C6-Uncaster Farming, Saturday, Dacambar 2,1993 Business W>V-. News pov jgii. 111. facility of Morton Buildings. The new powder coating is now applied to certain structural and hardware compo nents of Morton Buildings. The powder coating process Is environmentally friendly and does not emit harmful sol vents into the air. Powder Coating Protects Building Components PEORIA, 111. A powder coating line has been installed at The Morton, 111., facility of Mor ton Buildings. The custom-engineered coating line includes a conveying system that carries parts through a pre treatment process, a drying oven, a powder-coat booth, and an infra red/convection curing oven. Pow der and parts are electrostatically charged to assure complete coverage. The new powder coating is now applied to certain structural and hardware components of Morton buildings. The powder coating replaces liquid painting of many parts to provide higher quality Hoffman Seeds LANDIS VILLE Hoffman Seeds is offering free copies of its 1994 Seed Catalog to Northeast farmers. The 20-page catalog covers the company’s entire product line, including the complete lineup of Funk’s G® brand hybrids. Alfalfa, soybeans, forage, and pasture grasses, inoculants and sweet com <g. jpk Catalog to Northeast farmers. The 20-page catalog covers the company’s entire product line, including the complete lineup of Funk’s G® brand hybrids. protection against corrosion. This hard and corrosion-resistant coat ing is now applied to horsebam stall doors and bar sections, truss hangers, column sockets, and other Morton building components. The powder coating process is environmentally friendly and does not emit harmful solvents into the air. No special venting is needed, permitting optimum use of heating energy. The process has minimal environmental impact, less waste, yet the coating has higher quality and performance assuring long service life to Morton Building customers. Releases Catalog are some of the other products covered. The catalog contains detailed information on each product including recommended usage for each product Charts simplify the selection process for farmers. For your free copy of the seed catalog, write Hoffman Seeds, Inc., Landisville, PA 17538. or call (800) 776-7929. Messick Sees Next Generation ELIZABETHTOWN (Lancas ter Co.) When J I Case lifted the curtain on the next generation of Case International Magnum™ tractors during a recent business meeting in Indianapolis, Ind., Jay Gainer of Messick Farm Equip ment was there to see the new machines and learn the specific benefits to his customers. Gainer was among more than 2,000 Case IH dealers and sales personnel from across North America who attended business meetings held this week specifi cally for the purpose of introduc ing the Magnum 7200 Series high horsepower tractors. The meetings provided a full day of informational and training sessions to acquaint Case IH deal ers with key features of the five new tractors, which range from 130 to 215 FIX) horsepower (97 to 160 kW). “More than anything, they build on the positive features of the 7100 Series Magnum trac tors,” said Gainer. He explained that the original Magnum tractors, the 7100 Series introduced in 1987, represented the first real industry breakth rough in tractor design in more than two decades. “At the meeting, we got a good, firsthand look at all five of the 7200 Series models,” Gainer said. “They have the features our cus tomers have always liked about the Magnum tractors 18-speed full powershift transmission, reli able Case diesel engine, super vis ibility, and tremendous hitch capacity. They come with in-cab hydraulic flow controls, an extra slow creeper-speed option, and Case Unveils Skid Steer RACINE, Wis. J I Case in troduced the new 46-horsepower 1838 Uni-Loader® skid steer at dealer meetings held November 11-16 in SL Louis, Mo. According to Jim Donoghue, Case product manager-skid steers, the addition of the 1838 streng thens the company’s position as a full-line manufacturer of skid steer loaders. “With the 1838, we can offer more choices in the popular 1,300-pound operating load class,” he said. The Case 1840, also in this class, has SO hp and a 1,350-pound operating load rat ing. The 1838 offers 3,066 pounds of breakout force for superior per formance in a variety of loading applications. The unit is powered by a four-cylinder Kubota diesel engine rated at 46 net horsepower (34.3 kW) at 2,800 ipm. The hy drostatic ground drive on the 1838 features infinitely variable speeds within a range of 0-6.5 mph in both forward and reverse. A choice of hand or optional foot controls provides responsive con trol of loader or other attachment functions. A new automatic control lock out system on the 1838 is designed to enhance operator comfort while ensuring ease of entry and exit Upon entry, the operator lowers an improved seat bar to activate the hydraulic system and disengage the parking brake. Raising the seat bar prior to exit automatically locks the hydraulic loader controls and activates the parking brake. The bar also features integral arm rests. The Case 1838 comes standard with a quick-change coupling sys tem to accommodate a wide varie- Of Magnum Tractors polls, Ind. to see this new line of Case International Mag num tractors. The new 7200 Series tractors incorporate the field-proven engine, transmission, high technology, and superlative cab comfort that are the hallmarks of the Mag num line, along with, among other improvements, tighter turning, easier servicing, more comprehensive hitch con trols, and new styling. other features our customers have requested during the seven years since the line was introduced.” One major improvement is in turning radius, according to Gain er. The turning radius with the new 7200 Series tractors is now as much as 11 percent tighter than on previous models. To achieve tighter turns, the lower front grill and side panels have been re sculptured and steering angles modified. Hitch controls are improved on the new tractors, as well. With the new three-position hitch command rocker switch, the oper ator can control speed and posi- With a rated operating load of 1,300 pounds and 3,066 pounds of breakout force, the new 46-horsepower Case 1838 skid steer provides superior performance in a wide range of applications. ty of attachments. Available op tions include auxiliary hydraulics, halogen lights, hydraulic self-lev- GETTYSBURG (Adams Co.) The first report card is in for the 75 bulls on test at Penna State University. The 112-day test, which began Oct. S. will conclude in March 1994. The bulls will be sold at public auction at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 25,1994 at the Penn State Ag Arena, State College. turning of the hitch with increased ease and precision. A new upper limit setting for the hitch lets the operator specify just how high he or she wants to raise an implement or attachment between operations. And an on-board diagnostic moni tor now identifies 32 hitch-related concerns for easy and quick diagnosis. Among with changes, the new Magnum tractors also feature an advanced environmental system that makes use of a more environ mentally friendly coolant for air conditioning, an even more com fortable operating station and increased ease of serviceability. ding loader bucket, cold start kit, and a variety of application-speci fic tires. The Hidden Oaks bull had a daily weight gain for the first 30 days of 4.30 and 424, while the average for the Simmental bull was 3.26. Average for Angus bulls was 3.09, Charolais 3.51, Here ford 3.07, and Limousin 2.86. Foust Hidden Oaks is owned by Ken and Alice Foust Levi Stolt zfus is this farm manager.
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