Challenger will launch a new operator station and electronic control system for its RoGator 600D self-propelled sprayer at Agritechnica 2015. The machine is the first to use Agco’s newly developed global cab that provides superior levels of operator visibility, space and comfort.
Totally integrated into the sprayer, engineers have maximised the use of all available space on the Category 4 certified Vision cab. Being 32cm wider (22 per cent) than the previous RoGator C-Series cab, there’s plenty of space for the passenger seat that contains an integrated storage box capable of both cooling and heating the contents.
The new cab also provides a generous 0.5 cubic metres (14.3 per cent) extra interior volume increase and the front screen is 1.34 square metres larger – an increase of nearly 90 per cent. Combined with the narrower steering column, this greatly improves operator visibility to the front. The total cab glass area is increased by 0.4 square metres (nearly 25 per cent), and the flatter but wider and curved design of the rear windows and slim-line rear cab posts helps to improve operator visibility of the booms.
The cab interior and control panel is all brand new and all software now developed in-house. There is a new arm rest which has printed icons explaining all functions and controls. While the current twin screen terminal from the RG600C has been replaced by a single 10.2-inch screen in the RG600D.
The new cab also features an updated climate control system as standard (optional on C-Series). The enlarged heavy-duty air-conditioning system produces the same cooling capacity at a lower fan speed, helping to reduce in-cab noise levels.
On the exterior the fuel and ad-blue tanks have been combined and the size of the diesel tank has been increased by 90-litres from 230 to 320 litres.
The height of the side-walls of the pull-out chemical storage container have also been lowered making it easier to replace spray cans. The front is now fitted with a soap dispenser.
The new position for the hydraulic tank behind the cab has allowed the access platform to be made of a flat floor design. The standard top and bottom halogen front work lights can be optionally replaced for a LED package.
The 2016 RoGator D also features a totally updated technology package including an in-house developed application control. When fitted with Yara’s crop-sensor, these technology-packed machines can be used with several new precision farming features.
The TaskDoc Pro documentation system provides wireless data-exchange between the vehicle and the office The TaskDoc Variable Rate Control (VRC), a map based product application, provides for electric nozzle shut-off /1m section.
All vehicles come telemetry ready, allowing access to Agco’s soon to be introduced Fuse Connected Services. Offered by dealer, these packages ensure vehicle up-time and operation optimisation.
Available with the Auto-Guide guidance system, the first opportunity to see the 2016 RoGator (RG635D, RG645D and RG655D) will be at Agritechnica 2015.
