5430i Series

Massive frame design
The massive, tubular frame design for all 5430i series sprayers provides the solid foundation for large solution tanks and wide spray booms offering the following features and benefits:

• The frame is made to withstand toughest field conditions at high spraying speeds of up to 20km/h and high speed road transport of up to 40 km/h.
• High under frame ground clearance of up to 110 cm to reduce crop damage.
• Low centre of gravity to provide high stability even when spraying at narrow tread, on hilly fields or using the 4-wheel steering during headland turns.
• One common platform for all options. This allows easy upgrading or modifications to the sprayer at a later stage, such as retrofitting a trailer hitch or exchanging complete spray booms.
• Well balanced weight distribution to ensure maximum traction and reduce soil compaction.

The 5430i sprayer has been designed with the engine at the front, cab and solution tank in the middle and the boom at the rear. This design offers an extremely well balanced vehicle whether the booms are folded or unfolded and the solution tank is full or empty.

In addition the cab in the middle, in an elevated position offers excellent near 360 degree visibility.

Track width adjustment
Different track widths can be required to spray various row crops or when using different tramline systems. The 5430i sprayer is available with manual or hydraulic tread adjust:

The mechanical tread adjustment is standard on all 5430i sprayer. The track width can be adjusted manually and steplessly to any desired tread (minimum and maximum tread depend on tyre size)

The hydraulic tread adjust option is the most convenient solution to quickly change tread from one spray job to the other without leaving the cab. A hydraulic cylinder moves the axle in or out to any desired track width depending on the settings in the GreenStar display.

The large suspension travel of +/- 100 mm (200 mm in total) compensates hardest shocks, even at high spraying speeds on uneven terrain.

The selection of the steering mode can be chosen either by 2 momentary rocker switches on the CommandArm control, a floor switch in front of the steering column or by using the Headland Management System (HMS) in the GS2600 display.

Proven Technology
The 6.8L Tier III John Deere PowerTech Plus engine provide higher efficiency and reliable power for tough spraying conditions. It gives you up to 169 kW (230 hp) (ECE R24), resulting in a top spraying speed of 20 km/h, and a top transport speed of 40 km/h at reduced engine speed. All engines have proven full authority electronic engine management providing reliable power torque characteristics.

The ultimate combination of 4 valve technology and full electronically controlled engine management with High Pressure CommonRail technology giving unrivalled performance and low fuel consumption:

• Extra-Power for increased field output.
• Wide Constant-Power band - providing increased engine performance at lower rpm (saving fuel).
• Constant High-Torque

The variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) provides a sufficient mass of combustion air for improved engine torque and a highly responsive engine acceleration.

The full frame concept
The engine is an integrated part of the full frame concept. The engine is connected to the frame using vibration absorbing isolators. This eliminates engine block stress and frame stress because the engine is not a structural part of the sprayer. You´ll also benefit from reduced noise and less vibration transfer to other components like cab chassis and spray boom.

Easy radiator access
The decentralisation of the heat exchangers/coolers clears the front end and gives much better access to the radiator for cleaning. The Dual Temperature Cooling radiator is protected by a separate super fine screen in the front to prevent blocking. For fast and easy cleaning, the screen can be pulled out to either side. An additional super fine screen in front of the condenser of the air conditioning system maximizes the protection of the Dual Temperature Cooling System.

Closed cooling system
The automotive-type closed cooling system contributes to excellent reliability and serviceability. The system is maintenance-free and maintains the correct coolant level for optimum cooling efficiency.

Fast road transport
The weather conditions are just right, the crop is ready, so you need to go at a moment’s notice – the reliable, powerful drive train allows up to 40 km/h on the road for more productive time in the field.

• Hydrostatic drive train with two position high speed wheel motors and mechanical final drives provide dependable performance under any conditions.
• 4 different speed ranges with shift on-the-go without power loss.
• Planetary hubs with integrated high speed wheel motors at each wheel.
• Integrated flow divider avoids excessive wheel slippage and keeps moving forward in wet/soft soil conditions.
• Optional available hill climber kit takes gradeability performance of the 5430i sprayer to the next level.
• Entire hydrostatic drive train system has been developed to maximize performance, productivity and efficiency.

