New .. j Hydra-Hitch released BJ Manufacturing Co., Inc., of Dodge City, Kansas announces the addition of the Hydra-Hitch to the growing line of BJM products. Designed to pull multiple drill and tillage equipment this unit eliminates the need to buy larger implements to accomodate larger hor sepower tractors. Now you can hook smaller im plements together and still fold them easily for tran sport. Available in three different models, the BJM Hydra-Hitch allows you to change from field to road position (and back to field position) right from your Consider the advantages of a Farmers First savings account FLEXIBLE no restrictions on withdrawals HIGHEST LEGAL INTEREST -5% MONTHLY STATEMENT all transactions shown on your FREE checking account statement including interest earned on your savings account AUTOMATIC if you prefer, transfers can be made automatically from your checking account to your savings account CONVENIENT deposits and withdrawals can be made at any FARMERS FIRST office as well as our Round the Clock Tellers Compare for yourself You'll find it's only one of the ways ‘Farmers First does more. 10 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Ephrata Ephrata North Intercourse Lancaster Shopping Center Lincoln Lititz Marietta Neffsville Park City Park City Motor bank. Hie People Bank HRSTtMMX Helping people save... that'l the FARMERS FIRST way tractor seat in a matter of seconds - at a touch of your hydraulic lever. The Model 2100 is designed to handle two drills. Telescoping hitch arms adjust to most disc drill sizes, and up to 16 feet of hoe drills. Built of durable 4” x 6” tubing, this unit has a rating of 100 h.p. at 5 m.p.h. The Model 3150 is capable of handling three drills up to 16 feet of over-all width. Rated at 150 h.p. at 5 m.p.h. the Model 3150 main frames are constructed of heavy wall 5” x 7” and 4” x 6” tubing. The Model 2215 main frame is constructed of 6” x 12” tubing and is designed primarily to pull two tillage tools. This model is rated at 215 h.p. at 5 m.p.h. and can handle two chisels, sweepers, dies, ets., with a working width up to 36 feet. For further information contact BJ Manufacturing Co., Inc., Box 370, Dodge City, Kansas 67801. Telephone 316-227-8173. Member F 0 I C Hydraulic Manure Pump System Acorn Equipment Cor poration Stevens Point, WI, recently introduuced this hydraulic manure pump system. Animal wastes, with or without bedding materials, are pumped under hydraulic pressure, through a 10-inch PVC pipe below the frostline, to a remote holding area upto 20CT feet away from the barn. Fresh manure is forced up and into the pile from the center bottom. Old manure at the surface forms a crust to reduce odors and fly problems. Heart of the Acom manure pumped storage system is a Trough Liner An economical ther moplastic U-Trough liner has recently been introduced by P & D Mfg. Co., Inc., for new and worn U-Troughs. The liner is exceptionally easy to install by inserting the liner under the augers. Saves wear from metal rubbing against metal, less friction, noise, horsepower and comes in 10’ lenghts. Comes complete with in stallation hardware and instructions. For additional information write P & G Mfg. Co., Inc., Dept. L, Plainfield, Illinois 60544. SENIOR CITIZENS Each day 4.000 Americans turn 65 When offset by the death rate the elderly population increases by 1,000 each day By the year 2000 there will be 28 million persons over 65 as compared with about 20 million in 1970 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 26,1975 — massive, hydraulically operated piston. The hydraulic pump reciprocates at approximately 9 cycles per minute. The machine, cylindrical piston forces liquids, slurry and straw filled wastes through a one way gate which prevents John Deere B (Excellent Cond.) 'John'Deere 3020 wlthLdader'SrCatr CGoocf)' Farmall A with Loader Cultivator, & Plow (Good Cond.) 350 International Diesel with Loader (OK) NEW Leyland Diesels from 30 H.P. to 100 H.P, A. FARM EQUIPMENT INC RDI, Jonestown, Pa. 17038 Phone 717-865-4526 Located Vz mile South of Fredericksburg off Route 343 P. L. ROHRER & CRO, !HC. __ ;i I I I Smoketown, PA backflow. The pump is powered by a 10 hp motor. Acorn further reports that the system has not only been extensively field-tested under all weather con ditions; it is already in daily operation on many farms throughout the diary belt C. HEISEY l i i l. t 717-299-2571 I 47 i I
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