December 18, 2023
Ransom, Kansas

In a heartfelt tribute, Simpson Farm Enterprises, Inc., a distinguished leader in agricultural equipment, celebrated Smokey Fairbanks’ remarkable 25 years of dedicated service. The special commemoration took place on December 13, 2023, at the Ransom SFE location, where colleagues, friends, and family gathered to honor this milestone achievement.

Simpson Farm Enterprises, Inc., renowned for being an eight-time Apache Dealer of the Year, organized a special luncheon to express gratitude and appreciation for Smokey Fairbanks’ commitment to the company. The event was an acknowledgment of his enduring service and an opportunity to reflect on the historical journey of Smokey and the company.

Founded in 1981, Simpson Farm Enterprises, Inc., has been a cornerstone of the community, specializing in Apache Sprayers and agricultural equipment sales. The company’s success over the years can be attributed to the dedication of individuals like Smokey Fairbanks, whose unwavering commitment has played a vital role in shaping the company’s legacy.

The luncheon was a time to revisit pivotal moments from 1998 when Smokey joined the Simpson Farm Enterprises family. Colleagues and friends shared personal stories and memories, highlighting Smokey’s contributions that have been integral to the company’s growth and success.

As Simpson Farm Enterprises continues to thrive and expand, the legacy of Smokey Fairbanks is a testament to the enduring spirit of dedication and excellence that defines the company. Celebrating his 25 years of service is a recognition of past achievements and a promise of a bright future for both Smokey and Simpson Farm Enterprises.

Ransom 800.235.5359 • Hays 888.228.3611 • Great Bend 866.379.1426 Beloit 888.232.8558 • Grand Island 866.218.5422

MOORESVILLE, Indiana (8/01/23) – Equipment Technologies (ET), manufacturer of Apache Sprayers, awarded top dealerships and high-achieving sales teams at the annual Apache Sprayers Dealer Meeting and New Model Year Launch. Held at Equipment Technologies (ET) headquarters in Mooresville, Indiana, on July 26-27, 2023, company leaders recognized high achievers in sales and service, engineering, and top-performing dealers companywide. In addition to the Apache Dealer awards ceremony, the annual Apache Dealership meeting featured educational workshops and field demonstrations of the new 2024 Apache enhancements. 

Apache Sprayers Top Dealer Award

Dealer of the Year 2023 and Highest Growth Dealer 2023
High Plains Apache

Top Apache Certified Expert (Ace) Awards

Top 5 ACE Awards

2nd Place 2023 Top ACE
Jason Pavlu, Simpson Farm Enterprises

3rd Place 2023 Top Ace
Clayton Schenk, Simpson Farm Enterprises

4th Place 2023 Top ACE Micah Miller, Southern Application Management

5th Place 2023 Top ACE
Ben Gordon, High Plains Apache

Top Performer Club
Award for Sales Excellence 2022 – 2023

Top Performer Club
Award for Sales Excellence

Master Salesman
Adam Switzer, Ohio Valley Ag

Quadruple Diamond
Don Growler, Ohio Valley Ag

Double Diamond
Chris Phillips, Ohio Valley Ag

Double Diamond
Jerry Fischer, Parallel Ag

Single Diamond
George Davis, Southern Application Management

Ring
Ben Gordon, High Plains Apache

Top Performer Club
Award for Engineering Excellence

About Equipment Technologies

Apache Sprayers’ parent company, Equipment Technologies, was founded in 1997 with one goal in mind: build the best and most reliable agricultural sprayers. While other Ag equipment manufacturers attempt to produce everything from combines to sprayers to lawnmowers, we have stayed true to our vision since the beginning. We focus all of our resources on creating the best agricultural sprayers in the industry, and then we put all our cards on the table with the industry’s best 5-year powertrain warranty. Headquartered in Mooresville, Indiana, ET distributes Apache Sprayers throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and C.I.S.

Learn more about Apache Sprayers https://www.etsprayers.com/
Find an Authorized Apache Dealer https://www.etsprayers.com/store-locator/

MOORESVILLE, Indiana (7/27/23) – Equipment Technologies (ET), manufacturer of Apache Sprayers, awards Justin Honegger, Lead Design Engineer, for Engineering Excellence at the annual New Model Year launch and Dealer Meeting.

At the Apache Sprayers annual dealer meeting, where the company introduced their Model Year 2024 products showcasing significant upgrades, Justin Honegger Lead Design Engineer, was awarded the Engineering Excellence Award for his extraordinary efforts in making the product launch a great success by overcoming a myriad of challenges.

“It’s important to recognize and celebrate not only the quality of our sprayers but the huge efforts of those who stand behind our brand every day — the Annual Apache Dealership Meeting is where we do that.”  

Matt Hays, Chief Executive Officer of Equipment Technologies

From our leading 5-year warranty to being the only 4-time winner of the “Highest Retained Value” award by EquipmentWatch™ across all equipment and Ag categories – not just sprayers – Apache Sprayers delivers simple reliability, unmatched service, and the lowest cost of ownership in the industry.

