CB-Lanc«ster Farming, Saturday, January 4,1986
Vermeer develops low-cost, high output combines
PELLA, IA “A new, low-cost,
large production alternative to
expensive self-propelled com
bines.”
That's the way company officials
describe new, hydraulic-fold, 4-
and 6-row Ear Com Harvesters
recently introduced by Vermeer
Manufacturing Co. The Pella, lowa
firm also plans to offer shelling
systems for the two units in the
second half of 1986.
At first glance, the Vermeer
models are much bigger than the
two- and three-row units of
yesteryear. They also fold
hydraulically for transport. They
load two wagons at a time. They
can travel down the road at just 14
feet wide. And, of course, they cost
considerably less than comparable
combine systems. Vermeer ex
pects to offer the units for ap
proximately $25,000 and $30,000
respectively.
“We didn’t re-invent the wheel.”
said Lyle Borg, Vice President,
Marketing at Vermeer. “But you
might say we’ve designed and
improved a corn harvesting
concept that’s a viable, large
production alternative to the
combine,” he added. According to
Borg, Vermeer anticipates not
only solid interest from regular
seed corn producers, but also
farmers willing to increase their
labor input to: 1) reduce drying
costs, 2) improve com quality, and
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3) re-capture the added feed and
energy value of the cob.
The six row model is set up for
30-inch rows, and the four row at
38-inch rows. Vermeer estimates
both units will husk approximately
400 bushel/hr. with a minimum 100
hp tractor.
A unique feature on both models
is a hydraulic driven elevator that
also hydraulically pivots to the
side...plus a telescoping side boom
wagon hitch that allows the
operator to swing the elevator to
the side and load two wagons at a
time. The wagon hitched to the side
boom also helps equalize drafting
during the com picking operation,
especially in soft, muddy con
ditions. The hydraulic elevator
swings up to 120 to ensure access to
the full length of the wagon. A
large hopper at the base of the
elevator allows the operator to
shut off the elevator and still
continue harvesting as the elevator
pivots to the second wagon.
Additional features include
Waltershield constant-velocity,
PTO-drive (1000 rpm), an over
running torque limited clutch
immediately off the PTO, and
three fan systems to maximize the
husking and cleaning process.
In 1985
BRIJNING
A low-cost high-reduction combine line has been introduced
by Vermeer Manufacturing Co. of Pella, lA.
Hagaman to head Dow ag products
MIDLAND, MI. - John L.
Hagaman has been named
president and general manager of
the global agricultural products
business for Dow.
Hagaman is assuming
responsibilities previously held by
Keith R. McKennon, who has been
named director of Research and
Development for the company.
Hagaman has been' serving as a
vice president of Dow Chemical
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Products since January 1985.
Previously, he served as a product
director of the global agricultural
products area.
In his new assignment,
Hagaman will become a member
of the company management
committee and will report to
Robert M. Keil, executive vice
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they produce,” he noted.
NOGA President Dain Friend,
Warrensburg, 111., stressed,
“Velsicol’s 1985 investment will
help NCGA establish a solid
foundation for our fuel ethanol
program in the coming year. These
funds will play a critical role in
helping NCGA develop corn
markets for fuel ethanol.”
The association plans to
maintain an effective market
development program for fuel
ethanol in 1986 with less funding
and still see another 40 percent
increase. “We must see a 40
percent increase each year in
order to reach our goal of one
billion bushels in 1990,” says
Friend.
NCGA is dedicated to creating
expanded and long term, viable
programs designed to support
domestic corn utilization. Fuel
ethanol is one corn market far
mers have developed and one
which they must sustain if
agriculture is to become profitable
again, according to Friend.
Velsicol’s Operation Trade
Expansion was launched two year
ago to help develop and expand
markets for U.S. ag products at
home and abroad. As a result of the
1985 V.O.T.E. program, more than
$lOO,OOO was generated for six
commodity groups representing
corn, wheat, soybeans, beef, pork,
and cotton-bringing the total
V.O.T.E. dollars for investment in
critically needed market
development and expansion efforts
to $350,000.