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When it comes to weed management, WEED-IT is light-years ahead.

Croplands has combined our robust Pegasus 7000 Broadacre sprayer with a totally new 36m boom with integrated WEED-IT technology. Retaining the successful twin tank, twin line design found on our 7000 ground glider sprayers the new WEED-IT Pegasus 7000’s suspended truss boom fitted with boom leveller maintains WEED-IT’s unrivalled accuracy on a compact and user-friendly sprayer platform. Croplands is launching the Series 2 Robot Ready Pinto, with enhanced features including 6 wheel drive and autofill options. This 3000L trailed sprayer fitted with WEED-IT technology and a gooseneck arm, is fully integrated with SwarmFarm Robotics’ lightweight autonomous SwarmBot. Croplands has partnered with RBE Engineering to bring a WEED-IT Swarm Farm Linkage and a tractor 3 Point Linkage option.

Designed with the challenges that growers face in mind, WEED-IT, from Croplands, provides you with greater accuracy, control and maximised efficiency. That’s why it’s the best-selling optical spot spraying system in the world.

Using advanced sensors, WEED-IT detects chlorophyll in the leaves of actively growing weeds in fallow fields, identifying and targeting them with unrivalled accuracy. This saves you water and time, preserves precious soil moisture and minimises the weed seed bank. It also drastically reduces herbicide use, which maximises your return on investment.

Get outstanding results, even on hard-to-kill weeds, with WEED-IT – the world’s number-one optical sprayer.

When you invest in a WEED-IT from Croplands you are also investing in proven spot spraying expertise, unparalleled service standards and ongoing technical support.

OPTICAL SPOT SPRAY RANGE

16-19

CROPLANDS WEED-IT GROUND GLIDER 7000

20-23 CROPLANDS WEED-IT GROUND GLIDER 4000/6000

24-25 CROPLANDS SONIC WEED-IT

26-27 WEED-IT RETROFIT KITS

28-29 RBE WEED-IT LINKAGE

ACCURACY IS EVERYTHING

Engineered for efficiency, this optical spot spraying system’s nozzle activation, spacing and weed detection capabilities ensure speed and accuracy unlike anything else.

Superior mode of detection

WEED-IT’s near-infrared technology detects chlorophyll in the leaves of actively growing weeds in fallow fields, identifying and targeting them with unrivalled accuracy. This advanced mode of detection enables faster travel speeds and targets even the smallest of weeds. Plus, its 50Hz 6-volt PWM-capable solenoids ensure exceptionally fast and accurate nozzle activation.

Improved resistance management

WEED-IT uses a fraction of the herbicide normally used when blanket spraying. Because of this, you have the opportunity to include chemicals normally considered too expensive for blanket application and develop a long-term herbicide resistance management strategy. This means it’s economical to employ a ‘go hard and go early’ approach to weed management, targeting young weeds and driving down the overall weed seed bank.

Calibrated for effortless operation

WEED-IT automatically calibrates 40,000 times per second, compensating for factors such as soil type, dust, daylight conditions and the presence of stubble. Unlike some of its competitors, it also performs just as well at night, giving you a wider window for application.

Excellent turn compensation

Weeds are targeted accurately around tight corners, regardless of boom tip speed. This is because each sensor is fitted with a three-axis accelerometer for integrated speed correction.

Enhanced electrical system

WEED-IT’s clever 48-volt system draws far less current. This means that unlike other weed detection equipment, there’s little strain on your tractor’s electrical system. This provides faster solenoid activation and enables superior results at higher travel speeds.

Sensors distributed for precision

WEED-IT’s sensors are spaced one metre apart. Fewer sensors mean less structural stress on the boom and improved travel speeds. A single sensor controls four nozzles at 25cm spacings, providing superior coverage than systems with wider nozzle spacing.

Nozzle selection

The standard 40-degree flat-even fan nozzles deliver a coarse droplet spectrum and provide great coverage for most environments.

Low drift air inducted versions of this nozzle are also available for sensitive operations where drift reduction is paramount.

Full-cone nozzles can be used for larger vertical targets where non-systemic (contact) chemicals are strategically employed. The full-cone nozzle gives you the advantage of spraying forwards and rearwards at an angle, enhancing penetration and giving exceptional coverage.

