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WIRELESS SPRAYER CONTROL JOYSTICK


A wireless joystick providing sprayer function controls inside and outside the cab is among the features of the new Bruin self-propelled sprayer from US-based manufacturer Equipment Technologies. The 15-function joystick, mounted on the


vehicle’s hydrostatic drive control, connects to a terminal that displays key information on a large, back-lit colour screen. This terminal also handles all sprayer


hydraulic functions, including spray on-off control, sequential section on-off control, boom control and sprayer set-up. These functions can be manipulated using


Four innovations hit the market


We continue our uncovering of the latest technological innovations this month. Peter Hill picks out four of the best


the wireless joystick which can be taken outside the cab for remote control during calibration and visual spray nozzle checks. The Bruin machine and its technologies are based on the latest model of Berthoud’s Raptor self-propelled sprayer launched last autumn, but re-engineered to suit the requirements of row crop spraying operations in North America and eastern Europe. The Bruin is available in 2,650- and 4,160-litre (700gal and 1,100gal) tank capacities and booms up to 36.5m (120ft) with the highest clearance of any rear-mounted design on the US market, according to Equipment Technologies.


PRODUCT SUMMARY Company Equipment Technologies Name Bruin Type Self-propelled sprayer Key feature ‘Intelligent’ hydrostatic four-wheel drive, comprehensive electronics control and recording system with wireless joystick for in- out of cab operation


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