Lancaster Farming. Saturday, Oct 9. 1976 96 New tractors shown IU.KSHF.Y. Pa - Fanners from Pennsylvania and three neighboring states tested n new line of In ternational Harvester tractors here that featured a "control center" instead of a cab IH officials estimated 1,000 farmers saw the feature designed to help boost productivity during a Iso day show that ended Wed nesday (September 22) Die product introduction began Tuesday (September 21) Highlighted at the Hershey Stadium here and then field tested at the nearby Hershey Farms were IH’s new “Pro- Ag” line of model senes 86 tractors The six new tractors come in the 85-160 PTO hp classes Instead of the traditional cab, these are equipped with How to cut grass i with fishing line. Qthe needie by WEEDEATER GEHMAN BROS. SALES & SERVICE 1 MILE NORTH OF TERRE HILL ON RT. 897 PHONE (215) 445-6272 a "control (enter," IH of ficials said Hus is an in tegral part of the tractor in t ontrast to the add-on cabs of the past and has the latest in comfort, safety, and con venience of operation The glass-and-stcel en closure is mid-mounted and located forward of the conventional design According to IH officials, this feature is expected to permit operators to work longer hours with less fatigue and thereby resulting in greater productivity. Also contributing to a farmer’s efficiency is a set of warning lights m the en closure that enables the driver to monitor such operations as brake wear, air pressure, end radiatpr coolant level. New tractors and new equipment were shown and demonstrated by International Harvester dealers in Hershey last week Nitrogen produced NEWARK, Del. - Grow nitrogen this winter to fer tilize next Summer’s field com. This is the advice of University of Delaware Extension agronomist Dr. William H. Mitchell. He says that tests conducted over the past few years at the University’s Agricultural Experiment Station show that hairy vetch and crimson clover are among the best plants you can grow for a nitrogen producing cover crop. Both plants have nitrogen-fixing bacteria CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING CATTLE & HOGS CUSTOM; Curing & Smoking CUSTOM: Bologna Making FRESH & SMOKED meats 13 N - Market St. Elizabethtown, Pa. PH: (717)-367-1246 IF YOU CAN FIND A TRACT LESS FUE THANDE BUY IT. We sure wouldn’t even suggest that you look at another tractor unless we were convinced that the Deutz air-cooled diesel-powered tractor leads the field in fuel savings—up to 34% over some water-cooled jobs Come in and let us show you the facts about fuel economy offered on any Deutz from the smallest to the largest With fuel costs so high, you d better go Deutz DEUTZ Tractors which live in nodules on their roots. In these tests, an acre of hairy vetch was found to provide field com with the equivalent of 100 pounds of nitrogen from the most popular fertilizer source ammonium nitrate. Since about 85 per cent of the nitrogen fixed by vetch and crimson clover is located m the plants’ top growth, it is important that seedmgs be made now so that they can make good growth before the arrival of cold weather. STAUFFER DIESEL, INC. 312 W. Mam St New Holland, PA Ph. 717-354-4181 Know Where the Activities Will Be? the Farm Women Calendar. PREPARE FOR FALL SEEDING CALL US FOR PROMPT SERVICE ON LIMESTONE - FERTILIZER - Containing Magnesium and Sulphur for small grain. Available in bags, bulk. Trailer spreaders or custom truck spreading. WHEAT - BARLEY ” Pennrad Barsoy Remember - Topdress alfalfa this fall & spray for weeds. Fall apply Ammonia for nett years corn/ ORGANIC plant I I ANHYDROUS AMMOMIA J £QQQ QQ 2313 Norman Rd., Lancaster, PA Ph. (717) 397-5152 Deut (SAY DOYT2) BIG FUEL-SAVING TURBO-CHARGED AIR-COOLED DIESEL 130 PIO HP STRONG The Deutz D 130 06 uses less fuel than any tractor in its class And it comes with these outstanding features as standard equipment hydrostatic power steering, hydraulic brakes, 16 forward and seven reverse gears synchro-mesh transmission independent pto, differen tial lock heavy duty swinging draw bar, independent parking brake Deutz safety cab and four-wheel drive available as optional equipment Read NOW! Truck Spread Fast Service Premium Grades, Redcoat Abe Arthur 71 i ■ '^■l||T|l 1876 A 19 «5 FIRST FOUR STROKE CVCIE ENGINE
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