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1. Darren Graf

   

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   11/28/2016 11:11 AM

   I am in need of a replacement sprayer, I have an SDI mounted on a Cushman with some problems. I can buy a 20 yr old toro, or possible a new toro sprayer. Both would be 300 gallon units. I am able to buy on state contract but still a new unit is so expensive that it is holding me up.
   Any suggestions would be appreciated.

   
   
   
   
2. Andrew Cross

   

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   11/28/2016 1:11 PM

   If you can get a new one I would certainly go that route. You buy a 20yr old unit (if I read that right) and it breaks down next year you look bad for buying a bad unit. Other route it makes it hard to go back in 2 years and say hey I need a new sprayer. Board will look at you and say didn't we just buy a sprayer?

   
   
   
   
3. Keith Lamb

   

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   11/28/2016 2:11 PM

   I was able to buy a fairly new off-lease JD Progator 2030 and have a new HD200 spray rig installed at considerable savings over a completely new unit.

   
   
   
   
4. Darren Graf

   

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   11/29/2016 6:11 AM

   I am looking at the Jd unit one because of the price and two because I hade one a few years ago. How is the jd to operate?

   
   
   
   
5. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   11/29/2016 7:11 AM

   How did you go from looking at a 20 year old sprayer to a new one? Do you mean 2 year old?
   
   I would push for the new, and settle for the used. Just be diligent on which used one you buy. I have bought lots of pieces of used equipment over the years and have never had any problems with it. But, everything was 3 years old or newer with the exception of some carts here and there. if you are patient, ask your dealer what they may have coming off-lease in the next few months. You may come across a really good one for a great price.

   
   
   
   
6. James Smith

   

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   11/29/2016 2:11 PM

   I would not be buying a 20-year unit (if that was correct). A new unit will last you 20 years if taken good care of. mine is almost 15 years old (toro) and is still working pretty good. I will need to replace the booms pretty soon but it is still in great shape for its age. I've always thought that certain pieces of equipment should be bought new since you know the condition it is already in and can keep them for so long. a sprayer can be kept for a lot longer then any other equipment

   
   
   
   
7. Paul Double

   

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   11/29/2016 10:11 PM

   I have 2 Deere HD200s, a 2002 and 2008, and I really like these units. Ours has the old basic controls on the dash and centrifugal pumps, but have had no problems with these units outside of rebuilding pump every couple years.
   Do as Keith mentioned, we also took gas Deere 2020 we had and bought new HD200 and installed in about an hour and a half, and you will save a whole lot of money.
   Just remember, buying a 20 year old sprayer is like buying a 20 year old car or truck, may run today, but tomorrow may be a different story and sometimes parts are hard to find.
   Good Luck

   
   
   
   
8. Dinger Greg

   
   11/30/2016 8:11 AM

   I don't mind getting a used or demo sprayer with a few hours on it? All the hose clamps that weren't tightened have been taken care of. All the cables that stretch and need adjusted, have been. Its most likely had its break-in service. All the hydraulic fittings that miraculously "come loose", have. Any product puked all over a green or cart path from above mentioned hose clamps and fittings are on someone else's course.
   
   As my colleague Bill says, N.E.W. can also mean.. "Never Ever Worked".
   
   I don't get in new planes or boats either.

   
   
   
   
9. Darren Graf

   

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   11/30/2016 8:11 AM

   Andy,
   I am shopping around, maybe a 20 ,10 or new will be the one I choose I am looking around at what is available, and getting some input on what other people have used and had success with.

   
   
   
   
10. Sean Hoolehan

    

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    11/30/2016 2:11 PM

    Darren,
    
    Buy a new one, just make sure its the one you want. Negotiate a extended warranty. Really a sprayer does not go out that often and should not be limited to a standard 2 year warranty. Push for 4-5 years. Visit a course that has one similar to the one you want. Talk to the Supt, mechanic, and operator about calibration, ease of use, does it keep material in solution, and clean-up. Discuss the efficiency of the sprayer.
    
    If you buy used its a good bet that you will find yourself in the same boat 5 or so years down the line.
    
    Sean