New Tractors Offer Versatility RACINE, Wis. Case Cor poration introduces its most versa tile line of utility tractors ever with the unveiling of the Case IH C Series and CX Series models. These tractors, offered in six sizes ranging from 40 to 84 PTO horsepower, perform a wide varie ty of farmyard and field work while providing an outstanding environment for operators. “Our customers told us they were looking for a lot of functions coming from tractors in this class,” said Bill Weber, Case mar keting application specialist. “Since they’re used so much, farmers also want them to be com fortable.” “Wc’rc excited about the role these tractors can play, and so are the farmers who helped us with the design.” The versatility starts in the set up of the tractors, Weber said. All the models the CXSO, CX6O, CX7O, CXSO, CX9O and CXIOO are available in flat platform or cab configurations, with mechani cal front drive available if desired as well as loaders, so operators will be able to choose an equip ment combination tailored to their Balers Wrap Nutrition In Five Round Sizes ■ ATLANTA, Ga. The fixed chamber design of the New Idea 4800 round balers helps producers wrap high nutrition bales with soft, star-shaped centers while using economical, low PTO hp tractors. The 4800 Series includes the 4844 which wraps a 4x4-foot bale using only a 44 PTO hp tractor. The 4845 makes a 4x5-foot bale with a 50 PTO hp tractor. The 4854 builds a 5x4-foot bale <vith a 60 PTO hp tractor. The 4855 cre ates 5x5-foot bales with a 65 PTO hp tractor. The largest model in the line, the 4865, rolls out a 6x5-foot bale with only a 70 PTO hp tractor. All five models use New Idea's microprocessor-driven electronic bale controller. The wrapping mechanism features adjustable bale density springs and the tying system uses an electric actuator which controls the activity of dual twine arms. Full bale alerts arc Seedway Acquires Farm Seed Business HALL. N.Y. Seedway Cor poration announces the acquisi tion of Robson’s hybrid field com and farm seed business. Don Wertman, Seedway presi dent said, “We look forward to supplying the Seneca brand prod ucts to the Robson dealer network as well as introducing the broader Seedway products offering.” “The Seedway and Robson product lines complement each needs. Straddle style tractors, identified as C Series models, are also available in all six sizes. The engines deliver an opti mum package of power and eco nomy, Weber said. “The engines develop up to 37 percent PTO torque rise and high maximum torque to pull through the tough spots, yet they’re very economi cal. Combined with the 40-gallon fuel tank on the cab and flat plat form models, that efficiency pro vides extended hours of operation before refueling.” Easy, reliable starts are another important feature for a versatile tractor. “These models start well, and the new combustion tech nology results in less visible smoke and cleaner operation,” Weber said. The hydraulics of the new ser ies are stout, he noted. Total hy draulic capacity is 26 gallons per minute, with 18.4 gallons per min ute sent to the hitch and remotes. This capacity results in excep tional flow for every job, de creased cycle times and increased lift capacity. The oil level in this system can be checked cold, to make maintenance easier.. 1 1 £Ti \ ' • • \ -* The fixed chamber design of the New idea 4800 round bal ers helps producers wrap high nutrition bales with soft, star-shaped centers while using economical, low PTO hp tractors. signaled by the monitor indicator and an electronic horn. The pickup has an optional reversible hydraulic drive. Rubber-mounted double tines and an open throat design assure fast and gentle hay gathering to quick ly start and uniformly wrap bales. All five balers operate at PTO speeds of 540 RPM and the Model 4865 can run at either 540 or 1000 RPM. other and should provide addition al sales opportunity to both sales groups.” said Dick Robson, presi dent of Robson. Seedway and Robson have been competing neighbors, operating from contiguous warehouse loca tions in Hall, N.Y. for the past 25 years. The consolidation made good business sense to both com panies, according to Robson and Wertman. Gleaner Expands Combine Fleet ATLANTA, Ga. Gleaner ex pands Its combine fleet with the development of a new C-Series conventional model. Called the C 62, the class six combine joins the lineup of four Gleaner R-Ser ies rotary models currently in the field. The new C 62 has a wide 61.5-inch feeding area, incorpor ates new threshing and separating systems, and sports a 300-bushel grain bin that unloads at 2.2 bushels per second. "While this is a conventional threshing system, mote than half of the combine comes from the best engineering in our rotaries." said Jerry Weaver, general mar keting manager. Gleaner com bines. “Several field-proven de signs in our rotaries, like the ex clusive accelerator roll system that Fund-Raising Opportunity EXTON (Chester Co.) FFA chapters and members across the U.S. can benefit from a new fund raising opportunity known as the Dectomax Next Generation Prog ram, offered exclusively by Pfizer Animal Health. The Next Generation Program makes collecting cash as easy as collecting bottle caps from Decto max 1% Injectable bottles, or box tops from Dectomax Pour-On boxes. “We are excited to offer this industry-wide opportunity to FFA members across the country," noted John Landon, senior market manager for Pfizer Animal Health. “We are pleased to con tinue our long-standing support of the FFA, and think this is an excellent opportunity for livestock producers to also support an orga- Badger Has New Rear Unload Forage Boxes ST. NAZIANZ, Wis.