J B Fairly & Son of Kings Farm, Lower Kirby opted for a 4400 litre intelligent model Commander fitted with the 24m Force boom, there sprayer was delivered in January 2008 and has since performed exceptionally well.
Having considered other brands of sprayers father and son John and Drew Fairly, carefully considered the build, design and specification. John says the overall design of the machine and the unique steering system are features others could not offer and set the HARDI apart from the competition. This was one of the most important aspects to John and Drew when making there decision. Drew commented that the rear mounted 500 litre rinse tank provides good balance whilst the main tank design with the sump at the front, moving the contents forward, provides a good weight transfer to the tractor. With the large rolling radius of the wheels the sprayer is easy to pull and exceptionally stable added John.
We opted for the I model (intelligent) which includes the HC6500 spray computer. All the field functions are operated by joystick control which Drew claims is comfortable and easy to operate. The specification of the I model includes PrimeFlow a pressurised circulation system which ensures the boom is purged ready to spray. We find the sprayer is easy to unhook and swap from tractor to tractor with a single connection to the computer. Both John and Drew agree this can then easily be mounted to a second tractor in minutes allowing a great deal of flexibility. John and Drew also commented "Hardi is a sprayer specialist manufacturer that offers a good back up service if required"