Self Propelled Sprayer Converted In Combine
I converted an old Massey 750 combine into a low-cost, self-propelled sprayer equipped with rear wheel drive and front axle steering. The machine drives and steers off the front axle, just like a tractor, so it turns sharp and is easy to maneuver. It has a 60-ft. boom and a pair of 300-gal. tanks and rides on 18.4 by 38 wheels. Its low center of gravity helps keep it stable on sidehills.
I've used my combine sprayer for three years. It costs very little to maintain, and the diesel engine is fuel efficient. I spent about $5,000 to build it. I saved that much just in one season by not having to hire a custom spraying service. And, I can shop for chemicals and do my own application when I need to without having to wait for someone else to do the job for me.
The machine has enough ground clearance to spray tall soybeans and its overall height is lower than a medium-sized tractor. It'll travel over soft ground without much compaction. It took about three months to build. (Marvin Coufal, 2150 S. Road, Bee, Neb. 68314 ph 402 566-4285)
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Self Propelled Sprayer Converted In Combine COMBINES Conversions 27-3-42 I converted an old Massey 750 combine into a low-cost, self-propelled sprayer equipped with rear wheel drive and front axle steering. The machine drives and steers off the front axle, just like a tractor, so it turns sharp and is easy to maneuver. It has a 60-ft. boom and a pair of 300-gal. tanks and rides on 18.4 by 38 wheels. Its low center of gravity helps keep it stable on sidehills.
I've used my combine sprayer for three years. It costs very little to maintain, and the diesel engine is fuel efficient. I spent about $5,000 to build it. I saved that much just in one season by not having to hire a custom spraying service. And, I can shop for chemicals and do my own application when I need to without having to wait for someone else to do the job for me.
The machine has enough ground clearance to spray tall soybeans and its overall height is lower than a medium-sized tractor. It'll travel over soft ground without much compaction. It took about three months to build. (Marvin Coufal, 2150 S. Road, Bee, Neb. 68314 ph 402 566-4285)
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