Implement & Tractor articles from July 2007

Implement & Tractor archives from July 2007

Hero among us--Norman Borlaug.(From the Editor)
July 1, 2007... Each of us has a unique set of heroes at different stages of our lives. Most of us will finally realize the real heroes who influence our lives aren't the movie stars or the athletes or the politicians. Our real heroes are people we...

Tractor design revolution in the 20th century: Harold Brock says Henry Ford taught him to think outside the box.
July 1, 2007... Two tractors that many historians believe most significantly advanced the state-of-the-art tractor design were the Ford N series and the John Deere 4020 series with the first air conditioned, quiet and safe cab. Harold Brock supervised the...

CNH will assume corporate operation of seven parts depots.
July 1, 2007... During the lust quarter of 2008, CNH Global plans to assume full operating responsibility for seven North American parts depot operations, which have been managed by Caterpillar Logistics Services Inc. for the past 14 years. The depots to be...

UK tractor registration are up at mid-year.
July 1, 2007... Tractor registrations (over 50 hp) in the UK declined for the month of May, this first monthly decline in 2007 was predicted by some to presage a lower rate rate of growth for the rest of the year. However, June registrations turned upward to...

Nebraska Tractor Test upgrades 51-year-old track.
July 1, 2007... The Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory's test track is getting an upgrade which will allow testing of larger and heavier tractors and other equipment. About a quarter inch was worn off the old concrete track, built in 1956, and it was no longer...

OANS help prevent equipment thefts.
July 1, 2007... The Owner Applied Number (OAN) crime prevention program can be used by farmers for identification of agricultural equipment. The FBI established the system so OANs assigned by a state or county can be recorded in the National Crime Information...

FEWA-FEMA-AIMRA conventions will hit the "Big Easy".
July 1, 2007... The joint 2007 annual conventions of FEWA, FEMA and AIMRA will be October 24-27 in New Orleans. In addition to association-specific programs, the event will include a joint opening session on Wednesday morning and a joint industry reception on...

Who are your farmers?
July 1, 2007... The USDA identifies small farms as those with sales of less than $250,000. This group owns 61 percent of farm land and accounts for 68 percent of all farm assets. Small farm operators who reported farming as their major occupation represent 25...

Farm income to rise Nebraska.
July 1, 2007... Higher prices for corn and land will have a big impact on farm income in Nebraska this year--a rise of 27.8 percent over 2006, according to a report from The Nebraska Business Forecast Council. Eric Thompson, director of the University of...

Canada biggest outdoor ag equipment auction.
July 1, 2007... The first annual Canada's Outdoor Ag Equipment Auction will be Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, the day following Canada's Outdoor Farm Show, Sept. 11-13. The equipment will be on display and can be previewed during the show. The Canadian East Equipment...

New Holland T6000 "elite" tractors.
July 1, 2007... New HOlland has added top-of-the-line comfort and performance configurations to the T6000 Series tractors, adding the latest electronic conveniences and push-button simplicity designed to make haying operations, loader work, roadside mowing and...

Deere 5003 Series tractor line-up.
July 1, 2007... John Deere introduces the new 5003 Series compact tractors, ranging from 45- to 74-engine horsepower, designed for mowing, baling, spraying, loading, and tilling applications. Engine: These new tractors feature 2.9L John Deere PowerTech...

Twenty years and still earning peanuts!(I&T's Sales Tips)
July 1, 2007... There is only one way to judge if someone is a good salesperson. How much money does he make? Every other measure will tell you of qualitative and even quantitative attributes that contribute to the bottom line. But the bottom line is what...

Dealers get first look at KINZE's Vision Control System: in partnership with Ames-based Ag Leader, KINZE has incorporated new precision technology on 3600V Twin-Line Planters.
July 1, 2007... KINZE's Model 3600V Twin-Line Planters represent the first wave of several new planters with the KINZE Vision Control System providing precision technology. The new 3600V planters were introduced during the company's annual dealer meeting on...

