Implement & Tractor articles from July 2004

Implement & Tractor archives from July 2004

SMV emblems are SMART.(I&T's Editor's Words)
July 1, 2004... A news release from the University of Illinois says brighter, longer-lasting SMV emblems for all agricultural, horticultural and livestock vehicles operating on Illinois public roads are required by state law, effective September 1, 2004. Other...

New green machines, new features: John Deere's 2004 product launch introduces new features and new machines.
July 1, 2004... At this time of year, one of the most frequent questions I hear is "What dial you do over the summer?" I can usually answer that I've been to a few field days, a couple of county fairs of equipment shows and several ag manufacturers' product...

Laughing cow.(I&T's Politics in Perspective)
July 1, 2004... What makes me laugh is sometimes hard for others to understand. A good illustration is a National Cattlemen's Beef Association press release in May. I thought this headline was hilarious: "Conservation Programs Must Be Effectively Implemented."...

Tractor vs. automobile hp.(I&T's Maintenance & Repair)
July 1, 2004... Q We occasionally encounter the question of why the advertised tractor power of most farm tractors is so much lower than that of current models of many automobiles. We are aware that the two ratings are determined differently, but it would help...

Plow share hardsurfacing hints.(I&T's Maintenance & Repair)
July 1, 2004... Q A good customer who performs a modest amount of machinery maintenance in his own shop has recently added a welder. Now he has become interested in the possibilities of hardsurfacing the shares of his moldboard plow which he keeps for limited...

Updating oil changing procedure.(I&T's Maintenance & Repair)
July 1, 2004... Q A customer with an older tractor still has the original operator's manual that suggests the crankcase should be drained and flushed when the oil is changed. He has been doing so at each oil change, but he asks if the flushing is really...

Avoiding barrel-shaped round bales.(I&T's Maintenance & Repair)
July 1, 2004... Q One of our customers has a baler (not our color) that makes large round bales. He purchased it at what he thought was a good price a few months ago at a farm auction. Now he wonders if he made a good decision because he can't make anything...

Case IH earns three AE50 awards.
July 1, 2004... Case IH received three 2004 AE50 awards for its FLX Series floater, SPX4410 Patriot sprayer and 1200 Series Advanced Seed Meter planter. The annual AE50 awards recognize the best products introduced in the previous year for the agricultural,...

Association of Equipment Manufacturers.(People)
July 1, 2004... Richard Brown, President and Chief Operating Officer of Krause Crop. was named Vice Chair of Agriculture of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), filling the position previously held by Allen Rider before his retirement. In this...

Hall Manufacturing.(People)
July 1, 2004... Robert Hall, owner of Hall Manufacturing, North Little Rock, Ark., has been selected as one of the "40 under 40," an annual list of men and women who have an impact on the community as a whole and the potential to be a leader in business. After...

JCB Inc.(People)
July 1, 2004... Bob Wright has been named vice president of the new Compact and Utility Equipment Division within JCB Inc. in the US. He was formerly JCB Inc. vice president Sales & Distribution.

Redball, LLC.(People)
July 1, 2004... New members of the management team at Redball, LLC, Benson, Minn., manufacturer of field sprayers, fertilizer application and tillage equipment, are Grant Lien, director of sales and marketing; Jerry Saude, director of engineering; and Toro...

2005 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition.(People)
July 1, 2004... Helmut G. Peters, President of JCB Inc., was named Chairman of the 2005 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) and will lead a managing committee of volunteer industry executives who will oversee show planning. Vice...

Perkins Engines Company Ltd. and Japanese manufacturer Ishikawajima Shibaura Machinery Company Ltd. (ISM) signed a joint venture agreement to build a new manufacturing facility in Griffin, Ga.(Company)
July 1, 2004... Perkins Engines Company Ltd. and Japanese manufacturer Ishikawajima Shibaura Machinery Company Ltd. (ISM) signed a joint venture agreement to build a new manufacturing facility in Griffin, Ga. ISM has long partnered with Perkins for sub-60 hp...

Redball, LLC, Benson, Minn., has purchased AGCO Corporation's partial ownership interest in Redball, concluding a five-year joint venture that helped expand Redball's product line and nearly tripled the company's sales.(Company)
July 1, 2004... Redball, LLC, Benson, Minn., has purchased AGCO Corporation's partial ownership interest in Redball, concluding a five-year joint venture that helped expand Redball's product line and nearly tripled the company's sales. Redball, an independent,...

AGCO Corp.(Company)
July 1, 2004... AGCO Corp., Duluth, Ga., has been named a Fortune 500 company, in recognition as one of the nation's 500 largest publicly traded companies. Also, AGCO's Jackson, Minn., manufacturing facility earned ISO 9001:2000 certification for its Quality...

In memoriam.(Industry Notebook)
July 1, 2004... * Charles Ward, S & S Ward Distributing Co., Phoenix, Md. He is survived by his wife, Donna Mae Ward, and his four children. Contributions in his name may be made to the National World War II Memorial, 2300 Clarendon Blvd., Ste. 501, Arlington,...

