Implement & Tractor articles from July 2002

Implement & Tractor archives from July 2002

Editors words.
July 1, 2002... What a busy season this has been. Three new product launches and two major trade shows in 6 weeks! They say that travel is broadening, which must be why I keep getting broader... As I write this, I have just returned from what was described...

New products for new customers in new markets: Case IH launches 4 new lines of utility and row crop tractors.(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... "New products, new markets, new customers." That was how Jim Irwin, vice president of North American agricultural business for Case IH, heralded the announcement of Case's new tractor lines. "With the launch of these four industry-leading...

HBS systems--automating dealership management.
July 1, 2002... There's an old adage that says, "the more things change, the more they stay the same." But like every coin, there are two sides to that argument, i.e. "there is nothing so constant as change." And in the equipment dealer business, the latter is...

Deere & Company and The Home Depot. (Company News).(lawn and garden tractor sales agreement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Deere & Company and The Home Depot announced an agreement to sell John Deere-branded lawn and garden tractors in the retailer's more than 1,400 home improvement stores in 2003. The agreement places John Deere riding mowing equipment for...

Hoffco/Comet Industries, Inc. (Company News).(acquires more land for engineering facility expansion)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Hoffco/Comet Industries, Inc., Richmond, Ind. acquired approximately 2.2 acres adjoining Hoffco's east boundary. The property includes a 3,840 sq. ft. building. The purchase allows for planned expansion of the Company's engineering and testing...

CNH Global N.V. (Company News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... CNH Global N.V. announced that the underwriters of CNH's equity offering exercised their over-allotment option for 3,500,000 additional shares of common stock priced at $4.00 per share, concluding the company's public offering of new shares of...

Caterpillar Inc. and Accenture. (Company News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Caterpillar Inc. and Accenture announced an agreement to deploy and support the "next generation" of dealer systems, which will enhance the capabilities of Caterpillar dealers around the world to sell, rent, service and support the company's...

Farmland Industries. (Company News).(reorganization, personnel appointments, convenience store closings planned)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Farmland Industries announced two developments in its reorganization process. The company has promoted three individuals as it reorganizes its management team and is closing 16 convenience stores in northeast Arkansas. Bob Schuller, has...

AGCO Corporation. (Company News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... AGCO Corporation announced that it would close the tractor factory in Coventry, UK. The plant currently manufactures transaxles and assembles 50-110 hp tractors and has been the major export facility for complete knockdown unit (CKD)shipments...

Caterpillar Inc. (Company News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... Caterpillar Inc reported sales and revenues of $5.29 billion and profit of $200 million or 58 cents per share for the second quarter 2002. For the first half of the year, sales and revenues were $9.70 billion and profit was $280 million or 81...

BEELINE Technologies Inc. and Raven Industries. (Company News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... BEELINE Technologies Inc. and Raven Industries announced a product-based licensing agreement. Under this agreement, Raven will enter the agricultural steering assist market with the Raven TRUE LINE Steering System utilizing BEELINE Steering...

Farmland Industries. (Company News).(3rd-quarter earnings report)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... Farmland Industries reported for its fiscal third quarter ended May 31 a net loss of $189.5 million, which included $127.5 million in pre-tax restructuring and reorganization charges and losses from discontinued operations. In the year-ago...

Briggs & Stratton received ISO 9001 certification for its Distribution Sales & Customer Support and Distribution Operations divisions. (Company News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Briggs & Stratton received ISO 9001 certification for its Distribution Sales & Customer Support and Distribution Operations divisions. This certification recognizes the DSCS and DO divisions as being committed to providing customers with...

Gehl Company. (Company News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Gehl Company announced that it has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Kramer wheel loader products in North and South America and Australia. The products will be marketed under the Gehl and Mustang brand names and will be distributed...

HBS Systems. (Company News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... HBS Systems, Dallas, Texas was awarded $4.3 million in damages, as Case Corporation was found to have breeched their contract to produce a parts catalog on CD-ROM. Case has filed an appeal.

Buhler Industries, Inc. (Company News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Buhler Industries, Inc. has negotiated the purchase of the Alloway Industries LLC manufacturing plant and equipment located in Fargo, N.D. Alloway was a joint venture enterprise between Deere & Company and Woods Equipment Company. It had...