Flexaust collection hose.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2007... Applications for collection hose range from large professional debris collection to small lawn clean-up. Flexaust hoses are made from Fix-Thane[R] MD medium weight polyurethane, available in clear or black and reinforced with a coated spring...

SOLO hedge trimmer.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2007... The 129HS model hedge trimmer can be used to cut. any height hedge by setting the adjustable cutting blade to the required angle. The unit is powered by a SOLO 29cc displacement two-cycle gas engine, with a unique adjusting gear that offers a...

Gailco mow-aerator.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2007... This patent-pending mow-aerator was designed to aerate the lawn and soil as the operator mows. The unit consists of 15 linked brackets with 1.5" spikes that attach to the back tires of a riding or push mower. As the lawnmower moves, the spikes...

Lely weeders-thatchers.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2007... Four new models of Lely weeders and thatchers are available in working widths of 7.5', 10', 15' and 20', with lightweight frames that fold vertically to a narrow 7.5' transport width. Weeder and thatcher tines come in 6mm and 7mm, which were...

Earth & Turf 100SP walking topdresser.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2007... The self-propelled 100SP model walking topdresser is powered by a 10.5 Briggs & Stratton Engine and has a hydrostatic drive. Its four-wheel stance increases stability on hills turf tires and turf tires minimize compaction. It has a 30" brush...

Woods Brushbull extreme.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2007... This single-spindle rotary cutter features a continuously-welded frame with no weld gaps, quick-change blade pins with anti-seize lubricant and a large blade bolt access window (no need to change blades from underneath the cutter). Its 3" x 4"...

Ditch witch JT922.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2007... The JT922 horizontal directional drill features a heavy-duty anchor system, open-top vise wrenches and an integrated remote display. The manufacturer says it offers the highest power-to-size ratio in the 9,000-lb (40 kN) pullback category, with...

Hiniker trip-edge v-plow.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2007... The new line of 900 Series trip-edge v-plows has a pinch-free pivot point nine inches above ground level, for improved protection from higher obstacles, and each side of the plow trips independently. Twelve laser-cut ribs in the high-tensile...

DirectCommand for strip-till.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2007... Ag Leader's DirectCommand[TM] system now offers direct control for granular and liquid products for all strip-till applications, as well as static and in-field calibration routines. The system monitors bin level and fan speed sensors, controls...

Buhler 4500 square bale carrier.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2007... Buhler Inland hay tools division introduced this 4500 square bale carrier at the Western Canada Farm Progress Show in Regina, Saskatchewan and the Farm Progress Hay Expo in Westgate, Iowa in June 2007. The 4500 model, which replaces the...

Kubota RTV1000.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2007... This utility vehicle is equipped with a factory-integrated cab and standard air, heater and defroster, exclusive to the industry, according to the manufacturer. The Premium Grand Cab was designed for all-weather protection and comfort. The RTV...

Brandt GCX grain carts.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2007... Pitonyak Machinery has redesigned its two largest Brandt grain carts for the 2007 season. The new GCX Series include standard features that are options on other brands of grain carts. The auger size was increased to 20", which can cut unloading...

Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2007... The Grizzly 700 FI was the first ATV on the market with electronic power steering, which lightens steering for operator comfort and ability to tackle any terrain. It has a 686cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine and fuel injection. The fully...

Retriever Lo-Rider Deck.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2007... Transporting large agricultural equipment under most 13'6" overpasses is no problem with the new Lo-Rider Deck, patent pending. A full-width well at the front of the LoRider sits 10" below the standard deck height, allowing larger equipment to...

Combining business and association duties: Sukup president led ASABE through its 100th year.
July 1, 2007... For the past year, Charles Sukup simultaneously served as president of two organizations experiencing agricultural milestones--American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and Sukup Manufacturing Company. Sukup recently...

I&T's auction action.
July 1, 2007... Like a light switch clicking "on". That's how I would describe what happened to used corn head values late last year (2006) as the price of corn surged higher as the ethanol boom spread. Folks began to assess their machinery needs for the...