CNH Global.(Company)
July 1, 2004... CNH Global reported a first quarter 2004 net income of $4 million, compared to a 2003 first quarter net loss of $40 million. During this first quarter 2004, net sales of agricultural equipment increased to $1.919 billion. The increase in...

AGCO has standardized on the product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions from PTC, a Needham, Mass. company that develops, markets and supports software solutions for manufacturers.(Company)
July 1, 2004... AGCO has standardized on the product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions from PTC, a Needham, Mass. company that develops, markets and supports software solutions for manufacturers. AGCO is implementing PTC's Product Development System...

The new Compact and Utility Equipment Division of JCB Inc. will focus on developing and growing the JCB compact equipment business in North America.(Company)
July 1, 2004... The new Compact and Utility Equipment Division of JCB Inc. will focus on developing and growing the JCB compact equipment business in North America, which currently represents over 50 percent of the total market, according to Helmut Peters, JCB...

Pneutech a Canadian company which specializes in pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components for automation and motion control applications, has agreed to purchase the assets of Thomas Equipment, a Canadian manufacturer of skid-steer loaders, potato harvesters and other equipment.(Company)
July 1, 2004... Pneutech, a Canadian company which specializes in pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components for automation and motion control applications, has agreed to purchase the assets of Thomas Equipment, a Canadian manufacturer of skid-steer...

Briggs & Stratton Corporation and its subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, have signed an agreement to acquire Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.(Company)
July 1, 2004... Briggs & Stratton Corporation and its subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, have signed an agreement to acquire Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. of Port Washington, Wis. for a total consideration of $227.5 million. Simplicity...

Association of Equipment Manufacturers.(Association)
July 1, 2004... The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Charles Stamp, Jr., Vice President Public Affairs Worldwide for Deere and Co. in Moline, Illinois, as Chairman of the association. Gerald Shaheen, Group " President of Caterpillar...

Farm Equipment Manufacturer's Association.(Association)
July 1, 2004... Farm Equipment Manufacturer's Association (FEMA) Associate Supplier Section nominated its Board of Governors: Chairman Dave Laughlin, Metron Division of Primary Steel Inc., Chicago. Ill.: Vice Chairman Jan Faassen, GKN Walterscheid Inc., Burr...

Farm Equipment Manufactuerer's Associaiton (FEMA) welcomed new members.(Association)
July 1, 2004... Farm Equipment Manufactuerer's Associaiton (FEMA) welcomed new members: JRW Enterprises Inc., Norwich, Canada: Cannonball Engineering, LLC, Kingman, Kan.: G. L. Huyett, Minneapolis, Kan.: Sico Industrial Coatings, Longueuil, Canada; Weskan...

Association of Equipment Manufacturers.(Association)
July 1, 2004... The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) appointed the following people to serve on Board-level committees: Executive Committee--Ronald M. DeFeo, Chairman and CEO, Terex Corp.; Annual Conference Committee--Charles Stamp, Jr., Vice...

The following companies have become members of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).(Association)
July 1, 2004... The following companies have become members of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM): 4C Solutions, East Moline, Ill.; Advanced Insurance Solutions Inc., Nashville, Tenn.; Brokk Inc., Monroe. Wash.; Brush Wellman Inc., Cleveland,...

JD Walk-Behind Mowers.(Product Review)
July 1, 2004... John Deere Walk-Behind Mower models 7H 17 and 7H19 are equipped with twin cylinder Kawasaki engines. Operators choose between a 48" of 54" 7-Iron mower deck. Cutting height and rear gauge wheels are adjustable, and a front gauge wheel kit is...

Grouser 4500 blade.(Product Review)
July 1, 2004... Grouser Products, West Fargo, ND, designed this 4500 blade for 4WD agricultural tractors. A variety of blade widths from 12 to 20 feet is available for the 4500: standard blade height is 48", with a top extension available to increase height to...

Dieselcraft fuel stabilizer.(Product Review)
July 1, 2004... Dieselcraft Fluid Engineering, Auburn, Calif., has developed a new fuel stabilizer that uses induction and an engineered mixing chamber to alter the molecular bond of fuel. Fuel recirculates and causes the Strontium Ferrite Assembly stabilizer...

HCC Paddle tines.(Product Review)
July 1, 2004... The Paddle, HCC's tine replacement system fits combine heads with wood bat and Polytine tear drop reels. The company says the six-inch-wide Paddle maximizes harvest yields in short or sparse crops by lifting and feeding crops into the header....

Bee Valve SS ball valves.(Product Review)
July 1, 2004... A new line of stainless steel (SS) ball valves from Bee Valve Inc., Elyria, Ohio, is available from 3/8" to three inches full port construction for application in water, oil and gas transmission handling. The 316 line features polished SS...

AGCO ST line.(Product Review)
July 1, 2004... AGCO added to its compact tractor line with two midsize chassis, ST30x Hydro and ST32 Hydro. Steel hoods and fenders, cast-iron drive-trains, three-range hydrostatic transmission and vibration-isolated operator platforms and independent...

