Brubaker Begins 2nd Half-Century with A-C «n ** SI .*> ******** •MHPHMRHP jtL. | flMjMjB. _BI KirßßuL One of the oldest dealers in Lancaster County, L.H Brubaker Inc., has been part of the A-C team for 52 years. Shartlesville Farm Service In 1980 the business was in the was in the Circle of Honor for Circle of Honor for percent unit percentage dollar increase for increases for tractors and in 1981 combines. Shartlesviile Farm Service is a family-run Allis Chalmers dealership with H. Daniel Wenger at the head. AC Announces New Computer Program RENO, Nev. Alhs-Chalmers today announced a new computer decision-making program designed to assist farmers in making complex machinery management decisions. "Effective use of power and equipment resources on the farm is one of the most critical factors which can impact profits," said Daniel Nelson, Alhs-Chalmers marketing communications manager. "We’re committed to a farmer making a profit, and we believe this new program is an important decision-making tool. "The computer program taps into a bank of information necessary for the farmer to mesh (Continued from Page 17) ms equipment anU powei nceua m the most effective possible com bination. 'lt will also provide facts about different horsepower tractors, including competitive models, used models, prices and finance options so that a farmer can get a handle on the cost-value relationships of various alter natives," he said "The decision-making software program works on a portable computer and printer which the equipment dealer can take into the farmer’s home or office for con venience,” he said "At present, this new program is being tested m several states. It will be introduced across North America this fall " * **>,** L.H. Brubaker of Lancaster was founded in 1932 by Lester Brubaker on a farm along the Strasburg Pike, several miles south of the firm’s present location. By 1939, growing pains had forced Brubaker to move to larger facilities. Sawing his shop building in half, the owner trucked each half to the company’s present location, assembling the building on a new foundation and cinching the buildin? toapthpr with * *ppi Ibps in the field in combined torque rise and fuel economy. Here's the best of both worlds in ver satile tractor power By official test, the 83 PTO hp* 6080 has the best fuel economy in its class and the best torque backup at 27% The 63 PTO hp* 6060 has the best torque backup at 35% with excellent fuel economy, too • Both are powered by an Allis-Chalmers 4-cylinder, direct-injection diesel en gine Turbocharged in the 6060, turbo charged and interceded in the 6080 • Both are available with mechanical • (3) NH Engine Balers, 273 • NH Engine Baler, 310 • NH Engine Baler, 275 • NH Engine Baler, 272 • NHPTO Baler, 68 • AC PTO Baler, 302 w/Thrower • NH9O3 Windrower, S.P. • Dunham 12’ Cultipacker • 8’ Cultipacker • AC 4 Row Cultivator, 3 Pt. • Glenco Field Cultivator, 18’ • AC 2 Row Snap Coupler Cultivator • (2) AC Forage Wagons • NH 355 Grinder Mixer, S//630671 (L. New) a L.H. BRUBAKER, INC. 350 Strasburg Pike Lancaster, PA (717) 397-5179 AIDS'CHALMERS cables In just seven years L.H. Brubaker had grown from four to 21 employees selling 125 new Alhs- Chalmers tractors during 1939. The firm’s growth continued resulting in the acquisition of Brubaker’s Lititz location at 700 Woodcrest Avenue in 1946. Both stores were operated by Lester Brubaker, until 1973 when the Lancaster store was purchased by Park E. Lefever and his wife Sara ALLIS-CHALMERS 6060/6080 TRACTORS.. . Better A by Design ZA ALLIS-CHALMERS USED EQUIPMENT Lee. Previous to this, Brubaker had sold his Lititz location to his brother Roy Brubaker, the firm’s current owner. Retaining the company’s original name, Lefever soon erected a new shop building to accomodate the larger A-C trac tors and equipment. With a total of 12 employees, some of Brubaker’s key personnel include Salesman, John Tompkins, Shop Foreman, Ken Ebersole, and Lawn and Garden Shop Foreman, Richard Witthnger. front-wheel-drive for better traction, better fuel economy, less compaction • Rugged rear mams with large plane tary final drives and positive wet disc brakes • Open-center hydraulics with 11 4-gal remote capacity • Fully independent PTO • Optional cab is tops in roominess and comfort •Manufacturers maximum observed PTO horsepower at rated engine speed • Brilhon Transport Harrow, 16.5’ • NH1895 S.P. Harvester w/4 Row Head & Pickup • NH 717 Harvester w/741 Corn Head • MF 260 Harvester w/2 Row. Head & Pickup • Woods C-80 Rotary Mower • AC 2 Row Planter, 600 Frame-70 Senes Unit • Hershey 2 Row Transplanter • NH 676 Spreader, No Endgate • New Idea 217 Spreader (Exc.) • John Deere 680 Spreader, (Like New) • AC 7010 Tractor, Loaded • Deutz 6006 Tractor w/Front End Loader
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