C2-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 31, 1999 Announces Folding Drill SALINA, Kan. Great Plains introduces the new 2600- 2S, a two-section folding gram drill that gives farmers the lat est in seeding technology and convenience. With active hydraulic down pressure on the openers and easy folding for transport, the 2600-2 S is outfitted with all the latest innovations in seeding technology. The 2600-2 S features active hydraulic down pressure on the openers for even penetration across the drill - even in uneven ground. Down pressure is adjustable between openers on the center and outside ends of the drill. The proven straight- Vacuum Supplies Performance, Reliability KANSAS CITY, Mo. - With a capacity range of 68 to 200 CFM per minute at 15-inch Hg, the new LVP Series vacuum pump is designed for optimum perfor mance. This heavy-duty pump is designed to be environmentally friendly while requiring mini mum maintenance and deliver ing uncompromising reliability, especially during long run times. LVP Series vacuum pump Case Celebrates 30 years Of Steiger Tractors RACINE, Wis Corporation is proud to announce the 30th anniversary of Steiger® tractors. Throughout that time, innovations intro duced under the Steiger name have transformed growers’ expectations for high-horsepow er, four-wheel-drive (4WD) trac tors. “For 30 years, the Steiger name has represented the high est quality, most productive 4WD tractors in agriculture,” said Dave Duff, Case product manager for Steiger tractors. “Steiger designs have led the 4WD tractor industry because of their quality and productivity advantages.” As a way of commemorating the event, ril Case IH 9300 Series tractors manufactured in 1999 will carry a special “30 years of 4WD Leadership” decal. From the first model built by .Douglas and Marie Steiger on their farm near Thief River Falls, Minn., in the winter of 1957-1958, Steiger tractors have been known for their power and performance. The popularity of that early 4WD tractor spurred the formation of the Steiger Tractor Company in Fargo, N.D., in 1969. “The Steiger tractor line has led innovations in ease-of-use, maneuverability, comfort, and always power,” said Duff. “Some '* X Business * News : 'iet v - ,<* X Great Plains arm openers have offset double disks and depth-controlling press wheels. Flexing 35 degrees between drill sections, the 2600- 2S hugs ground contours. The drill folds hydraulically from a working width of 26 feet to a transport width of 15 feet. Grain-box capacity is 3.24 bushels per foot - the highest in the industry. With the dry fertil izer option, the drill boxes can be partitioned to hold fertilizer and seed. Seed-level indicators, v-bot tom box dividers, a wide walk board and safety lights are stan dard equipment. Markers, a small seeds box, point-row clutches and a monitor are avail able. comes completely assembled and is easy to install between milkings. Residue is quickly removed via a cleaning device on each pump head. A highly-effi cient distribution tank filter eliminates particles larger than 10 microns. Of great benefit to producers and cows is the built-in noise reduction features that offers undisturbed milkings. The LVP uses no oil for sealing or lubrica tion and keeps air cleaner. Case Steiger tractors such as the Case IH 9380 Quadtrac tractor pictured, have set the bench mark for durability, perfor mance, and innovation in the high-horsepower 4WD catego ry- of those included 12-speed pow ershift transmissions, electronic controls, PFC hydraulics, deluxe cabs, steerable front axles with articulated steering and, of course, higher horsepower.” In 1986, after Tenneco, Inc. purchased all Steiger assets, the company became part of the newly structured J I Case Company. In December of that year, the first red 9100 Series Steiger tractors were produced. By July of 1989, all models were painted red and carried both the Case IH and Steiger names. One of the line’s most impor tant innovations came in 1996, when Case introduced the Case IH Quadtrac® tractor, available in either 360 or 400 horsepower. “With a 4-track system, the unique Quadtrac design reduces * >* ?f y v * * . V -Jf tr. O ,*TV V ' •••■■<• * W * •* A * V,..v .... New Auger Mixer For Dairy Rations POUND, Wis. To produce well-blended dairy rations and minimize mixing time, consider the new Patz Model 4000 three auger, open-top mixer. Benfits of this mixer include: ’ More ration options by mixing a wide range of dry hay, including grasses. Sharpened auger notches are angled to slice through hay with low torque. Optional through-hardened knives made from % -inch Quadra-Shark™ steel are available. • Long service life from counter-rotating upper augers with V* -inch fitting and lower auger with 'A -inch fitting. • Flanged augers and stub shafts allow convenient service. • Easy service and extra life Brillion Offers One-, BRILLION, Wis. - Agricultural producers have a subsoil tool that can be used in tight working conditions with smaller horsepower tractors. Responding to customer demands, Brillion offers one and two- shank subsoilers that use the same proven shanks, points and wearstrips that have been used on Brillion’s larger subsoilers for years. “One- and Two-Shank Sub- Soilers can be used by producers who need aggressive subsoiling but may be limited by tractor Vermeer Introduces Bale Wrappers PELLA, lowa - Vermeer Manufacturing, a leader and innovator in silage bailing sys tems, has introduced two new automated silage bale wrappers to their line. The new