additional hardware needed) make it all the more attractive for those in the market for a new sprayer.

“When Case IH brought the first 4260 Patriots to Australia almost 20 years ago, it changed what growers thought of when it came to a self-propelled sprayer,” Case’s high horsepower and sprayer product manager – Australia and New Zealand, Alyx Selsmeyer, said.

“Features like the cab-forward rear-engine design and near 50-50 weight distribution were as important then as they are now. Combine that with industry-leading technology to improve accuracy, and it shows why the Patriot has always been a strong machine in Australia.”

Source: Case IH www.caseih.com