Tandem hydro pumps
The pumps are directly driven by the engine through a drive shaft. The variable displacement is controlled via the Hydro Handle in the cab.

Wheel motors
Four high speed wheel motors with dual displacement have fully integrated mechanical final drives. Different motors with the same maximum displacement but different minimum displacement are attached to the front and rear hubs:

Hydraulic oil cooler
An oil cooler, located on the right hand side of the cab, ensures maximum cooling capacity for the entire drive train high pressure, high temperature hydraulic oil circuit. The low pressure, low temperature oil flow of the third hydro pump, that drives all auxiliary hydraulic functions like the wet system and spray boom, is directly returned to the hydraulic oil reservoir tank without passing the oil cooler.

Will it be straightforward to setup and operate?
Spraying is probably one of the most demanding tasks on the farm. Besides driving the sprayer and managing a large boom, you need to control numerous functions. That’s why we’ve brought together all our tractor cab experience to make the 5430i sprayer the best operating environment of any sprayer. It’s spacious, quiet and comfortable. You’ll also really appreciate the all-round visibility which gives you a clear view of the boom.

The 5430i sprayer cab leverages the outstanding ergonomics and space of the 5R series tractor cab. Clearly allocated close-to-hand controls provide unmatched ergonomics and functionality to operate vehicle and wet system during long spraying days with reduced operator fatigue. The GreenStar/ISO ready cab allows easy upgrade of any AMS applications and i-Solutions system.

The 5430i sprayer can be optionally equipped with a trailer hitch to increase autonomy of a single machine, maximize capacity and boost productivity. It features an automatic wagon hitch coupling, a standard trailer lighting connection as well as a braking connection for trailers with pneumatic braking systems.

The trailer hitch coupling is able to carry tow loads of up to 16 ton

• Ability to take up to three additional tank fillings of water with the self propelled sprayer.
• Ability to tow a smaller trailer with chemicals.
• Minimize number of non productive hours on the road spent for hauling water.
• Reduced costs for additional tractor and driver.
• Boost capacity without affecting total weight of the sprayer in regards to soil compaction and crop damage.
• Increased autonomy of the single machine.
• Maximum productivity.
• Utmost versatility and flexibility.

Rock solid booms
The 3-dimensional steel spray boom is specially designed for the 5430i sprayer and available in widths from 24 to 36 m in a double folded configuration. High quality steel and large dimensioned square tubes provide durability and strength to offer a long-lived trouble-free performance. The rigid box structure minimizes torsion, bounce and boom swaying to ensure an accurate spray distribution under any specific field conditions.

The folding of the double fold spray booms is completely operated with hydraulic cylinders without any chains, sprockets and cables to maintain high durability and dependable folding performance.

Advanced boom suspension
The central pendulum system is the secret to spray accuracy. In conjunction with the high tensile, three-dimensional boom design it provides utmost boom stability under any spraying conditions. Our pendulum design has been leveraged from the 800 Series trailed sprayers and includes shock absorbers and an anti-yaw system, which isolates boom movement from the machine and provides superior boom stability and spray accuracy.

Piston diaphragm pumps
The 5430i can be equipped with various pump options to precisely match different application rates, spraying speeds and filling requirements:

The piston diaphragm pumps are driven by a hydraulic oil motor and speed is software-controlled to ensure that the pump(s) are always running within the optimum speed range with minimized wear and continuous high output. The pumps are genuine positive displacement pumps.

The drive train of the pump is completely separated from the spray liquid with a flexible diaphragm in each cylinder. The diaphragm is attached to a piston and completely supported by oil from the crankcase.

