A 30-Uncaster Faraiins, Saturday, December 29,1984
BUSINESS NE
Doane publishes
ag computing directory
ST. LOUIS, Mo. An all-new
Doane’s Agricultural Computing
Directory tells farmers the what,
where, how and who of farm
computers and software. It con
tains descriptions of some 600
agricultural software packages,
the most useful microcomputers
for farmers and ranchers, elec
tronic ag information services, a
state-by-state list of computer
experts to contact at state
universities, and the editor’s own
insights on how to select the right
software and hardware for farm or
ranch use.
“It’s the result of the most
thorough search to date for ag
software, useful electronic ser
vices and farm computer ex
perts,” according to Scott Watson,
editor of this new Directory and
editor of Agricultural Computing
newsletter. “It will be helpful to
farmers in selecting computer
software and is the starting place
for them to learn what software
and hardware are available for
their needs.”
The listing of 600 software
packages offered by more than 150
New from Hesston:
HESSTON, Kan. - Hesston’s
Model 70-66DT (62 PTO hp) and 80-
66DT (70 PTO hp) high-clearance
four-wheel-drive tractors are ideal
for use in vegetables, rice, tobacco
and other specialized crops. Both
feature new Fiat four-cylinder
diesel engines offering increased
torque reserve, lower fuel con
sumption and clean burning.
Drawbar height is 25.7 inches.
These diesel engines have been
equipped with a redesigned, high
strength crankshaft. The latest in
laser and computer technology
was used in designing the new
engine head, which utilizes
“Spiral” intake ducts for in
creased air intake. This produces
extra turbulence necessary for
improved f«el/air mixture.
Redesigned pistons, with a new
Omega profile combustion
chamber, produces increased
Hesston Model 1150 Hay Saver Mower-Conditioner.
companies is categorized by the
type of job performed. The ex
planation of each package includes
the price, where to buy it, and the
hardware needed to run it.
Only those microcomputers for
which considerable agricultural
software exists or is being
developed are included, with
specifications for each.
The list of computer networks
and on-line information services
gives the type of service available,
primary use, and who to contact.
The university and extension
service contacts that are listed are
qualified and interested in helping
farmers and ranchers with their
computer problems. Types of
software available from each state
university are also outlined.
The feature articles provide
expert advice by the editor on
buying a computer, how to select
the right software and how to pick
peripherals for on-farm use.
The Directory, which sells for
$lO, is available from Doane
Publishing, 11701 Borman Drive,
St. Louis, Missouri 63146, phone
(314) 569-2700.
atomization of fuel and air to
further enhance fuel economy.
These high-clearance models
operate with a 12-speed constant
mesh transmission (12F/4R) with
synchronized speeds in each
range. An optional creeper speed
reduction unit is also available.
Hydrostatic power steering is
standard, as is a fully independent
PTO (540 rpm). They also offer
proportional ground speed.
“Our new high-clearance
tractors have been designed with
the latest in farm technology, and
they are equipped with efficient
Fiat-built engines,” said Product
Sales Manager Ken Garrett. “The
new design and special features
should serve this particular
market well.”
The three-point hydraulic lift
offers the same advanced features
as Hesston’s new 66 Senes trac-
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Sperry New Holland’s new Model 848 round baler makes a bale four feet wide by four
and one-half feet in diameter. The unit can be equipped with the company's new Memory
Wrap system (inset).
Sperry New Holland
unveils 4-foot round baler
NEW HOLLAND - A new chain
type round baler from Sperry New
Holland makes a bale four feet
wide and four and a half feet in
diameter. The bales, made by the
new Model 848, weigh ap
proximately 850 pounds at normal
density and moisture contents.
Options for the new baler include
a choice of three wrapping
systems--manual control,
hydraulic control or the new
electronically controlled Memory-
Wrap system. Other options are a
bale kicker, reverse drive, bale
tractors and mower-conditioner
tors. The exclusive Lift-O-Matic
three point provides push-botton
control of lifting/lowering without
using control levers or disrupting
preset depth. Lift-O-Matic’s
“memory” automatically returns
to correct depth. The open-center
design provides draft, position and
mixed control for fast, accurate
response. A lower-link flection-bar
sensing system has been in
corporated, plus a special control
value which regulates lift lowering
speed.
Special drivelines allow use of
38-inch tires all around. The front
axle is mechanically-driven and
centrally located. The differential
is designed with planetary final
drives in hubs. Turning radius
without brakes is 214 inches (4WD
engaged). Wheelbase is 80.7 in
ches.
Also debuting is an all-new, high
capacity mower-conditioner
designated as the 1150 model. This
newly designed machine leaves a
full-width 110-inch swath behind
the giant capacity of 12- or 14-foot
cutting widths.
Requiring minimum tractor
power of 60 hp, the new 1150 model
utilizes less horsepower (ap
proximately 15 percent) than
current 12- or 14-foot auger
headers. And capacity has been
shown to be equal to and often
greater than comparable auger
headers in tough, heavy crops.
The new rubber-on-steel
HayWnnger conditionere lays
down a full-width swath or easily
changes to windrowing with no
tools or extra parts. Its simple
design eliminates gearboxes and
U-joints found on other wide
mower-conditioners, thus
minimizing maintenance. The
counter, cham oiler and full bale
alarm.
Users say the new baler can bale
at rates comparable to larger
machines if equipped with the new
Memory-Wrap system. Bales are
dense and uniform in appearance
because the narrower bale
chamber is easy to fill uniformly.
Performance in fescue and other
grass hay is exceptional.
The Memory-Wrap system
allows the operator to select both
the amount of twine and twine
placement on the bale. Once
programmed, the Memory-Wrap
Hesston Model 80-66 (70 PTO hp) 4WD High-Clearance
Tractor.
heavy-duty camtrack-driven reel
(4 bats) uses parts common to
other Hesston machines to reduce
price and simplify upkeep. A fifth
or sixth reel bat may be added.
The 1150’s unique sickle drive
mechanism requires minimal
adjusting and upkeep.
The transport width of the
machine is 162 inches. Hydraulic
tongue-swing simplifies changing
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repeats, the programmed cycle
indefinitely or until reprogram
med.
In addition to solving transport
width restrictions, the 4-foot bale
size of the new Model 848 is ex
pected to appeal to round bale
silage makers.
Increasingly, humid area hay
makers are turning to round bale
silage for the rain-prone first
cuttings and the hard-to-dry final
cutting of the season in the late
autumn. The Model 848 bale is a
convenient size for round bale
silage stored in plastic bags.
trom field to reading.
Hesston’s Hay Wringer con
ditioner design provides thorough
crimping of stems for fast drying
and, in turn, minimizes stripping
range of conditioning action. It can
be set with precise gap to save
more leaves or it can be tightened
down until the rolls actually
engage for extra aggressive
conditioning.
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