New Products
New Holland Agriculture Unveils 12 New Products at 2010 Farm Progress Show
New Holland Agriculture unveiled its new generation of high horsepower T8 and T9 Series tractors with Tier IV engines along with new haytools, spreaders and other equipment Sept. 2 at the 2010 Farm Progress Show.
News releases and high-res images for these new products are available for download at www.newhollandmediakit.com.
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CASE IH LAUNCHES NEW GENERATION STEIGER® TRACTORS
(Aug. 31)—Case IH unveils its new lineup of more powerful and fuel-efficient Steiger® tractors. Designed to meet the power, durability, comfort and productivity needs of large-scale North American agricultural producers, this new generation of Steiger tractors is also equipped to meet Tier 4A emissions standards.
The new lineup, ranging from 390 up to 660 peak engine horsepower, includes three models capable of the narrow wheel tread settings needed by row-crop producers, along with three larger high-horsepower, wide-frame models built with the aggressive stance needed to handle the world's biggest and most productive broad-acre implements. The new Steiger 350, 400 and 450 models have an ideal frame for their power capability, providing an optimal weight-to-horsepower ratio and allowing tread settings as narrow as 60 inches for typical row-crop spacing. The wide frame of the Steiger 500, 550 and 600 models sets new productivity benchmarks in the industry as do the heavy-duty drivetrain components, 113 gallon-per-minute hydraulic flow and 660 maximum engine horsepower.
The largest new Steiger models feature the proven 12.9-liter engine that has been used in Steiger tractors for the past several years, along with the Case IH 9120 combine. The 12.9-liter engine is now Tier 4A emissions compliant and equipped with a two-stage turbo for the Steiger 550 and 600.
To match the torque produced by this powerful system, Case IH equipped the Steiger 550 and 600 tractors with heavy 5.5-inch axles and 18-bolt hubs and wheels.
World-Class Case IH Steiger Tractors Feature:
• Highest horsepower on the market
• Increased fuel efficiency with SCR technology and Diesel Saver APM System
• Tier 4A emissions compliance
• Industry’s largest, most comfortable cab with increased visibility
• Industry’s first 4WD suspended cab option
• Exclusive 40-degree, right-hand swivel seat
• Exclusive, ergonomic MultiControl Armrest console
• Next generation Steiger transmissions
• Automotive class paint for durability
• Improved hitch-lift capacity and hydraulic flow
• Outstanding traction with biggest tires on the market
• Exclusive Quadtrac independent four-track option
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New Kuhn On-Land Plow
Kuhn is broadening the Vari-Lander XC conventional plow line with the introduction of an on-land version. Available with 4, 5, 6, or 7 bottoms, the new on-land version, the Vari-Lander XC-OL moldboard plow, features a wide, offset on-land hitch, allowing producers to easily switch between tools, and it does not require the removal of dual tires.
These semi-mounted conventional plows feature the exclusive Kuhn Vari-Width System for simple width adjustments to match individual needs. The Non-Stop Hydraulic TM automatic reset system allows 23" of vertical and 8" of side-to-side travel, easy adjustment of trip force, and long life with little wear. Exclusive Triplex TM steel moldboards provide longer service life and two moldboard options allow users to choose the type that fits best with soil conditions, fall or spring plowing, and trash coverage. Kuhn plows will help maintain a high-quality soil structure and even soil distribution for increased crop yields.
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High Productivity, low maintenance ‘Split & Chip’ combination package
(August 2010) Split-Fire Sales of Norwich, Ontario has introduced its ‘Split & Chip’ combination package for farmers and equipment dealers.
The new ‘Split & Chip’ package combines Split-Fire’s industry leading 3255 wood-splitter and its heavy duty 4003-2 blade and 4003-3 blade, wood chipper models. Together, they provide a dual product offering for a fast return on investment (ROI).
The 3255 wood splitter is designed specifically for small to medium farm operations and property owners with woodlots. Its rugged yet simple design has been well proven in standing up to the demands of customers who use them. The Split-Fire 3255 wood splitter takes productivity to the next level by splitting in both directions.
The custom design of the wood splitter lets the butt of each block ‘wrap’ around the stop, allowing more wood to be split easily. While standard splitters have a dangerous ‘bending moment,’ there is no twisting in the Split-Fire log splitter because the cylinder is mounted in the centre of the frame that pushes directly in line with the frame.
