Technology continues to drive what companies develop and bring onto the market in chemical handling, sprayers and spray application. It’s a trend with no end in sight.

Apace sprayers get upgrades for 2017. Now with a new owner, Equipment Technologies continues to improve features on its sprayers. They are still built in Mooresville, Ind. The newer models are equipped with some of the latest improvements in precision sprayer technology.

Enduraplas introduces a new sprayer unit for ATVs. The company also brings a new foaming attachment for ATV sprayers to the market. The demand for ATV sprayers remains steady to strong in many areas.

Tee Jet, one of the leaders in developing streamlined, precision application spray nozzles, introduces two new nozzles on the market. Each has a specific purpose, and is designed for the type of applications the company expects farmers will be making in the future.

Hypro also launches a unique system that allows the operator in the cab of a self-propelled sprayer to switch from one set of nozzles to another on the go. The company demonstrated the new idea with a spray table and water at fall farm shows. There was typically a crowd of farmers gathered around the demonstration to see exactly how the new concept worked.

The Hypro brand lineup also features a new product for mixing chemicals now. And Summers introduces a system for pre-mixing batches of chemicals so that you can fill the sprayer quickly and get back to the field faster. Its product is compartmentalized and allows you to add more mixing units as you need them.

Learn more about the products that interest you the most by taking advantage of the contact information provided with the products.

Apache sprayer upgrades
Model upgrades on the 2017 Apache sprayers include leak-proof, quick-service Banjo boom manifold fittings; Hypro nozzle bodies; and stainless steel boom plumbing. A 100-foot aluminum boom is available as an option. For more information, contact Equipment Technologies, Mooresville, Ind., at 877-398-6164 or see etsprayers.com.

Updated Weed Wiper
The Weed Wiper applies herbicide to weeds that grow above the crop canopy. New technology eliminates all risk of herbicide drip onto the crop. The rotating drum turns opposite the direction of travel and applies herbicide to the underside of weed leaves. Learn more by calling Grassworks Manufacturing, Canehill, Ark., at 888-80-WIPER or see weedproblems.com.

50-section control from Outback
With growers looking to reduce soil compaction, or simply wanting to reduce trips to the field, they are taking advantage of applying multiple products at once. AgJunction improved the Outback Guidance Max Virtual Terminal to make it capable of Multi-Product ISO application control. The new model allows for five separate application channels, which can be controlled across up to 50 separate sections. With the Outback Max Multi-Product application, farmers now have a seamless user interface to control and monitor the many ISO applications they want to manage. For more information, contact AgJunction Hiawatha, Kan., at 510-933-4804 or visit agjunction.com.

Economical seed tender
QuickDraw Lite is a manual or semi-automated spray tender system. With the semi-automated operation, users can enter the desired chemical amount and press start. Once the liquid amount is reached, the product valve automatically closes. The pull-type Lite is a smaller, more economical version starting at $15,000. For more information, contact SureFire Ag Systems, Atwood, Kan., at 866-626-3670 or visit or visit surefireag.com.

iPad remote tech for mixing systems
Doyle Manufacturing in Quincy, Ill., just released its new AutoBatch technology system that allows producers to use iPads to operate multiple mixing units for dry fertilizer, for instance. Well-known for its quality spreaders, blenders, conditioners and mixers, Doyle adds remote technology to its product line that gives producers the ability to operate and monitor mixing operations from the tractor cab. Learn more by contacting Doyle Manufacturing at 217-222-1592 or visit doylemfg.com.

Longer spray boom for UVs
Millennium Booms from Specialty Enterprises LLC has developed a new 30-foot spray boom for UVs that works well for agriculture and landscaping applications. This product was developed through customer requests for a small boom for UVs. The spray booms are made with a slotted top cap that enables hoses and wiring to be routed within the boom itself, providing added protection and a cleaner look. You can learn more about the UV spray boom by contacting Specialty Enterprises at specialtyllc.net.

Nozzle control at your fingertips
The new DynaJet Flex 7120 Nozzle Control System from TeeJet improves spray productivity by maintaining a constant application rate over varied ground speeds. The system puts spray pressure control and droplet size individually at your fingertips on a compact touch screen. The e-ChemSaver solenoid-operated tip shutoffs are mounted at each nozzle body along the boom, controlling liquid flow based on commands that modulate the “on” vs. “off” time of each nozzle. Learn more at teejet.com.