Explore Apache Sprayers 2024 Self-Propelled Sprayers.

About Equipment Technologies
ET is the largest manufacturer of mechanical drive sprayers in the world. Headquartered in Mooresville, Indiana, ET distributes Apache Sprayers throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and C.I.S.

Learn more about Apache Sprayers https://www.etsprayers.com/
Find an Authorized Apache Dealer https://www.etsprayers.com/store-locator/https://www.etsprayers.com/

Cropper Motors of Naicam Saskatchewan celebrates 60 years of serving farmers in western Canada. Known as “the dealership that service built,” Cropper Motors has been proud to be a family-owned business since 1963. With deep roots in Saskatchewan and strong ties to farming, Cropper Motors provides excellence in sales, service, and parts that farmers rely on.

Cropper Motors is an authorized Apache Dealer that carries new and used agricultural equipment and a wide variety of parts to minimize downtime for farmers. A knowledgeable sales, service, and parts team prioritizes customers’ needs with a sense of urgency. Cropper Motors employs highly trained agriculture technicians to help farmers with ag machinery repairs.

In celebration of the 60th anniversary, Cropper Motors will host a Customer Appreciation Day on March 18, 2023, with entertainment and prizes. Contact Cropper Motors for more details.

Cropper Motors Phone: 3068742011
Hwy 6 N Naicam Saskatchewan S0K 2Z0

Apache Sprayers Dealer, Simpson Farm Enterprises, was recognized by The Chamber in Hays, Kansas as The 2023 Hays Small Business Achievement Award winner.

The Chamber Awards banquet is an annual event recognizing businesses, organizations, and individuals that significantly contribute to the community of Ellis County.

Held on the campus of Fort Hays State University, the sellout crowd enjoyed networking with fellow members, celebrating the business community accomplishments, and honoring the award winners’ contributions.

Simpson Farm Enterprises Hays, Kansas, is located at 1036B E Hwy 40 Bypass
Hays, KS 67601, and can be contacted at 888.228.3611.

The NEW 2023 Apache Sprayers lineup is here! Growers already know that our simple, self-propelled sprayers are the most reliable and efficient on the market. This year is no exception with new sprayer models featuring a new steel boom, center rack, and a new precision option.

We’re always striving to create the best value sprayers to get the job done. No matter the model you choose, Apache Sprayers help reduce input costs, increase crop yields and generate impressive ROI.

Contact us and we’ll prove it!

Every year our customers provide valuable feedback that our engineers at Equipment Technologies (ET) use for continued product development. As a result, our new farm sprayers include the latest enhancements featured across our new 2023 Apache lineup!

This year we’re proud to celebrate the launch of our all-new steel boom with a unique mid-break feature and brand-new center rack created for both the steel boom and Pommier boom offerings. Our new 2023 Apache Sprayers lineup offers premium performance and unbeatable value to our customers, from our leading 5-year warranty to being the only 4-time winner of the “Highest Retained Value” award by EquipmentWatch™ across all equipment and Ag categories – not just sprayers. Our goal has always been to innovate and provide value year after year.

Don’t just take our word for it, Apache customers say it best:

“We’ve sprayed with Apache since 2005 and really like the mechanical drive. Apache Sprayers are so much lighter than all the other sprayers, which is a big advantage in wet conditions. Apache Sprayers are more affordable and the ROI is better than almost everything else on the farm.”

— Harvey Wildman, Minnesota

“We’ve been happy with Apache! They are well-built, easy to maintain and simple to run. Plus, each one of our sprayers had some new model improvements along with size upgrades. We are on our 3rd machine and the new one is just as simple as our first 2001 model.”

— Dean Atkins, Illinois

NEW 2023 Apache Sprayers Enhancements

New ET Custom Steel Boom

Introducing New ET Custom Steel Boom and New Common Center Rack. For the past three years, the Apache Sprayers Engineering Team has been hard at work on the Ceres Project— our top secret design and testing effort to completely revamp our 90 and 100-foot steel boom offering and redesign a completely new common boom center rack. Discover More

NEW Center Rack

Our new common boom rack is designed for both the NEW Apache Steel Boom and the Pommier Aluminum Boom. Either way, you choose, you get the best center rack we’ve ever experienced.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Prevents boom strikes and improves operator ride.
• Controlled testing achieved a 100% reduction in ground strikes vs. the previous rack design.
• Adjustable hydraulic cylinder dampeners tailored for local conditions.
• Compatible with our boom leveling options.

NEW Precision Ag Option

With Apache, You Have Options
We build sprayers with the Precision Ag options you want. That means you only pay for what you need. Nothing more. Nothing less.

Apache Sprayers Precision Ag options give you the power to command, control, and improve virtually every spray application function with ease. Our menu of add-on options gives you the freedom to build your new sprayer the way you want it

Introducing NEW Application Controls
Ag Leader® InCommand1200 Field Computer with SteerCommand Z2 Guidance and Autosteer

Simplify crucial decisions that impact yield and profitability with our NEW Precision Ag options from Ag Leader®.

