Challenger RoGator 600C updates further enhance its market leading position

Challenger has updated its award-winning RoGator 600 self-propelled sprayer with a new Tier 4 final engine and a host of improvements which will make spraying performance even more efficient. The new RG600C will be presented for the first time at Agritechnica.

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The RoGator 600 broke new ground at is launch in 2009 with its pioneering design, from its exclusive chassis to its novel spraying system. Its unique features brought Challenger many accolades across the globe and made it the first choice for leading farmers and professional sprayer operators.

Its purpose-designed cab has set new standards, offering sprayer operators the comfort, space, visibility and working environment they have come to expect from top specification tractors.

The Category IV cab has won many commendations, the most recent when it was highlighted in the Agricultural Best Practice feature at the 2013 SIMA show.

The RoGator 600B cab was chosen for its superior air quality. It is the first farm machine ever to achieve a Category IV rating (EN ISO 15695-1 and EN ISO 15695-2) for its cab air quality. Constant and monitored overpressure in the cabin,  together with a special air filter, prevents dust and chemical particles from entering the cab, ensuring a comfortable and safe operator environment.

 “Challenger  has responded to customer feedback to drive innovations in design and function.

The latest developments enhance the RoGator 600C’s uncompromising design, increasing efficiency while easing the workload for the operator and adding to its long working life,” says Hubertus von Dungern, Manager Product Marketing.

Updates improve filling accuracy, extend machine life when working with more aggressive products and make operation easier. For the first time, operators can also rinse the sprayer from the cab, saving time back at the store and encouraging best practice which can prevent cross contamination when working with a range of products.

The new ACGO POWER^TM  six cylinder Tier 4 final engine reduces emissions once again and offers improved fuel economy.  Service intervals are increased from 250 to 500 hours, further cutting the cost of ownership.

The RG 600Coffers a host of new features, which include:

• The latest AGCO POWER^TM Tier 4 final engine

• A self-leveling suspension system which offers improved filling accuracy for the ultimate precision in the field

• Electronic clean water tank indicator for effortless cleaning from the cab

• Stainless steel product pump for corrosive products

• Manual boom leveling for accurate boom control without electronics

Self–levelling suspension makes for more accurate filling

Challenger’s self-levelling suspension system offers improved filling accuracy for the ultimate precision in the field. The unique Opti-Ride™ all-wheel double wishbone suspension gives the operator the ability to set the machine height from the cab at 75 cm or 120 cm, for variable crop clearance.

Opti-Ride^TM suspension now allows the height of each wheel to be adjusted so the chassis stays level, using a single press of a button on the C1000 monitor.

This improves the accuracy of the tank filling indication so operators always fill with exactly the right amount of chemical and water needed. Accurate filling works with the spraying system to ensure optimum application and the best possible results.

Electronic clean water tank indicator for effortless cleaning

The 500 litre clean water tank now has an electronic level indicator which allows the operator to monitor the amount of clean water in the tank from the cab, using the Optiflow display. Cleaning operations can also be activated without leaving the cab when the indicator is linked with an electric five-way valve for the first time.  Control is via the Optiflow menu, using the icons to select the valves required.

Stainless steel pump for corrosive products

A cast iron self-priming centrifugal pump is fitted as standard, but for aggressive products, a Hypro stainless steel pump casting can now be specified, still with the same impressive 800 litres/min capacity.

Manual boom levelling

Operators who do not wish to specify Norac auto boom levelling can now unfold the booms and confidently level them using a mechanical system which indicates the position of the boom cylinders. This allows the operator to set the boom level and at the correct height above the crop for optimum spray quality and to minimise drift.