2017 Hardi 700 

2017 Hardi 700

PRESIDIO delivers class leading field performance and floatation. The 700 gal. main tank and 70 gal. flush tank integrated into the chassis, provides a low center of gravity and excellent weight distribution. EAGLE or ALU FORCE booms from 75 to 100 feet produce high work rates and make spraying fast and efficient. 4WD, 3-speed hydrostatic transmission with cruise control is standard and is powered by Deutz 6 cylinder 173.5 HP engine. Built for demanding service PRESIDIO optimizes design strength and weight distribution. Air-bag suspension provides superb comfort & ride and offers excellent crop clearance. HARDI fluid system from tank to nozzle delivers precision application to the target every time. It is ideally suited to row-crop and smaller cereal farming applications.

• Operator Environment

The cab is well-appointed and offers efficient space to operate this level of self-propelled sprayer. Whether driving or spraying, the layout and location of controls is user friendly. Six air outlets in the ceiling lining directs climatically controlled air throughout the cab to maintain cab comfort.

A radio mp3 player with speakers positioned in the four quarters of the ceiling lining delivers quality sound. The system includes USB, SD card slots and is Bluetooth compatible.The overhead console houses the light and wiper switch controls.The right side window panel opens wide to provide external access to the right side of the sprayer. The steering console pivots in two places to provide the most comfortable driving position. The engine management monitor and engine warning lights are integrated into the console.

• Mixing, filling and transfer

Loading is fast, efficient and easy. The controls are within easy reach and are logically placed. Two color-coded SmartValves operate the primary filling, spraying and cleaning functions. Fast, high-capacity filling is through two 2" camlock couplings, one to the maintank and the other to the rinse tank. Main tank is filtered.

Loading chemicals is safe and easy via a high capacity TurboFiller that is lowered to provide access. The turbo deflector in the bottom of the TurboFiller creates a powerful liquid vortex which thoroughly mixes the chemical into a solution before it is transferred. The HARDI fluid system is fully integrated with slide pin, O-ring sealed manifold valves and is driven by the Ace 650 WetSeal RunDry centrifugal pump.

• Ride

PRESIDIO gives outstanding operatorcomfort and ride. To protect the sprayer and provide a smooth ride for best boom performance the PRESIDIO is equipped with compact front and rear air bag suspension and hydraulic shock absorber dampening. The rear axle oscillates to maintain traction on all 4 driving wheels. PRESIDIO ground clearance is standard at 53". Mechanical track width adjustment is 94" to 120". Optional mudguards give added benefit to keep the machine clean.

• ALU FORCE TR4 Boom

The bi-fold TR4, available in 80, 88, 90, 90/60 and 100 foot widths is made from aluminum, so its just half the weight of equivalent steel structures. Unlike other boom structures, TR4 features four tubular profiles running in parallel, separated by triangulated connecting elements to form an exceptionally strong truss. The TR4 uses its own profiles and material cross-sections which are larger than what would be possible with equivalent steel structures, to exploit the many benefits of aluminium. The nozzles are spaced at 20 and protected by the boom structure