Bosch Rexroth AG and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. (Panasonic Motor Co.) have signed an agreement to develop electrical AC servo drive products. (Company News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Bosch Rexroth AG and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. (Panasonic Motor Co.) have signed an agreement to develop electrical AC servo drive products, focusing on open control communications, ergonomic product design and innovative construction....

Deere & Company. (Company News).(2nd-quarter earnings report)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... Deere & Company reported worldwide net income of $141.8 million, or $.059 per share for the second quarter. This represented an 11 percent increase over last year's quarterly net income of $127.8 million, or $.54 per share. For the fist six...

IRON Solutions and DTN (Data Transmission Network) have announced a new website named "DTNiron.com". (Company News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... IRON Solutions and DTN (Data Transmission Network) have announced a new website named "DTNiron.com" that will list used agricultural, construction and truck & trailer equipment. DTNiron.com will contain both DTN and IRON Search listings.

AGCO Corporation. (People).(officer appoinments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... AGCO Corporation announced that its board of directors had indefinitely extended the employment contract of Robert J. Ratliff, chairman, president & chief executive officer. The Board also announced the appointment of Donald Millard,...

Prime Line. (People).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Prime Line is pleased to announce that Laurie Klump has been elected to OPEAA's Board of Directors. Klump, an Account Executive with over four years at Prime Line, looks to help to strengthen the role of the organization throughout the...

AGCO--challenging times, rewarding performance.(AGCO chairman Robert Ratliff and vice president of corporate relations Molly Dye)(Interview)
July 1, 2002... In an exclusive interview, Implement & Tractor spoke with AGCO chairman Robert Ratliff and vice president of corporate relations Molly Dye about opportunities for growth, pleasant surprises, recovery from tragedy and more. We invite you to...

Auction action.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... Who moved my cheese? How to swim with the sharks and not get eaten. Don't you just love the catchy titles they come up with for all the latest business strategy and management books available? Get right down to it and they all are trying to...

Ideas and Innovations.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... Throughput Measurement Perhaps even as recently as half a decade ago, or even less, farming was an art. Today farm survival depends on it being a science. This largely explains why computers are as common on farms as they are in any other...

Politics in perspective.(The Wall Street Journal's feature on the Farm Bill's)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Whose ox? The Wall Street Journal's feature on the Farm Bill's global impact was as straightforward as a punch in the mouth and as about as thoughtful. To tell the story of the U.S. legislation's impact on farmers in under-developed...

Clip-on device "reads" the Outback GPS screen to auto steer the tractor.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... GPS-guided light bars have become an industry standard, allowing the tractor or sprayer operator the luxury of watching a line of lights in a panel above the steering wheel, while making decisions about misses and overlaps of consecutive...

McLeod Harvest prepares for commercial production.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Can Step Back Mean A Leap Forward? Harvesting is almost as old as mankind, In the early half of this century, standing grain was cut and bundled into sheaves by a binder. About nine sheaves were placed on edge to form a pyramidal shape,...

European scene: plenty of machines at European Grassland Event. (New Machines, New Technology).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Massive 9m-wide mower combinations and 15m-wide rakes dominated this year's European Grassland Event. Staged within a stone's throw of the Royal Shoe exhibition Center, at Stoneleigh, England, the sheer size and price tag of these machines...

Mahindra rolls out two new models. (Product Review).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... Mahindra USA, Inc. has introduced two new models in the 00 series, the 6000 4WD and the 5500. The 6000 4WD features 59 hp four-cylinder, four-stroke, direct injection water-cooled diesel engine and a lift capacity of 3,968 lbs. It has an...

TeeJet XRC and AIC are merged with cap into one handy assembly. (Product Review).(agricultural spray nozzles)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Spraying Systems Co., has announced that, the Extended Range XR TeeJet and the Air Induction AL TeeJet agricultural spray nozzles have been combined with the Quick TeeJet cap into one convenient part. The gasket, which assures a good seal...

Free heat from Lanair. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Lower your high heating and fuel costs by burning your used engine oil in a Lanair Waste Oil Fired Heater. All automotive truck and equipment repair garages have an untapped source of free fuel - the used oil they generate. Burning used oil in...

Farmhand adds two heavy-duty loaders. (Product Review).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... AGCO Corporation has announced the new 662 and 882 Farmhand loaders. Advanced engineering, welding and coating techniques combine with 50,000 psi high-tensile steel to meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer (OEM) loader standards. ...

