Friday, April 27, 2018

Taking a Closer Look at the Features of John Deere ExactApply™



Some of you may be asking, what exactly is John Deere ExactApply™?

ExactApply is an individual nozzle control system available on John Deere Sprayers that provides the ability to maintain a consistent droplet size and pattern as you change speeds and adjusts to reduce overlap, skips and drifts as you cover an entire field.

Read on to take a closer look at the features of John Deere ExactApply and view the video clips to see it in action.


Individual nozzle control allows you to vary rates across the entire boom which will greatly reduce overlaps and skips. Control the output of each nozzle right down to the 15 - 20" nozzle spacing.



Spray droplet size is key to effective coverage. With typical spraying systems, increasing spray speeds greatly changes the droplet output. Not any more! ExactApply maintains a consistent droplet size and rate as speeds change.





With higher Pulse Width Modulation than other models, ExactApply expands the operating range of each nozzle at all speed ranges. View the pulse-width modulation of 15Hz and 30Hz.




No need to slow down or change nozzles to get the right rate. ExactApply has a 6 - 25% increase in flow through the nozzle outlet compared to the competitive models. This helps you control costs and spray faster.





The Nozzle Switching feature allows you to switch between two pre-positioned nozzles on the go as conditions change. With a simple touch of the screen from the cab seat you can switch to a smaller or larger droplet size.


Sprayer Turn Compensation automatically varies the rate across the entire boom while assuring you spray at the correct rate. For example, at headlands the nozzles on the outer ends will spray faster than those closest to the sprayer to compensate for the difference in speed at that point of the boom. 




In addition to the above features, ExactApply also offers:
  • LED lighting
  • Ability to apply liquid nitrogen at wider range of speeds
  • Air induction nozzle compatibility
  • Programmable rates by nozzle
  • Key fob for nozzle diagnostics
  • Solenoid fault detection

ExactApply is perfect for the operator looking for exceptional precision and productivity. It puts you in control, and ultimately will allow you to reduce costs and improve spray quality and precision.

Available as an option on all new 2018 John Deere Sprayers. A retrofit solution is available for R4030, R4038 and R4045 Sprayers with stainless steel plumbing and 15 or 20" nozzle spacing.

Want to learn more? Visit your local Martin Deerline or contact your local Martin Deerline Ag Sales Rep to see our demo unit in action.

Monday, April 16, 2018

Top 5 Compact Utility Tractor Implements for Spring Yard Clean-Up



The snow is melting, the days are warming up and it is almost time to get out into the yard to start Spring Clean-Up. There are lots of attachments available for your John Deere Compact Tractor to make yard work easy and enjoyable! Read on for our top 5 Spring Clean-Up Implements.

One of the handiest attachments is the Landscape Rake with a set of gauge wheels. It can be used for gathering tree limbs that have fallen over the Winter months, just adjust the gauge wheels to the correct height so the rake teeth just skim the grass, this will gather all limbs into one pile rather than picking up branch by branch. The Landscape Rake can also be used for raking unwanted rocks on the lawn back onto the driveway.

Frontier Rear Blade
The 3-pt hitch Rear Blade is very versatile, it can be used for multiple jobs around the yard including draining spring run-off, re-contouring your drive-way after the ground thaws, or spreading new dirt or gravel for landscaping projects.

Frontier Rotary Tiller
A new season means turning the soil over, and whether you are putting in a new garden or prepping the soil for another year of gardening a 3-pt hitch Rotary Tiller will get your seedbed broken into the perfect texture so it is ready for planting. They;re designed to help you break through even the toughest terrain. A Tiller is also a great tool for weed control around windbreaks and tree lines.

Frontier Aerator
Freshen up your lawn with a 3-pt hitch Aerator. As an Aerator moves over your lawn, the tubes will dig into the ground making holes in the ground. This allows air, water and nutrients to reach deep into the ground and promotes root growth.

Frontier Broadcast Spreader
Add a Spreader to your implement fleet, to spread fertilizer or a top coat of seed over your grass in the Spring. Combined with the Aerator your lawn will be the envy of all your neighbours. A Spreader is also useful during the thawing season to spread salt or sand over ice on the cool mornings.

These are Martin Deerline’s top picks for Spring Clean-Up but there are over 600 Frontier Implements that will assist you with the tasks around your yard. View the full line of implements here.

Looking for tips, ideas and collective wisdom about how to get all kinds of jobs done around your place? Be sure to check out the JohnDeere Tips Notebook.

Want to know more about the Frontier Implements available? Contact your local Martin Deerline.

Tuesday, April 3, 2018