New Bale Handler Stacks Large Rectangular Bales LITCHFIELD, HI. The new, RBH-4000 Bale Handler from Worksaver, Inc., handles and stacks two 4’x4’xB’ large rectangular bales or three 3’x3’xB’ large rectangular bales. Designed for use with tractor loaders, the Bale Handler fea tures heavy-duty UHMW polyethylene bushings that provide smooth operation of the hook rod assemblies. Other fea tures include five 26” long forged spears that ate spaced Gehl Puts Heavy Chores To Rest WEST BEND, Wis. Gehl is making sure farming operations have the speed and power needed to tackle heavier mate rial handling chores. With the introduction of their Model 7800, Gehl offers the big gest and fastest skid loader available. Powered by a 110-hp turbo diesel, this unit includes a 3,600-pound SAE opcating load rating and a top ground speed of 14 mph. For sweeping, cutting stumps, moving grain, digging trenches, moving brush or blowing snow, Gelil’s top-end skid loader has the raw power and hydraulic ca pabilities that make it one of the most productive pieces of equip ment on the farm today. The New Sub-Compact Tractor Combines Versatility And Value TORRANCE, Calif. An all-new sub-compact tractor joins Kubota Tractor Corpora tion’s (KTC) successful BX Series for 2003. Combining versatility and value, the BXISOO is equipped with a 15-hp, 2-cylinder, liquid cooled, Kubota diesel engine that protides performance and agility. The Z 602 Kubota diesel is quiet. and smooth featuring a newly designed engine balancer and superior exhaust suppres sion allowing for comfortable and quiet ,f Kubota’s uniqui | 4-wheel drive' enables smftftth^power transfer to fropt .wheelsat all turning jangles "giving r efficient operations in tight places, allow ing the BjXISOO to mow where 2- whee( drive tractorsT can’t. Hydrostatic power steering is standiardi - 1 Thfe BKISOO maintains a Cat; egory I, Jypoint bitch and rear 540 PTQ, With a mid-PTO for the mid-mount mower and front mount implements. Ad extra thick, fid&length, welded steel, ST. JOSEPH, Mich. The Performance Criteria for Agri- Amencan Society of Agricul- cultural Field Shipment, will ra Engineers (ASAE) invites be revised to reflect state-of-the mterested parties to participate art technology and trends in m a project to revise its engi- equipment, including higher " e l‘ ng s , tandard or travel speeds of agricultural for agwmlhH^ J Jaekk^a^qeipmene« M Hi^j o tential for equipment. worldwide harmonization of a a c ??. r^m B to ASAE Stand- braking standards. r s Director Scott Cedarquist, Preliminary efforts to revise T 65.5, Braking System the document are underway and lest Procedures., and Braking.- -will continue when ASAE’s Ag- along the bottom of the RBH -4000. These spears help support the bales during pick-up and moving. For additional support, the bale handler is equipped with six 18” long forged spears for the uprights. Each upright has 5 moveable hooks. Users can posi tion the hooks to suit their indi vidual handling needs. Quick attach brackets that fit most popular loader models are available. new All-Tach™ powered quick attach system makes changing attachments fast and easy connect and disconnect attach ments right from the operator’s seat. “This new skid loader was de signed from the ground up to be the ultimate in terms of digging and lifting performance,” said Kelly Moore, Gehl sk.d loader product manager. “It features vertical-lift linkage, which pro vides consistent forward reach throughout the entire lift cycle.” With 3,300 psi system relief pressure and 40 gpm high-flow auxiliary hydraulics, the Model 7800 delivers unmatched break out force and greater hydraulic attachment performance. Its lift ladder shaped frame makes the BXISOO rugged and durable. The front loader and mid mount mower are performance matched and can both be at tached while the tFactor is work ing. The mower deck can be raised 5-inches making it easy to move around from one yard to another. Itr. LAIBI front loader carries 398 lbs. attaching and detaching quickly, with no tools required. The one lever joystick with a series circuit makes dumping fast and easy. Smaller size tires, similar to a garden tractor size, and a shorter, tractor length wheelbase allow the BXISOO to perform a wide variety of appli cations. The Operator Presence Con trol System stops the mower blades and the engine automati cally if the driver leaves the seat, with the PTO engaged, an im- portant safety feature. ROPS (Roll Over Structure) and seat belt provide an addi tional margin of safety not found on garden tractors. i Performance matched imple ments includie a 48-inch and 54- Ag Braking Standard To Be Revised Sussex Irrigation Earns Lindsay OMAHA, Neb. Lindsay Manufacturing Company re cently recognized Sussex Irriga tion Co., Inc., Laurel, Del., as one of the top Zimmatic® deal ers in North America at the company’s annual awards ban quet in January. Sussex Irriga tion Co., Inc. was selected from more than 200 Zimmatic dealer ships. “To earn this award, a Zim matic dealer has to have a proven track record of customer service and market leadership,” said Bob Snoozy, vice president of sales. “Sussex Irrigation Co., Inc. has achieved this recogni tion through innovative per formance and outstanding service, and Lindsay Manufac turing is