Splits on both forward and reverse stroke
Many splitters traditionally use a hydraulic cylinder fixed to a push plate to force the log through the knife causing each piece to fall off, and requiring it to be picked up and split again. Split-Fire’s splitter keeps the log stationary while being split. The cut blocks are slid past the knife and turned 90 degrees, and then split again on the reverse stroke. Once split, they rest on the fixed cradles on both sides and are ready to be stacked. The cylinder utilizes half as many strokes as a standard splitter as both pieces can be split on the return stroke. Fewer strokes mean less wear and tear on the machine. All Split-Fire wood splitters can be equipped with an optional hydraulic log lifter that can be used as a table when the lifter is in the upright position. Compact and portable the 3255 wood splitter can be towed or transported in the box of a standard pick-up truck.
For continuous high-speed production
The high productivity and low maintenance features of the Split-Fire 4003-2 blade & 4003-3 blade wood chippers make them ideal machines for rural landowners in the spring and fall seasons. Equipped with a 3-point hitch the 4003-2 blade needs 20 horsepower or more, and the 4003-3 blade unit requires 40 horsepower or more to chip up to 5 inch diameter branches. This heavy-duty machine can chip wood up to three feet per second!
Both models do not require annual overhauls and have straight forward maintenance and repair procedures. Their heavy duty steel construction eliminates metal fatigue and the design of the hopper prohibits entry of oversized materials. The knives and bed blade can easily chop stringy material and there are no grinder style parts that swing inside. The low parts count, its plug resistant design, powdered coated finish, rugged gearbox and PTO shaft keep these chippers out of the shop and on the farm working.
For more information visit: www.split-fire.com
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AGCO Introduces Sunflower® 6630 Vertical Tillage System
(Aug. 31) —AGCO a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, recently introduced the all-new Sunflower® 6630 vertical tillage system. Built to match the needs of today’s high-horsepower, precision-farming practices, the Sunflower 6630 efficiently cuts through tough residue and opens cold, wet soils to the warming action of the sun, allowing planting up to 10 days earlier in the spring so for optimum productivity by taking advantage of a full growing season.
“Vertical tillage is an increasingly popular practice used today to overcome cold, damp soil conditions and the tough structure and sheer volume of today’s crop residues. The process of combining vertical surface tillage and residue control allows producers to get into the field sooner in the spring so they can take advantage of a full growing season,” explains Larry Kuster, senior marketing specialist for seed and tillage. “Vertical tillage results in more even soil temperature and consistent soil moisture throughout the vertical soil profile, and creates soil surface that resists wind and water erosion.
“The Sunflower 6630 is designed to establish an ideal field surface by sizing and mixing plant residues with the upper layers of the soil profile. This allows the soil to absorb sunlight and evenly warm the upper two to three inches of soil so crops can begin growing early and achieve their maximum potential,” Kuster adds.
Cutting through tough residue
A primary feature of the all-new Sunflower 6630 vertical tillage system is its patent-pending SoilRazor™ VT disc blades, from Ingersoll Tillage Group. The blades’ unique fluted wave pattern design easily cuts through tough residue and efficiently penetrates the soil. The 22-inch blades are set at an 18-degree gang angle to mix residues with just the right amount of soil, providing an ideal crop bed. As these innovative, stay-sharp disc blades wear down, the “V25” groove will “shift” thus allowing the hill of the blade to become the valley and the valley to become the hill. This “shift” enables the blade to maintain its sharp edge and still cut residue long after the competitions’ vertical tillage coulters have become dull.
Gang placement of the 6630 Series helps deliver a consistent, ridge-free field. Front and rear gangs are offset, allowing the front gang to provide an even, clean cut the entire width of the machine while the rear gang feathers and levels the soil, unlike heads-up or end-to-end gang placement, which can leave an uncut ridge of soil and create a ridge/valley effect.