Row crop spraying

WEED-IT sensor spacing can be adapted to 40” to meet the needs of row cropping or to match tillage equipment based on imperial measurements.

WEED-IT Dash optional

The state-of-the-art DASH interface allows you to fully customise the WEED-IT QUADRO detection and spraying system, provides direct feedback of your on-field performance and allows you to store/collect data.

In-cab monitor and controller

The easy-to-use display provides constant monitoring of solenoid and sensor operation. It reports any malfunctions or errors on-screen, including warnings for low pressure, sensor faults and voltage.

You can also adjust the sensitivity from the menu, while the controller monitors increased boom speeds on corners and automatically adjusts response times to ensure the nozzle always hits its targets. The monitor also keeps a record of nozzle activation and sensor history.

WEED-IT Spot-In-Crop

Get your WEED-IT sprayer out for post emergence precision spraying with the new Spot-In-Crop (SIC) spray mode. SIC is best used during the early stages of emergence, on weeds of any height in between rows and weeds that are taller than the surrounding crop within a row.

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SOLUTIONS AUTONOMOUS

Croplands Robot Ready Pinto

SOLUTIONS AUTONOMOUS

Autonomy at Croplands

Croplands is committed to product development, innovation and new technologies. We are proud to be bringing world class emerging technologies to the Australian grower. Croplands has partnered with Swarm Farm to integrate the Series 2 Robot Ready Pinto and RBE Engineering’s mounted boom with the autonomous SwarmBot.

WEED- IT optical spot sprayer robot ready

We are pleased to release our Series 2 optical spot sprayer. The Robot Ready Pinto is suited to large scale broadacre growers looking to introduce new farming methods and efficiencies only possible with autonomy.

Why autonomous solutions are important

Autonomous solutions allows growers to free up one of their most precious resources – time.

• It reduces driver operational costs, allows a single operator to multitask and allows for efficient use of existing farm labour.

• Multiple units combined can allow for maximum efficiencies and operational gains for larger scale growers.

How optical spot spraying is perfectly matched with autonomous solutions

Precision application of chemicals through optical spot spraying technologies (OSST) is an established method of application in the Australian market and proven method of controlling hard to kill weeds in an economical and sustainable way. By marrying OSST with an autonomous solution, this recognised technology, when combined, can now be utilised in a highly efficient manner.

Key features

• 3000L main tank with a 400L auxiliary tank that can be used for fresh water or as extra chemical capacity

• 24m heavy-duty steel boom

• 3m axle with rubber block suspension

• 1-inch stainless boom plumbing with triple X nozzle bodies and boom recirculation

• Stainless steel Ace centrifugal pump

• Dual flow meters for PWM (broadcast spraying)

• WEED-IT QUADRO technology fitted

• Left and right fence row nozzles

• Easy-to-use fill panel with 2-inch fill, tank rinse, and agitation

• Work lights fitted, along with additional blue lights for nighttime spraying

• Hand wash tank fitted

Options:

• Autofill

• 6 wheel drive

• High clearance of 1000mm for in-crop capabilities

SWARM SERIES RBE WEED-IT

Transform how you tackle resistant weeds

RBE has developed a purpose-built boom designed to mount seamlessly onto Swarm Farm’s SwarmBot.

Distributed through Croplands and fitted with optical spot spray technology, this solution is backed by the expertise and support of all three companies, delivering a highly efficient, labour-saving approach to weed management.

Key features

• 9m – 13m widths available

• WEED-IT QUADRO detection

• Full stainless steel recirculation spray line

• Triple nozzle bodies

• Stainless steel Hypro pump

• Clean water boom flush

• Ground following via independent height sensors on each wing

• 1500L translucent tank

• 100L clean water flush tank

• Folds to 3.5m transport width

• Robust aluminium wing construction

• Parallelogram boom height control

• Centre height sensor for wheel track depth accommodation

• In crop spraying available with high chassis (1500mm clearance)

NOZZLES

Nozzles & Solenoids

Coupled to the superior mode of detection of the WEED-IT is a liquid delivery system that gives excellent coverage and maximum dose every time. Unlike other optical spot sprayers where a detection system has been mounted to a standard broadcast boom with standard broadcast nozzles the WEED-IT uses truly unique 50Hz solenoids and narrow banding nozzles to form a system where weeds are detected and sprayed with true precision.

