—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 27,1979 14 WHAT'S NEW , , John Deere 44-tO-M hp. tractors John Deere has upgraded its entire line of 40- to 80-hp tractors, adding (me new model and making im provements which increase performance, reliability, and operator comfort and convenience for the four models currently in the line. The new model is the 80-hp 2940 (factory-observed horsepower at the PTO at 2500 engine rpm), which replaces the 2840. Improvements in the entire line include: Optional mechanical front wheel drive, the first ever offered on John Deere Tractors in this horsepower category, available on the 2940 as well aa the 40-hp 2040 and 50-hp 2240. In soft fields, mud or snow, tractors equipped with this option .will gain pulling power which rivals 2-wbeel-drive tractors with up to 20 percent more rated horsepower. Integrated design of the front-wheel-drive com ponents provides good front axle clearance while reducing the need for front and rear weighting to maintain balanced weight distribution. The front-wheel drive can be engaged or disengaged on the go, and is equipped with a limited-slip front differential that engages and disengages automatically as needed. A wide cboide of tran smission options permits tailoring these tractors for virtually any operation performed by tractors in this power category. The 2940 is available with a new top shaft-synchronized (TSS) transmission package with Hi-Lo shift providing 16 forward and 8 reverse speeds as standard equip ment. On the 2040 and 2240, an S-speed TSS transmission Roy Booth of LaGrande, Ore., retains the title of world chain saw cutting champ for the second year. Chain saw champ clinches title CHARLOTTE, N.C.-Sc oring a perfect 10 points in speed-cutting, the last of six events, Roy Booth Sr., 46, LaGrande, Ore., wins his second straight world chain saw cutting championship in the Homelite Tournament of Kings two-day competition. The six-foot, 213-pound Booth defeated Dave Geer, libson. Conn., 49 to 41, to is packaged with the optional mechanical front-wheel drive; standard equipment on these and the 80-hp 2440 and 70-bp 2840 is an 8-speed collar-shift transmission which (except on the 2040) can be equipped with hydraulic Hi-Lo shift. Finally, a hydraulic direction reverser is available for the 2240, 2440, and 2640. Models are powered by 3-, 4*, or 6-cylinder diesel engines with such field proved features as direct fuel injection, wet-sleeve cylinder liners, bypass cooling, and pressure lubrication of all vital parts. Additionally, these engines have been improved with beefed-up oil pumps, im proved lubrication of critical bearings, and specially coated piston rings to im prove service life. The improvements have given the engines and power trains sufficient increased reliability that John Deere now warrants the engine pan, block, bead, timing cover, rocker arm cover, and all parts within, and toe clutch housings, tran smission case, final drive housings, and all parts en closed within, as well as internal components of mechanical front-wheel earn $2,500, a record for a chain saw cutting event. Geer, oldest competitor at 54, received $l,OOO. Tom Bildeaux, 44, Silver Bay, Minn., edged the surviving international competitor, Bren Canfell, 43, North Rockhampton, Queensland, Austrialia, 37 to 36, to win the $5OO third-place prize. Nine loggers, including four from outside the United States. drive. Warranty is provided to the original purchaser for two years of 150 C 'hours, whichever corner first, from date of delivery, in addition to the regular John Deere agricultural equipment warranty. Three-point bitch rockshaft capacity has been increased by more than 20 percent on the 2440 and 2640, and both now have longer and 50 percent stronger telescoping draft links. Operators of these John Deere 40- to 80-bp tractors will sit in a new seat ad justable for individual height, weight, and reach. Hie seat is tilted back 5 degrees for a more stable ride. It’s standard on all models except or chard/vineyard tractors. Instruments which monitor engine rpm, water temperature, handbrake setting, alternator, engine oil filter, speed, hours, engine air cleaner, fuel level, and front-wheel drive setting are mounted in one central display. Backlighted gauges are easy to read, day or night, in the instrument panel which is isolation mounted to prolong in strument life. Models will be available at John Deere dealership this Fall. were eliminated in the first round. Otter; finalists in-- cluded Jim Taylor, 33, Redding, Calif., 33 points; ' Ron Johnson, 23, Jewett City., Conn., 32; Hugh Adams, 43, Kalispell, Mont., 30; Alex Bildeaux, 38, Isabella, Minn., 28; Harry Boedeker, 42, Zanesville, Ohio, 26, and Dave Neiger, 40, Luther, Mich., 18. fs - % **i' Power lift front-end loader Position your tractor bet ween the Powrlift support arms, couple the hydraulic hose lines and you’re ready to lift, load or level. The new Powerlift loader with quick mount hitch and built-in sup port stands mounts ef fortlessly in minutes. Dis mounting is just as easy. Manufactured by Ag-Tech Industries, New Holland, PA, this new loader is designed for use with Ford, Kubota and most other small tractors. Built for years of , trouble-free service, Powerlift heavy-duty con struction provides max imum strength with less weight. Box-type members are constructed for minimum deflection under tension and compression. Hydrotouch dual-valve system gives complete con trol of elevation and bucket tilt Nutrena shoat-40 mcm whole-herd/ PERFORMANCE from one concentrate Minimum variation. The Shoat-40 MCM formula is changed only when research shows improved performance, or equal perform ance at lower cost. Performance Packs - Nutrena TOP HOG Pack, Tasty Mix, Sow-RX Pack, Pig MVP, Sow MVP and Start-N-Go - let you provide “specialized nutrition” while using BEACON York, PA Phone 717-843-9033 MS Nutrena,Feeds V The new Powerlift loader is available in two sizes; the Model 655 for 2WD tractors and the Model 720 for 4WD units. For more information, contact Ag-Tech Industries, 325 West Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557. Vertical None Tank Snyder Industries an nounces the addition of a 1,650-gallon tank to their ver tical nurse/storage tank line. The tank can double as a portable nurse tank and gives greater on-site capaci ty of liquids for larger opera tions to help reduce addi tional re-fill trips. The 1,650 vertical nurse/storage tank is manufactured with a high density, polyolefin, crosslinked material which makes the tank resistant to cracking, chemicals and cor rosion. And each tank is made with rotational molding process wjiich gives Shoat-40 MCM as your only mam concentrate. “Single concentrate" convenience, economy. Purchase, handle and store just one main concentrate. Use your grain gram makes up over 80% of your sow rations, 85% of birth-to-market rations on the average. Non-medicated. You medicate to fit needs BeacoirMilling Company, Inc. We’re employee owned. That’s why we shine Available At Beacon Dealers ' ’ }> Wv , > , o. * ~ < *<s* - < *< V > . w y, > >t» i-1 X. ’K'C S' ,♦ <• *■* * L ~ v>t«"' ■*'’ “ Vito* v v?* J st added strength and durabili ty. A special green translu cent tinting and ultra-violet inhibitor help protect the tank and its contents from the sun’s damaging rays.' A unique feature on the 1,650 vertical nurse/storage tank is the inverted tie-down lugs. Chain or heavy cable can be easily attached with a special brapket to add extra stability for mounting on truck or trailer. If you dislike the odor of fresh paint, you can eliminate it. Just add two teaspoons of vanilla extract per quart of paint, or put a tablespoon of ammonia in a large pan of water and leave it in the room overnight. Even a pail of plain water, left overnight, will reduce paint odors.
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