Sprayer Dealers

Ask direct, seasonal questions and listen for specific answers. During planting and harvest, what are your service hours and do you run weekends? If my combine goes down mid-harvest, what's your realistic response time and do you have a loaner or rental? Do you stock parts for my model, or do they ship from a regional warehouse? Then check what verified buyers on this site say about how the dealer handled real in-season breakdowns — that's the truest test. A dealer can sell a great machine and still leave you stranded in October, so service reputation should carry as much weight as price.

For most farmers the dealer matters as much as the brand, because the dealer is who you'll actually deal with for parts, service and warranty for years. A great brand with a weak local dealer can be a worse experience than a solid brand with an excellent one nearby. You can often buy out of area to save money, but think hard about who will service the machine — some dealers prioritize their own customers for in-season work. Distance to the nearest parts counter and service truck is a real cost. When comparing dealers, weigh the strength and proximity of support, not just the deal on the tractor.

Guidance, auto-steer, displays, telematics and variable-rate prescriptions are now core to how equipment works, and support quality varies widely between dealers. Before buying, ask who on staff actually handles precision-ag setup and troubleshooting, whether they'll come to the field, how software updates and subscriptions work, and whether your existing displays and data will carry over. If you run mixed-color equipment, ask about compatibility. Weak tech support can leave you with expensive features you can't fully use, so it's worth asking current customers how responsive a dealer's precision team really is.

Used farm equipment can be a strong value if it was well maintained — ask for service records, engine and separator hours on combines, and inspect wear items and the hydraulics. New gets you warranty, the latest emissions and technology, and a fresh dealer relationship. Repairability is a real consideration either way: some newer equipment requires dealer software to fully diagnose or reset faults, which affects how much you can do in your own shop. Ask any dealer directly what you're able to service yourself, whether they'll sell you manuals and diagnostic access, and factor that into the new-versus-used decision alongside price.