Spraying smarter with AMAZONE
Ashburton spraying contractor Greg Davis relies on the AMAZONE Pantera self-propelled sprayer to deliver precision, efficiency and reliability across long spraying seasons in Canterbury. After operating six Panteras since 2017, Greg says each new generation has introduced smarter technology, greater comfort and improved integration, helping his contracting business work more efficiently under tight seasonal pressures. Equipped with AmaSelect nozzle control, advanced boom guidance, hydrostatic drive and a 36-metre boom, the latest AMAZONE Pantera enables accurate application, reduced downtime and consistent performance across vegetable and cereal cropping operations. With features like ComfortClean automated cleaning and a 4,500-litre tank capacity, the Pantera is built to maximise productivity while reducing operator fatigue during long days in the cab.
In contracting, efficiency isn’t a luxury – it’s survival. For Ashburton-based spraying contractor Greg Davis, long spray days, tight seasonal windows and increasing client expectations mean every hour in the cab needs to count. When machines are running for up to eight months of the year, comfort, reliability and precision aren’t optional, they’re critical.
Greg adopted the AMAZONE Pantera early, purchasing his first machine in 2017. Since then, he has seen the platform evolve with each new generation. Nearly a decade and six Panteras later, the latest 2023 model represents the level of refinement and integration his business now relies on.
“We’ve owned six Panteras since 2017, and each model has brought more benefits and features. They’ve come a long way over the past decade and are now very capable machines.”
For Greg, the progression hasn’t just been about upgrading machinery – it’s been about continual improvement. Each generation has introduced smarter systems, greater integration and more intuitive control, reducing friction in the day-to-day operation. Comfort matters when you spend most of the year in the machine, and the modern cab environment and terminal layout provide the space and functionality needed for long spray runs.
AmaSelect nozzle control enables precise individual nozzle management, while boom guidance systems maintain consistent contour and distance across varied terrain. The hydrostatic drive, automatic greasing and 36-metre boom width allow large areas to be covered quickly, even in narrow seasonal windows. With a 4,500-litre tank capacity and ComfortClean automated cleaning, downtime between jobs is minimised and contamination risk reduced.
“The technology has made the way we operate easier over the years. The machinery is strong and well built, with solid construction that performs reliably in all conditions.”
For a business servicing vegetable and cereal growers across Canterbury, accuracy and consistency underpin reputation. By embracing ongoing innovation and adopting the latest Pantera technology, Greg has positioned his contracting business to work smarter, reduce physical strain and maintain high standards across every spray run.
Because when timing and coverage determine crop protection success, precision is everything.
A better start starts here – with AMAZONE and CLAAS Harvest Centre.
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