Traditionally the farmer’s tool of convenience – easy to hitch on and drop off the tractor when there’s a spare hour for spraying – trailed machines now rival self-propelled sprayers for output, technology and versatility

With trailed sprayer capacity commonly topping 6,000-litres, size is no longer an issue when making the decision between self-propelled and trailed machines. But there is still plenty to take into account, manufacturers suggest.