Available in five models ranging from 21 feet wide to 32 feet wide, the 6630 Series has low horsepower requirement yet can be operated at up to 8 miles per hour, 30 percent faster than a conventional disc harrow. As a result, it allows growers to cover more acres with less fuel, helping increase return on investment in both time and dollars. The Sunflower 6630 vertical tillage system also is equipped with heavily braced wing frames that withstand horizontal stress and rotational torque during operation. Likewise, a welded tongue provides strength and rigidity, and the single-lip hitch is built to hold up under the most adverse conditions. The 10¼-inch, six-blade spiral finishing reels provide the final field finish, crushing clods and root-balls and firming the seedbed. The reels have adjustable-spring down pressure and feature triple-sealed, greaseable bearings.
For more information on the Sunflower 6630 vertical tillage system, see your local Sunflower equipment dealer or visit http://www.sunflowermfg.com.
New Product
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Ammonia-Resistant Lexan* DMX Resin Extends Product Life of Norka’s Energy-Efficient LED Luminaires
(Aug. 26, 2010) — Norka, a leading German lighting manufacturer, chose SABIC Innovative Plastics’ extreme-performance Lexan* DMX polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resin for its new line of Luzern 38 tubular luminaires with light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Lexan DMX resin can withstand the hostile, ammonia-rich environments of stables, zoo cages and other animal enclosures, enabling Norka to create a distinctive lighting product for this niche market. Unlike traditional PCs, new Lexan DMX resin provides exceptional clarity and resistance to haze/reduced light transmission and embrittlement from prolonged ammonia exposure for extended luminaire life and reduced energy consumption. With this unique application, Norka and SABIC Innovative Plastics have strengthened their longstanding relationship and demonstrated the market value of continuous innovation in the PC copolymer arena.
Norka previously made luminaires with incandescent bulbs and standard PC; however, the fixtures had to be discarded after about a year when the bulbs burned out and the plastic had become hazy from ammonia. With the goal of creating an environmentally responsible luminaire with better energy performance and extended life, the company turned to LEDs – and needed a better plastic that could match their long lifespan.
Superior Performance vs. PMMA and Standard PC
Norka initially tried polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) for the Luzern LED luminaire but found that this material did not provide a high enough heat deflection temperature (HDT) or sufficient impact resistance, or perform as well as desired on the Glow Wire Ignition Test (GWIT). In contrast, Lexan DMX copolymer provides a GWIT of 850C, a key requirement for lighting applications in some countries such as France to fulfill the railway norm in combination with better toughness.
Lexan DMX resin provides a pencil hardness of H, 2.5 times the surface hardness of standard PC, as well as excellent scratch resistance without requiring specialty coatings. When exposed to ammonia vapor, Lexan DMX resin retains its transparency, smooth surface finish and ductility, resulting in a luminaire that continues to look good, transmits light effectively and avoids brittleness that could pose a safety hazard.
For the Luzern luminaire, the water-clear SABIC Innovative Plastics material is extruded into a long tube to enclose the LED light strip.
Other potential applications for Lexan DMX copolymers are keypads and touch screens for electronics, bezels for televisions and notebooks, lenses, and coextruded film and sheet for scratch protection.
SABIC Innovative Plastics will be showcasing its expanding portfolio of high performance materials for the LED industry at K’ 2010. Norka’s Luzern 38 tubular luminaires with LEDs, along with other new applications will be highlighted, demonstrating SABIC Innovative Plastics commitment to the LED industry.
For additional information on SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Lexan DMX copolymers, please go to www.sabic-ip.com.
New Products
John Deere Releases Two New Precision Ag Applications
(Aug. 26) – When it comes to precision agriculture, accuracy equals efficiency. That’s why John Deere has introduced two new applications that help producers better manage surface water movement and improve implement guidance in their fields.
These two John Deere Ag Management Solution (AMS) products are:
iGrade™ is a GPS-based system that enables operators to easily build and maintain their own field surface water management structures, using many of the same components as they use during crop production.
iSteer™ provides active implement guidance to increase accuracy and repeatability in straight-track field applications.
“John Deere has developed a number of precision ag solutions that can be used in specific field applications to improve productivity,” says Audrey Bartlett, AMS product marketing manager for John Deere. “With iGrade and iSteer, we are providing solutions for specific field and equipment needs that will help customers become more productive in their farm operations.”
iGrade automates the control of the tractor’s scraper blade to enable basic grade and slope design; distance-based hydraulic commands; and Surface Water Pro™ Plus automation. By automating the blade’s position, operators are able to more efficiently and effectively manage surface water issues in the field.
