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Looking at getting a sprayer to save money on chemicals. Pull or self propelled? Easiest to run?

Trying to find areas to save some money. Looking at spraying our own crops. Farm roughly 1300 acres. Considering a pull type or an older rogator to get started with. Any suggestions on what to look for and what to stay away from?

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Go self propelled you won't regret it. I started with a trailer type, but I have had a self propelled for 20 years now. Started with 664 Rog...

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Dealer support is a good thing to have too. That 1074 is a nice size sprayer for what you’re wanting. Get a bulk water tank so you have at l...

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I would say all of our farms are in a 8 mile radius. Fields range from a 15 to 140 acres. Was looking at getting a poly 1000 gallon nurse ...

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How far are you going to be from your fields? Have you thought of what you want as a tender truck or other loading station setup? What’s you...

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