The RB40
Capable on all terrains
Built for power, precision, and productivity. With a 4,000-litre fully-baffled tank, 225 bhp engine and 60 kph top speed, the RB40 delivers outstanding performance across all terrains including hilly and uneven ground.
Built to perform across all terrains, the Bateman RB40 Self Propelled Crop Sprayer combines high capacity, advanced technology and rugged reliability. The RB40 delivers the performance, precision, and comfort you need to get the job done efficiently and accurately.
Key specifications
Optional features
Operator BenefitsThe RB40 offers outstanding productivity and comfort for professional operators who demand reliability and high output. Designed to meet the needs of:
- Farmers and growers requiring greater capacity and road speed
- Contractors covering multiple sites or variable field conditions
- Operators upgrading from smaller self-propelled or trailed sprayers
Design advantages- New 4,000-litre low centre of gravity tank – the perfect balance between size and efficiency
- New ergonomic joystick featuring interchangeable buttons for individual operator preferences, including multi-modal buttons
- High-power 225 bhp engine ensures reliable performance on hills and across varied terrain
- True 4-Wheel Steer delivers excellent manoeuvrability and reduced headland turning
- High ground clearance minimises crop damage
- Larger flotation tyres provide reduced compaction performance compared to large tractor–trailed sprayers
Performance and powerWith its 225 bhp engine, 60 kph top speed, and 12–36 metre boom width options, the RB40 combines speed, reach and endurance.
Optional technologies include:
- Bateman Boom Levelling System - maintaining consistent boom height in changing field conditions
- Pinpoint III Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) - providing precise flow control and improved application accuracy
- Carbon Bee Spot Spraying - real time weed and crop detection reduces herbicide use by up to 95%
- E-Drive Transmission - dynamic stability control selects the best possible gear ratio to match the driving conditions
Why choose the RB40?The Bateman RB40 is engineered for those who need power, precision and productivity in one package:
- Speed and efficiency across multiple fields
- Exceptional balance in all terrains
- Advanced spraying control with optional precision technology
- Bateman’s proven reliability and British manufacturing excellence
RB40 Full Specification
Engine & Transmission225hp Tier5 JD Engine
4-Speed+ (4S+)
Options:
E-Drive+ (E+)
Tank and Filling System4,000 Litre Stainless Steel Tank
Immovilli 270 l/min Sprayer Pump
30L Twin rinse Assisted lift Induction Hopper
Slowfill+
Venturi+
Prime and Purge
Can Wash Gun
Options:
Immovilli 400 l/min
Immovilli 460 l/min
Twin Immovilli Pumps
Centrifugal Pump
2" Pacer Pump
3" Pacer Pump
Autofill+ System with Display
25L Single rinse Assisted lift Hopper
Wisdom Kit (IBC Transfer)
PentAir CTS (>20L Cans)
Boom and Spraying SystemVG Gen4 Boom – 24m (12/20/24)
Hyd. Breakback on VG Fold points
AgLeader Compatible Spray Control
50cm Nozzle Spacing
3-way Body Single Line
Options:
Contour Boom (12/20/24)*
VG Gen4 Boom 28m - 36m
John Deere / Topcon / Trimble / Raven compatible spray control
25cm Nozzle Spacing (VG Only)
33cm / Other Nozzle Spacing
Contractor Manual Fold for VG - 28m / 30m / 32m / Other
4-way / 5-way Body Single Line
Accurate Fert Line
Hypro Duo React (4+1)
Air Sleeve
Air Section Control (up to 36)
Individual Nozzle Control (up to 144)
Capstan PWM system (up to 244)
Headland Nozzles Left & Right Sided (0.2)
Contour Boom Levelling
Bateman BBL-2 (3-sensor)
Bateman BBL-2 (5-sensor)
*Contour Boom option not available with New Style 2026 Tanks.
Frame and SuspensionStandard VG Back Frame
Trackwidth+ Hydraulic Track Adjustment
Demountable Spray Pack
Options:
Std. Contour Back Frame
Lower Back X Frame
Fert Spreader Frame
Lime Spreader Frame
Seed Drill Frame
In Cab Hydraulic Track Adjustment
Suspension+ System
CabBateman Cab with CAT4 Filters
DAB Touchscreen Bluetooth radio
EVO Dynamic Heated and Cooled Seat
AgLeader Go10 Display
Options:
AgLeader Go16 Display
AgLeader / John Deere / Topcon / Trimble / Raven compatible Autosteer
Egnos (30cm+/-) Receiver
F1-DGPS (10cm+/-) Receiver
FI-RTK (2cm +/-) Receiver
Std Air Seat
Red Leather Pack (Heated & Cooled) Seat
Black Leather Pack (Heated & Cooled) Seat
Wireless Apple/Android CarPlay Radio
Wheels and HubsStd Hubs
420/85 R34 Tyres
Options:
50mm Hubs
100mm Hubs
Multiple tyre options
LightingLED Lighting
Options:
LED 360+
Individual Nozzle LED Lighting
Other Options22 point Chassis Auto Greaser
22 point Back Frame Auto Greaser
CESAR DataTag system
Scorpion Immobiliser
Tracker Retrieve
Std. Front Bracket
Hydraulic Front Bracket
Stocks Pellet Applicators
Techneat Pellet Applicators
Lime Spreader Applicators
Seed Drills
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Our new innovations
Industry-leading technology, in-field excellence
PinPoint III PWM
Developed with our partner, Capstan AG, PinPoint III Envelop™ is the next generation of blended pulse width modulation (PWM).
Bateman Boom Levelling II
Bateman Boom leveling II (BBL II) is our proven boom leveling system. BBL II enables spraying in all types of field & crop growth stages.
AI Powered Spot Spraying
Carbon Bee leads the field in precision agriculture, reducing herbicide use by up to 95% with AI powered real-time weed and crop detection.
E-Drive+
E-Drive+ is the fully automatic evolution of our proven 4 Speed+ transmission, designed for maximum efficiency and operator control.
Venturi+
Venturi+ is our next-generation Venturi induction system, engineered for faster, more efficient chemical loading and mixing.
See all our technical features and benefits
From in-house design and build to smart technologies that drive efficiency in the field, explore how a Bateman sprayer is built to help you achieve more.
Aftercare
Backing you up, wherever you are.
Bateman crop sprayers are designed to be practical, functional, and easy to maintain, so most issues can be resolved quickly in the field. But when you need support, we’re here. And we’re known for how well we deliver it.
Expert help is just a phone call away.
Our in-house sprayer specialists can often diagnose and resolve problems over the phone, getting you back up and running without delay and without a service visit. If a hands-on fix is needed, our nationwide team of dedicated Service Engineers covers the whole of the UK and Ireland.
Unrivalled parts availability.
One of the many things that makes Bateman unique is our commitment to long-term support. We stock a wide range of parts, not just for current machines, but for every generation of Bateman sprayer. Whatever you need, it’s available for dispatch.
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