Because it uses an RTK correction signal, operators spend more time grading and less time setting up and moving laser components. iGrade is accurate up to one mile, compared to just 1,000 feet for lasers. Also, unlike lasers, RTK accuracy is not affected by wind, dust or heat.
iSteer consists of a receiver and a hydraulic steering system, both attached to an implement, that enables the implement to automatically correct its position in the field independently of the tractor's guidance line. It is completely integrated with approved John Deere tractors and requires a StarFire RTK system to operate. The implement must also have its own steering system.
The iSteer system is ideal for strip-till operations, with standing row crops and bedded crops (such as potatoes), and other applications that require precise implement positioning. iSteer reduces overall input costs and improves productivity when cropping practices require multiple passes through the field.
“Producers must continually improve the efficiency of their field operations to remain profitable in today’s economy,” Bartlett said.
“Both iGrade and iSteer build upon proven precision guidance technology to help them take the next step to get the most from every acre they farm.”
For more information see your local John Deere dealer or visit www.JohnDeere.com.
Product News
Seaforth Energy Announces Italian Business Expansion
(Aug. 23)—Seaforth Energy announces the expansion of their Italian business with their distribution partner Fenyx. Fenyx has deployed two AOC’s in Italy already and now has placed a further order for four additional AOC 15/50’s for their clients.
“The AOC 15/50 is a proven wind turbine and its dependability and durability is critical for our customers” said Andrea Toma, Manager for Fenyx in Italy. “Its global deployments and 15+ year track record of certified power production makes it an excellent solution for our clients and agents in Italy”.
Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Seaforth Energy has two complementary lines of business. The company manufactures and exports the AOC 15/50, the most proven and longest-running 50kW wind turbine worldwide. The AOC 15/50 is sized for institutional, commercial, industrial, agricultural and remote applications. Seaforth Energy’s renewable energy systems integration group provides design, engineering, construction, installation and maintenance for renewable energy solutions to residential, commercial, industrial and institutional clients.
Italy launched small wind feed-in tariffs in late 2009. Feed-in tariffs are the price per kilowatt-hour (kWh) paid by a utility for electricity generated by a source of renewable energy, and is typically a premium to the price charged by the utility for electricity to consumers. The Italian feed-in tariffs program offers €0.30/kWh (approximately CDN $0.40/kWh) for small wind energy generation.
“The Italian market, like other markets that have adopted small wind tariffs, is really taking off” said Jonathan Barry, President of Seaforth Energy. “The program gives rural, agricultural and coastal Italians the opportunity for long-term electricity savings and investment returns while helping the Italian electricity grid through distributing generation throughout Italy”.
In addition to the relationship with Fenyx in Italy, Seaforth has recently signed distribution agreements with several firms in the UK, US, and Israel.
The AOC 15/50 is a commercial-size turbine designed for institutional, commercial, industrial and remote applications. The AOC 15/50 has undergone testing and certification internationally and through the U.S. government’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The AOC 15/50 is designed for a 30 year life, is highly reliable, quiet, robust with minimal maintenance requirements. It operates safely in normal and extreme environments.
“We are continuing to increase distribution of the AOC 15/50 turbine internationally” said John Simon, Vice President of Seaforth Energy. “We continue to seek out high quality distribution partners like Fenyx and plan to capture the considerable momentum for small wind globally.”
For more information visit www.seaforthenergy.com
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Pharmaceuticals and herbicides: Close cousins that can offer new paths for drugs
Weed Science – Many pharmaceuticals have a lot in common with herbicides. In fact, for years most pharmaceutical companies had accompanying agrochemical divisions. When particular biological functions are targeted by a chemical compound, it could apply both to humans and to plants, as in the case of a fungicide. A compound developed as a pharmaceutical has at times found a better use as an herbicide or pesticide, and vice versa.
The article “Herbicide and Pharmaceutical Relationships” appears in the May-June 2010 issue of the journal Weed Science. The parallels between herbicides and pharmaceuticals and their applications against malaria, cancer, and other diseases are explored.
Due to regulatory considerations, public perception, and simple economics—the pharmaceutical market has more to offer—a chemical compound is applied to one use, either human or nonhuman. Only one product, the fungicide fluconazole, is known to be an active ingredient in a commercial pesticide as well as in a pharmaceutical. Scientifically speaking, however, there are many similarities in the chemical composition, targeted sites, and discovery methods of herbicides and pharmaceuticals.