—Badger Farm Systems has extended its line of forage boxes to include new 18-foot and 20-foot rear un load models. These forage boxes capitalize on the company’s new resources and its long history of providing rugged and reliable farm equip ment They reflect the quality and performance that results from high tech engineering and state-of-the art manufacturing processes. A superior strength unitized steel box and understructurc in corporates full length steel string ers with other formed high strength steel frame members to Site-Specific Newsletter Available Through Dealers EAGAN, Minn. Ag-Chem Equipment Co., Inc., announces publication of Site-Specific News, a quarterly color newsletter for growers who want information on recent developments in soil samp ling, mapping, data handling, pre cision application, and data archiving. The first issue includes a chart C 62, the class six com bine, has a wide 61.5-inch feeding area, Incorporates new threshing and separat ing systems, and sports a 300-bushel grain bln that un loads at 2.2 bushels per second. speeds grain through a high-ve locity air blast for quality clean ing, are incorporated into the C 62.” Weaver said the C 62 is “a con- Pfizer Launches FFA nization that will set the future for our industry. We encourage pro ducers and veterinarians every where to take a close look at this offer and contact your local FFA chapter to leant more how you can help raise funds for the FFA programs.” There are three ways an FFA chapter can benefit from the Next Generation Program. FFA chap ters that enroll will be given the opportunity to receive $3 for every Dectomax bottle cap or Pour-On box top they collect and return to Pfizer. In addition, parti cipating chapters will receive a supply of rebate forms to give Dectomax users. For cich of these validated rebate forms a producer submits, the designated FFA chapter will receive an additional $3. Producers who choose to can Badger Farm Systems has extended Its line of forage boxes to Include new 18-foot and 20-foot rear unload mod els. form a durable integrated assemb ly. The box is flex-designed to handle changing terrain. Full showing yield potential differ ences with and without site-speci fic input placement. Other articles in the premier issue include GPS, “Limiting Factors” Theory, Grid Sampling, Data Quality, VRT/ Soilection, and an interview with a Soilection dealer and his cus tomers. Following issues will present a ventional combine witih an un conventional design.” According to Weaver, the threshing and se parating systems use the best of traditional combine thinking while building on Gleaner’s long standing natural flow design that conveys the crop in a straight line to the concave and cylinder. The C 62 is powered by a Cum mins C Series diesel engine (505-cubic inch/8.3L, 260 SAE hp) that connects to a hydrostatic transmission. The combine can be fitted with a choice of high capa city heads which include a rigid, flex, draper, stripper, and wind row pickup. The Hugger com heads with their 21.5 degree entry angle are available with 4- to 12-row con figuration and include both nar row and wide row setups. designate any portion of their pro duct rebate to be directed back to their local FFA chapter. Pfizer Animal Health also has established a Next Generation Scholarship program, offered through the National FFA Found ation. Beginning in spring 1998, Pfizer will provide a $l,OOO scho larship to an FFA member pursu ing continued education in agri business or animal sciences, .and graduating from a participating Next Generation FFA chapter. This scholarship will be funded through a dowry fund, resulting from a $1 Pfizer commitment for each Dectomax bottle cap or ppur on box top submitted by partici pating chapters. Additional scho larships will be offered as funds exceed the $l,OOO level. length side sheets are made of tough, corrugated 20-gauge alum inized steel. For convenience, the rear door opens automatically when the unloading apron is engaged. It closes and relocks when the box is empty, without having the opera tor leave the tractor. The door’s hinge point is as high as the roof for unobstructed unloading. The roof has a heavy duty edge protec tor, and is rafter-free for unob structed loading. Unloading is hydraulically dri ven with heavy duty chain reduc tion, and can be done in about 1 to I'A minutes. variety of technical topics such as the logic of site-specific place ment, mapping software updates, and an economic analysis of Soilection verses conventional ap plication. The newsletter will be dis tributed free to growers through Soilection/SGIS ag retailers. Wh lA\. d' jit S/A
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