Vermeer SW3OOO and 5W3500 bale wrappers are simple to operate, easy to main tain and built to handle high moisture silage bales ranging from the smaller 4 feet x 4 feet bales, up to 6 foot widths and 5 foot diameters, with just one operator. Each gives producers a high moisture haying option that enables them to increase forage quality, plus the flexibility to take the weather out of making hay. The economical, 3-point mounted model - SW3OOO - Hoffman Seeds Contracts With Major Producer LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) - Hoffman Seeds announced that the Lancaster based firm has contracted with Alliance production, a major seed produc tion company headquartered in the ridging associated with other track configurations and provides superior flotation with minimal slippage,” Duff said. “It is the best tractor for customers who demand high productivity and less compaction in soft soil conditions.” The Case IH 9300 Series line also includes Row Crop Special tractors. Duff said the tractors are ideal for customers who need a tight turning radius, similar to that of a 2WD tractor, but also require the power of a 4WD trac tor for heavy tillage field appli cations. To produce well-blended dairy rations and minimize mixing time, consider the new Patz Model 4000 three auger, open-top mixer. with self-aligning auger bearings mounted outside so feed mixing Two-Shank Subsoilers horsepower or working space,” said Tim Geary, marketing ser vices manager for Brillion. “We use the same components that we use in our larger Sub- Soilers.” The Two-Shank Sub-Soiler from Brillion featured bolted shank mounts that allow adjustable shank spacing. Standard shank spacing is 34 inches. Both models have 29 inches of underframe clearance for optimum trash flow. The Model SCP-1 and SCP-2 Brillion Sub-Soilers are highly maneuverable. The close cou- includes a hydraulic-lift turntable that gently rolls a wrapped bale, up to 2,400 pounds, off the back of the wrapper. Optional remote control allows a single operator to start wrapping a fresh bale, stack the most recent one and then pick up a new unwrapped bale - without leaving the trac tor seat. The trailered Model 5W3500 cuts field time by allowing the operator to wrap one bale while crossing the field to pick up another one. A hydraulically powered, self-loading arm lifts and loads the bales. A hydraulic damper system gives the opera tor the option of gently rolling the wrapped bale on its side or on end. Ground support bracing takes the weight of the silage bale off the chassis when Indiana, to produce substantial ly all of Hoffman Seeds’ com and soybean seed products. The genetics of Hoffman Seeds’ prod ucts will not change. According to Hoffman Seeds President Fred M. Lepley, Alliance will also condition, warehouse, and ship Hoffman’s seed from their Alliance’s ware housing facility in Bluffton, Ind. This arrangement, Lepley said will allow Hoffman Seeds to introduce new products into the marketplace more quickly while maintaining an even greater control on quality. In the past, Hoffman com production was limited primari ly to two locations in Illinois. With production locations in Indiana, Illinois, lowa, Minnesota, and Michigan, Alliance will continue meeting does not contaminate the bearings. • Planetary gearbox reduction allows low-speed roller chain drive for less wear on chain and sprockets in enclosed oil bath. • Choose an auger discharge or belt discharge of various lengths. An optional belt discharge can fold up for narrow profile and more access. • Control the discharge door and discharge rate from your trac tor seat. • Improve profits by convenient weighing with choice of electronic scales. Three mixer sizes provide capa cities up to 10,000 pounds. Choose a trailer-mounted, truck mounted, or stationary model. For larger sizes, ask about other mod els. pling to the tractor requires a minimum amount of turning space. Each model offers reversible and replaceable wear strips, and a parking stand for safe, easy placement when dis engaged from the tractor. One- Shank Sub-Soilers, with an approximate weight of 227 pounds, required a Category I hitch and have a minimum 30 horsepower requirement. Two- Shank Sub-Soilers weigh approximately 450 pounds, require a Category II hitch and have a minimum 60 horsepower requirement. unloading. Cab- or tractor-mounted hydraulic controls let the opera tor handle all operations from his tractor seat. An optional/' - programmable electronic control console automates the wrapping process and monitors bale count (per day, per field, total), revolu tions per bale and more. An easy-loading pretensioner assembly, with aluminum rollers linked with robust steel gears, creates 70 percent film stretch for maximum film utilization for a more tightly sealed, weather resistant wrap. The pretension er unit handles both 20 feet and 30 feet rolls; extra rolls are stored on the frame. (Both mod els also include 55 percent film stretch gear assemblies for oper ating in warmer conditions). Hoffman Seeds’ commitment of product delivery within a 48- hour time frame. Because of this arrangement, Lepley said, Hoffman Seeds has closed the Hoffman warehouse in Landisville. “We will have 30 distribution centers throughout the Hoffman territory to respond quickly to our customers’ in-season needs,” said Lepley. Hoffman Seeds has also restructured its sale force, with a focus on maximizing customer service and creating one district sales program.
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