Some herbicides, such as antimalarials, antivirals, antibiotics, and fungicides, are active against transmittable diseases. They kill disease organisms—however, the pests live within or on us in this case. Nontransmittable diseases, such as cancer or diabetes, have been treated with pharmaceuticals that target an enzyme. Herbicides often attack the same enzymes, although they have different functions in plants.
While no one is suggesting that an herbicide should be used to treat a human ailment, the pharmaceutical potential for products developed as herbicides may go unrealized without recognition of the many parallels between them.
Full text of the article, “Herbicide and Pharmaceutical Relationships” Weed Science, Volume 58, Issue 3, May-June 2010, is available at http://www2.allenpress.com/pdf/wees-58.3_334-339.pdf
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CASE IH UNVEILS NEXT GENERATION OF MAGNUM™ TRACTORs
(Aug. 31)—Implements are bigger than ever, and work days are longer than ever. “Producers told us they want a tractor with more power and productivity to handle larger loads at higher speeds, with better fuel efficiency – all without sacrificing comfort,” says John Bohnker, Case IH marketing manager for Magnum™ tractors. Case IH is answering these producer demands with the new generation of 2011 model Magnum tractors.
The new Case IH Magnum tractors have more power and productivity, along with an improved operator environment and outstanding fuel efficiency. To meet 2011 Tier 4A emissions standards, the new Magnums employ Case IH Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology for maximum performance with the lowest possible operating cost.
“We’re meeting the Tier 4A standards while actually improving fuel efficiency at the same time, thanks to engine innovations with Case IH SCR technology,” Bohnker says. The new Magnum 235 through 340 models rely on the proven 8.7-liter engine used in the Axial-Flow 7120 combine in recent years, now Tier 4A compliant, while the Magnum 180 through 225 continue with the proven 6.7-liter power plant, also now upgraded to Tier 4A.
These engines provide the same responsive power growth that Case IH Magnum customers are accustomed to for tough pulling conditions, enhanced with new engine Power Boost capabilities. “Power Boost gives you up to an extra 35 engine horsepower available for roading or mobile PTO and hydraulic demands,” Bohnker explains. “For
example, if you’re pulling an implement that uses a great deal of hydraulic or PTO power, it’ll help you get through those tough conditions. The same holds true for roading on steep hills.”
Every 2011 Magnum has increased horsepower to handle today’s larger row crop implements. The new line-up offers nine models:
• Magnum 180, with 230 maximum engine HP, 150 PTO HP
• Magnum 190, with 247 maximum engine HP, 165 PTO HP
• Magnum 210, with 256 maximum engine HP, 180 PTO HP
• Magnum 225, with 265 maximum engine HP, 195 PTO HP
• Magnum 235, with 269 maximum engine HP, 185 PTO HP
• Magnum 260, with 293 maximum engine HP, 205 PTO HP
• Magnum 290, with 323 maximum engine HP, 230 PTO HP
• Magnum 315, with 352 maximum engine HP, 255 PTO HP
• Magnum 340, with 383 maximum engine HP, 280 PTO HP
New Product
New D450 Self-Propelled Windrower from John Deere
(Aug. 26) – John Deere introduces the new 450 Self-Propelled Windrower with advanced draper platform. The D450 is designed with improved comfort and control and delivers increased horsepower for more productivity in the field. The new machine allows customers to harvest grain earlier and longer during the day with faster grain dry-down and less shatter loss.
The new D450 Windrower features a 200 hp, six-cylinder, 6.8L PowerTech™ E engine with heavy-duty planetary drives and final drives for extra durability in the toughest cutting conditions. The windrower can be paired with any John Deere 600D Draper Platform, ranging in sizes from 25- to 40-ft.
For improved control and comfort, the D450 Windrower comes with larger front tires and the IntelliAxleTM system, a speed-sensing rear steering-assist feature that uses hydraulic pressure to enhance the maneuverability and handling of the machine depending on the operating speed. All units come standard with ComfortCommandTM air-suspension seats and CommandCenterTM displays that give operators accurate, integrated control of draper settings, such as belt speed, float pressure and sensitivity, and tilt positions, while swathing.