Explore Now

MAXIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY AND INCREASE PROFITABILITY WITH APACHE SPRAYERS.

Experience what is new for Apache Model Year 2023! Find an authorized Apache dealer near you or contact us to learn about Apache Sprayers Ownership.

FIND AN APACHE DEALER

Apache Sprayers is proud to offer an extensive network of dealerships in North America, Australia, Ukraine, and Russia. As a company, we take great pride in equipping all of our dealers with the products, tools, and services needed to deliver knowledgeable, passionate support to Apache owners. You won’t find another sprayer manufacturer that stands behind its products like we do.

Find a Dealer

MOORESVILLE, Indiana (8/16/22) – Equipment Technologies (ET), manufacturer of Apache Sprayers, celebrated top dealerships and high-achieving sales teams at its annual dealer meeting July 26-27, 2022 held at company headquarters in Mooresville, Indiana. Company leaders recognized top sales and service excellence for 2022, top dealers and top performers.

In addition to the Apache Dealer awards ceremony, the annual Apache Sprayers Dealership meeting featured workshops and breakout sessions that gave attendees the opportunity to review, test, and become educated on the new features being delivered with the 2023 Apache Sprayers line-up.

Apache Top Dealer Awards

Dealer of the Year 2022
Simpson Farm Enterprises

Additional Awards

Highest Growth Dealer

Ag Solutions Group

Top First Year Dealer

All West Sales

Top Apache Certified Expert (Ace) Awards

Top New ACE 2022
Ben Gordon of High Plains Apache

2022 Top Apache Certified Expert (ACE):

Ace of the Year 2022
Adam Switzer of Ohio Valley Ag

Additional ACE Awards

Top All-Time Performer Club 2022

Executive’s Club Tier Level III
Jason Pavlu Simpson Farm Enterprises

Additional Awards

About Equipment Technologies
ET is the largest manufacturer of self-propelled sprayers in the world. Headquartered in Mooresville, Indiana, ET distributes Apache Sprayers throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and C.I.S.
Learn more about Apache Sprayers https://www.etsprayers.com/
Find an Authorized Apache Dealer https://www.etsprayers.com/store-locator/

Right now, the ground is frozen, but soon spring will begin to thaw everything out, and it’ll be time to get back in the field. Owners love taking their crop sprayer out of hibernation and starting it up for the first time. However, we always recommend conducting a full seasonal inspection beforehand. The same way you winterize your sprayer, it’s important to check your crop sprayer at the start of spring for any potential issues that need repairing.

Our Apache Agricultural Sprayers are built tough and the best way to have your equipment last a lifetime is to perform the proper maintenance. It doesn’t matter if you own an earlier model BRUIN HS1100 or NEW AS1050 Sprayer – conducting a full inspection is a must before hitting the field.

Performing Crop Sprayer Inspection

When performing a sprayer inspection, you’ll want to prepare to spend 8-10 hours. This will provide enough time to inspect all of the sprayer components. We suggest using a checklist that includes the engine, hydraulic and dropbox oils, air intakes, lights, accumulators, tire pressures, air conditioners and cab filters, chemical tanks, booms and spray nozzles, and onboard field computers. If you’re unsure what parts to inspect or fluids to use with your model, refer to the Apache Operator’s Manual for servicing recommendations and specifications.

Here’s a breakdown of what is commonly performed during a spring inspection. 

Basics

Similar to a car or truck, start the inspection by checking the oil and tire pressure. Reference your manual for recommended tire pressure and oils to use. You don’t want to use regular oil if your model calls for 80/90 weight or vice versa.

Air Intakes

Pull off the air cleaner and check for animal nests. The tubes can make a cozy winter hideaway for small animals, such as birds or mice.

Accumulators

If your sprayer is equipped with accumulators used for stabilizing the boom and suspension, it’s necessary to keep these devices fully charged. Sprayer Dealers are equipped to test and service accumulators if you suspect an issue. 

Air Conditioning

Don’t get stuck on a hot day with a broken air conditioning system. Turn the system on and check for blowing cool air. If the system is blowing hot air, it will most likely need repairs. 

Chemical Tank 

The chemical tank straps should be tight. However, they can become worn and stretched over time. Operating a crop sprayer with loose chemical tank straps could cause an accident. So, don’t forget to check the straps during the inspection.

Booms & Spray Nozzles

Take time to carefully examine the booms and spray nozzles for cracks and leaks. Also, check booms for extreme wear and test folding operation. 

Field Computers

Stay up to date with data from the field. If your field computers are cold, bring them indoors. Plug the computers into an outlet and check if they’re working.

Save Time & Money 

Inspecting your sprayer before the busy season can save you time and money. If there are issues, you can count on a Sprayer Dealer to get your fertilizer equipment back in working order. Don’t forget to refer to your Apache Operator’s Manual for model specifications. We’re always here to help and love to hear from our Apache family – contact ET today.