Implement & Tractor articles from November 2001

Implement & Tractor archives from November 2001

My ship came in!(Internet theft scheme)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Wow! I must be the luckiest person in the world. In the last three months, I have been chosen to receive more than $500 million dollars, just by agreeing to let a group of folks pass some money through my bank account here in Iowa. I...

Buhler Versatile tractors - New in name and color.
November 1, 2001... Try to imagine how happy John Buhler was as he introduced his boyhood dream -- a line of tractors with his name on the hood. And the tractors' introduction took place in his old home town, Morden, Manitoba, Canada. On October 31, 2001, at...

New Holland TJ fan box performs.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The hydraulically driven engine cooling fan on the New Holland TJ (Model TJ440) is the newest step in top engine performance technology. According to New Holland, meeting the new Tier 11 emission requirements calls for tighter control of...

Biodiesel fuel approved for use. (News Briefs).(in John Deere products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... John Deere has approved the use of soy-based Biodiesel in all Deere diesel-powered products. The company has developed the following guidelines to ensure optimum use of Biodiesel: * Biodiesel fuel must meet the ASTM PS 121-99 or DIN 51606...

Help for OPE technician shortage. (News Briefs).(outdoor power equipment)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... As outdoor power equipment has become more technically advanced, the need for qualified has increased. Currently, the outdoor power equipment industry is short approximately 30,000 qualified technicians nationwide, according to the Equipment &...

AEM unites EMI and CIMA. (News Briefs).(Association of Equipment Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The boards of directors of the Construction Industry Manufacturers Association (CIMA) and the Equipment Manufacturers Institute (EMI) have selected the new name for the recently consolidated association: Association of Equipment Manufacturers...

EU resists farm subsidies halt. (News Briefs).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... During five days of talks between 142 World Trade Organization countries in Doha, Qatar, the European Union (EU) balked at the wording in a final document that calls for the elimination of all export subsidies on key agricultural commodities....

CFIEI completes 35 years. (News Briefs).(Canadian Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The Canadian Farm & Industrial Equipment Institute (CFIEI) has recently completed its 35th year of existence. The group was federally chartered as a not-for-profit industry association in November 1966, with the first conference held in...

Subcontractors' registration deadline set. (News Briefs).(ISO 9000 certification)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Subcontractors to QS9000 companies have until January 1, 2003, to achieve ISO 9000 certification. The deadline was established by the International Automotive Sector Group (ISAG) Sanctioned Interpretations on July 1. Subcontractors are...

Deere licenses engine technology. (News Briefs).(to Andreas Stihl AG)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Deere & Company recently signed a technology sharing agreement with Andreas Stihl AG & Co., licensing Stihl to design, develop and manufacture engines using the reduced-emission, two-stroke engine fuel handling technology developed by John...

BG Big Dawg power flush. (Shop Chat).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The BG Big Dawg high capacity power flush and fluid exchange system is designed for effective automatic transmission maintenance. It cleans all internal transmission components including torque converter, valve body assemblies, lines and cooler...

Eidos' TaskMaster. (Shop Chat).(work positioner)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Mechanics, welders and assemblers whose jobs require getting underneath work surfaces now can work more efficiently reducing muscle strains with the Eidos TaskMaster. The ergonomically designed work positioner, with padded leather seat and...

Lubrication equipment package. (Shop Chat).(from National-Spencer Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The new model 6112 lubrication equipment package from National-Spencer Inc. is a convenient package for multiple applications. Featuring the new 3:1 ratio Z-Pump, a 50' hose reel, and a quart meter, the new lubrication equipment package is well...

More versatility for grease gun. (Shop Chat).(from Century Lincoln Service Equipment)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The Guardian G222 quick-connect flexible extension adaptor from Century Lincoln Service Equipment easily snaps onto most grease guns with rigid extensions. The complete extension assembly includes a quick-connect adaptor, flexible extension...

Three-scale flowmeter regulator. (Shop Chat).(from Smith Equipment)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Smith Equipment introduces the H2051 high-accuracy, triple-scale flowmeter regulator for MIG and TIG welding operations. It has an output of 0-50 standard cubic feet per hour and features a shatter-resistant poly-carbonate flow tube. Designed...

New StudInstaller. (Shop Chat).(from Fulcrum Tools)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Fulcrum Tools says its new StudInstaller will quickly and easily install wheel studs without removing the hub. The impact-wrench powered StudInstaller utilizes a fulcrum and two forcing screws, creating a virtually unlimited amount of force to...