"The new D450 Windrower is a rugged, high-performance self-propelled machine with the size and power to get the crop swathed quickly, more efficiently and with greater comfort," says Deanna Kovar, product line marketing manager for John Deere. "It's ideal for producers looking to leverage resources and utilize the same draper platform on both their windrower and combine."
The D450 Windrower has a 125-gallon fuel tank to cover more acres before refueling and has a top transport speed of 21 mph. Like all 400 Series Windrowers, it is CAN bus integrated to make troubleshooting easier and reduce downtime.
For more information see your local John Deere dealer or visit www.JohnDeere.com.
Product News
Gowan Acquires Crop Protection Marketing Rights for Confirm®
Gowan Canada, LLC has been granted the Canadian crop protection marketing rights for Confirm® 240F Agricultural Insecticide by Nippon Soda Co. Ltd. and plans to start distributing the product immediately. Nippon Soda Co. Ltd. acquired the brand and its active ingredient – tebufenozide – from Dow AgroSciences on March 31 of this year.
Confirm® controls a broad spectrum of external Lepidopteran pests across a wide range of crops, including apples, cranberries, pears and greenhouse lettuce, peppers, tomatoes and ornamentals. Key pests controlled by Confirm® include cabbage loopers, codling moth, European corn borer, fireworm, green pug moth, obliquebanded leafroller, sparganothis fruitworm, spotted tentiform leafminer, and winter moth .
“Confirm® is an excellent product for control of external Lepidopteran pests early in the growing season,” noted Gowan product manager Eric McEwen. “While very effective against target pests, it’s soft on most beneficial species and has a low impact on aquatic organisms."
McEwen added that Confirm® fits well into integrated pest management (IPM) programs as well as resistance management strategies. “In addition, it’s another sign that Gowan is committed to serving the needs of growers throughout Canada with an ever-expanding line of proven crop protection products.”
For more information visit: www.gowanco.com
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Magnum padlocks represent the “next generation of tough” by Master Lock
( Aug. 5) – A new line of padlocks has revolutionized security for consumers who demand greater protection for their valuables. Offering the maximum in strength, weather protection, and versatility, Master Lock Magnum uses innovative design and functionality, making Magnum the #1 choice of professionals for security both indoors and out.
Developed by Master Lock, the Magnum series of padlocks represents the “next generation of tough,” since the company’s formation almost 90 years ago. Magnum locks, constructed with dual ball bearings, reinforced body protection and an octagonal boron-carbide shackle, have superior pry resistance and are nearly impossible to cut. Magnum provides premium security and weather protection for a variety of uses including garages, sheds, tool boxes, gates, and residential or self storage lockers.
“Not all padlocks are not created equal - a premium padlock is a must when you’re locking up valuable items,” says Steve Burgess, General Manager of Master Lock Canada in Oakville, Ontario. “There’s a major enhancement in strength with the Magnum lineup that can make the difference in protecting you from being a victim of theft or vandalism.
“Our customers told us that they wanted a product that would provide the ultimate in security for their valuable property,” Burgess continues. “Magnum padlocks were developed to meet that need, at a price that provides value for maximum security.”
“Chances are thieves and vandals will give out before the Magnum does.”
For more information on Magnum by Master Lock, call 1-800-227-9599 or visit www.masterlock.com.
New Product
Brillion Farm Equipment Introduces Wing Float Pulverizer
(July 29,)—Brillion Farm Equipment™, a division of Accuride Corporation, introduced its Wing Float Pulverizer at the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days in River Falls, Wis.
“This is truly a revolutionary product that will greatly benefit farmers. As the name implies, the wings on the Wing Float Pulverizer independently float, allowing them to follow the ground’s contours, which results in an even firmer and finer seedbed,” said Gary Wallander, Product Support Coordinator for Brillion Farm Equipment.
The Wing Float Pulverizer’s patent–pending technology makes it the only implement of its kind available on the market. The improvements include a maintenance-free rockshaft and a larger axle size that eliminates the center bearing. When pulled behind a disc or field cultivator, Brillion’s Pulverizer creates an ideal seedbed with fewer trips across the field. The rollers on the Pulverizer crush soil clods to release nutrients for use by growing plants.
