Big Iron Shines at the 2020 Commodity Classic

By CropLife Staff|March 10, 2020

When one thinks of the Commodity Classic, his or her immediate attention may turn to the new product introductions on the crop inputs side of agriculture. And rightfully so. Corn, soybean, wheat, and sorghum growers can’t wait to learn about the latest in seed, crop protection, and crop nutrients at the premier convention and trade show in U.S. agriculture.

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Case IH Patriot 4440 Sprayer

With its 140-gallon fuel tank and either 1,200- or 1,600-gallon product tank, the Patriot 4440 now features a longer boom ranging from 132 to 135 feet.
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Hagie STS Sprayers

Hagie STS sprayers come in a variety of sizes, the largest of which feature product tanks that can hold up to 1,600 gallons. Hagie units are now primarily distributed through John Deere equipment dealers.
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John Deere R4038

The John Deere R4038 self-propelled sprayer features a 310-hp engine. The unit is built with a 1,000-gallon product tank and can be equipped with the company’s CommandDrive all-wheel drive system.
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KBH TT2000 Tender

The KBH TT2000 is a 31-foot tender trailer that features cast-iron suspension and stainless steel rear fenders. The stainless steel hopper frame and hoppers are bolted on.
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New Leader 5060 G5 Spreader

The NL5060 G5 pull-behind spreader, with its patented 16-section swath width control technology, lets operators apply nutrients (fertilizer, compost, lime, etc.) with pinpoint accuracy. By hydraulically shifting the full spinner assembly fore/aft and left/right, and leveraging the conveyor speed adjustments, operators can reduce overlap, decrease nutrient waste, and ensure nutrients are placed only where they need them.
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RoGator C Series

The RoGator C Series features new all-wheel SmartDrive system to make the operator’s job easier through a long day in the field. The unit’s cruise control gives the operator a consistent speed for application and easy speed changes in the field and on the road.
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FB1210 Spreader

The FB1210 from Loftness is a 12-ton spreader for the application of fertilizer, part of the company’s FertiLogix line-up. The unit offers a 40- to 90-foot spread width.
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Fendt IDEAL 9300 DynaFlex Head

The 9300 offers a completely redesigned, variable-speed gathering belt drive. The variable-speed drive allows the customer to adjust the gathering belt speed to promote smooth, even, and efficient feeding in various conditions.

Or perhaps the outstanding program agenda for the event comes to mind first. And why wouldn’t it? Commodity Classic’s educational sessions are led by well-known agricultural experts sharing insights on farm policy, yield-boosting production practices, and much more. Not to mention the keynote address by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, which is a can’t-miss experience.

CropLife editors shared these highlights from the 2020 Commodity Classic in San Antonio in this photo gallery. Well, almost all of the highlights. Conspicuous by its absence from that slideshow were any pieces of equipment. That’s because we decided Big Iron deserved its own highlight reel, as it has become as equally important to the show’s success as the above-mentioned inputs and ideas. With that said, you can view photo highlights of equipment on display at this year’s show in the slideshow above.