Air tool coupler. (Shop Chat).(from Tomco Products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Airmate air tool couplers from Tomco Products feature two additional locking balls compared to conventional couplers for better connections to eliminate air leakage. The six locking balls in this coupling evenly distribute air line shocks for...

Electric oil pumps. (Shop Chat).(from National-Spencer Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Model 936/938 Zee Line electric oil pumps from National-Spencer Inc. transfer high viscosity oils and hydraulic fluids from standard drums. pumps incorporate a self-priming and positive displacement design, and a 1/2-hp motor supplies the...

Grooming vacuums & dryers. (Shop Chat).(from Electric Cleaner Co.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Four powerful, portable vacuum cleaners and combined hot blower dryers have been introduced by Electric Cleaner Co. The 12- and 20-gallon model Vac-N-Groom units are for animal grooming and lighter clean-up applications around the home, farm or...

New welding generator. (Shop Chat).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The Big Blue 502 diesel engine-driven welding generator, with a stainless steel case and hardware is sealed tightly against the outside environment for use in corrosive work locations. The generator provides 20 to 600 amps of DC welding output,...

Zee Line grease Gun. (Shop Chat).(from National-Spencer Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... New Zee Line grease Guns from National-Spencer Inc. includes a wide selection of durable grease guns for use in manufacturing, automotive service, equipment service and plant maintenance settings as well as others. The line includes lever...

Automatic parts washer. (Shop Chat).(from Cuda Cleaning Systems)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Cuda Cleaning Systems, Inc., has launched the new Cuda [H.sub.2]O-2412 automatic parts washer, designed to eliminate the use of hazardous solvents and reduce labor costs, especially for small, independent shop owners. It is affordably priced...

Tear-Down bench. (Shop Chat).(from Shure)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Shure's versatile and exclusive Deluxe Tear-Down bench Model #030469 eases the task of working with fluid-saturated components. These benches eliminate unsafe spills, speed work on transmissions, small engines and hydraulic systems. Tear-Down...

Stockton farm show dates correction. (Shop Chat).(Brief Article)(Correction Notice)
November 1, 2001... The dates printed in the September/October 2001 issue of Implement & Tractor stated that the Stockton Ag Expo is to be held on January 15-17, 2002. This is incorrect. The correct dates for the show are January 22-24, 2002. The contact is Pam...

Alamo Group Inc. (Company News).(acquires SMC Corp.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Alamo Group Inc., announced its acquisition of all assets of SMC Corporation. With sales of $19.6 million in 2000, SMC is a privately owned company that makes tractor mounted front-end loaders, backhoes and other tractor attachments, which are...

Woods Equipment Company and its subsidiary, WEC Company, announced that a lock-up agreement. (Company News).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Woods Equipment Company and its subsidiary, WEC Company, announced that a lock-up agreement has been reached with the holders of WEC's 12% Senior Notes due 2009 and Woods' 15% Senior Discount Debentures due 2011 to restructure the company's...

H&H Trailer Company. (Company News).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... H&H Trailer Company is giving away a free $5000 retail value SpeedLoader-EX power tilt car trailer. The winning entrant will best explain why they would choose an H&H brand trailer over any other available brand. The contest will run until a...

Buffalo Mfg. Co. (Company News).(company acquired)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Buffalo Mfg. Co., of Columbus, Ohio, which closed July 5, has been acquired by a Norfolk limited liability company. Production of tillage and scraping equipment are said to have resumed. All 25 of the new company's employees worked at Buffalo...

American Jawa Ltd. (Company News).(named Landini tractor distributor)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... American Jawa Ltd., national distributor for Zetor and Century tractors, was recently named distributor for Landini tractors for most states east of the Rocky Mountains. The Landini line offers more than 130 different models, ranging from 35-...

National Association of Wholesaler Distributors' (NAW). (Company News).(new study available)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The sixth edition of the National Association of Wholesaler Distributors' (NAW) Distribution Research and Education Foundation study titled Facing the Forces of Change: Future Scenarios for Wholesale Distribution is now available. Pricing and...

Gehl Company. (Company News).(decides not to sell)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Gehl Company, manufacturer of compact construction and agricultural equipment, announced that after a thorough review of a full range of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, the Board of Directors has unanimously determined...

John Deere Worldwide Commercial & Consumer Equipment Division. (Company News).(moves headquarters)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... John Deere Worldwide Commercial & Consumer Equipment Division has moved into new headquarters at 2000 John Deere Run, Cary, NC 27513. General correspondence should still be sent to: John Deere Worldwide Commercial & Consumer Equipment Division,...

