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Ag-Chem equipment touts its new 864 and 1064 Ro-Gators as running “stronger, longer and cleaner.” Improvements include:
More oomph
For engine power, Ag-Chem engineers kicked up horsepower options and switched from Cummins to CAT. The 800-gal. Ro-Gator 864 offers a 225-hp CAT, with 25 more horsepower than the 854 engine. The 1064, with a 1,000-gal tank, features a 250-hp CAT. The new models join the 275-hp, 1,200-gal. model 1254 in the Ro-Gator lineup.
Enhanced operating systems
Pumps, valves and cooling components are improved or simpler to operate, says sales engineer Kraig Hunter. An integrated side-by-side cooling system replaces a stacked system, reducing efficiency loss caused by debris buildup between coolers. Hydraulic oil reservoirs are increased from 48 to 60 gals. Hydrostatic tandem Eaton series II pumps power the full-time 4-wd.
Foaming is reduced with an electronic sparge valve, combined with an in-cab lightbar indicator and push-button controls. It allows easy agitation adjustment to match remaining spray volume. Repositioning the flow meter mount to a vertical position gives easier access and eliminates cavitation, a concern during low-rate application. Moving the rinse tank from the right-hand catwalk to the top of the product tank allows operator access from either side. Rinse tank capacity is increased from 50 to 110 gals. A redesigned electrical distribution center features fault indicators that light up to identify problem circuits.
Better boom handling
Ag-Chem improved the full-boom breakaway feature of the 854 with all new pressure-compensated boom fold and full-boom breakaway hydraulics and redesigned boom section shutoffs. Newly designed electronics replace air valves, also eliminating the need for air hoses and an air dryer for cleaning valves.
Tire rating
The 380/90R46 Titan radial 10-star tires offer the highest load-carrying capacity available for row-crop machinery.
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