Solenoids

50Hz 6-volt PWM capable solenoids ensure exceptionally fast and accurate nozzle activation and attach to a standard nozzle body non drip valve for ease of fitment.

Nozzles

A wide angled elliptical nozzle is wasted in a spot spraying situation. This is why all WEED-IT nozzles are a narrow 40 degree banding nozzle to concentrate spray onto each target.

Several Nozzle options and sizes are available to tailor the rate and spray quality to the job at hand.

40 degree #03 Banding Nozzle

Spot Fan

40 degree #02, #03, #04 Air inducted low drift Banding Nozzle

ATF Full Cone

60 degree full cone nozzle for targeting vertical, hard to hit targets

Elliptical Nozzle, droplet distribution Standard Band Nozzle, droplet distribution

WEED-IT Band Nozzle, droplet distribution

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PEGASUS 7000 WEED-IT CROPLANDS

Cropland’s WEED-IT Pegasus 7000, with a suspended truss boom fitted with boom leveller to maintain accuracy on a compact and easy to transport platform.

WEED-IT Pegasus 7000 combines exceptional productivity and effortless operation of the Pegasus with the accuracy of WEED-IT. With its 7000L main tank, a 300L flushing tank and 1500L hot/spot tank, the latter of which holds high-concentration chemicals for spot spraying which aid in the management of hard-to-kill weeds and combating herbicide resistance. The unit has been engineered to fold up on the go and boasts a smaller than normal footprint, making it easy to transport and compact for storage.

Boom

Coming standard with twin tanks and twin spray lines the Croplands WEED-IT Pegasus 7000 gives you unparalleled flexibility to tailor the application to your specific requirements.

Both boom lines feature a prime/recirculation/flush system to eliminate waste at the headland, keep products in suspension, and easily decontaminate the sprayer.

Nozzle Spacing

The WEED-IT spray lines have a 25cm nozzle spacing for precision spraying and the blanket spray lines have a 50cm nozzle spacing to support your knock down needs.

Standard air ride drawbar system

Heavy-duty adjustable hitch and swivelling eye drawbar and integrated Hendrickson airbag suspension.

1500L hot tank

Used for alternative or high-concentration chemicals for spot spraying.

Tank level indicator

Standard on hot tank with electronic in cab display. Standard on hot and main tank.

Front tank chemical induction hopper

30L hopper transfers chemical directly to the 1500L hot tank.

Fully integrated chemical induction hopper

The 60L chemical hopper is fully integrated to the sprayer’s control system and delivers chemical to the 7000L main tank, combined with a chemical suction probe to induct chemicals from smaller drums. Optional 12V chemical transfer pump system for use with enviro drums.

7000L main tank

The WEED-IT or blanket line can be run from the main tank, making the unit a true dual system sprayer. For example, a pre-emergent herbicide could be applied through the blanket line, while the spot spray line may apply a knockdown herbicide to existing weeds.

Boom height control

This is a standard feature of the 36m WEED-IT ready boom and allows the boom to shadow the ground – even in rough or hilly terrain to maintain an optimum boom height, reduce drift and improve stability.

CONTOUR FOLLOWING BOOM

Croplands’ unique boom is designed to deliver the ultimate results in weed detection and eradication.

Croplands’ heavy-duty, hydraulic-fold 24 and 36-metre contourfollowing booms are designed to take on Australia’s challenging broadacre farming conditions.

Designed to maintain even height above the ground to optimise weed detection, Croplands’ contour-following booms can operate at five different planes to mirror the contours as accurately as possible. This means that, with only small variations in height, the sensors will target small grasses effectively as the boom height is maintained.

WEED-IT’s boom wheels are custom engineered with air-ride suspension. This helps to maximise sensor effectiveness by controlling compression and rebound, ensuring that sensors maintain an unparalleled level of detection.

The hydraulically steered inner-boom wheels control the folding and unfolding of the boom, which is also a pivot point for the boom to contour follow.

In-cab hydraulic-folding boom

The boom can be folded and unfolded hydraulically via controls in the cab, so transitioning from transport position to field operation is always quick and effortless.

CROPLANDS WEED-IT GROUND GLIDER 7000

The first fully integrated twin-tank, twin-line sprayer.

