Best machine for Ag

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Best machine for Ag

Postby Low_Level_Hell » Thu Aug 4 2016, 23:45

What would be some of your guys best machines for agriculture operations

Most cost effective
Good maintaince support programmes
Lift a reasonable load

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Re: Best machine for Ag

Postby Capt Slong » Fri Aug 5 2016, 02:00

An Aircrane Mate. Spray the lot in one hit :idea:
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Re: Best machine for Ag

Postby Birdy » Fri Aug 5 2016, 03:32

By AG, i assume your refrering to spraying/dusting, and not mustering?
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Re: Best machine for Ag

Postby choppermech1986 » Fri Aug 5 2016, 04:11

Such a vague questions as there's so many factors, however look at the bulk of the ag machines around the world, which are variants of the Bell 206. I'd say 47's aren't too far behind, then As350's, R44's and UH1's. There's also guys making money on Hillers, Llamas, R22's, 407's and 300's. Not to mention the plethora of Russian machines.

"Most cost effective
Good maintaince support programmes
Lift a reasonable load"

You can pick any two of the above requirements. No machine has all three.

IMHO, the best ag machine is the one that makes you the most money.
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Re: Best machine for Ag

Postby Kiwieng » Fri Aug 5 2016, 04:12

Bell 204 = Bulletproof
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Re: Best machine for Ag

Postby Niko » Fri Aug 5 2016, 05:59

This should do the trick; -
http://i.imgur.com/CqUMeCh.gifv

Reminds me of a quote: "She's built like a steakhouse but handles like a bistro"
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Re: Best machine for Ag

Postby AgRattler » Fri Aug 5 2016, 07:13

A machine that uses an hour glass for a Hobbs.
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