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Hardi RUBICON

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Overview

RUBICON – Innovation and evolution

The RUBICON establishes a new class in self-propelled sprayers, designed to meet the productivity demands of large scale farmers. The seamless integration of capacity and ease of operation delivers acre eating performance to conquer everyday spraying tasks with ease and ahead of time.

The RUBICON 9000 will take productivity and ease of operation to a whole new level. Increased tank capacity will not only improve productivity, but will improve the timeliness of applications. When timing one of the most critical factors, why waste it filling when you can keep spraying? Capacity keeps you spraying for longer, by reducing travelling and filling down time. When timing is everything – don’t waste time filling.

Hardi RUBICON Over 2,400 Acres Per Day

Likewise by increasing the boom width you improve the work rate, which is what matters most when timing is all important.  A 150 ft boom width represents a 25% increase in work rate over a comparable 120 ft boom.  RUBICON with a 150 ft boom at 20mph can deliver a work rate of 309 acres per hour, or 2,781 acres per day.

Hardi RUBICON Engine Power

RUBICON is powered by Cummins - the most advanced engine technology to deliver power and reliability when you need it.  Cummins engines run quieter, burn leaner and cleaner, and they are the industry leader in providing power to hydrostatic transmissions.  The Cummins QSL 9 Tier 4F engine delivers up to 380 HP (276kW)  and features fully Integrated Electronic Controls, providing seamless integration of all components to optimize engine performance.

Hardi RUBICON A Commanding View

A better view of the boom from the cab not only contributes to comfort, but to the quality of the productivity.  The operator has a commanding view over the boom from the driver’s seat which makes spraying easier and safer.  The RUBICON cab is a special workplace and every detail counts: including the synchronised movement of the arm rest console to provide improved ergonomics, to unsurpassed visibility of the boom, clean air and responsible sound and vibration levels. With superior comfort and the best view in the business, RUBICON makes spraying enjoyable and efficient.

Hardi RUBICON Boom Center

RUBICON redefines boom stability: Revolutionary boom suspension system allows independent stiffness control settings on the springs and rams fixed to either side of the center frame.  The boom remains stable under the harshest operating conditions. The wide center frame provides excellent on-road visibility. Spring tension holds the center frame in the middle position while the hydraulic damper absorbs energy from the boom movement. A hydraulic actuator operated from the cab exerts more or less pressure on the spring to change the resistance.
Specifications
Model
RUBICON
Year
2023
Sale Type
New
Manufacturer
Hardi
Type
Selfpropelled
Brakes
4 wheel dynamic
Engine
Cummins QSL 9 Tier 4 final 380 hp (276 kW)
Steering
2 wheel
Fuel Tank
265 gal. (1000 ltrs.)
Boom Types
ALU
Boom Width
120 up to 160 ft. (24 up to 52 m)
Pump, Type
Ace 650 run-dry centrifugal
Rinse Tank
165 gal. (625 ltrs)
Suspension
OverRide Airbag + hydraulic Koni's
Control Type
Mueller/HC 9600/ISOBUS
Total Height
168 in. (4.27 m)
Total Length
34 ft.-120 ft. boom, 40 ft.-160 ft. boom (10.2 - 36.5 m boom, 12.3 - 48.5 m boom)
Transmission
Sauer-Danfoss H1
Boom AluForce
120 up to 160 ft.
Hydraulic Oil
53 gallons (200 liters)
Tank Capacity
2,200 gal. (9,000 ltrs)
Wheels / Tires
480/70-R54 or 380/90-R54 as an option
Weight Full W/ 150 Ft. Boom
58,200 lbs. with 2,200 gal., diesel + 165 gal rinse (26,400 kg)
Section Distribution Standard
6 to 10 sections
chassis

Hardi RUBICON OverRide suspension

OverRide Suspension is designed for heavy duty applications, for greater load carrying capacity and for incredibly smooth running.

The suspension is fully independent, is integrated into each wheel console, and moves in and out with the wheel track width.

Heavy duty shocks absorb impulses from the suspension to improve the performance and ride.

Hardi RUBICON High clearance

The RUBICON provides a high 6 ft. clearance in a clean and unobstructed under-body. This high clearance with its stream-lined design prevents damage to tall crops when performing late season application.

Comfort is important to the operator who has to spend long hours behind the wheel. RUBICON’s large tires and triple support airbag suspension combination is the key to its superb ride and driver comfort, which is paramount to keeping fatigue at bay. The high clearance chasis also has available the All-Wheel Steering option to prevent addition crop damage on headlands when turning.

