GVM MAKO 445NT – 445 – 455

The Powertrain

The Mako features a Stage V 154hp Cummins F3.8 inline 4-cylinder engine and a purely mechanical powertrain. Combined with an  Allison five-speed automatic transmission, the Mako’s robust powertrain offers aggressive reliability that keeps you moving.

Backed by a Cummins warranty and the industry’s largest service network, the charged air-cooler, turbocharged Cummins F3.8 works harder, smarter, muted, and longer. The F3.8 combines proven fully electronic controls with exceptional reliability, durability, and long service intervals you’ve come to expect from one of the world’s most successful and durable designs.

Mako Allison 2100 Series 5-speed transmission offers unmatched everyday reliability and durability. The patented Continuous Power technology ensures smooth and effortless shifting at full power, excellent acceleration, reliable starting ability, and high field speeds.

Cab and Controls

The  Mako sprayer cab is simple, roomy, and comfortable. Whether you’re heading out for a quick job or a long day at work, the Mako will keep you cool and comfortable.

As you step through the large glass door into the air-conditioned cab, you’ll notice plenty of legroom, a comfortable, air-cushioned seat, and an unobstructed view. When operating you will find all commands well organized, at hand, and easy to use.

Optimize your interior comfort by adjusting the seat position, tilt and air support, lumbar support and tilt, and telescopic steering wheel. As you approach the field, you’ll immediately notice that the quiet transmission and well-insulated cab are designed for maximum operator comfort. You’ll also find that the large glass windows and doors maximize views and help you monitor your applications.

• Unobstructed visibility, 28 ft³ of glass including a full glass door

• Simple, clean, well-organized controls

• Comfortable air ride seat

• Air-conditioned

• Tilt & telescoping steering wheel

• Charcoal filter

Choose the technology you want. The Mako comes standard with ISOBUS controls so you can choose the guidance system that’s right for you, whether it’s an Ag Leader, Raven, TeeJet, Trimble, John Deere, or Case IH that suits you. Thoroughly tested with each system, you’ll notice seamless integration and ease of deployment.

Spray System

The power in a Lightweight Sprayer

When it’s time to spray, there’s no time to waste. Equipped with reliable power, the fast and light Mako will be the first to hit the fields, no matter the conditions. With a small 425-gallon polyethylene tank, you don’t have to worry about rutting or compaction robbing your crop, and you don’t have to wait for the soil to dry out.

GVM Inc. has designed a spray system built to last, even in the toughest conditions. Featuring steel booms as standard, the structure is lightweight and provides additional support to meet the rigorous needs of the industry. Aluminum pole options let you spray further while reducing weight and increasing strength.

• Hypro belt drive, centrifugal pump with heavy-duty clutch

• Maximum capacity: 140 gpm (530 lpm) and 114 psi (7.8 bar)

• Quick easy, ground-level access to the 2 in. plumbing

• Electric agitation with manual adjust

​Boom System/Options:

• Standard booms: 60 ft steel booms, 20 in. spacing, single nozzle bodies

• Boom options: 60/80′ (18.3/24.4 m) steel, 42/80′ (12.8/24.4 m) or 50/90′ (15.2/27.4 m) aluminum

• Electronically controlled, 5-section manifolds

• Hydraulic adjustable boom height, boom fold w/ cylinder cushion, & boom tip lift

• Inner boom breakaway w/ shock absorber, auto reset

Widths for any field 

Ready for use, wherever you are. 

Built on a solid foundation, the Mako will provide years of reliable service in a wide variety of crops, growth stages, and field conditions. Its box-shaped frame is reinforced with plates and gussets, eliminating the need for heavy cross members and reducing overall machine weight. Integrated rear axle tubes give the frame strength and rigidity. In addition, the Mako provides users with a balanced center of gravity by grouping the engine, transmission and differential between the frame rails for increased machine stability.

 Tackle any field and crop with Mako’s multitrack adjuster. Get ready to move from field to field with manual adjustment of the hydraulic front and rear tracks, which offer over 30 inches of adjustability. 

 Optional extra wide kit changes the standard track width from 80-108 inches to 92-120 inches. 

Mako is equipped with an independent front suspension with integrated strut and springs with an oscillating front axle and  independent knee  suspension with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers that ensure a comfortable and stable ride in all road conditions.

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