Operation Tips » Sprayer Changes

1997 – John Deere 4700 Hi Clearance Sprayer Introduced

750 Gallon solution tank
Four wheel independent strut, air spring suspension
185 HP turbocharged PowerTech® 6.8L diesel engine
SprayStar vehicle and rate control system,
3 range “shift on the go” hydrostatic system
4WD field speeds up to 17 mph
2WD transport speeds up to 28 mph
Hydraulically adjustable wheel spacing
54-inch crop clearance with no Underframe obstructions
60-foot front fold boom

1998 Model Changes

John Deere 80-foot and 90-foot booms
3 boom suspensions – vertical, center pivot roll, and yaw
Protected nozzle placement with the “4” design on boom

1999 Model Changes

John Deere designed and manufactured 60-foot boom
New break-away design with positive return and less maintenance on 80-foot or 90-foot boom

2000 Model Changes

In-line fuel injection pump
185 HP with a 6 percent power bulge at 1800 rpm
New larger planetary gear drives on the rear
Tread adjust – optional, no longer standard
Traction control valve – adjustable factory installed
5 hp belt driven off of engine air compressor for foam marker and other applications

2001 – John Deere 4710 Hi Clearance Sprayer Introduced

John Deere turbocharged PowerTech® 6.8L diesel engine – 200 HP
5 percent power bulge at 2200 rpm will give 210 HP
800 US Gallon solution tank
95 US gallon fuel tank
4 speed ranges – Spraying speed @ 20 mph in 3rd range – Transport speed @ 29.6 mph in 4th range
Larger tires – 380/90R46, 320/90R46, 420/90R46, 20.8R38 (flotation tires)
60 inches of Underframe crop clearance
GreenStar® Ready CommandView cab for Parallel tracking (option)
120 US Gallon rinse tank (standard)

2002 Model Changes

GreenStar® ReadyCab (standard equipment) allows nearly effortless Parallel Tracking setup
Remote throttle allows easy access from the ground to increase engine rpms (option)
New 3-inch Quik-Fill will decrease fill time by half (option)
New left-hand rinse tank Quik-Fill can fill tank from left-hand side of machine (option)
Wheel shields now available for 420/80R46 tires (option)
New remote ladder switch allows to raise and lower ladder from the ground (option)

2003 Model Changes

all new solution system includes:
redesigned plumbing layout featuring banjo valves, fittings and strainers
simplified fill station
standard left hand rinse tank fill
new stainless steel eductor w/capacity to load 51 lbs. ammonium sulphate in 14 secs.
optional 3” from the pump to the solution tank
improved sight gauge showing tank volume as low as 20 gallons
enhanced solution pump system to help prevent running system dry and improve priming
AutoTrac Compatible (AutoTrac when available will easily retrofit to the sprayer)
New ComfortCommand Seat
New Lighting Package for increased night visibility
Improved Cab Sound Quality with iso-mounted hydrostatic pumps
Stainless Steel Hydraulic Reservoir with larger sight gauge
Sunshades available
Instructional Seat available
Engine Side Shield Latches to prevent shields coming off in extremely rough conditions
greasable scissor linkage assembly

2004 Model Changes

factory installed Autotrac introduced
Field Doc available for sprayers
improved cab roof lighting
AM/FM/CD option available

2005 - John Deere 4720 Hi Clearance Sprayer Introduced

John Deere 6068T Turbocharged PowerTech™ 6.8 L TIER II Diesel Engine- 225 hp
5% power bulge provides 236 hp
larger wheel motors and new final drives to accommodate increased hp
new 7920 style flip up hood
boom utilizes tube through plate technology from the 4920 for greater strength
boom return to height function allows operators to consistently set the height of the center section
auto air spring levelling system allows operators to deflate and reinflate suspension air bags
new command arm with boom indexing and speed range on hydro handle

2005 - John Deere 4920 Hi Clearance Sprayer Introduced

PowerTech 8.1 L High Pressure Common Rail Engine- 300 hp
7% torque bulge provides 321 hp
Electronically Controlled Drive Train allows operator to choose target speed up to 20 mph in
field mode
road speeds of 35 mph reduce travel time
wheel slip control monitors all 4 tires and adjusts flow of oil if slippage is detected
620/70R46, 480/80R50 and 380/105R50 radial tires available for all field conditions
140 gal fuel tank for up to 16 hours of operating time
Index Boom Section™ allows operator to turn boom sections off from left to right on the hydro
handle
Command Arm and new hydro handle carry more functions for operator convenience
120 ft boom option features automatic folding, new tube through plate construction, lighter and
stronger material, a full boom breakaway, a SS plumbing option, and 7 individual sections
Return to Height function provides a height memory for the center section
8020 series hood provides easy servicing access
1200 gal stainless steel solution tank is standard
new Solution Command System uses electric and pneumatic valves to eliminate manual valves
high flow kit produces 50 gal/acre at 15 mph on 120 ft of boom
150 gal rinse tank to flush the solution tank up to 3 times
automatic rinsing features allows operator to complete rinsing cycle without leaving the cab
Secondary brake can stop the sprayer and then be released allowing the machine to accelerate
to target speed
Field Vision™ Xenon HID optional lighting package available for maximum night visibility

2006 Model Changes

4720

50 gallon foamer with 2” Quik-Fill
5 position Nozzle Bodies as base equipment
Outer wing section valves as base equipment
Optional High Flow Plumbing System: Dual Flow Meters and Stainless Plumbing
Spray rates of up to 50 gpa at 15 mph with 90 foot boom
Availability of GS 2600 Display with Swath Pro Control
All Auto Trac ready sprayers “Plug and “Play

