On first sight, what you notice about Hagie sprayers is that the boom is located in front of the
sprayer instead of in the traditional aft position. It is a complete reorientation for those spray operators
who have been accustomed to spraying in the rear. Visibility on a Hagie STS sprayer obviously
means something more compared to other brands. According to Hagie, there is no need to crane
your neck from side to side. The boom tips can be seen with less than a 90-degree head turn.
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There are a multitude of options with the Hagie STS series sprayers. Cummins QSB6.7
engines power these sprayers. The STS 10 starts with a Cummins 6.7-litre engine moving up
to the STS 16 with a massive 8.9-litre 365 hp diesel. Tank sizes in the four models range from
1,000 to 1,600 U. S. gallons.
Hagie sprayers have enhanced suspensions
such as the Terra Hug and
Hydra-Hug design with a patented air-ride
suspension and all-wheel steering. The
sprayers have front fills and are designed
to work in fields from pre-plant until late in
the season. When operating these sprayers,
comfort is key and Hagie says they design
that around the five senses sight, sound,
touch, smell and taste. For instance, Hagie
puts the air inlet for their air/carbon filtration
system at the top rear of the cab. According
to Hagie these cabs are specifically designed
for sprayers, not tractors or combines.