Automatic offers replacement rolls for Henke mills. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Automatic Equipment offers a selection of top-quality roller mill replacement rolls and recorrugation services, assuring livestock producers a full range of solutions to deliver optimum-size feed particles for herd rations. Automatic...

Coleman Scoop Fork attachment. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Coleman Scoop Fork attachment can turn any shovel loader into a fork lift by simply sliding the unit over the front lip of the shovel and clamping in place with set screws. Ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 lb. capacities, each unit features a...

Stonehall Compact Telehandler. (Product Review).(Brief Article)(Bibliography)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... Stonehall announces its CT 4417 TeleMate, the first of a new range of Stonehall Compact Telehandlers available in North America. Powerful, the CT 4417 effortlessly performs on all types of terrain and its compact size makes it the perfect...

Massey Ferguson 4300 mid-range tractors. (Product Review).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... The new 4300 series of Massey Ferguson tractors have been designed for maximum versatility and customization in the 55 to 99 hp range market. Operators can choose from a straight hood 8 x 2 non-synchronized transmission model on an open...

Outback introduces E-Dif correction. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Outback Guidance announces a new correction option for the Outback S. The unit, called the E-Dif provides the user with a viable alternative to WAAS for guidance. E-Dif can be loaded on any Outback S and will internally generate a stable DGPS...

TYM-USA debuts with new tractor line. (Product Review).
July 1, 2002... Tong Yang Moolsan Co., Ltd of Seoul, Korea has created a US subsidiary, TYM-USA, located in Bend, Ore. The TYM line of compact tractors includes: 33 hp shuttle and hydrostat, 40 hp and 45 hp models with Kubota engines; and 58 hp and 70 hp...

Paktek introduces ToolPak. (Product Review).
July 1, 2002... ToolPak is a new toolbox without edges that can dent or gouge. The ToolPak features six tool panels that fold out for easy access to over 100 pockets that hold tools in place. This is a patented backpack made especially to carry tools....

Hypro offers new TwinCap. (Product Review).
July 1, 2002... Hypro Corporation has announced the release of their new TwinCap, which incorporates two standard ISO spray tips in one, single-piece assembly. The combination assembly provides improved spray-to-target efficiency. According to the...

Case IH EZ-Guide lightbar. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Helping to keep tractors and sprayers precisely on course during field preparation, chemical and fertilizer application, air-seeding and other infield operations, the Case IH EZ-Guide lightbar is designed to help save valuable time and...

Massey Ferguson adds specialty tractors. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Massey Ferguson has introduced the MF3300 series specialty tractor, available in four different configurations, the F, S., V and GE, each designed to fit a particular specialty crop need. The three-model F series is designed for orchards...

Allmand adds new 4WD compact utility tractor. (Product Review).(Allmand Brothers Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Allmand Bros. has introduced the 8330 compact utility tractor, featuring a category one three-point hitch, rear PTO and mechanical four-wheel drive. The 8330 is designed for use with a variety of implements in a wide array of applications...

New White Lift and Rotate Carts. (Product Review).(from AGCO Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... AGCO Corporation has introduced the new White LR-20 and LR-30 Lift and Rotate Carts, the first to bring planter or drill transport width to less than 10 feet. Fully loaded with 200 gallon liquid fertilizer tanks and tillage attachments, a...

The fastest mower on earth. (Product Review).(from Tiger Corporation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Tiger Corporation has introduced what they describe as a revolutionary new mower. The TrucKat is a boom mower that mounts to a truck. This new industrial roadside mower can travel between job sites at the speed limit and is only 96 inches...

Claas Jaguar 900 forage harvester sets world record. (Product Review: Harvesters).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Claas of America announced that the Jaguar 900 self-propelled forage harvester set a world record for chopping the most material with a pick-up in a 12-hour period... 2058 tons of forage with a 3.80 HD pick-up, or over 170 tons per hour. A...

Flexco Alligator baler belt splices. (Product Review: Harvesters).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... A hinged-plate mechanical belt splice specially developed for round hay balers, the Alligator rivet fastener from Flexco offers the longer life typical of plate splicing, but according to the manufacturer, installs faster, easier and with lower...

Crary introduces CWS header add-on. (Product Review: Harvesters).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Crary Company, a division of TerraMarc Industries has announced the availability of the new CWS (Crary Wind System) combine accessory. The CWS is designed to fit on any major brand header and provides a constant airflow to help push the crop...

