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Kubota Introduces Grand
L Series Tractors
TORRANCE, Calif. Rang
ing from 24.5 to 36 PTO horse
power, Kubota Tractor Corpora
tion’s new Grand L Series tractors
(L 2900/L3300/L3600/L4200 mod
els) .are designed to deliver top
performance for farm, utility, and
turf applications.
The new Grand L Series trac
tors are equipped with hydrostatic
steering, shuttle transmission, and
shift-on-the-go for optimal com
fort and ease of operation. Trans
mission choices are the unique
new Kubota Glide Shift transmis
sion or a fully-synchronized main
and shuttle transmission.
Loaders, backhoes, box scrap
ers and tillers are among the Per
formance-Matched implements
enhancing the new L’s versatility.
The smaller models can accom
modate 60- or 72-inch midmount
mowers that are compatible with
loaders. A 3-point snowblower
Brillion Introduces No-Till,
BRILLION, Wis. Brillion
no-till deep ripper, the Com
paction Commander, is available
in a pull-type model. Like its
companion product, the newer
model provides trouble-free oper
ation in even the heaviest residue.
“The pull-type Compaction
Commander joins the three-point
Compaction Commander and the
Landcommander™ in our line of
tillage equipment,” said Michael
Irish, Brillion’s marketing Man
ager. “They all feature the same
auto-reset shanks for non-stop,
uniform, deep tillage. Plus, both
Compaction Commander models
have 39 inches of underframe
clearance, which lets you tackle
heavy residue with ease.”
The new pull-type model adds
set-back brackets for better trash
flow in grassy conditions, Irish
said. Additionally, hydraulic
gauge wheels control the shank
Cooperative Appoints
Marketing Manager
SHIPPENSBURG (Cumber
land Co.) —Cumberland Valley
Cooperative announces the
appointment of a new marketing
manager.
Edward P. Okuley has recently
taken responsibility for the mar
keting of all products and ser
Edward P. Okuley
ness
News
Ranging from 24.5 to 36
PTO horsepower, Kubota
Tractor Corporation’s new
Grand L Series tractors
(L2900/L3300/L3600/L4200
models) are designed to
deliver top performance for
farm, utility, and turf appli
cations.
attachment is also available.
For more information, contact
Kubota Tractor Corporation at
3401 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance,
CA 90503.
Brillion’s no-till deep rip
per, the Compaction Com
mander, is available in a
pull-type model. Like its
companion product, the
newer model provides trou
ble-free operation in even
the heaviest residue.
Deere Replaces 2 Models,
Adds 1 To Line
MOLINE, 111. John Deere
has replaced its 1217 and 1350
mower/conditioners with the new
710 sicklebaf and 910 rotary
models, respectively. The compa
ny added the 720 sicklebar
machine to its mower/conditioner
line for those growers who want
an alternative to a fully optioned
machine.
The model 710 has a cutting
a native of Ohio, where he was
raised on a commercial poultry
operation.
He holds a bachelor’s degree
in marketing and sales manage
ment from Bowling Green State
University in Bowling Green,
Ohio.
Okuley brings several years
agriculture experience to Cum
berland Valley Cooperative. He
has 10 years experience with
Central Soya County as a district
sales representative in Michigan,
Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 1986,
Okuley accepted a management
position with a large local feed
and grain terminal in Ohio and in
1991 started his own business.
Most recently, he has beeir with
Manna Pro Corporation as a terri
tory sales manager.
Unit Improves Milking Systems
KANSAS CITY, Mo. The
new Harmony® Milker Unit from
Alfa Laval Agri offers a simple
way for dairy farmers to upgrade
their milking systems.
The Harmony unit’s unique
blend of milking technologies
work together to save time and
increase profits. The Harmony
unit contributes to better herd
health, provides faster milkout,
and improves milk quality.
The Harmony unit offers a
large, 12 millimeter milk tube for
exceptional milk flow from the
teat end to the claw. Harmony lin
ers are attached directly to the
upper part of the claw, meaning
that there are no restrictions from
milk inlet nipples. This combina
tion helps to achieve a smother,
faster, and more complete milk
out.
The Harmony Milker Unit is
Hoffman Seeds Introduces
Customer Response Guarantee
LANDISVILLE, (Lancaster
Co.) —Hoffman Seeds, Inc. is
now offering customers a 48-hour
response guarantee.
The new program guarantees
that every customer inquiry com
ing info the company’s Lan
disville office will receive a
response within 48 hours. If a
Hoffman representative fails to
respond within that time, the cus
Deep Ripper
depth on the new model.
