New Holland Guardian sprayer precision updates

New Holland has launched an upgraded version of the Guardian sprayer using precision technology from Raven Industries.

You may notice a new color scheme on New Holland’s 2023 lineup of the SP310F, SP370F, and SP410F Guardian sprayers, but besides that, the model numbers haven’t changed, and they look largely the same as the previous model year. Most of the upgrades to the sprayer have been made below the surface.

Collaboration With Raven

Since CNH Industrial’s acquisition of Raven Industries, an abundance of precision technology has arrived in its brands’ products. For the 2023 Guardian sprayers, this comes in the form of Slingshot from Raven and the IntelliSpray II with data collected and aggregated by Raven’s Connected Workflow system. Data collected in the Connected Workflow is synced between the office and the field to generate programs and strategies such as herbicide rate prescriptions for individual fields. This is all accessed through the Slingshot mobile app.

The IntelliSpray II system is designed for precise nozzle control for accurate droplet coverage, to minimize skips and overlaps, and to reduce input costs. The pulse width modulation system has a range of applications with standard, bypass, variable pressure, high flow, high flow variable pressure, and on/off. These settings have up to 17% increased flow and a 20 Hz pulse rate.

Raven’s VSN Visual Guidance on the sprayer uses cameras and radars to guide the boom and drive line of the sprayer.

“The integration of the VSN system allows drivers to operate the sprayer at 3 to 4 miles per hour faster to cover more acres per day without risking crop damage,” says Alex Caldwell, product marketing manager, self-propelled sprayers for New Holland. “Not only does the basic VSN system follow the rows with cameras, but the VSN+ system allows operators to better see hidden waterways and other obstacles. This alleviates a lot of the compounded fatigue and stress operators experience when spending long hours in the field.”

Precision Tech

The sprayers are equipped with IntelliView 12 and Viper 4+ displays, allowing operators to monitor their sprayer’s vital functions including suspension information, liquid management controls, auto rinse functions, four-wheel steering, tread width adjustments, and more.

IntelliField and Slingshot work together to show where other tractors are moving in the field and to provide data on machine productivity. The IntelliSteer auto guidance maintains spraying accuracy, designed to eliminate row skip and overpasses with direction control and T3 terrain compensation.

Other Features

The Guardian sprayer models range from 309 to 412 hp. They have tank sizes up to 1,600 gallons and boom sizes ranging from 90 to 135 feet in total width. The Guardian also has up to 78 inches of crop clearance and four-wheel independent hydraulic suspension.

The Guardian features updates to the cab based on farmer feedback, including a redesigned armrest, bringing the new sprayer to operator experience parity with New Holland’s tractor lineup.

The cab is designed for a low-noise experience, and a wide air-ride seat helps with comfort during long spraying hours. The cab also has foot pegs on the steering column, auto climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, rear-view camera, and optional electric mirrors.

The list price for the top-of-the-line version of the 2023 New Holland Guardian sprayers lineup is about $810,000, with lower prices on the smaller models. For more information, visit newholland.com.