ISOBUS-compatible tip-flow monitoring
The ISOBUS-compatible Sentry 6141 Tip Flow Monitor from TeeJet helps prevent missteps in spraying operations from plugged or partially blocked spray tips. Flow sensors are mounted at each spray tip, monitoring the flow through the tip and providing immediate feedback to the operator if a tip gets clogged. With ISOBUS compatibility, the unit can connect to an existing TeeJet or third-party UT, eliminating the need for an additional console in the cab. Learn more at teejet.com.

Portable nurse tank for the field
The new Portable Nurse Trailer from Ag Spray Equipment offers electric brakes and a filling platform on the trailer. The units include a 1-ton jack, 8,000-pound slipper suspension per axle, pump mounting inside the frame for greater protection and an adjustable hitch clevis. The powder-coated trailers are available with 1,020 or 1,320 gallon tanks. Visit agspray.com.

Spray system for UVs
The new 60-gallon Enduraplas Field Boss 365 UV sprayer system was designed to take on year-round spraying tasks. It has a high-volume centrifugal pump and boom spraying for all kinds of jobs. The 4-hp GX120 Honda motor gives plenty of power. The unit comes with a 50-foot hose and has a horizontal spray distance of 35 feet. It also has a fully drainable low-profile sump tank. The units retail for about $2,700. You can learn more at enduraplas.com.

Beating back fires with UV sprayer system
The new Enduraplas Foam Boss firefighting tank system comes in 60- and 100-gallon versions. The frame has integrated fork points to make it easy to lift on and off the UV with no lost time. The ability to spray foam to suppress fires is quick and flexible with the Foam Boss. There is a built-in foam gauge allowing you to change how much foam is injected. You can learn more at enduraplas.com.

Hydraulic folding boom
B&B Technologies, Tekamah, Neb., released its HFBQ30 hydraulic 30-foot folding boom sprayer with 110-gallon tank and three-point hitch hookup. The boom is folded hydraulically with spring-loaded breakaway end sections for spraying under all kinds of conditions. The unit comes complete with EPDM hose, quick-tach dripless nozzle bodies and your choice of nozzle spacing. Plus, joints and wear points have grease fittings. Learn more at b-btech.com.

Row-by-row control
Individual row control in spraying situations is now easier with a system featuring Zip Valves from KZ Valve. The new two-way ball valve allows for instantaneous on-off control of the product. This valve was designed for precision operations where accuracy and on-off control is critical. Contact KZ Valve, Greenwood, Neb., at 800-288-1112, or kzvalve.com.

Easier way to mix chemicals
If you want to speed up the process of loading chemicals into your sprayer, check out Chem-load sold by Hypro. This poly mixing tank allows you to mix up chemicals ahead of time and keep them in a contained system. Mix two liquid products, or a liquid and dry product using this product. It’s designed to fit easily on a nurse trailer that supplies the sprayer in the field. Contact Pentair, New Brighton, Minn., at 800-424-9976 or hypropumps.com.

Change nozzles on the go
Nozzle bodies with multiple nozzle orifices have been on the market for a while. Now the Hypro Duo React system allows you to switch from one set of nozzles to another on-the-go across the field form the cab. You can do it with a controller or Duo React console. With the twin-nozzle concept, either nozzle can spray by itself, or both can spray at once. There’s no need for twin lines. List price is around $12,000 to install the system on a 120-foot boom with 11 sections. Contact Pentair, New Brighton, Minn., at 800-424-9976, or hyprospraytips.com.

Spray more acres per day
What would you spend to increase spraying efficiency up to 82% during spraying season? Would you spend $9,000 to $20,000 to do so? That’s where Summers prices Spray Fill Xpress, depending upon size and options. Increased efficiency results from reducing fill-up time from 30 to as little as seven minutes. The chemical batching system consists of stainless steel tanks in a modular design. Three-inch plumbing helps reduce fill time. Contact Summers Manufacturing, Devils Lake, North Dakota, at 800-732-4392 or summersmfg.com.