Solid steel hammers by Vaughan & Bushnell.(Product Review)
July 1, 2004... A wallboard hatchet, shingling hatchet, hand drilling hammer and a series of five ball peen hammers that have ShockBloka vibration-absorbing core in the hammer head are now available from Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing, Hebron. Ill. All have...

Snow plow attachments.(Product Review)
July 1, 2004... These snow removal plows by Paul Wever Construction Equipment Company (PWCE) were developed for truck use and easy transitioning. A Snowbox, V-plow, Wing Plow and Angle Plow with attachments are made with 3-point hitches. The operator can use...

Pressure-Pro Super Skids.(Product Review)
July 1, 2004... A horizontal design for a space-saving profile sets the Pressure-Pro Super Skids apart from others. Each unit can be configured to flow up to eight gallons per minute with pressures up to 4,000 psi. The powder-coated frame is constructed with a...

Peterson multifunction light.(Product Review)
July 1, 2004... This LED multifunction light provides both strobe and rear turn functions. The light is composed of 39 light-emitting diodes and meets SAE J318 strobing functions and DOT rear turn specifications. "Smart" electronics enable the light's turn...

Alliance fast flotation tire.(Product Review)
July 1, 2004... The A-380 was the first radial flotation tire to earn an "E-Marking" under the European Union's strict new RI06 standard governing tire performance. The A-380's new compound extends the tire's utility into severe service applications,...

Flexco Rivet fastener for round hay balers.(Hay & Forage Machinery)
July 1, 2004... The Alligator Rivet fastener by Flexco, Downers Grove, Ill., is a hinged-plate mechanical belt splice for round hay balers. Alligator Rivet installs without removing the belt from the baler or turning the belt over to peen the underside....

Automatic Stack Saver.(Hay & Forage Machinery)
July 1, 2004... This new Automatic Stack Saver by Westendorf Manufacturing Co., Onawa, Iowa, uses a bale spear to hold the bale stationary as it automatically releases the spear without disturbing the stack. Models for big square bales and round bales make use...

1345 Hesston mower with spoke conditioner.(Hay & Forage Machinery)
July 1, 2004... Hesston's 1345 disc mower with spoke conditioner features a 12' swath, an eight disc cutting bed and an adjustable panel, 74-spoke conditioner. It uses a single roller with swinging V tines to scuff hay stems. The tines revolve at 772 rpm to...

Nickel welding wires.(Hay & Forage Machinery)
July 1, 2004... Stoody 625, 182, 82 and "A" grades of flux cored nickel wires are now available for welds in the "vertical up'" position. The nickel wires are available in both .045" and 1/16" diameter wires. All products are packaged on 33 lb. wires baskets...

Marketing to "Lifestyle Farmers": targeting segments of smaller operations can result in significant sales.
July 1, 2004... With the US farm structure polarized into large and small operations, ag manufacturers and retailers are often in a precarious position of having to develop different marketing strategies to reach these two different markets. A marketing...

Continuing the commitment to EPA's Tier standards.
July 1, 2004... AEM: Despite compliance challenges, manufacturers will reduce engine emissions In a message to its members and the public, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) acknowledged the objectives of the new off-road diesel engine...

What is your Ag equipment dealership worth? Experienced appraisers answer questions about market and book values of dealerships.
July 1, 2004... If proposed accounting standards, which would require businesses to use yearly updated market values instead of the current system of using book values, become reality, dealership owners will need to find out the market value of their...

State of the Ag industry: AEM forecasts increased tractor sales in 2004 and 2005.
July 1, 2004... By the end of 2004, total US sales of US agricultural tractors are expected to increase by 6.2 percent over 2003, according to a survey by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The 2005 sales for this sector are expected to grow by...

US unit retail sales--May/June 2004.(US/Canadian Tractor & Combine Sales)
July 1, 2004... US UNIT RETAIL SALES--MAY/JUNE 2004 Farm Wheel Tractors 2WD 2WD 2WD Total AEM 0-40 HP 40-100 HP 100+ HP 2WD May 2004 ...

Canadian unit retail sales--May/June 2004.(US/Canadian Tractor & Combine Sales)
July 1, 2004... CANADIAN UNIT RETAIL SALES--MAY/JUNE 2004 Farm Wheel Tractors 2WD 2WD 2WD Total CFIEI 0-40 HP 40-100 HP 100+ HP 2WD May...

Agricultural dust gets more accurate measurements: ARS scientists claim larger particles in agricultural dust are less harmful to health than was once claimed.
July 1, 2004... Agricultural dust is not as serious a potential health problem as previously thought, according to Michael Buser, an Agricultural Research Service scientist who has found a more accurate way to measure dust pollution from agricultural...

TL-A tractors get new engine and updated styling.
July 1, 2004... New Holland's redesigned 69-85 PTO hp TL-A Series utility tractors feature powerful new engines that provide the power and torque required for heavy-duty loader work and to operate hay tools, feed wagons and mixers. The three models in the TL-A...