• self priming: filling can start with a totally empty tank, filling from a deeper source is possible.
• high output: ability to spray with high volumes and/or spraying at higher speeds while fully maintaining a powerful agitation, enables quick filling of the tank, opportunity to spray with lower engine speed in many cases where full output is not required.
• high pressure available: high pressure available for working with low drift air induction nozzle (recommended pressure from 5 to 8 bars), high pressure (8-10 bar) available for auxiliary functions which require pressure (agitation,inductor, tank cleaning, etc.).
• positive displacement: pump output remains is nearly independent from pressure - delivers both pressure and capacity, excellent characteristic for stable application rate control.
• trouble free operation: will run dry without any damage (not with piston pumps or centrifugal pumps).
• low dead volume.

Piston Diaphram pump control
During spraying the PD pumps can be engaged/disengaged via a switch on the CommandArm control in the cab. During filling operations switch on the Solution Command Panel at the operator station has to be used.

Fast fill centrifugal pump
In addition to the single or double pump option, the 5430i sprayer can also be ordered with a 700 litre fast fill centrifugal pump in conjunction with the 280 l/min piston diaphragm pump.

Pump oil level sensor
The 5430i piston diaphragm pumps are standard equipped with an oil level sensor to reduce the risk of any damage to the pump. If the oil level is too low or too high a warning will be given via the GreenStar Display.

The 4000 l solution tank is built of rugged, high-strength polyethylene, and is shaped to allow complete emptying. Rinse nozzles ensure complete washout. High-pressure agitation nozzles keep chemicals suspended and thoroughly mixed during spraying. Agitation capacity automatically decreases when liquid level in the solution tank drops down below a certain value. In addition a value can be pre-programmed to shut-off agitation completely.

The 5430i features a Solution Command system that fully automates the complete washout of the sprayer. It's simple and fast… just select the areas and everything is done automatically.

Supporting brackets & belt fixing
The tank of the 5430i sprayer is not bolted or screwed to the chassis to prevent any risk for stress cracks due to chassis flexing during high speed transport. The tank is completely integrated and supported by a separate frame and fixed with two belts. This additional supporting frame is bolted to the chassis of the 5430i for easier maintenance and faster removal.

Digital tank level indicator
In addition to the mechanical tank level gauge, a digital tank level read-out is base equipment on all 5430i series sprayers. An extremely sensitive and accurate pressure sensor (0-250 mbar / 0-20 mA) is mounted near the bottom of the tank (sump) to measure precisely the tank level.

With the digital tank level sensor, the GreenStar display provides additional information besides the actual tank volume while spraying:

• Actual tank content
• Remaining area to spray (calculates remaining area that can still be sprayed with current tank volume and application rate)
• Remaining distance to spray (calculates remaining distance that can still be sprayed with current tank volume, application rate and boom width (active sections)

Central operator station
The central operator station on the left hand side of the sprayer provides superior access to all functions including spraying, filling, rinsing and agitation. Clearly allocated symbols keep the risk of operator mistakes to a minimum. It comprises the following functions:

• Hand wash tank
• Chemical storage box
• Solution Command Panel
• Two compartment clothing locker
• Chemical inductor
• Filling connection clean water tank
• Filling connection solution tank

The 5430i features a 55 l chemical inductor with built-in container rinse nozzle. The large inductor swings out easily and provides quick and safe access from ground level. In transport position and during spraying it is locked properly by an easy to operate device. Various agrochemicals (liquid, granulates or powders) can be filled quickly and mixed directly with clean water simultaneously during filling the solution tank.

All the controls are logically positioned and ergonomically designed for ease of use. Use the advanced GreenStar 2600 touch screen display to setup your vehicle and wet system. Take the Hydro Handle to control ground speed, individual boom sections, boom height or tilt and more – all with one hand. When you add to this a high degree of automated systems, you’ll find the 5430i takes the stress out of spraying.

The advanced Solution Command System means you spend more time spraying and less time filling and rinsing. Set-up via the GreenStar display and either controlled from inside the cab or outside at the operator station, it provides full control of all sprayer functions from filling, incorporating chemical up to rinsing.

