AlB-Lancasfar Farming, Saturday, November 22,1986 Equipment Dealers (Continued from Page Al) “We think ’B7 has some im portant possibilities for profits,” Johnson said. But, like the others, he does not expect sales to return to the level of the 70s. Changes in the farm economy have sparked parallel changes in the farm equipment industry and manufacturers and dealers will continue to adjust accordingly. The number of farmers will drop sharply in the future and the number of farm equipment manufacturers and dealers will show a corresponding decline, the speakers predicted. Bob Svoboda, sales manager of Case/IH Corp. cited a study which indicated there will be 44 percent fewer farms in the year 2,000 than there were in 1982. But while the number of farms declines, the acreage in farming will remain the same, he said. The result, Svoboda said, will be a decline in demand for farm equipment. More farmers may look to lease equipment, he predicted. Some dealers will drop out of the business, while others may expand into sidelines such as lawn and garden supplies, said Conway Be OfU5 TRACTORS IN STOCK {rmllions of tons I Red “fuelmisers” grain.C Low maintenance cost "VW'* > Easy to work on • Excellent parts/service support • Exclusive 4WD on 57,70,85,105 H P Models Belarus Warranty Included In Price ROYFROH YOUR FACTORY DtRFCTDCAUR BUY THE BIST ROVENDALE SUPPLY 800 .. Exit 31, Rt. I-W to 180 (Old Rt. 147) to Watsontown Exit (You Are There') Pk. 717-538-5521 or 742-7521 Toll Fm PA 1-W232DAU M-FW; Sat, 8-5 It's Wake Up Time You Will Benefit By Using A Snatcher ide of Stainless Steel Size 14"x20” and 18"x20” tapered 12”xl4” at the bottom. Has 7 ft. of catching space 2” wide loaded with strong magnets, all feed must pass within 13/*"I 3 /*" the magnets, it will handle all kinds of short feed, grain, or lage EXCEPT caked or hard lumpy feed - Silage. It has no jving parts will not rust or deteriorate. One steer or iiry animal will pay for several of these hoppers. Other sizes available by request. A TESTIMONY FROM ONE OF OUR CUSTOMERS "I purchased a Snatcher in the fall of 1985 We installed it below the TMR Mixer Unit I am using a mixture of corn silage, haylage and ground ear corn The Snatcher is installed above the conveyor that carries feed to the feed bunk. It is surprising the amount of metal we have collected since using the Snatcher It has picked up nails, wire, springs and pieces of metal My reason for purchasing the Snatcher was that I lost a high priced first calf heifer due to metal in the Spring of 1985 Since using the Snatcher we have had no problems with hardware in our cattle Yours, D Witmer, Lancaster Co, PA Mr. Witmer is considered a good dairyman, but discovered that he still needed protection against metal. We must again claim that this is a very cheap type of insurance! We also have Magnetic Bars covered with Stainless Steel, for use where the Snatcher does not apply. CALL YOUR LOCAL DIALER FOR INFORMATION: Umbergors Mill, Lebanon Co.. 717-847-9141 Lorry Hlestand, Lebanon Co. - 717-273-7394 Star Silos, Lebanon Co. - 717-844-9708 Halsey Farm Eg., Lebanon Co. - 717-349-4924 Bob Brubaker, Lancaster Co. - 717-444-3134 Zimmerman Farm Sar., Barks Co. • 717-933-4114 Clyde Luts, Lancaster Co. - 717-738-1718 Allan Hoover, Union Co. - 717-944-3821 Keck, regional manager of White Farm Equipment. “I think we’ll see some totally different merchandising,” Keck said. He believes manufacturers will produce less midsize equip ment and will concentrate on products for large, corporate farms and for smaller part-time farms. •For the survivors, Deutz-Allis Corporation’s Bielby sees success. The large majority of those remaining in business will be profitable, he said. As the restructuring in response to change continues, dealers should anticipate change and adjust their businesses ac cordingly if they-want to survive, the manufacturing representatives said. Dealers should plan for survival, profit and growth, should re-examine their products and review their business management practices, Don Peterson said. The panel also included Eon Crouse, division manager of Kubota Tractor Corp., Don Masini, vice president, introduction and distribution of sales for Wheel Horse Products; and Chuck Lange, vice president of sales and mer chandising for Bolens Corp. Butler, Berg, Farmway, Fiberdome, Jameaway 400 420 520 905 520 R224WDCab 99..515,529 9224WDCab 100.. $17,1N KPH-2.1 Rotary Mower g,4*o Engine Ideal (or 29 Skid Loader . . . SS,NS Lime Manure Slurry Spreader, 490 Bu.. $5,411 MAGNETIC FEED HOPPER .57.. $15,145 .57.. su,oss 70. $11,775 70 .SII,MS 70 . $13,150 70.. SIO,MO 70.. $15,000 60.. $11,505 os sll,on 85 .sl4,ns Direction of Flow tockFMd ind Foraf* Remember; On* Ounc* of hmntlon Is Worth A Ton Of Cur*l o**l*r Inquiries InvltMl Call: 717-M5-4259 or Wrlto To: Box 2300, Route 1 Jonestown, PA 170 M Participants in a panel discussion on the future trends of the farm equipment industry were, from right, Richard Bielby, Deutz-Allis Corp.; Mark Johnson, John Deere Co.; Conway Keck, White Farm Equipment; Chuck Lange, Bolens Corp.; Don Masini, Wheel Horse Products; Don Peters, Massey-Ferguson Co.; Bob Svoboda, Case/IH Corp.; and Ron Crouse, Kubota Tractor, Corp. In addition to the panel discussion, the four-day con vention offered a public toy show and sale, business meetings and educational workshops. 0 Plus Freight Dealer Prep. Less Trade-In Our hydro seeding of alfalfa with fluid suspension fertilizer has proven to be a very successful way to seed alfalfa. 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