Deere & Company. (Company News).(acquires Richton International)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Deere & Company announced that it has completed the purchase of Richton International Corporation. The transaction closed after approval by Richton's stockholders. Deere had entered into an agreement to acquire Richton in May 2001. Richton...

Deere & Company and Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. will integrate their marketing operations in North, Central and South America. (Company News).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... * Deere & Company and Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. will integrate their marketing operations in North, Central and South America. The integrated operation will have responsibility for sales and distribution of the Deere and Hitachi...

SAME Deutz-Fahr North America Inc. (Company News).(relocates headquarters)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... * SAME Deutz-Fahr North America Inc. announces the relocation of its headquarters to Stone Mountain, Ga. The company's new headquarters includes the main parts warehouse and service training facility. Additional parts depots are located in...

John Deere and AgInfoLink Global Inc., a leader in the tracking of livestock and meats. (Company News).(partnership)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... * John Deere and AgInfoLink Global Inc., a leader in the tracking of livestock and meats, have formed a strategic partnership which they say could improve efficiencies and profits for grain and livestock producers. Under the agreement, the two...

Parker Hannifin Corporation announced it has acquired assets associated with the global fluid management business of Dayco Industrial from Mark IV/BC Partners. (Company News).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... * Parker Hannifin Corporation announced it has acquired assets associated with the global fluid management business of Dayco Industrial from Mark IV/BC Partners. With revenues last year of $304 million, the Dayco assets acquired include...

Walbro Engine Management. (Company News).(new technology at Mexican facility)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... * Walbro Engine Management has added the latest surface mount electronics manufacturing technology at its facility in Nogales, Mexico. The company says that in addition to increasing ignition module production capacity in response to growing...

CIMA (Construction Industry Manufacturers Association) elected seven companies to membership in the international trade group for construction equipment manufacturers and service providers. (Company News).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... * CIMA (Construction Industry Manufacturers Association) elected seven companies to membership in the international trade group for construction equipment manufacturers and service providers. The new CIMA companies are: A Ward Attachments...

HSS, one of the world's largest equipment rental companies, has purchased the RentX store chain from Saint-Gobain SA of France. (Company News).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... * HSS, one of the world's largest equipment rental companies, has purchased the RentX store chain from Saint-Gobain SA of France. RentX has 74 locations in 13 states, while British-based HSS has a total of more than 600 locations in seven...

Sherwin-Williams Chemical Coatings Division. (Company News).(new product selection guides)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... * New from Sherwin-Williams Chemical Coatings Division are two useful reference tools, a "Product Selection Guide for Metal Finishing" and a "Product Selection Guide for Plastic Finishing." The Production Selection Guide for Metal...

People.(personnel change news briefs)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... * Tech International's president and CEO, Pauline Chambers Yost and her husband Walter Yost were killed in an automobile accident in September. Mrs. Yost had been president and CEO of Tech International since the death of her first husband...

Italians - North Americans develop business relationships through annual convention.(Italian Farm Machinery Convention)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Each autumn for the past ten years, the Italian Farm Machinery Convention has invited North American companies that want to import Italian equipment and Italian companies that want to export equipment to the US and Canada to get together. These...

Italian Trade Commission director reviews convention history.(Italian Farm Machinery Convention)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The Italian Farm Machinery Convention, organized by the Italian Trade Commission (ITC) is one of the most successful promotional events for the organization, particularly in terms of commercial and industrial cooperation, according to Roberto...

NAEDA CEO looks at trends and challenges facing the industry.(North American Equipment Dealers Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Paul E. Kindinger, chief executive officer of the North American Equipment Dealers Association, speaking at the 2001 Italian Trade Convention, said several global economy factors have an impact on the farm machinery business: population,...

CFIEI's Hamre analyzes Canada's agribusiness sector.(Brent Hamre of the Canadian Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The year 2001 has been a very troubling period for our nation's farmers and for farmers all across North America., according to Brent Hamre, president of the Canadian Farm & Industrial Equipment Institute (CFIEI). He said he had not seen a more...

"European Scene": Fendt looks to be full line manufacturer. (New Machines, New Technology).(new tractors)
November 1, 2001... Fendt unveiled two new Vario tractor models at this year's Agritechnica, in addition to software changes to its Favorit 700 and 900 ranges. The firm also revealed a number of changes to the Farmer 300 C range, and work continues on the 828 EVO...