Utility tractors sport advanced features.
July 1, 2007... Massey Ferguson's three new 2600 Series utility tractors have some advanced features that are usually found on bigger tractors. They now offer such options as 8 x 8 shuttle transmissions, live or independent PTO choice, 4WD and new styling. All...

Buhler Versatile Inc., Winnipeg, MB, says its Buhler 4WD tractors powered by Cummins Tier 3 QSM and QSX engines have been approved for B20 biodiesel.(COMPANY)
July 1, 2007... Buhler Versatile Inc., Winnipeg, MB, says its Buhler 4WD tractors powered by Cummins Tier 3 QSM and QSX engines have been approved for B20 biodiesel. Cummins recently upgraded its products for biodiesel fuel from B5 blends up to B20 blends for...

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., and Miller-St. Nazianz, Inc. signed a letter of intent in late June for Miller-St. Nazianz to sell to Art's-Way Manufacturing Co, Inc. portions of its Miller Pro product offerings, specifically the hay and forage lines.(COMPANY)
July 1, 2007... Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., and Miller-St. Nazianz, Inc. signed a letter of intent in late June for Miller-St. Nazianz to sell to Art's-Way Manufacturing Co, Inc. portions of its Miller Pro product offerings, specifically the hay and...

Ag Leader Technology, Inc., Ames, Iowa, and Norac, Inc., Fridley, Minn., have combined technologies to introduce the InSight[TM] display, which supports set-up, calibration and run time operation of the UC5[TM] spray height controller.(COMPANY)
July 1, 2007... Ag Leader Technology, Inc., Ames, Iowa, and Norac, Inc., Fridley, Minn., have combined technologies to introduce the InSight[TM] display, which supports set-up, calibration and run time operation of the UC5[TM] spray height controller. The...

ARGO SpA of Italy and AGCO Corporation have a joint venture agreement in which AGCO will acquire 50 percent of Laverda SPA., ARGO's harvesting equipment manufacturing plant in Breganze, Italy.(COMPANY)
July 1, 2007... ARGO SpA of Italy and AGCO Corporation have a joint venture agreement in which AGCO will acquire 50 percent of Laverda SPA., ARGO's harvesting equipment manufacturing plant in Breganze, Italy. Since 2004, the facility has manufactured Laverda...

AutoFarm Hands-Free Harvest Tour.(COMPANY)
July 1, 2007... The AutoFarm Hands-Free Harvest Tour gives producers a chance to evaluate AutoFarm GPS steering systems on custom harvesters' combines. The Tour includes combines set up with RighTrac advanced GPS steering system offering 3-inch accuracy and...

John Deere 544E Wheel Loader.(COMPANY)
July 1, 2007... A 1990 John Deere 544E Wheel Loader owned by American Crystal Sugar Company in East Grand Forks, Minn., has more than 72,000 productive hours under its belt. The 17-year-old loader fills hoppers with lime rock and metallurgical coke used to...

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) presented Omaha-based Lexion with AE50 awards for the MobilTrac System and Vario small grain headers, cited as unique and industry-leading features in the combine market.(COMPANY)
July 1, 2007... The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) presented Omaha-based Lexion with AE50 awards for the MobilTrac System and Vario small grain headers, cited as unique and industry-leading features in the combine market....

Case IH.(COMPANY)
July 1, 2007... Case IH, Racine, Wis., received ASABE's prestigious AE50 award for excellence in agricultural equipment deisgn for three products: the Module Express 625 Cotton Harvester, the first commercial cotton picker with the ability to build modules...

Michelin Agricultural Tires.(COMPANY)
July 1, 2007... Michelin Agricultural Tires, Greenville, S.C., will no longer supply BF Goodrich brand bias-ply agricultural tires in North America. However, Michelin will continue to produce and market BF Goodrich brand radials as a value-priced replacement...

AGCO Parts Division.(COMPANY)
July 1, 2007... AGCO Parts Division, Batavia, Ill., is now offering its dealer network the complete Schumacher and Rasspe cutting parts line. The line includes cutting parts kits, roller bar systems, and hundreds of other OEM cutting parts. Schumacher and...

