ollie989898
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We can all think of a sprayer that has gone over somewhere, so it is something to be wary of as you say.
Fendt or Fastrac
- Thread starter Banana Bar
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We can all think of a sprayer that has gone over somewhere, so it is something to be wary of as you say.
Jd would be choice , as you have 3 , oils filters ,gps ,wheels all same , ifbthe wost happened you could soon swap over , and be going again , quickly
kiwi pom
Member
- Location
- canterbury NZ
Can you not put the sprayer on the 6215 or 6175?
kiwi pom
Member
- Location
- canterbury NZ
You're probably quite right, I'm just a confused observer. This forum is full of threads indicating there is no money to be made, so occasionally I poke my nose in with a possible solution that doesn't involve spending so much of it.
I think perhaps my idea of no money is different to some of the farmers on here.
- Location
- Bury St Edmunds
The 6215 would be capable of tugging a sprayer. I do think however that coming from an exceptionally good SP to a trailed unit that does a lot of work I should be putting a newer tractor on the front. We are doing well over 1000 hrs / yr with a SP and this would be likely to increase slightly if we buy a trailed sprayer. This is obviously in addition to the tractors other work. Stupid idea but the tractor that has the most spare time during the spraying season is the 8400r. [emoji848][emoji848]
clodbuster
New Member
I think there is a member pulling his horsch bells and whistles sprayer with his fendt 942 up in Lincolnshire.
Not keen on another JD then ?
Only reason I could see to get a fendt or a JD to run a sprayer would be isobus if you're into that way of doing it where the JCB would need to have a control box of some kind fitted . But would definitely be more manouverable than a 6215r I know they're better than my 6155r and the 215 will be longer so worse again.
I've been advised by someone in the know to stay away from fastrac's from the start of the 4220 till 2018 models as they've made a lot of improvements to reliability to the recent ones.
- Location
- Co antrim
I think judgin by the responses so far that the jcb has come out on top so theres ur answer to jcb or fendt
Foxcover
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4220’s are brilliant to drive and the ones round here seem no worse than Fendts reliability wise, if anything it’s the latter that seem to have more serious failures like engines whereas the JCB’s are just niggles.
I’d be tempted to swap the 8400R for a 942 though in your situation, 40mph with probably the second best suspension setup behind the Fastrac, 2.5 tons heavier but on bigger rubber.
5 tractors + 1 SP down to 4 tractors.
I’d be tempted to swap the 8400R for a 942 though in your situation, 40mph with probably the second best suspension setup behind the Fastrac, 2.5 tons heavier but on bigger rubber.
5 tractors + 1 SP down to 4 tractors.
You may laugh ,bannana , 8000 series running round here with trailed sprayer , just does not look right
- Location
- Pinnaroo. South Australia
Quite a few 9000 series running on trailed sprayers around here.
lots of 8000 and 8r on them too. I have a 927 Fendt and soon will be a 936 on mine. When climbing sand hills with 7-10000 liters at 20-25 kmh it needs power
lots of 8000 and 8r on them too. I have a 927 Fendt and soon will be a 936 on mine. When climbing sand hills with 7-10000 liters at 20-25 kmh it needs power
Speedstar
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- Location
- Scottish Borders
For comfort a 900 fendt is not much different to a 3320 fastrac, a 724 is a very smooth tractor to drive & you may find a 4220 fastrac is a bit under powered for it size
Finn farmer
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260-280hp would be great for the 4220 chassis.
- Location
- NSW, Newstralya
TBH, about the only Fastracs you see around here ARE spray rigs, generally contractors machines. That ( & mounted fert spreaders with an extended chassis ) is where they have found their real forte over here . . .
So, I wouldn’t have thought reliability an issue . . .
My spraying contractor is on his second or third Fastrac & the only “reliability” issues he’s ever had is with fuel filters & staking a fuel tank.
Had a lot more problems / expense with his big Miller Nitro machines . . .
So, I wouldn’t have thought reliability an issue . . .
My spraying contractor is on his second or third Fastrac & the only “reliability” issues he’s ever had is with fuel filters & staking a fuel tank.
Had a lot more problems / expense with his big Miller Nitro machines . . .
- Location
- N.Yorkshire
Run a t7270 which is the boss of the 6000l gs, have a few very awkward bank sides and hills to climb and when it’s wet need plenty of power and grip. It’s just over 9t and doesn’t need a weight block on to grip. A lot of 724s and 4220s pulling them out there.
Feldspar
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- Location
- Essex, Cambs and Suffolk
Whilst I think about it, oil flow demand on Horsch sprayers. Some evidence with the pump running at high load and fast speeds with low booms that the Fastrac is limiting the oil demand. Now I've stopped using the end section boom articulation though boom ride is much improved. Just something to think about.
On the flip side, the disc brakes on the Fastrac are mega, and you really want confidence in good braking.
On the flip side, the disc brakes on the Fastrac are mega, and you really want confidence in good braking.
Tractorstant
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- Location
- Monaco.
@Banana Bar I'll give you €5 if your next thread is "What Pick-Up to deliver chemicals?" Hope you are all well
Hope you are all well
ollie989898
Member
That might explain the need for 12 metre gateways...
