Raven Introduces Its Next Generation of Autonomy: OMNiPOWER 3200

OMNiPOWER platforms can be paired with New Leader NL5000 G5 Crop Nutrient Applicator Spreader and a Pattison Liquid System’s Connect Plus 120 Sprayer.
OMNiPOWER platforms can be paired with New Leader NL5000 G5 Crop Nutrient Applicator Spreader and a Pattison Liquid System’s Connect Plus 120 Sprayer.
(Raven Industries)

For autonomous spraying and spreading applications, Raven introduces its next advance-ment in autonomy with the OMNiPOWER 3200. 

Compared to previous models, there are 9 upgrades: 

Mechanical improvements 

  • Increased engine horsepower (173 hp to 200 hp) with better performance. 
  • Tier 5 engine. 
  • New hydraulic system, giving the machine 50% more power to the ground. 
  • Frame enhancements and refinements to improve durability. 
  • New improvements to the hydraulic, electrical, and mounting systems for increased serviceability, reliability, and safety. 

Function improvements 

  • Improved operation speeds. 
  • Increased efficiency due to new hydraulic system. 
  • Improved up-time. 

Aesthetic improvements 

  • Updated look and style. 

OMNiPOWER platforms can be paired with New Leader NL5000 G5 Crop Nutrient Applicator Spreader and a Pattison Liquid System’s Connect Plus 120 Sprayer.

Driverless solutions such as OMNiPOWER provide a solution to: 

  1. Labor constraints. 
  2. Short harvest windows. 
  3. Increased yields due to reallocation of resources. 

Raven leaders say, “Driverless ag technology allows the farmer to do more, get more, and give more with every minute of their day. By autonomously handling seeding and spraying missions, the reliable OMNiPOWER 3200 unit enables the operator to get out of the cab and focus on other priorities. The improvements to the OMNiPOWER 3200 are designed to make autonomy more accessible and user-friendly — giving growers and customers a clearer picture of how it can work in their operation.”
 

 

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