With many operators in the agricultural sector facing labour shortages and seeking greater productivity while keeping costs down, autonomous machinery may be a workable solution. Croplands autonomous sprayer the Pinto, developed with SwarmFarm, is a newly launched optical spot spraying solution, fully integrated, to suit broadacre farms.
The Pinto continues the company’s strong reputation and philosophy for quality engineering, functionality and simplicity. A ‘robot’ sprayer which may provide agricultural sector operators with a workable solution to contain costs and overcome labour issues. But for any new machinery to be a ‘solution’, the financing must also be functional. We showcase this new product and the affordable finance options we can offer to acquire the asset.
Croplands Autonomous Sprayer - Overview
The company is known as a pioneer in known in Australia when it comes to autonomy in farm machinery and this latest product launch also looks like a winner for many operators. The Pinto features the company’s WEED-IT system which is a proven performers for many properties.
The Robot Ready Pinto has a suspended gooseneck attachment with a 3000 litre tank and 18 metre and 24 metre booms. The unit is designed to integrate with SwarmBot, an autonomous unit from Swarm Farm. The company says it is ideal for broadacre property applications.
Lachlan Coom, the Product Lead at the company said that the Pinto had been testing in different types of soil across different terrains in Queensland. Testing has been conducted in areas such as in the Darling Down’s heavy black soil areas. Mr Coom said the company was impressed with the stability of the boom and how the gooseneck operated. The company was also pleased with how the sprayer integrated with the robot at set-up.
Features of the Pinto include a 18 metre or 24 metre boom, a 3 metre axle with suspension that is rubber block and unique suspension on the gooseneck. The unit is powered by a 83 hp Hatz 4-cylinder diesel with hydraulic drive. The main tank has a capacity of 3000 litres plus has a handwash tank. The extra tank may be used for flushing or for additional capacity. The wheel track is 3 metres which suits many crops, and the unit provide a 1 metre ground clearance.
Mr Coom said that the company had designed the Pinto boom specifically to allow for twin line plumbing and sensors that point to the ground. This provides accurate delivery of the liquid. Features of the chassis include 1” stainless steel, triple nozzle bodies and centrifugal pump.
Standard inclusions are dual flow meters to enable accuracy when blanket spraying which is additional to the spot spray function. Lights are also standard on the Pinto and blue lights are available for those wanting to carry out night spray work.
With testing of this new machine completed and deemed a success, it’s time for broadacre operators to consider adding the Pinto to their fleet. Autonomous technology is no longer ‘emerging’, but very much here and ready for growers to integrate into their operation and achieve improved efficiency and productivity. And no sick days and holiday leave to cover with the Pinto!
Dealers are located throughout Australia and the company may be contacted for further information. Also check out the other equipment in their range. Some units currently available with discounts.
Financing Croplands Autonomous Sprayer
We support broadacre growers that are keen to introduce a Pinto into their operations with a complete selection of agricultural machinery finance facilities. Businesses can select the facility that best suits their approach to their balance sheet and tax, and that works best with their chosen accounting method.
Finance for the Pinto is available with Leasing, Commercial Hire Purchase, Chattel Mortgage and Rent-to-Own. Balloons are available on Chattel Mortgage and CHP to reduce monthly commitments, Leasing offers a residual component and Rent-to-Own a buyback option. Our brokers focus on structuring all elements of the loan to ensure a workable, cost-effective outcome is achieved to suit individual requirements.
The most competitive fixed interest rates are secured from across our vast lender selection. Flexible fixed terms are negotiated by our brokers to suit the ROI targets of individual operators. Balloons can be negotiated to best achieve a fixed repayment schedule which works with projected cash flow. A necessity for growers with seasonal income.
Large-scale operations may consider purchasing several Pintos to operate simultaneously and achieve even greater productivity. Financing packages may be arranged for multiple units in the one loan arrangement to simplify repayments, or as separate loans, depending on individual preferences.
Prior to discussing a purchase with the local dealer, growers can use our Finance Calculator to work up estimates of repayments on financing a Pinto and to establish how they would like their loan structured.
To discuss finance on the new Croplands Autonomous Sprayer, contact Jade Equipment Finance on 1300 000 003
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