4920

50 gallon foamer with 2” Quik-Fill
Optional Auto Air Spring chassis levelling system
Additional mirror for increased visibility
Improved steering effort, lock to lock decreased fro 8 to 4.5 turns
New more robust exhaust tube
Upgraded computer drive train system retroactive to 2005 models
Availability of GS2600 with Swath Pro Control

2007 Model Changes

4720

Solution System Air Bleed, purges air from primary solution system allowing for continuous spraying without having to stop and bleed air, due to over agitation or dry nurse tank hook – ups
Pressure and Boom Strainers relocated from rear of sprayer to fill station area, allows for easier servicing
All flowmeters run through extensive testing at the supplier, at the factory, and during final machine wet runoff, shutoff valve now added for easier flow meter servicing
ACD Calculation changes, ACD values at each ignition key cycle for improved boom charge performance
New Corrosion - Resistant Hardware, Zinc-flake-coated hardware is being phased in across all areas of the machine

Model 4930 Introduced

9.0 Litre PowerTech Plus Engine, delivering 325 HP with 10% power bulge to 357HP
Variable Geometry Turbocharger for improved performance and up to 8% better fuel
economy based on University of Nebraska Tractor tests
Reinforced Solution Quik-Fill hole to make the frame more rigid
Added Boom supports for Boom Inner wing
8530 tractor hood and grill for improved cooling
Cab roof changed to be consistent to Waterloo tractor design for easier AMS installation
Boom Trac Pro Ready, Boom Trac harness will be on every 4930 with breakouts on the wings to install either 3 or 5 sensors. The additional valves on the valve stack to control boom functions will be on every sprayer.
Spring rigidity on the centerframe has been increased 100% to stabilize center boom during wing adjustments up and down
Remote grease lines to top of parallel arms on boom lift

2008 Model Changes

4730 Introduced

Tier III 6.8 L PowerTech Plus engine, 245 base HP and peak 270 HP
100 foot spray boom with stainless steel high – flow plumbing option
optional Auto air chassis levelling system
GS 2600 Display as standard equipment, all machine functions including chassis and and SprayStar are integrated into one display along with AMS documentation and guidance
Optional Swath Pro Control, automatic individual boom section on/off as prescribed
All booms divided into seven spray sections for more precise control of application
Flat fold boom design, folds flat for transport to allow for better visibility
Front entry via hydraulically controlled retractable ladder
Optional ClimaTrak air control cab allows the air conditioning system to automatically adjust to varying environmental conditions, indoor and outdoor temperature shown
back up alarm for safety

4830 Introduced

Tier III 6.8 L PowerTech Plus engine, 275 base HP and peak 300 HP
Tandem 100 cc Hydraulic Pumps, Front 60 CC motors, Rear 100 cc motors
Standard 100 foot boom with 7 section control
Flat fold boom design, folds flat for transport to allow for better visibility
GS 2600 Display as standard equipment, all machine functions including chassis and SprayStar are integrated into one display along with AMS documentation and guidance
Optional Swath Pro Control, automatic individual boom section on/off as prescribed
All booms divided into seven spray sections for more precise control of application
Flat fold boom design, folds flat for transport to allow for better visibility
Front entry via hydraulically controlled retractable ladder
Optional ClimaTrak air control cab allows the air conditioning system to automatically adjust to varying environmental conditions, indoor and outdoor temperature shown
back up alarm for safety

4930 Model Changes

updated frame to allow for a new-style tread adjustment, tread adjust cylinders now mounted internally, allowing removal of tread adjust window
elimination of solution fill hole in frame and solution fill now mounted under frame
changes allow for new stronger frame that will accommodate future product
back up alarm for safety
Optional ClimaTrak air control cab allows the air conditioning system to automatically adjust to varying environmental conditions, indoor and outdoor temperature shown
GS 2600 Display as standard equipment, all machine functions including chassis and SprayStar are integrated into one display along with AMS documentation and guidance

2009 Model Year Changes

4030 Model Changes

eductor has approximately 40 percent more capacity than the standard eductor and will allow customers to use larger containers
all Model Year 2009 machines made AutoTrac Ready (Greenstar Ready Order option eliminated)
automatic lubrication system kit is available from Lincoln Industrial and is compatible with the 4730, 4830, 4920, and 4930 Sprayers
Fuel fill ladder now factory ordered & installed

4730 & 4830 Model Changes

Eighty mesh strainers are now standard equipment on all 4730 and 4830 Sprayers without the option for deduct
Field Vision™ Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) field lighting option is available to all 09 model year sprayers

4930 Model Changes

Chassis leveling system in base equipment
409 stainless-steel green-painted nutrient application spreader available

2010 Model Year Changes

Model 4630 introduced

John Deere 6.8-L Tier 3 165 hp Diesel Engine
60/80 ft Boom width
GS 1800 Display as standard equipment, all machine functions including chassis and and SprayStar are integrated into one display along with AMS and guidance
Standard 600 US Gal Tank
Available 320, 380, and 420 Tire sizes
Optional Swath Pro Control, automatic individual boom section on/off as prescribed
Front entry via hydraulically controlled retractable ladder
Optional ClimaTrak air control cab allows the air conditioning system to automatically adjust to varying environmental conditions, indoor and outdoor temperature shown
Air-spring suspended axle suspension system
A wide and narrow tread spacing option to fit a variety of farmer needs
spraying speeds up to 17 mph

4930 Model Changes

New LoadCommand™ system available to fill 1200 Gals of water in under 3 minutes

2011 Model Year Changes

4030 Models

As a part of the model year 2011 changes for 4730, 4830,
and 4930 Series Sprayers, a new direct-injection foamer has
been added (the same ordering codes as the previous model
year), replacing the model from the previous model year machines.