The WEED-IT 7000 takes weed control to the next level. Named after its 7000L main tank it also includes an 800L flushing tank and 1500L hot/spot tank, the latter of which holds high-concentration chemicals for spot spraying which aid in the management of hard-to-kill weeds and combating herbicide resistance.

Coming standard with twin tanks and twin spray lines, the Croplands WEED-IT 7000 gives you unparalleled flexibility to tailor the application to your specific requirements.

Both boom lines feature a prime/recirculation/flush system to eliminate waste at the headland, keep products in suspension, and easily decontaminate the sprayer.

The WEED-IT 7000 has been engineered with Australia’s tough conditions in mind. From improved chassis and suspension system to the development of the contour-following boom, which is specifically designed so sensors target even the smallest weeds, every element has been made for high durability and productivity.

To reduce your chemical use, minimise weed seed banks while retaining soil moisture, look no further.

CROPLANDS GLIDER

Access platform

The up-and-over platform allows safe and easy access from both sides of the sprayer to the tanks.

The smartly designed platform provides ample chemical storage space.

Standard air ride drawbar system

Heavy-duty adjustable hitch and swivelling eye drawbar and integrated Hendrickson airbag suspension.

1500L hot tank

Used for alternative or high-concentration chemicals for spot spraying.

Tank level indicator

Standard on hot tank with electronic in cab display. Optional on main tank.

Front tank chemical induction hopper

30L hopper transfers chemical directly to the 1500L hot tank.

High capacity flow

Two hydraulically driven centrifugal pumps, ideal for both spot spraying and blanket applications. Optional stainless steel pumps available.

Self-fill function

The self-filling pump can be used with a 2” camlock for fast and efficient filling.

Central control panel

Filling, flushing, chemical mixing and induction are all managed from one central point.

Colour coded control panel

The control panel is colour coded and valves positioned for logical control of the Spot, Blanket and Fill operations.

7000L main tank

Deeper sump capacity

Important for optical spot spraying, as 100L goes a long way and covers a lot of land.

Boom Prime/Recirculation/Flush

Both boom lines feature a prime/recirculation/flush system to eliminate waste at the headland, keep products in suspension, and easily decontaminate the sprayer.

800L flushing tank

Used to regularly flush the boom system and main tanks. Its large capacity may provide enough fresh water to finish the last few hectares.

Dual handwash facilities

To provide fresh water for any chemical spills or emergencies.

Fully integrated chemical induction hopper

Off-centre jets for fence-line spraying, left and right

Provides the ability to spray closer to fence-lines and obstacles.

Air ride boom suspension

Features airbags to control ride height and coil springs to provide smooth and responsive ride for the sensors.

Chassis and axle

Robust design with three-metre air suspension axle and automatic ride height valve.

Oversize sign, mud guards and mud flaps along with rear mounted road lights, mounted at the boom tips, provide protection and safety.

GROUND GLIDER 4000/6000 CROPLANDS WEED-IT

As highly versatile as it is high performing.

Whether used as a single line spot sprayer only or with an optional dual (blanket) line, the WEED-IT 4000/6000 gives you the flexibility to select which tank configuration suits your operation.

Available with a 4000 or 6000L main tank, it’s engineered for high durability so is more than capable of taking on Australia’s harsh conditions.

Technology remains the same across all models and maintains all the features you need to manage hard-to-kill weeds, reduce chemical use, lower weed seed banks and retain precious soil moisture.

470L flush tank

Used to regularly flush the boom system and main tanks.

20L freshwater tank

To provide fresh water for any chemical spills or emergencies.

Optional 1100L hot tank

Spot spraying sensors can be run from the hot tank, leaving the main tank to perform a blanket spray. This common ‘hot mix’ strategy enables the use of alternative or high concentration chemicals for spot spraying.

Hydraulic drive centrifugal pumps

Ideal for spot spraying applications.

A second pump is provided if the twin tank and twin line option is selected. Optional stainless steel pumps available.

Chemical induction hopper

The 60L chemical hopper is fully integrated to the sprayer’s control system and delivers chemical to the main tank, along with a chemical suction probe to induct chemicals from smaller drums. 12V chemical transfer pump system for use with enviro-drums is standard.