Both models also feature stan
dard V-shaped alloy points and
wear strips, which leave residue
on the surface with minimal soil
disturbance. Parabolic shanks lift
and fracture the soil, reducing
compaction for better root
growth.
“If more soil disturbance is
required,” Irish said, “the Com
paction Commanders can be fit
ted with any of the optional Land
commander points.
These include flat points,
heavy-duty winged points, and
coverboards.”
bar mower/conditioner fea
tures a 3-point suspension
system that optimizes plat
form flotation for smooth cut
ting performance. The 720
has a cutting width of 9 feet 9
inches.
width of 7 feet 9 inches. The
720’s cutting width is 9 feet 9
inches. The 910 rotary machine
has a cutting width of 8 feet 2
inches and is available with either
impeller or urethane-roll condi
tioning.
All three models feature a 3-
point suspension system that opti
mizes platform flotation for
smooth cutting performance.
Adjustable float springs at each
end of the carrier frame are locat
ed at the rear of the platform for
easy accessibility. The center link
The new Harmony milker
unit from Alfa Laval Agri
offers a simple way for dairy
farmers to upgrade their
milking systems.
tomer will be given a $lOO credit
toward the next purchase of Hoff
man or Funk’s G® brand prod
ucts.
“We’re committed to servicing
our customers’ needs,” said
Yvonne Williamson, customer
service representative. “It’s
Ruppel Joins Pioneer
WEST DES MOINES, lowa
Kurt Ruppel has joined the
Microbial Genetics Division of
Pioneer Hi-Bred International,
Inc., as a microbial products spe
cialist.
Ruppel will be responsible for
working with Pioneer sales repre
sentatives in the sales and service
of Pioneer® brand silage, high
moisture grain, and hay inocu
lants. He will also promote direct
fed microbials for livestock
through animal health distributors
and dealers. His. territory includes
New York, Connecticut, Massa
chusetts, Vermont, New Hamp
shire, and Maine.
Ruppel received bachelor’s
and master’s degrees in animal
science from Cornell University
in 1979 and 1992, respectively.
He has been a daify specialist
with Cornell Cooperative Exten
sion in Hudson Falls, since 1988.
Toggle Trip Oh Subs oiler
Eliminates
LITCHFIELD, 111. A new
toggle trip that resets to eliminate
replacing shear bolts is available
on Worksaver’s Terra Max™ I
subsoiler.
The Terra Max shatters hard
pan down to 20 inches, eliminat
ing compaction and maximizing
soil aeration, root penetration,
and moisture permeation.
Equipped with patented,
durable helical curved shanks, the
Terra Max I raises soil 3 to 5
inches for conditioning, yet
leaves soil structure intact. It does
not disturb residue, ensuring suf
ficient cover remains to minimize
wind and water erosion. Shanks
have replaceable points and.
angled tips that help to lift the
is the third suspension point and
also is used to adjust the 3-posi
tion cutterbar angle.
The knife drive on the sickle
bar machines is enclosed and runs
in oil for smooth, quiet, dirt-free
operation and for long life.
extremely lightweight, with the
unit weighing only 4.08 pounds
and the claw 1.19 pounds, mak
ing it easy for the operator to
manage. European ergonomical
studies have shown a significant
reduction in workload when the
milk operator is handling a light
weight Harmony unit as com
pared to a conventional milking
unit.
Harmony liners save time and
effort as well. The liners feature a
puncture-resistant design to
lengthen the life of the liner and
to reduce the number of changes
due to damaged liners. The liners
are also designed to enable the
short milk tube to close easily, yet
completely, over the shut-off
bracket to reduce vacuum loss
and enhance vacuum stability
within the system.
important that customers receive
fast answers to their questions
whether it relates to product,
invoicing or personnel.”
Hoffman customers can call
*(800) 776-7929 from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. with their questions.
Kurt Ruppel
Prior to his extension work,
Ruppel was herd manager at
Allenwaite Farms, Inc., in
Schaghticoke, N.Y. and farm
business partner at Denman
Farms in Livingston Manor, N.Y.
Shear Bolt
A new toggle trip that
resets to l .ninate replacing
shear bolts is available on
Worksaver’s Terra Max™
subsoiler.
soil
Other features on the Terra
Max I include a-high clearance
frame that eliminates trash build
' up, simple one-person gauge
wheel adjustment and 20-inch
diameter spring loaded coulters.
Coulters are self-aligning. A
model featuring shear bolt pro
tected shanks is also available.
For more information, contact
Worksaver, Inc., P.O. Box 100,
Litchfield, IL 62056-0100, (217)
324-5973.