Self-Propelled Sprayer
The R4030 Self-Propelled Sprayer has a 3028-L (800-gal), 304 grade stainless-steel solution tank that has been designed for growers and custom applicators who seek a highly productive sprayer. This reliable machine can deliver additional yield potential in many cropping conditions.
The R4030 Self-Propelled Sprayer provides the total solution by delivering value through machine performance such as a smooth ride, boom size options of 18.3/27.4, 18.3/30.5, 22/36.5, or 22/40 m (60/90, 60/100, 72/120, or 72/132 ft), dry spinner spreader, and direct injection compatibility in addition to integrated technologies like the optional BoomTrac™ Pro and JDLink™ system.
Uptime and cost of operation have also been improved through decreased daily service points, corrosion-resistant fittings, and additional boom protection with a full boom breakaway and tri-directional breakaways.
The increased capabilities of this machine take this self-propelled sprayer to the next level in meeting ever-changing needs while offering exceptional value.
Spray more acres per day at a lower cost of operation with the CommandDrive powertrain. You will see an improved system response to maintain consistent application and transport speeds in challenging conditions, while reducing overall fuel consumption and cab noise.
The CommandDrive powertrain comes in base on all R4060, R4045, R4038, and R4030 Sprayers. This powertrain has the following features:
When operators first enter the Command View III cab, they will notice that significant changes have been made. Key sprayer controls are more easily accessible to the operator on the redesigned CommandARM™ control panel and the multifunction handle has a more ergonomic fit and feel.
The multifunction handle has six reconfigurable buttons, a scroll to select speed range, and allows operators to better manage their headlands with the Headland Management System (HMS™) button. To finish out the upgrades, the GreenStar™ display has been upgraded to a faster, more user-friendly 4600 CommandCenter™ display, which allows operators to efficiently capture, manage, and transfer data.
Comfort continues to be enhanced by the ComfortCommand™ seat, which offers both fore-aft and lateral attenuation along with 15 degrees of right-hand seat swivel on all cab options. For first-class comfort, the premium cab offers a heated/ventilated leather seat and light-emitting diode (LED) cab lights.
The 4 Series Sprayers are JDLink™ telematics system capable, which enable features such as John Deere Wireless Data Transfer (WDT), Service ADVISOR™ Remote diagnostics, and Remote Display Access (RDA). These integrated solutions enable additional uptime and reduce cost of operation. All of the CommandView III cab features allow operators to run longer hours, increasing the ability to get more acres sprayed in a day.
Make fewer passes through the field and reduce compaction, as well as time spent spraying, with John Deere booms.
All John Deere booms are more stable due to the swing link suspension, which helps translate rough areas in the field into horizontal (side-to-side) movement of the boom rather than lateral (up and down) movement. This additional stability means increased productivity as the boom now has the ability to more accurately maintain spray height above the crop, delivering a precise spray pattern. The swing link suspension also translates into uptime as the additional stability means less crop damage, resulting in less mechanical boom damage.
The enhanced design allows the boom to unfold and fold faster, getting the operators into the field quicker, and the flat fold design delivers superior transport visibility.
4 Series Sprayers are available with the SCS and have been completely redesigned to allow quick and easy operation at the load station for all operator skill levels. The optional system allows complete automation at the load station with a 12-button keypad. The features include the following:
The system also features a micro-display, providing real-time feedback on the system operations, as well as ability to select a rinse method and the ability to monitor progress during the automated rinse function. Overall, the enhanced Solution Command System increases operational performance by increasing ease of use through automation at the load station.
As solution tank mixes become more complex, operators need a better way to manage the products they are mixing in helping to reduce the risk of chemical residue. The integrated direct-injection system provides an additional carrying capacity for raw chemicals and allows injection of single, dual, or triple products directly into the boom depending on installed configuration.
Machine | Direct injection carrying capacity | Injection capability |
R4030/R4038 model year 2015 and older (serial number 10,999 and lower) | 511 L (135 gal.) | Inject up to two chemicals (one high volume, one low volume) |
R4030/R4038 model year 2016 and newer (serial number 11,000 and higher) | 889 L (235 gal.) | Inject up to three chemicals (two high volume, one low volume) |
R4045 | 889 L (235 gal.) | Inject up to three chemicals (two high volume, one low volume) |
NOTE: Low-volume tanks and pumps must be configured with at least one high-volume tank and pump. High-volume tank and pump can be configured by itself.
Direct injection helps provide quicker changeovers and faster cleanouts while also helping to minimize the risk of using multiple chemicals. This is accomplished by allowing operators the ability to isolate higher-residual-risk chemicals in the injection system while mixing lower-risk chemicals in the solution tank.
The minimum and maximum application rates for each pump are as follows:
Direct injection pump system | High-rate pump | Low-rate pump |
Application rate range (minimum to maximum) | 148-5900 mL/min (5-200 oz/min) | 29.6-1183 mL/min (1-40 oz/min) |
Agitation capability | Not available – suspension products not recommended | Not available – suspension products not recommended |
NOTE: See Operator’s Manual for additional details based on boom size and speed range, and refer to Tools/Direct Inject Calculator within the ApplyPlus™ mobile app (download via Apple® App Store® or Google Play™ store).
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John Deere’s intelligent nozzle control system ExactApply helps producers better manage drift and deliver a precise application. By maintaining target rate and pressure over a wider speed range, ExactApply can improve productivity up to 20 acres per hour*.
*NOTE: Assumes a 3.2-km/h (2-mph) average operating speed increase.
ExactApply is offered as a factory-installed option as well as a performance upgrade kit that can be added to existing 4 Series Sprayer models.
The ExactApply system features multiple modes of operation including pulse-width modulation (PWM) and individual nozzle control:
John Deere Connect Mobile is a solution that utilizes an Apple® iPad® tablet in the cab that provides the operator a better understanding of the sprayer’s performance. Connect Mobile documents and displays several sprayer performance attributes, helping the operator monitor and more easily detect problems that can occur while spraying. Connect Mobile also has a common user interface that makes it easy to use between different pieces of John Deere equipment. Once the job is done, the iPad with the spraying data can be utilized to perform basic crop scouting activities in the field.
Monitor key performance indicators in map layers and dashboard tiles such as:
Connect Mobile hardware is factory installed on all model year 2017 and newer R4030, R4038, R4045, and R4060 Sprayers, making it easy to get started with Connect Mobile.
Learn more about Connect Mobile in the Field and Crop Solutions section within the Precision Ag Technology product line and how it can improve the quality of a spraying job.
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Keep your machines working for you by converting them to dry nutrient applicators with the addition of a New Leader® DN456 Dry Spinner Spreader. This conversion can be completed in as little as 4 hours and involves the removal of the wet solution skid and the installation of the dry spinner spreader.
The DN456 features a carrying capacity of up 5.6 m3 (200 cu ft) or 6.6 tons of dry fertilizer (not approved for ag lime) and is capable of variable rate applications from 34 kg/ha (75 lb/acre) up to 3 ton/acre. The 1.83-m (72-in.) spinner heights allow spread width up to 32 m (105 ft) as it propels material across the pass. The New Leader G4 spinner technology provides a consistent spread pattern across the field for uniform pass to pass application.
The DN456 can be ordered with either 304 stainless-steel or 409 painted spreader material in single or dual product bin configurations with a #4 belt over chain conveyor.
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