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The original SpraCoupe sits next to a more recent model.
HISTORY MAKER. The original SpraCoupe sits next to a more recent model. AGCO plans to quit manufacturing the self-propelled sprayer in May.

AGCO To Retire Venerable SpraCoupe Sprayer

March 1, 2013

Citing U.S. EPA compliance concerns and diminishing sales volumes, AGCO says it will stop producing its SpraCoupe compact, self-propelled sprayer for the North American market in May.

The company will still make parts for the machine and provide support for SpraCoupe dealers.

The SpraCoupe has a long and storied history with farmers since it was introduced 5 decades ago to serve farmers wanting a smaller, professional-grade self-propelled sprayer to applying fertilizer and crop-protection products.

But over time, AGCO says, the North American customer base for that segment has been shrinking. There are fewer small farms and a growing number of large farms fueling demand for larger, more productive machines.

The cost for Tier 4 compliance also made it impractical to continue the SpraCoupe brand, says Mark Sharitz, AGCO’s marketing director for application equipment.