Articulated Spray Rig

Articulated spray rig SPRAYING Miscellaneous 17-3-3 When Dennis and Harold Dobbin, Wheeler, Ill., decided to modify their Hagie high-clearance sprayer, they turned to local innovators Bruce and Roger Elliott, Montrose, Ill., for help. The Dobbins wanted a lower profile machine with more carrying capacity, a better ride, and an enclosed cab that would protect the operator. The machine they ended up with has the engine and cab mounted up front, articulated steering, air-bag suspension, and a 55-ft. boom with 32 in. of up and down travel. On the original Hagie machine, the operator sat up front and was positioned about as high as the top of the cab is now. The engine was behind the operator and the spray tank was mounted lower. The new machine has most of the original frame as well as the torque hubs and the original hydraulics. The men built a new sub-frame which supports the pivoting articulation joint that's used for steering. Width of the machine is 60 in. with 26 in. of ground clearance. It's fitted with 24-in. tires. The cab was built from scratch and is equipped with air conditioning. The spray tank holds 400 gal. The builders also came up with a new boom design. It retains the original Hagie wings but they built a whole new center section that raises and lowers parallel to the ground. The Dobbins use the maneuverable spray rig to top dress N on wheat and to spray corn and beans. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Dennis & Harold Dobbin, Rt. 1, Box 20, Wheeler, Ill. 62479.

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