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BUSINESS NE
Butler Livestock Systems has introduced new Vacuum
Tank liquid manure spreaders.
Butler reports
new spreader
FORT ATKINSON, Wise. -
Butler Livestock Systems recently
introduced the 2200 and 3200
Vacuum Tank-R liquid manure
spreader for hog or high liquid
operations.
The 2200 and the 3200 Vacuum
Tank-R spreaders are equipped
with a 200 C.F.M. vacuum pump
that can be operated with either
540 or 100 R.P.M. tractor P.T.O.
speed with optional hydraulic
motor drive. The pump’s own oil
reservoir maintains lubrication for
longer life. When the pump is in the
pressure mode, the tank can be
pressurized to increase spread
pattern and reduce unloading
time.
Another design factor that
contributes to the Butler Tank-R
spreader’s long life and rugged
ness is 1/4 inch COR-TEN plate
steel tank walls for corrosion
resistance. Domed heads furnish
additional strength, while full
length skids provide sturdy tank
support.
Butler’s Vacuum Tank-R also
features an easy-to-read level
indicator and two moisture traps.
The primary moisture unit has a
Grain, feed rules opposed
EPHRATA - New OSHA
standards that have come out in
favor of regulation of small
country grain elevators and feed
mills to prevent fires and ex
plosions are being opposed by
Penn Ag Industries Association.
The Association is urging its
members to write to OSHA,
Congressmen, and Senators to
convey their disfavor.
Penn Ag, using information from
a detailed critique of these
proposals from the Office of
Management and Budget,
maintains that these regulations
are technically unfeasible, im
practical and unnecessary.
Since private safety incentives
created by market mechanisms
are stronger than OSHA standards
and costs unproportionally be put
on these small concerns, Penn Ag
concludes that large-scale grain
storage and on-farm storage will
increase. This detracts from the
profitability of these smaller
concerns and allows for grain
storage in non-regulated places.
Also, in researching the need for
such regulation, the Office of
six-inch ball located inside the
tank, that serves as a pressure
relief valve and prevents damage
to the tank. The secondary
moisture trap and scrubber in
clude a 3-1/2 inch ball outside the
unit that protects the pump from
foam and liquids.
Both models have optional
hydraulic-operated top fill hatches
that allow the units to be filled by
other pumping stations. Butler’s
Vacuum Tank-R spreaders also
feature hydraulically operated
loading and discharge ports
located on hinged 22-inch rear
access doors. Standard six-inch
heavy-duty hose or optional four
inch can be stored in the hooks on
the side of the tank. Butler’s ad
justable spreading nozzle makes it
possible to broadcast manure from
15 to 25 feet. Optional soil injectors
are available to minimize nutrient
loss.
For additional information on
the new Butler 2200 or 3200 gallon
Vacuum Tank-R liquid manure
spreaders, contact: Butler
Livestock Systems, 801 Janesville
Avenue, Fort Atkinson, W 153538.
Management and Budget found
that much of the data on the risks
of fires and explosions were biased
toward more sever events, thus
overstating the risk and therefore
exaggerating the need for
regulation.
In bried, Penn Ag feels that
while these standards are well
intentioned, they would be
unrealistic and costly to im
plement, and would not solve the
problem ostensibly being ad
dressed. For more information,
contact Penn Ag.
appointments
EPHRATA Neil Andre, Vice
President of Andre and Son, Inc.
has been appointed to Penn Ag
Industries Association’s Insurance
Trust.
Also, Mike Horn, Corporate
Fleet Manager for Pennfield
Corporation, Lancaster, has been
named to Penn Ag’s Board of
Trustees.
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PennAg
Stauffer to sell Landini tractors
NEW HOLLAND - Stauffer
Diesel, Inc., New Holland, has
announced it will market the
Landini line of tractors, developed
and manufactured by the Landini
Division of Massey-Ferguson
Italian subsidiary. The tractors
are designed for the farmer
looking for a tractor built for ef
ficiency and dependability at a
competitive price.
The Italian-made Landini
tractors are available in nine
models, according to E. Tony
Stauffer of Stauffer Diesel, Inc.
They range from 42 to 122 pto
horsepower. Each model is
available in two and four-wheel
drive.
All Landini tractors are
equipped with Perkins diesel
engine and 12-speed synchromesh
transmissions.
Stauffer notes that Landini
tractors are backed by an ex
cellent warranty program, and
parts and service are readily
available through the Massey-
Ferguson North American parts
and service network.
The tractors represent state-of
the-art engineering, according to
Stauffer.
