How does a case sprayer compare to a John Deere sprayer?

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Is one better/more durable than the other

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I totally agree! That’s about where I am now. My machine is exactly apply and am starting to have a few issues here and there. Case offered me a heck of a deal but I just don’t know anything about red sprayers being that I haven’t owned one. Thanks for sharing helpful information.

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1386 rowgator (used & purchased cheap)+Boyd 132' boom (new)+Topcon X35/agi4 rtk w/asc10 running the sprayer+Tireboss TPC+capstan EVO= BEAST. I am very happy with my ownership of this asset.  The 1386 could be quieter but its really a non issue.  The rig is heavy but they all are.  Buttler has provided great service/parts.  The tireboss was a game changer.

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I always tell people the Deere’s are for cowboys and coop.  Deere sprayers are built a little to heavy, probably have better dealer support.
Case IH sprayers are lighter , so you can go quicker, get stuck less.   Also the Aim Command is a must have if you farm somewhere that it is prone to be windy.  Not sure what Deere offers today on tank size but the Patriots with 1600 gallons are really efficient.

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Case is a cab over design so when you turn around on the end you can look back and see what you ran over

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Have a JD but the next one will be an Agco. Haven't run one yet but everyone I've talked to says it's best.  Worth checking out.

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Case sprayers are the only ones that consistently get ran up to 6500 hrs. Seen one sell it 9400 hrs here lately.

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I have owned both JD exact apply & Case aim command.  JD R series cab noise is the same decibel level as Case.  Engine noise instead of hydro noise, but it's the same volume.  JD rides better, more visibility, built a little heavier duty on boom, more power, better auto steer.  The Case was $27,000 cheaper than the Deere when I bought new, but I went with Deere because the dealer service and support in my area is that much better.  No major problems with either one.  I would've stayed with Case when I traded to save money, but the dealer is just not reliable.

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I started with a Hardi twin pull type. Great machine, however slow behind my 4255. Next I had a Patriot 150XL. Great machine, a little small though. Next was a used Rogator 1254. Pretty much worn out. Next a JD 4830, relatively low houred. I loved the 2600 display and guidence. Pretty unbalanced machine. Much heavier on the rear axle. Next another 4830, practically new. Pretty good machine until I had to put new injectors in at 1400 hours. I went back to a Patriot 3185.
Patriots are my favorite even though I'm in Deere country.

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What about a Miller sprayer?

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We've owned a few of both.  Personal opinions but JD autosteer was lightyears better then Case unless you get one with a Viper or Trimble monitor then I would say they are even now.  Our last Case had AIM command through the Pro700 and that was a complete disaster they had to finally put a Trimble TMX monitor in to run it.  Deere always felt more nimble to me then a case maybe because of were the cab is located but Case is more balanced all the way from full to empty tank.  Case is harder to service with the rear mounted engine.  I'm not a small guy and there isn't a lot of room to work back there.  I wouldn't own a sprayer without AIM both for coverage control and for slightly windy days but also for the turn compensation especially with 120 foot booms.  Aim Flex wasn't as good as the older Capstan AIM systems.  Our current Case with the Viper has probably been the best all around for ease of use, how quick the autosteer is to pull you on line and keep you there, and AIM functionality.

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It's the only SP I've owned.  High hrs.  We've had little mechanical issue.  Put a starter and battery disconnect on it last year.  Put the PWM valve on the pump drive the year i purchased it.  Had a check valve fail in the dual hyd oil filter base last year.  All minor issues.  Must be near 4500 hrs.   I have neighbors that don't want to keep their deere's for very many hours but then again they get traded in and the guy that buys it puts hours on it and seems to be ok.   When I was looking to buy the deere's that where the age/hours of my 1386 where in rougher shape.  Parallel link arms patched up.  cracks here and there all over the machines.  Looks like deere did not have real great paint on those machines.  I think they've improved those things along the way...again i was looking at used machines.  I feel the airbags create some issue with tracking down the rows.  We are 22" rows growing sugarbeets.  It works well but i think the machines don't always have a consistent lean or Roll when sitting on 4 bags....not sure if this is really an issue or not and if it is...not sure if it's only the yellow ones or the green ones too....I think the red ones would not suffer from this as they are on springs.

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I ran a 1274C Rogator it had 7600 hrs.  Traded it off this year I don't know of any problems with it, just wanted to upgrade to a RG1300B.

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You can't beat a case if it has aim command. When it's windy a deere will fog spray and a case will go straight down the way it's supposed to. And if you are spraying rough fields with the case you don't have to try and keep your speed up to keep your boom pressure up. Also the case boom sensors react better than a deere. If it's muddy the design of the case works better for mud and hills.

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A better question may be how do the Agrifac or Hoerst compare to North American sprayers.

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My john deere is better, only because its a hagie sts12.

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Anyone who actually farms knows this is the most ridiculous question asked to date. Even the farmers who bleed green around here run Patriots as it’s not even close in comparison.  Next question please.

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I custom spray for an elevator and run a R4045. I cover roughly 20,000-25,000 acres a year. Cant beat the green star system in the deeres. Runs flawlessly and very accurate and responsive. Also the booms are unmatched. By far the strongest booms on the market. Have had no issues with them at all, no cracking or anything and have been maintenance free for me. There are case sprayers that run next to me all year long and always seems like when they're down fixing stuff I'm still up and running covering acres. Deere has the sprayer department by the balls in my personal opinion. Would highly suggest deere. Also the ride out of a deere is unmatched. Smoothest ride your gonna find with a sprayer.

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I would like to hear more opinions on Rotators the pros and cons vs John Deere.

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That’s actually the most important part.... When deciding on any equipment always go with the dealer that you can work with... Has good service both in-house and service calls to the field... My son chose Mahindra tractor  in his area he lives now because the John Dear dealer was actually rude... (But if you go 75 miles the John Deer Dealer was great)...All equipment has its perks and quirks.... Bottom line really is will the equipment really do the job but more importantly is the dealer you working with really working with you as a individual and asks questions you may not know to ask...

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Case sprayers will be quieter than any 4940, 30 series, 20 series, but I don't know about the R series. I haven't ran one of those. I think a 4930 has slightly better boom visibility when going through the field over a 4430. 4430 better roading visibility w/120'. JD will be the heavier of the two. I believe the Greenstar system to be the best out there. I think the case 120' boom is more responsive in adjusting to terrain issues than the Deere 120'. I think you get a few more inches of clearance with a JD over Case, could be wrong. I think the Case cab is a better ride than the JD cab, but I like the controls on the JD handle over the setup on the Case.

Honestly both are good sprayers, it'll come down to which one you can get support better on and which one you feel more comfortable in.

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