Basic Software Systems.(COMPANY)
July 1, 2007... Basic Software Systems recently broke ground on their new office location in Texarkana, Texas. This is the first time in 28 years that Basic Software Systems has built their own customized offices. The new building is expected to be completed...

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI).(COMPANY)
July 1, 2007... The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), Alexandria, Va., forecasts positive shipments for gasolinepowered hand-held products during MY 2007 (January-December), with the exception of chain saws. Expected increases are: hand-held...

Infracore Co., Ltd., of Seoul.(COMPANY)
July 1, 2007... Doosan Infracore Co., Ltd., of Seoul, South Korea, is purchasing the Bobcat construction vehicle business from Ingersoll-Rand for $4.9 billion. This is one of the largest foreign purchases by a South Korean company and represents Doosan's jump...

Vermeer Manufacturing Company, Pella, Iowa, intends to purchase 50 percent of Wildcat Mfg. Co., Inc., Freeman, S.D., with the agreement expected to be finalized this year.(COMPANY)
July 1, 2007... Vermeer Manufacturing Company, Pella, Iowa, intends to purchase 50 percent of Wildcat Mfg. Co., Inc., Freeman, S.D., with the agreement expected to be finalized this year. Wildcat's line of compost turners and trammel screens will help round...

Aemsco Inc. is the new name of Degelman Industries, Inc., an agricultural equipment distributor in Minot, N.D.(COMPANY)
July 1, 2007... Aemsco Inc. is the new name of Degelman Industries, Inc., an agricultural equipment distributor in Minot, N.D. The coroorate name change is to separate the identity of the distributing company from Degelman branded equipment, which is marketed...

W. Milton Edney died Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the age of 81.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... W. Milton Edney died Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the age of 81. He had joined his parents in the operation of Edney Distributing Company, Inc., which continues today under the leadership of his son Doug Edney. The family plans to set up a...

Charles Balmer, former president of Valmar Airflo Inc., Elie, MB Canada, will be posthumously inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame on November 7, 2007, for his contributions to agriculture and the agriculture equipment industry.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... Charles Balmer, former president of Valmar Airflo Inc., Elie, MB Canada, will be posthumously inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame on November 7, 2007, for his contributions to agriculture and the agriculture equipment industry....

UNACOMA.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... Carlo Tonutti, president of Tonutti Farm Machinery, Remanzacco, UD, Italy, was reconfirmed in June as vice president of UNACOMA (Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer Association) for the 2007--2010 term of office. UNACOMA represents the...

McCormick USA.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... McCormick USA recently announced the addition of three new hires: Paul Jones, product support and warranty manager; Philip Bradshaw, service and dealer support manager; and Garret Hortman, parts customer service representative. All three...

The 2007-08 Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) Officers and Board of Directors.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... The 2007-08 Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) Officers and Board of Directors. Officers for 2007-08: OPEI Chairman, Steven M. Bly, Senior Vice President of Operations, Echo, Inc., Lake Zurich, IL; OPEI Vice Chairman, Daniel T. Ariens,...

Pequea Machine, Inc., New Holland, Penn., has donated $10,000 to the Breast Health Institute (BHI) foundation in Philadelphia as part of its Spread Hope campaign for breast cancer research and treatment.(Industry Notebook)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Pequea Machine, Inc., New Holland, Penn., has donated $10,000 to the Breast Health Institute (BHI) foundation in Philadelphia as part of its Spread Hope campaign for breast cancer research and treatment....

McCormick intros new series' models: current and prospective dealers appreciate the increased product sizes to offer their customers.
July 1, 2007... McCormick International USA took its Red Power 2007 Showcase on the road to introduce dealers, prospective dealers and customers to new CT, CL and XTX tractor models. During the month-long 5,000-plus mile trip across the U.S., the McCormick...

Norman Borlaug awarded Congressional Gold Medal.
July 1, 2007... On July 17, 2007, Dr. Norman Borlaug, 93, was presented the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award given by the legislative branch of government, bestowed on those who have made a "significant act of service to the security,...