Hardi RUBICON Track width adjustment

The RUBICON axle track width can be infinitely adjusted, on-the-run, from 118 in. to 157 in. providing the ultimate flexibility for different applications and improved productivity.

  • On road transport and spraying

  • To suit varying field conditions

  • To match the track width of other machinery

  • Set up for control traffic farming

  • To match row crop row spacing

The OverRide suspension is integrated into each wheel console and moves in and out with the wheel track width. Externally accessed PUKS are easily adjusted to take up play that may develop over time through changing the axle track.

 

Hardi RUBICON Steering

The RUBICON has a powerful load sensing hydraulic steering system which controls two large phasing cylinders, and is ideally suited to challenging operating conditions. The steering is precise, smooth and quiet with no vibration which makes spraying easy, safe and reduces operator fatigue.

Hardi RUBICON Main tank / Rinse tank

2200 gallon baffled stainless steel tank is integrated into the RUBICON chassis and is designed for capacity spraying
Baffles not only enhance the integrity of the tank structure but improve the handling and directional stability of the sprayer. Suppressing the magnitudes of fluid slosh by controlling its flow and movement improves braking performance and yaw stability, making spraying comfortable and safe.

Three rotational tank rinse nozzles are fitted standard and provide consistent tank flushing. A deep sump running the full length of the tank ensures total draining, easy cleaning and minimal residue.

There is a sturdy ladder on the right hand side of the Main Tank which allows easy access to the lid.

RUBICON’s 265 gal. Diesel tank provides enough fuel for a whole day or night of spraying.
engine / transmission

Hardi RUBICON Engine

RUBICON is powered by Cummins – the most advanced engine technology to deliver power and reliability when you need it

Cummins engines run quieter, burn leaner and cleaner, and they are the industry leader in providing power to hydrostatic transmissions.

Hardi RUBICON 4WD Hydrostatic transmission

RUBICON 4WD hydrostatic transmission is the latest intelligent self-propelled sprayer drive management system from Danfoss, which delivers highest level of performance with reduced fuel consumption, and high operator comfort

A Danfoss 250 cc variable displacement axial piston pump minimises control and charge pump losses to maximise available engine power. In addition the Danfoss H1 bent axis axial piston wheel motors are variable displacement and offer significant overall efficiency gains.
cabin

Hardi RUBICON Cabin

A better view of the boom from the cab not only contributes to the comfort but to the quality of the productivity The operator has a commanding view over the boom from the driver’s seat which makes spraying easier and safer.

The RUBICON cab is a special workplace and every detail counts: including the synchronized movement of the arm rest console to provide improved ergonomics, to unsurpassed visibility of the boom, clean air and responsible sound and vibration levels.

With superior comfort and the best view in the business, RUBICON makes spraying enjoyable and efficient.

Hardi RUBICON All Day Comfort

Operator comfort enhances productivity and is an essential for long spraying days.

The new Panoramic cab is larger, spacious and uncluttered, with top level ergonomics. Operator all-round visibility from this cab is the industry’s best and there are no rear quarter pillars to obstruct the view.

The climate controlled, pressurized cab has active charcoal filtration that delivers high quality air which protects the operator from contaminants while spraying.

The cab provides a quiet and stress-free relaxed environment, which is easy on conversations and mobile phone use.
workzone

Hardi RUBICON Ground Control

The right side of the RUBICON houses the fluid pumps, control valves and the electronic valve sequencing control panel.

The fluid systems efficient design minimizes the volume remaining once the tank is emptied, which makes rinsing and decontaminating fast and efficient.

The fluid is driven by an ACE 650 run-dry Centrifugal wet seal run dry centrifugal spray pump which is controlled by a hydraulic Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) valve to adjust the output.

A 2.9 in. hydraulically operated rotary valve controls the suction source from the main tank or the rinse tank or an external supply.

On the pressure side a similar 1.9 in. hydraulically operated rotary valve controls the supply to the boom recirculation system & nozzles, to the chemical filler, to the main tank or for pressure empty.

A dedicated hydraulic driven 21.6 gpm diaphragm pump with electric rotary control valve is used exclusively for clean water supply for the main tank, rinse nozzles, priming Ace pump or hand gun.

Hardi RUBICON Tank control

The simple to operate electronic ground station control panel functions are duplicated in the cab and are used to sequence the rotary valves for suction, pressure and clean water supply. The correct operating positions are performed automatically and at the touch of a button.