He adds that Landini tractors
have proven reliability in a wide
Combine maintenance
is critical to prompt harvest
CHICAGO, 11. Harvest is
critical in the production cycle of
any crop. But getting the crop out
on time may weigh heaviest upon
wheat producers whose crop can
burn, flood or blow down virtually
overnight.
Although a wheat grower can’t
control Mother Nature, he can take
some preseason precautions. The
result could be decreased down
time caused by combine failure.
“Since Mother Nature doesn’t
always work with you during
harvest, you want the least
possible downtime due to combine
failure,” says Gerry Salzman,
International Harvester combine
product manager. “That’s why it is
so important to spend a little time
now preparing for the busy harvest
season.”
Although routine interval
maintenance can be followed for
most farm machinery, combine
maintenance varies greatly among
field conditions. Stress on a
combine used on the level plains of
Kansas is far different fromthat of
a machine used on the river hills
along the Missouri River.
Combine maintenance
Thus, combine maintenance
becomes a strict management
process for the producer and
should start with the owner’s
manual, Salzman says.
Salzman advises wheat
producers to begin their preseason
combine inspection with the grain
header system.
Check the header level ad
justment and inspect the reel drive
chain for excessive wear.
Calibrate the reel speed, which is
vital to an accurate, smooth
harvest flow. Adjust the sensor or
replace it if equipped with reel-to
ground speed control.
Inspect the reel lift adjustment,
fore and aft reel positions and the
reel tine pitch.
Worn knife system parts
threaten efficiency, both in terms
of harvesting speed and lodging
problems, so carefully inspect the
knife guards, hold-down clips and
knife sections. Time spent here
Salzman says, can greatly save
precious hours dur ng harvest.
Adjustments
Cracked knife drive belts should
be replaced. The auger chain
should be adjusted for correct
tension or replaced if worn
unevenly. While inspecting the
auger chain, adjust the auger for
Landini tractors, designed for the farmer looking for a
tractor built for efficiency and dependability at a competitive
price, are now being marketed in the U.S. and Canada. The
Italian-made tractors are available in nine models ranging
from 42 to 122 pto horsepower.
variety of agricultural uses. r ~ , , . .„
Landini is an established name f' 3 ” s SO3S lnt ™?“ cecl the flrst
in the agricultural equipment tractor in 1925.
industry. Founded by Giovanni L 3o^ lll tractors have been sold
Landini in 1884, Landini is the throughout Europe and other parts
oldest trademark of agricultural ? world since 1925. North
tractors built in Italy. America represent the most
In 1911, Landini introduced the recent expansion of the Landini
first semi-diesel engines. Giovanni mar keting area.
stripper clearance and auger-to
bottom clearance.
Salzman says this is a good time
to adjust the retractable finger and
auger slip clutch if necessary.
The windrow pickup is important'
for proper combine function. In
spect the pickup belt, belt angle
and tooth-to-ground clearance and
adjust according to factory
specifications.
Header height tubes should be
clear of any foreign material, and
the linkage should be tight, but
responsive.
Salzman warns that all header
units equipped with elec
trohydraulic sensing should be
inspected carefully for electrical
shorts, cracks or corrosion.
Although header maintenance is
critical, Salzman says the entire
unit must function properly and in
unison to ensure a smooth harvest.
Lubrication
Proper lubrication is imperative
for all equipment. Carefully in
spect the following areas for
lubrication, leaks or broken seals:
engine, transmission, drive
assembly, hydraulic system, PTO
drive housing, brake master
cylinder, air conditioner com
pressor, forward gear case, rotor
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Wheat harvest is fast approaching. Specialists at In
ternational Harvester say a preseason checkup will mean
more productive hours in the field, more grain in the bin and
more money in the bank.
gear case and chopper gear case.
The heart of the combine, its
engine, should be thoroughly in
spected, Salzman says. Start with
the radiator, which should be
drained, flushed and refilled every
two years. All caps, hoses and
connections should be tightened to
avoid costly leaks. The outside of
the radiator, oil cooler, air con
ditioning condensor and rotary air
screen also should be thoroughly
cleaned. Material buildup can
greatly affect their performance
and possibly lead to part failure.
All filters, from air to oil, should
be replaced.
The transmission linkage,
hydrostatic drive, brakes and
wheels should be adjusted for
optimum performance.
To round out a thorough in
spection, check all electrical parts,
including units and wiring for
cracks, shorts or corrosion of
contact points. Problems here
might lead to time-consuming
breakdowns.
Salzman says a thorough
preseason checkup might save
hours of frustration during har
vest, put more grain in the elevator
and money in the bank.
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