C6-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 3, 1993
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The new Case International Model 8309 disc mower con
ditioner, which cuts to a width of 9 feet 2 inches, incorpor
ates the latest refinements In disc cutterbed technology for
optimum reliability.
Case Offers 9-Foot
Disc Mower Conditioner
RACINE, Wis. Case is now
shipping the first of its new 8309
disc mower conditioners. The
Case International Model 8309,
which cuts to a width of 9 feet 2
inches, incorporates the latest re
finements in cutterbed technolo
gy-
The rugged disc-type cutterbar
on the 8309 enables operators to
cut a wider variety of crops than
conventional sickle-bar mower
conditioners. “They can cut fas
ter,” said Dave Hess, Case product
manager-hay and forage. “And
they can cut in the toughest field
conditions.” The result is increas
ed productivity.
‘The 8309 uses the latest design
technology to ensure reliability,”
said Hess. He explained that ad
vancements in the modular spur
gear cutterbed on the 8309 include
wider gear teeth and larger idler
gear bearings than used on compe
titive units, for dependability and
load-carrying capability, and a
higher-grade finish on die gear
teeth to minimize cutterbed con
tamination and reduce noise.
Six heat-treated oval discs, each
with two reversible knives, oper
ate at 2600 rpm for a knife-tip
speed of 184 mph. Replaceable
skid shoes and rock guards are
standard. Outside discs include an
anti-wrap cage and crop slinger
disc to improve crop flow and re
duce recutting.
The header of the 8309 is sus
pended from the main frame. Ad
justable vertical and radial flota
tion permits the header to float
freely for uniform cutting with
minimal scalping. The 8309 can
cut closer to the ground and, there
fore, more cleanly than machines
with shaft-type cutterbars. In
situations where field conditions
require an even more aggressive
cut, header tilt is manually adjust
able.
Another productivity feature
Hess identified was standard,
automatic roll separation to power
potential plugs through on-the-go
without the need to stop or slow
down operation. “This non-stop
capability is not available in com
petitive designs,” he said. The
8309 is available with a choice of
rubber-on-steel or Ticor (rubber^
ness
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on-rubber) conditioning rolls.
Swath baffles and windrow
forming shields are fully adjust
able to let the operator lay down
swaths or windrows sized to pre
ference. Operators can. also
choose from three rear-hood posi
tions for optimum control of
windrow shape.
Optional hydraulic tongue posi
tioning is convenient for steering
around obstacles and for easy
switching to transport position.
Fold-up side curtains provide a
transport width of just 9 feet 9
inches.
The 8309 works most efficient
ly with tractors of at least 70
horsepower. Farmers can choose
from a mechanical driveline in
540 or 1000 rptn PTO. The con
stant-velocity PTO, combined
with slip and overrunning clutch
es, results in smooth operation,
overload protection and dependa
bility.
“The key feature of this ma
chine is dependable, efficient pro
duction,” said Hess. “Improve
ments in cutterbed technology
mean that farmer? who won sick-
Ic-bar machines can move up to a
new Case International disc mow
er conditioner with confidence
that it till be both reliable and
more productive than convention
al units.”
Beef
Evaluation
Workshop Set
LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.)
To provide a forum for under
standing beef cattle grading, Penn
State Cooperative Extension,
Hoechst-Roussel, Franklin Labs,
Merck Ag. Vet, Upjohn and the
Pennsylvania Beef Council are
conducting a workshop July 21-23
utilizing locally fed cattle in both
live and carcass evaluation.
All participants, along with a
panel of industry experts, will esti
mate carcass traits for a variety of
cattle during the live evaluation.
These estimates will be compared
to ultrasound scans and actual car
cass measurements. Beef quality
News
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M.M. Weaver & Sons, ic., will be demonstu jg the Class Jaguar 695 self
propelled forage harvester July 15 and 16 at 1000 East Oregon Road In Lltltz. The
Claas Jaguar 695 is depicted above. Six-row folding cornhead for the self-propelled
harvester is depleted in the Inset. H
Claas Forage Harvester
At Demo Day
LITITZ (Lancaster Co.)
M.M. Weaver & Sons, Inc. is
hosting demonstration days, July
15 and 16, at 1000 East Oregon
Road in Lititz, to introduce the
new Claas Jaguar 695 self
propelled forage harvester.
Complimentary lunch and dis
cussion of the Jaguar’s features
and benefits with machine walk
around and field demonstrations
are included in each day. Field
demonstrations are from 10 a.m.
Stein Attends Swine Management School
CEDAR RAPIDS, lowa
Vigortone Area Sales Manager
Keith Stein of Mill Hall recently
attended a special Vigortone
Swine Production Management
School.
The three-day school was held
in the main office of Vigortone Ag
Products at Cedar Rapids, lowa,
with participants from across the
United States.
Vigortone veterinarians, nutri
tionists, and product managers
conducted the intensive training
sessions. Stein learned about
swine nutrition, herd health, man
agement, and the proper use of
premix and mineral products.
According to Vigortone Train
ing Manager Steve Funke. the
school gave select Vigortone area
sales managers broad training in
the area of swine production.
“Vigortone provided this
school to give its area sales mana
gers the latest technical informa
tion,” said Funke. “This helps our
feed sales professionals work with
producers in a consultative role to
maximize production, minimize
feed costs, and solve swine pro
duction problems.”
assurance tips will also be discuss
ed during the workshop’s two ses
sions. Refreshments will be pro
vided.
Following is the schedule of
events:
LIVE EVALUATION
7 p.m.. Wednesday, July 21
New Holland Sales Stables.
New Holland
* Ultrasound Scan Demonstrar
tion - Mike Cherchuck
to 4 p.m. both days.
For location of the demonstra
tion days, follow Route 222 to
Oregon Exit. Take Route 272
North one mile. Turn left and take
722 West for two miles to 1000
East Oregon Road, located direct
ly across from Landis homes on
the comer of East Oregon Road
and John Landis Road.
Ervin Weaver, owner of M.M.
Weaver & Sons; Kurt Albicker,
jgouw.
lates Vlgorfone Area Sales Manager Keith Stein of Mill Hall
upon successful completion of the Vlgortone Swine Pro
duction Management School held recently at Cedar
Rapids, lowa.
* Injection Site Safety - Jeff
Mamett, Upjohn
* Live Cattle Evaluation - Keith
Bryan, Penn State Intructon Doug
Kegel, Mopac; Ervin Martin, John
F. Martin & Sons; Ron Ranck, B
& R Cattle Co.
CARCASS EVALUATION
Get
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German harvesting specialist from
Claas OHG, Harsewinkel, Ger
many (Claas corporate'headquar
ters worldwide; and Claas rep
resentatives from Columbus, IN.
will be conducting the demonstra
tions and will be available for any
questions.
For more information, contact
M.M. Weaver & Sons, Inc., 169
North Groffdale Road, Leo la, PA
17540, (717) 656-2321.
7 p.m., Friday. July 23
Stoltzfus Meats, Intercourse
* Official Carcass Data
* Quality Grading and Yield
Grading
* Injection Site Damage - Dr.
Bill Henning. Penn State Exten
sion Red Meats Specialist