Every drop counts
Because chemicals account for up to 60% of spraying costs, you want your spraying to be as accurate and effective as possible. That’s where John Deere sprayers come in. Their advanced spraying technology enables you to maximise productivity – and minimise wastage – to a degree that was unheard of only a few years ago.

Put that together with our legendary reliability & durability and our outstanding sprayer expert dealer network and it’s easy to see why John Deere quality pays its way right from the start.

When every drop counts, count on John Deere.
You have to look at the whole intelligent, innovative and integrated solution package. Ask yourself how many manufacturers have a worldwide sprayer development program which tests in all conditions? How many offer advanced electronic control systems which integrate seamlessly to simplify operation, improve spray quality and provide business documentation? And how many bring you premium tractor refinement and comfort?

1. Reliability and durability

• We design and build all the core components: engine, transmission, cab, axles, booms and control systems.
• Structured product development and testing process.
• Advanced design analysis in conjunction with testing/onsite field testing

2. Productivity

• Independent wheel strut suspension with air bags and auto load leveling.
• Hydrostatic drive train with mechanical final drives and traction control.
• Fast, 40 km/h transport speed, 20 km/h spraying speed.
• Wide range of spray booms.
• Multiple pump options
• Trailer hitch option for greater capacity.

3. Comfort and convenience

• 5000 Series tractor cab for better comfort with CommandArm and GreenStar 2 control.

4. Spray accuracy

• i-Solutions (AutoTrac, BoomTrac, Sprayer Pro).
• Industry leading boom stability.
• Pressure circulation with pneumatic nozzle shut off (Option).
• Pressure and flow based rate control.

5. Versatility

• Hydraulic tread adjust option.
• High ground clearance.

6. Minimum crop damage/soil clearance

• Multimode 4-wheel steering.
• Complete underside protection.

7.Environmental protection

• Solution Command System for automatic filling and multi cycle rinsing.
• FieldDoc with variable rate application and Spray-to-Map capability.
• ENTAM tested.

Faster filling and rinsing
The advanced Solution Command System means you spend more time spraying and less time filling and rinsing. Set-up via the GreenStar display and either controlled from inside the cab or outside at the operator station, it provides full control of all sprayer functions from filling, incorporating chemical up to rinsing.

Together with the GS 2600 Display, the StarFire iTC receiver forms the foundation of the John Deere i-Solutions package.

The StarFire iTC combines dual-frequency GPS technology with terrain-compensation functionality. The StarFire iTC Receiver utilizes a 10-channel engine to pick up signals from the Global Positioning System satellites and from the John Deere differential correction network. Using these signals, the StarFire iTC receiver can pinpoint it's location with perfect accuracy. Moving the receiver from one machine to another is simple with the John Deere quick attach brackets. StarFire iTC – select the accuracy you want.

Can I be confident of good spray accuracy?

The accuracy of the 5430i is down to a combination of perfect boom stability, an air suspended vehicle and the John Deere i-Solutions spraying package:

Sprayer Pro either avoids any overlap when spraying for example aggressive herbicides to avoid crop damage, or it can be set to prevent any skips to ensure a proper coverage when for example spraying fungicides. As soon as the first nozzle at “minimize overlap” or the last nozzle at “minimize skips” reaches the already covered area the complete spray boom section is switched off. To spray extremely sensitive crops with the highest accuracy, a certain percentage of overlap (10% step adjustment) can be chosen in the GreenStar display.

Enjoy automatic business documentation

Who wants to do paperwork before starting spraying and after a long day in the field? Thanks to our FieldDoc software you don’t have to. With FieldDoc and our preferred software partners you can plan your spray job in the office, export to a Compact Flash Card and upload the data into the GreenStar display. All your documentation is done for you while you’re spraying. FieldDoc automatically records all your spray applications which is ideal for farm management and crop traceability. Variable application rates are just as easily and accurately recorded with Spray-to-Map.