proud to recognize their accomplishments.” Zimmatic Dealers are becom- height is 11 feet, 10 inches. According to Moore, “A two speed drive is standard, allowing faster travel speeds. And the new Hydraglide" ride control system option provides floating lift arm action for a smoother ride.” Case IH In Search Of Farmall Photos RACINE, Wis. Case IH is looking for a few outstanding photos of Farmall tractors a brand that defined the word “tractor” for generations of farmers. Winning entries in “The Spirit of Farmall Photo Contest” will appear in the 2004 Case IH Farmall custom eaten- inch mid-mount mower, rotary tiller, front loader, sweeper, snow blower, front/rear blade, box scraper, and ballast box. Other Category I, 3-point hitch implements, such as post hole augers and sprayers, can be used with the BXISOO. Kubota Wins Georgia Manufacturer Of Year GAINESVILLE, Ga. Kubota Manufacturing of America (KMA) was named Georgia' Manufacturer of the Year in the large size company category $y Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (R) during cere monies in AprO at the Cobb Gal leria Centre in Atlanta. KMA’s (selection as Georgia’s manufacturing standout for 2002 is the result of its nomina tion by Lanier Technical Col lege. Over one hundred other companies were nominated. “This is an important achieve ment for Kubota and recognizes our manufacturing excellence. ricultural Equipment Braking Committee, PM-03/1, meets at the ASAE Annual Meeting in Las Vegas(July 27-30). Meeting attendance is helpful but not re quired: much of the develop ment work iis accomplished electronically and through teleconferencing. Participants in ASAE stand ards development are usually jbut hon-ertgiaeers. es- , Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 5, 2003-D3 Top Dealer Award ing more important as the tech nology available today allows growers the ability to automate irrigation and to gather soil, weather and environmental data to increase operating efficiency. Sussex Irrigation Co. receives Top Dealer Award. From left: Lamar Ortega, regional manager, Lindsay Manufac turing Co.; Kristi and David Brown and Jim Sullivan, Sussex Irrigation, Laurel, Del.; and Bob Snoozy, vice presi dent of sales, Lindsay Manufacturing Co. dar that will be distributed worldwide. The contest coincides with Case IH’s revival of the Farmall name on a line of compact trac tors to be launched later this year. “We’re bringing back the name because the new tractors carry the spirit of their famous predecessors,” said Jim Irwin, vice president of the Case IH North American agricultural business. Each contest entrant may submit up to three color Farmall images. Thirteen finalists will be selected; one for each month and one for the cover. Finalists will receive a l/16th scale model Far mall Super H tractor and 20 cal endars to share with family and friends. Deadline for contest entries Is We promise to continue to strive to be a high performance com pany and merit this valuable award. We will continue to sup port our community and our customers at the highest levels,” said John Shiraishi, KMA Presi dent. When making the award Gov. Perdue noted Kubota’s 14-year Messick Hires Koons For Parts Support ELIZABETHTOWN (Lan caster Co.) Mike Koons re cently joined Messkik Farm Equipment, .Inc. as a product support representative for parts sales. Koons will be working in pecially farmers, are valued tor their practical experience with engineered equipment and structures. Persons interested in learning more about the project or-participating in the revision process should contact Scott Cedarquist at ASAE Headquar ters (269) 428-6331 or e-mail _cedarq@asas.org. , Continued leadership is possible with an intensive continuous training program provided for Zimmatic Dealers as they take new technology to the growers’ fields across the world. Friday, July 11. Photos must be submitted as 35mm prints from film negatives or slides, or digi tal photos on disk horizontal format preferred. It isn’t recom mended that photographs in clude people operating or standing in front of the equip ment. Nevertheless, people in the environment are fine. Case IH retains all rights to photo graphs upon submission, but ori ginals can be returned if the entrant includes a stamped, self addressed envelope. For more information about “The Spirit of Farmall Photo Contest” and for entry forms, visit the Case IH Website at www.caseih.com or contact Deena or Shannon at (800) 435- 7844 or (904) 264-6006. investment in Georgia’s econ omy. KMA affiliate Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) re cently opened an all-neyv Re search and Development lab rand tractor assembly line in Oakwood, adding to the compa ny’s presence. Kubota also maintains a regional office £Hd parts center in nearby Suwansfc, Ga. Franklin and Fulton counties in Pennsylvania, Washington, and Frederick counties in Maryland and in West Virginia’s Jefferson and Berkley counties. Koons lives in Greencastle and began his agricultural career at Melrose Farm Supply in Greencastle, now Chambers burg Farm Service Inc. (CFS). He belongs to the Greencastle Sportsman’s Club and enjoys golfing, hunting, and table tennis. He attends the King Street United Brethren Church.
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