Lancaster farming. (Lancaster, Pa., etc.) 1955-current, October 01, 1983, Image 15

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    Livestock market
# Lancaster
Feeder Cattle
Friday, September 23
Report supplied by USDA
Today 849
l>ast Friday 744
Ixist Year 935
TREND: Compared to last
Fnday feeder steers firm to 1.00
higher. Supply included 454 in
graded sale, offered in lots of 10 or
more.
FEEDER STEERS
MEDIUM FRAME 1: One lot 445
lb. 56.25; few lots 660-735 lb. 53.50-
BIG FARM POWER AND EQUIPMENT
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4WD POWER AT A 2WD PRICE
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We Dare You
PERFORMANCE:
4WD means 4 equal size tires for reduced fuel consumption,
better flotation and the traction you need for optimum tillage re
sults.
PROFIT:
4 WO performance in time and fuel efficiencies will mean increas
ed profits at season’s end.
Don’t pay the price for less tractor when you can afford your first
choice.
Profit from the VERSATILE 555 4WD Tractor
53.75; one lot 595 lb. 51.50 and one
lot 965 lb. 54.75.
MEDIUM AND LARGE
FRAME 1. Several lots 565-775 lb.
51.50-54.00; couple lots 835-890 lb.
51.00-53.50.
LARGE FRAME 1: Few lots 865-
905 lb. 53.00-53.75; one lot 1010 lb.
48.25.
SMALL AND MEDIUM FRAME
1; One lot 540 lb. 56.75, one lot 665
lb. 52.75; and one small lot 955 lb.
53.25.
MEDIUM FRAME 1-2. Couple
lots 485-555 lb. 51.75-54.75; few lots
700940 lb. 48 00-48.75
Your 2WD just isn’t pulling its weight anymore
and you’re faced with a choice...
buying a bigger 2WD, OR
with a 555 TRACTOR
To Compare...
lARGE FRAME 1-2. Couple lots
625-770 lb. 50.50-52-25.
SMALL AND MEDIUM FRAME
1-2: Couple lots 530-570 lb 51.70
52.50 and one small lot 715 ib 54.25
FEEDER HEIFERS
MEDIUM AND LARGE
FRAME 1. Couple tots 685-690 Ib
42.50.
Lebanon Valley
Auction
Tuesday, September 27
Auction not reported due to
reporter on vacation.
• PRODUCTIVITY:
VERSATILE 555 4WD gives you a 555 cid. high torque rise engine
to get the (ob done in less time and beat out the bad weather odds
• PRICE:
Shop around. You'll find 2WD tractors in the same horsepower
range at comparable prices.* (2WD with FWA costs even more!)
But because the VERSATILE 555 Tractor is 4WD, you’ll know
which one is the best value for your money.
* In the comparative pricing data all models are with 3 pt hitch 2WD models in
elude front weights and dual wheels
Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 1,1983—A15
Greencastle Market
Greencastle, Pa.
Monday, September 26
Report supplied by auction
CATTLE; Butcher Steers-
Choice 60.00-64.00; Medium Good
50.00- Butcher Heifers-
Choice 5?.0(W)LOO; Medium Good
47.00- Butcher Cows- Utility
Good 37.00-43.85; Canners and
Cutters 34.00-42.00; Shells down to
31.00. Butcher Bulls- Medium Good
45.00- Stock Steers- Medium
up to 58.00. Stock Heifers- Medium
Good up to 50 00.,
CALVES. Medium Good Calves
-160-220 lbs. 55.00-70.00; 125-160 lbs
50.00-65.00; 100-120 lbs. 48.00-00 00,
80-100 lbs. 45.00-55.00. Holstein Bull
Calves up to 81.00. Holstein Heifer
Calves up to 7].00. Light and Green
Calves down to 35.00
HOGS - Good-Choice Butcher
Hogs- 190-225 lbs 42 00-45.50; 225-
250 lbs 44 00-45 50. Good Choice
Butcher Sows- 400 lbs., down up to
38 00 , 400 lbs, up up to 39.00
Heavy Boars- up to 28 50 Pigs -
Per Head-12 00-21 00
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