The new Hagie STS sprayer is manufactured as part of a joint venture with John Deere and continues the lineup of technologies found in the latest Deere equipment.
Hagie sprayers operate much like typical John Deere equipment. Featuring Deere cabs, the latest generation technology and full compatibility with John Deere Operations Centers, the choice comes down to operator preference.
“STS has a Hagie pedigree with John Deere technology,” says Tim Deinert, lead market manager for John Deere sprayers. “The architecture with high clearance and front-mounted booms is still there. [technology] Fully supported by your John Deere dealer. It's a John Deere cab. That's what people really want, and that's what we've delivered. ”
Hagie sprayer selection
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The STS12, STS16, and STS20 have tank capacities of 1,200 gallons, 1,600 gallons, and 2,000 gallons, respectively, exceeding John Deere's maximum capacity of 1,600 gallons. The steel and aluminum hybrid boom is front-mounted and ranges in length from 90 feet to 132 feet.
The STS12 is rated at 300 horsepower, and the STS16 and 20 are rated at 400 horsepower, all with broadcast spray speeds of 0.5 to 25 miles per hour and transport speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. Independent air ride suspension maintains a comfortable ride even in uneven field conditions. The STS sprayer features a high 74-inch clearance with Hagie's standard tires and is designed for applications from planting to late crop.
Deinert said the new Hagie sprayers feature all-wheel steering (AWS), which gives them agility not found in Deere sprayers. With AWS, the two large sprayers have a turning radius of 18.9 feet, whereas the STS12 reduces the turning radius to 17.3 feet.
“If you go into a headland and try to make a turn, the front wheels will spin and the rear wheels will snap, causing damage to crops,” Deinert said. “With AWS, our wheels can follow each other and drive through fewer crops.”
STS16 Sea and Spray
Exclusive to the Hagie STS16 with a 120-foot boom, this new sprayer can be purchased with factory-installed John Deere See and Spray Premium technology.
“This changes the way we approach application season,” Deinert said. “The other big thing is that weed resistance is advancing faster than ever before. Technologies like See and Spray can make us smarter about how we do things. Because the chemicals are limited, we know that as these weeds evolve, we're going to have to get better and smarter about how we approach this.
It replaces traditional broadcast spray with ExactApply nozzle control. The system scans more than 2,100 square feet of crops per second, spraying chemicals only where weeds and crops are found by a series of cameras spread across the boom arm. See and Spray allows farmers to spray at up to 15 mph depending on weather conditions. The optional BoomTrac Pro 2 upgrade uses See and Spray cameras to keep the boom level with the ground.
The sprayer also utilizes other technology products from John Deere, including the integrated StarFire 7500 guidance system. When combined with the John Deere G5 display, farmers can use features common to other Deere machines such as his AutoPath and weed layer maps. See and Spray collects data from each sprayer application pass and stores it in an operations center, showing where the chemical was applied and how much chemical was stored.
Operators can also view live feeds from each camera on the boom via the G5 display.
Hagie sprayers have a boom recirculation feature that helps reduce chemical waste. Recirculation calls chemicals from the solution tank to the end of the boom in approximately 45 seconds. Reclaim uses air to push all product into the tank when not in operation, keeping the boom clean.
availability
The Hagie STS16, STS12, and STS20 with See and Spray will be available for order this spring with delivery expected in late summer to early fall 2025. For more information, visit JohnDeere.com or Hayae.com.