Wheatheart adds new augers. (Product Review: Harvesters).(Wheatheart Manufacturing)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Wheatheart Manufacturing has added to their line of grain handling equipment with the SA Series Swing Away Hopper Grain Augers. Available in 10-inch diameter, with 61', 71', 81' and 91' lengths, the units feature a CV PTO drive shaft, hydraulic...

Hillco introduces 2000 Series combine leveling systems. (Product Review: Harvesters).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Hillco has introduced Models 2950, 2960 and 2970 combine leveling systems for the John Deere 9000 Series, CTS and STS combines. These systems feature 27%, fully automated, two-speed leveling driven by solid state electronic slope control and...

Combine accessories from Poly Tech. (Product Review: Harvesters).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Poly Tech Industries has announced three new replacement/add-ons for the combine. The E-Z View Poly Dust Control System directs the dust from chaff and debris, from any crop, away from the front of the combine, eliminating the dust that...

ATVs--not just fun and games anymore.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... When the original ATVs were developed, things were a lot simpler. There were work vehicles, personal transportation vehicles, and recreational-type vehicles. The ATV was essentially a rough-duty motorcycle with two drive wheels...a summertime...

Trench Wheels for special tasks.(from Raguse Manufacturing)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Standing water produced by heavy rains will turn a good crop ugly if not drained quickly. However, using heavy equipment to form runoff trenches creates huge ruts that can cause damage to spraying and harvest equipment. Now farmers have an...

Groundhog front-end loader for ATVs.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Groundhog is a full functioning front-end loader attachment that mounts on all makes of ATVs. It works using a unique hydraulic pump powered by the ATV battery. Controls for the loader are positioned on the handlebars of the ATV. Once...

SuperTrapp exhaust systems tune power.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... SuperTrapp Industries, Inc., has added a new twist to the ATV market by introducing the IDSX, a 4.5-inch stainless steel slip-on muffler that delivers increased torque at the low end of the powerband. This makes it a handy add-on for the...

Quadivator accessories multiply.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Quadivator advertises itself as the ultimate implement for a garden tractor or ATV. There are certainly enough options to support that theory. This year's list includes: * Tandem Disc -- for use in heavy weed-infested or high...

Whirlwind Industries introduces Cat 0/3-point hitch for ATV's.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Whirlwind Industries brings new features seen only on big tractors to ATV's. This three-point hitch system installs into and is built around the use of a 2" receiver hitch. A few minutes to connect the electrical system to a 12-volt battery and...

Quad Link auger mover aids chore work.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Designed to facilitate the task of moving grain augers around the farm, the Quad Link ATV attachment hooks up to the mobile auger unit in one minute to quickly and easily move the unit to a new location according to Andrew Dennis, of the...

Roda mini manure spreaders for ATVs.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Roda Manufacturing has introduced two models of mini manure spreaders designed for smaller farm operations. The R-25 and R-50 spreaders offer capacities of 25 and 50 bushels respectively and are an affordable solution for manure removal. ...

Websites for ATVs and Utility Vehicles and accessories.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... For more general information about this year's crop of ATVs and Utility Vehicles you can visit the following sites. [Ed. -- This list is far from all-inclusive, but will get you started.] www.maxatvs.com www.argoatv.com ...

Special coating system keeps John Deere's Gator utility vehicles looking good under the toughest conditions.(discusses manufacturing of the company's Gator)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Best known for their use on farms and golf courses, John Deere's Gator off-road utility vehicles, which can travel up to 18 miles per hour, were enlisted for more patriotic duties following the attacks on the United States on September 11. ...

Powerful Personal Transportation for the disabled.(The Incliner from Freedom Rider Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... In 1993, an injury at work left Bill Green, of Airdrie, Alberta, unable to sit for any length of time, restricting his ability to drive an automobile. Electric scooters and chairs lacked the range, comfort and power he wanted to regain his...

US/Canadian Tractor & Combine Sales.(sales statistics for tractor and combine sales during May/June 2002)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... US/Canadian Tractor & Combine Sales US UNIT RETAIL SALES - MAY/JUNE 2002 Farm Wheel Tractors 2 WD 2 WD 2 WD Total Total 0-40 HP 40-100 HP...