ET named Application Product of the Year again

MOORESVILLE, Ind., January 16, 2012—At a luncheon held at the 20^th Annual National No-Tillage Conference, Equipment Technologies was given the Application Equipment Category 2011 Product of the Year Award for its AS720, AS1020 and AS1220 models of self-propelled sprayers. This marks the second consecutive year Equipment Technologies has received this national recognition from No-Till Farmer readers.        

"This is an impressive accomplishment for these companies’ products to be recognized as top performers by our readers,” says Darrell Bruggink, executive editor and publisher of No-Till Farmer. “No-tillers probably have the most critical eye when it comes to the performance of products, as they put them through challenging conditions. These manufacturers should be very proud to have received this recognition from our readers.”

According to CEO of Equipment Technologies, Matt Hays, “We love no-tillers. To receive this award two years in a row now further validates the Apache as the businessman’s sprayer. No-tillers are focused on growing the value of their operation over the long haul and know how to invest accordingly, that’s why the 20 Series Apache sprayer and no-till practices go hand-in-hand. I would also like to emphasize that our product is the result of a continual team effort from our employees, dealers and customers to have the very best product possible.”

Equipment Technologies is the largest independently-owned manufacturer of self-propelled sprayers in North America. Operating from its 146,000 square foot headquarters in Mooresville, Ind., the company distributes its sprayers throughout North America, Ukraine and Australia through a network of independent dealers.

AS1025 - New Name, New Engine

The EPA has set emission targets in the United States, Canada and Europe for the reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) and Particular Matter (PM). The reduction in PM and NOx is being implemented using a two prong approach. The first step is called Tier 4 Interim and the second step is called Tier 4 Final. Tier 4 Final in 2014 mandates a 90% reduction in PM and NOx compared to today's current Tier 3 regulations.

Starting January 1, 2012 the AS1020 model will be known as the AS1025 and will be powered by a Cummins Tier 4 Interim engine (as seen above). Cummins began field tests in June 2008, and surpassed an overall 20,000 hours of operation in January 2010.

What features come with Tier 4 Interim?

• Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
• Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) –boosts response at all engine speeds
• Clean crankcase filter- removes crankcase emissions for ultra-clean engine operation
• New CM2250 engine controller – 3x faster processing power – 2x increased memory capability
• Enhanced Engine Filtration
• High Efficiency Combustion

How does Tier 4 Interim benefit you?

• "Fit and forget" maintenance free compact catalyst
• Retain same oil change intervals as Tier 3
• Simple 2,000 hour crankcase filter element change
• NO urea injection after treatment
• NO Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
• NO dual turbochargers
• NO regeneration cycle required

Why ET continues using engines produced by Cummins?

We went with Cummins because of our long-standing confidence in them. They have the most experience having already adressed confidence in "on-highway" engines. They are extremely dependable and have the capability for system integration, design and manufacture from air-in to exhaust-out. Cummins is unique in the industry because they design, build and integrate the complete system: filtration, diesel exhaust fluid, direct flow, electronic controls, combustion technology, fuel systems, turbochargers, after treatment system and filtration.