Hardi RUBICON Filling station

Designed to make loading safe, quick and easy, the combined mixing and transfer station is hydraulically lowered into position for refilling

The filling station is a robust stainless steel construction and includes the Chemical Hopper, Direct Chemical Suction connection, Fast Fill connection, optional Multi-Stage Fast Fill Pump and Hand Gun.

For safe connection and working the 15.9 gal. hopper is 27.5 in. above the ground when lowered into position. When folded away the entire work station is tucked out of the way under the right hand side panel.

Chemical can be suck directly into the RUBICON or mixed through the hopper and transferred.

Batch mixes can be pumped directly into the tank or the system can be programmed through the electronic valve sequencing control panel to suck in a given volume.
electronics

Hardi RUBICON HC 9600

The HARDI HC 9600 control center can be used to display up to five precision farming functions simultaneously in a range of layouts and user interfaces. No other terminal currently offers this versatility! It is also one of the first to feature a capacitive touch screen. The touch-film is protected beneath the glass pane, making the technology ideal for tough, everyday usage.

The terminal is fitted with an integral Tractor-ECU (TECU) to receive information from the RUBICON which is essential for precision farming applications.
booms

Hardi RUBICON Pommier aluminium booms

When it comes to wide boom innovation and design POMMIER is the market leader.

Their accumulated 30 years’ experience provides real benefits for farmers considering a lighter, stronger and wider boom option.

The RA bi-fold 120 to 160 ft. booms are well proven in field performance and reliability, and the weight reduction benefits over steel cannot be underestimated.

Optional AutoHeight control sets a new benchmark in wide boom performance, maintaining a lower boom height which provides better drift control.

With the RA boom wings at half the weight of equivalent steel structures and when combined with POMMIER patented Yaw dampening, load and forces transferred to the centre during spraying are significantly reduced.

POMMIER soft close feature protects the boom when folding.

Hardi RUBICON AutoHeight boom control

AutoHeight control provides stress-free boom height control as it maintains the correct nozzle operating height, delivers better application and reduces spray drift.

AutoHeight uses ultrasonic sensors fitted to the boom centre and wings to control and maintain a preset height of the entire boom above the ground or crop. The sensors, developed for field conditions, are robust and precise.

The proportional valve control of individual boom wing height corrections is smooth, even and automatic. AutoHeight maintains a preselected boom height from the ground or crop.

Hardi RUBICON ActivAir

ActivAir is rapid nozzle on/off control system, that utilizes the Rubicon’s on-board air supply to instantaneously open and close the non-drip nozzles during spraying.

Air pressure is distributed along the boom through 8mm tubing to electrically activate solenoid valves and then through 0.157 in. tubing to each non-drip valve.

ActivAir’s rapid nozzle control is fast and accurate, making it ideal for AutoSection control systems. Plus the spray lines are divided into 7 up to 14 sections to ensure minimal overspray when AutoSection control is in operation.

When a solenoid is activated to turn the nozzles on, air pressure opens the non-drip valves and the nozzles start spraying. When the solenoid is deactivated to turn the nozzles off the non-drip valves are held closed under spring tension.

When the nozzles are off the fluid system continuously recirculates the spray mix through the boom tubes at high volume to ensure the boom is primed before spraying starts.

Hardi RUBICON Lighting

The under boom lighting kit allows the spraying to go on long after the sun has set.

If the opportunity to spray comes at night, it is so much easier with the RUBICON’s extensive lighting package.

The rear access stairway light is activated from cabin roof to show the way along the platform.

The forward facing LED lightbar mounted on the boom center, and sidewards orientated lights will illuminate the route to and around the field to a distance of 492 ft.

The under-boom blue cast lights provides a clear and non-invasive view to the end of the boom, and for visual conformation of functioning nozzles.

Hardi RUBICON Boom center

RUBICON redefines boom stability: A revolutionary boom suspension system allows independent stiffness control settings on the springs and rams fixed to either side of the center frame. The boom remains stable under the harshest operating conditions.

The wide center frame provides excellent on road visibility.

Spring tension holds the centre frame in the middle position while the hydraulic damper absorbs energy from booms movement. A hydraulic actuator operated from the cab exerts more or less pressure on the spring to change the resistance.

Hardi RUBICON Paralift

The ParaLift is extra wide and provides the basis for unbeatable boom stability. It is anchored to the chassis at 5.6 ft. centered and picks up the boom at 7.5 ft. width. The ParaLift’s width and torsional strength greatly exceeds the requirement for the widest booms currently available.

Two large ParaLift plunge cylinders with nitrogen accumulation provide the boom with vertical shock absorption and height control.

An air activated ParaLift locking system secures the boom into position for safe road transport.
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