The advanced technology of the Wing Float Pulverizer:
• Eliminates crusting
• Improves water intake
• Enhances seed-to-soil contact
• Pushes stones down
• Flattens and pins corn stalks to soil surface
• Can be used both pre- and postplant
Machine specifications:
• New model series: WFPD
• Working widths from 22' to 36'
• 20" notched ductile iron wheels
• 8" pipe axle assemblies eliminate center bearings
• 1 ½" sealed bearings used throughout
• Single circuit hydraulic system for lift and fold
• Integral transport lock
• 11 ½" road clearance in transport
• Telescoping tongue (on models 28' and up) with two-way hitch
• Single turnbuckle leveling
• Contour-following wing float
- Optional scraper kits available
Visit Brillion’s website at www.brillionfarmeq.com for more information.
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AGCO Introduces Gleaner® S7 Series Transverse Rotor Combines
(Aug. 31)— As yields and farm size continue to increase, professional growers may find themselves facing unprecedented harvest challenges such as more grain throughput, heavier plant material, tougher stalks and stems and the need to harvest despite wet soil conditions. The new Gleaner® Super Series Class VI and Class VII transverse rotor combines from AGCO, being introduced at the 2010 Farm Progress Show, are designed to handle just these types of challenges.
The first fully Tier IV interim-compliant combine on the market, the S7 Series is powered by the dependable AGCO SISU POWER™ 8.4 CWA-4V liquid-cooled, turbocharged engine featuring AGCO’s exclusive e3™ SCR clean air technology. More fuel efficient at higher horsepower ratings than previous models with deep power reserves, the Model S77 delivers 370 hp (276 kW) @ 2,100 rpm with a power bulge at 1,950 rpm that jumps to 398 hp (297 kW) and the Model S67 with 314 hp (234 kW) @ 2,100 rpm with a power bulge of 344 hp (257 kW) @ 1,950 rpm.
The rear-mounted engine of the S7 Series distributes weight better and results in less noise and vibration, and the walk-in rear engine compartment is the industry’s largest, offering better accessibility for service and maintenance. The machine also features a four-speed hydrostatic transmission and heavy-duty final drives to provide ultimate power and reliability. The rear adjustable steering axle and factory- or field-installed rear wheel assist (RWA) keep the combine moving through soft field conditions.
Another industry-leading aspect of the new machine is the largest standard 330-bushel (11,629L) grain bin on the S77 and the optional 390-bushel (13,743L) grain bin available on the S67 and S77. Also a first: the Gleaner’s “Direct Flow” two-auger unloader design featuring a 12-inch (305 mm) grain bin cross auger that feeds a massive 14-inch (356 mm) unloader auger to deliver an average unloading rate of 4.0 bushels per second.
The S7 Series combine features a fully welded frame and low center of gravity that help eliminate flex and improve torque distribution to put more power to the ground. This, plus its light weight, contribute significantly to the machine’s agility and maneuverability regardless of field conditions, and allow the machine to harvest and clean larger amounts of grain while leaving a lighter footprint across the field.
The heart and soul of the machine is its large 30-inch transverse rotor, which offers 360 degrees of surface area for more effective threshing and separating. Positioned transversely instead of axially as in other rotary combines, it allows for what AGCO calls “natural-flow feeding.” Fed by two, four-strand feed chains, the width of the crop mat is maintained throughout the entire crop feeding process to eliminate pinch points and expand throughput capacity before the crop enters the processor, helping deliver greater material throughput. Delivered at a constant angle to the concave and cylinder, the Natural Flow™ system pulls rather than pushes material and also eliminates twisting and turning of the crop to constantly feed the threshing rotor, increasing performance and productivity.
After the crop is threshed and separated, distribution augers uniformly distribute crop to the new larger accelerator rolls, which propel grain four times faster than free fall through a high-velocity air blast onto the grain pan. This two-stage process pre-cleans the grain with a larger 13-inch- (330 mm) diameter cleaning fan, providing 34 percent more air volume before the grain reaches the shoe to produce a cleaner grain sample than combines that rely on cleaning shoes alone to clean the grain, according to Bien. And, because grain coming from the processor is evenly fed across the entire cleaning shoe, the combine can operate on slopes of up to a 23 percent incline without the need for self-leveling devices.
For more information and to see video of the S7 Series in action, visit http://www.gleanersuper7.com.
