Self-Propelled Sprayer Return on Investment Part II: Performing a Cost-of-Ownership Calculation

Navigating the purchase of a self-propelled (SP) sprayer can be intimidating. You may be asking yourself such questions as:

• “Can I afford it given the acreage I farm?”
• “I know it is a good investment, but how long will it take to pay for itself?”
• “Is it better for my operation to buy or lease?”
• “What tools can help me justify the investment to a lender?”
• “Can government tax incentives help defray costs?”

Our Cost of Ownership tool answers all these questions and more, including the simplest question stopping you from owning an SP sprayer… “Will it make me money?”