RACINE, Wis. — Sometimes bigger isn’t always better – particularly when
it comes to getting equipment into the field. That’s why the new Case IH
Patriot® 2240 – a Class 2, self-propelled sprayer – is such an important
addition to the Patriot sprayer line.
“The Patriot 2240 sprayer is smaller, lighter and offers a narrower track
spacing than its larger family members and boasts more ground clearance than any
competitive sprayer in its class. These attributes make it better suited for the
owner-operator with specialty crops or smaller fields,” says Mark Burns, Case IH
Application Equipment Marketing Manager.
Case IH used the customer-driven design process to determine producer needs
and married that information with current agriculture trends to develop the
Patriot 2240. The Patriot 2240 sprayer shares the same DNA as its larger
siblings, the Patriot 3230, 3330 and 4430 self-propelled sprayers. For instance,
it keeps the already-successful cab-forward, rear-engine configuration to ensure
optimum weight distribution to minimize compaction or rutting potential, which
is key when operators need to access wet fields during short spray windows. The
best-in-class trailing-link suspension offers a superb ride and the three-speed
hydrostatic transmission provides smooth, reliable shifting and efficient
transfer of engine power to the ground. The Patriot 2240 offers big sprayer
features like optional automatic boom section control, automatic boom height
control, AFS AccuGuide autoguidance and the exclusive AIM Command® spray
system.
“Sprayer operators are always looking to improve equipment efficiency. The
Patriot 2240 offers two boom lengths, two different plumbing configurations, a
centrally located service center and a wide range of precision agriculture
technology options all of which are designed to provide a quality application
and make the best use of your time in the field. Producers and commercial
applicators can easily and quickly learn how to operate the Patriot 2240, plus
be remarkably precise when spraying,” says Burns.
The Patriot 2240 joins the Efficient Power family, delivering more
productivity with less fuel. Fuel economy is another area where the Patriot 2240
shines. The new sprayer comes with a Tier 4A-compliant 165 HP, 6.7-liter Case IH
FPT engine. This Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)-only system has already
successfully proven it can offer fuel savings of up to 10 percent over Tier 3
engines – and Case IH FPT SCR engines have proven that control of certain
emissions is superior to competitors’ systems.
“Our SCR-only system is proprietary and protected by over a half-dozen
patents. It’s been a huge success and reaction from our customers has been very
positive, so we’re pleased to offer SCR on the Patriot 2240 sprayer,” says
Burns.
Case IH is a global leader in agricultural equipment, committed to
collaborating with its customers to develop the most powerful, productive,
reliable equipment – designed to meet today’s agricultural challenges.
Challenges like feeding an expanding global population on less land, meeting
ever-changing government regulations and managing input costs. With headquarters
in the United States, Case IH has a network of dealers and distributors that
operates in over 160 countries. Case IH provides agricultural equipment systems,
flexible financial service offerings and parts and service support for
professional farmers and commercial operators through a dedicated network of
professional dealers and distributors. Productivity enhancing products include
tractors; combines and harvesters; hay and forage equipment; tillage tools;
planting and seeding systems; sprayers and applicators; site-specific farming
tools and utility vehicles. Case IH is a brand of CNH (NYSE: CNH), a
majority-owned subsidiary of Fiat
Industrial S.p.A. (FI.MI).
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