Uncertain future for MF's Coventry tractor plant.(Massey Ferguson)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The future of Massey Ferguson's Banner Lane tractor plant in Coventry, England, remains in doubt, according to Robert J. Ratliff, chairman of AGCO Corporation. He suggests that the inflated value of the pound is placing a great strain on...

I&T's ideas and innovations: High mobility agricultural implement.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... With the increasing horsepower of modern tractors and the constant pressures of agricultural efficiencies, agricultural implements such as plows, rakes, harrows, disks, planters and the like have been increasing in lateral dimensions, allowing...

Loewen clean-out spout. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The manufacturer says this combine clean-out spout provides easy access to the clean-out housing at the bottom of the John Deere 9000 series vertical unloading augers. Made of heavy-duty plastic, the large spout reservoir allows unwanted...

J.W. speaker 9700 lamps. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The 9700 Series high-intensity discharge work lamps are compactly designed and produce 25 percent more light than the previous model. Available in 12- or 24-volt models, the lamps feature all-glass lenses and stainless steel hardware and...

Buhler B56 wheel loader. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... This 4WD tool carrier unit articulates and oscillates in tight space operation. It is powered by a 56-hp Kubota diesel engine. The company says the B56 has a wide variety of tool choices from Buhler's Allied and Farm King lines: buckets, forks,...

Firetrace for farm equipment. (Product Review).(Firetrace International fire detection system)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Firetrace International's automatic, self-contained failsafe fire detection and suppression system is designed to protect all types of mobile farm equipment. Its flexible, polymer tubing functions as a linear pneumatic heat detector and, when...

Hurricane ditcher. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... This "Swinger" model ditcher is 3-point hitch-mounted (Category II or III), with a 15" or 20" impeller. It can be directly centered behind the tractor or positioned hydraulically behind either tractor tire. Requiring 80- to 150-hp, the machine...

Land pride rotary tillers. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The new 20 Series line of tractor-mounted tillers are available in three widths: 56", 64" and 72", matching 23- to 40-hp tractors. The forward rotating RTA20 model, with four or six C-blades per flange, was designed to till in mellow...

SecuraLink-H pump. (Product Review).(from Sotera Systems)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Sotera Systems says this unit turns any pumping system into a closed system by attaching an H to the end of a hose and installing a tank adapter on the mix tank. A meter can also be installed at the end of the hose. The SecuraLink male valve...

TL4 soil finisher. (Product Review).(from Caterpillar)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Caterpillars new TL4 Series soil finisher will be available for delivery from North American dealers in the spring of 2002. The Cat TL4 cuts crop residue, mixes soil and residue and levels the seedbed in one efficient pass. The TL4 Series soil...

US/Canadian Tractor & Combine Sales.(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2001... US/Canadian tractor & combine sales US UNIT RETAIL SALES - SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2001 Farm Wheel Tractors 2 WD 2 WD 2 WD EMI ...

I&T's maintenance & repair: Simple tips for winter storage.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Preparing machinery for winter storage is not high on the list of jobs requiring a lot of thought or effort. In fact, when I surveyed several farmers about what steps they took, the common answer was "not much." But, since I knew most of...

I&T's auction action.(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2001... He's been one of your best customers over the years, consistently moving into newer and bigger equipment. Just last year he purchased a new tractor from you. Now he's retiring and selling his equipment at auction. So what will that...

New cab and operator conveniences in case IH SPX 4260 Patriot sprayer upgrade.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Case IH has upgraded the SPX 4260 Patriot sprayer to new levels of operator comfort and efficiency. This sprayer model, which Case IH has positioned in the Class IV sprayer market, was introduced to the market in mid-summer 2001 and is in...

First OPE dealers' convention will precede EXPO. (Dealer Connection).(International Lawn, Garden and Power Equipment Expo)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The first-ever National OPE Dealers Convention will be held July 17-18, 2002, in Louisville, Kentucky, in conjunction with the International Lawn, Garden and Power Equipment Expo (EXPO), which follows on July 19-21. EXPO is one of 28 shows...

Deere launches online store. (Dealer Connection).(John Deere Gifts)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... John Deere Gifts, a company-sponsored online service at www.johndeeregifts.com, now offers an expanded selection of licensed apparel and accessories for adults and children, in addition to John Deere toys and replicas. The site also promotes...

Australian tractor sales improve in four states, reviving the market.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2001... Improved seasonal conditions across much of Australia have provided a boost to farm machinery sales, according to the Tractor and Machinery Association (TMA) of Australia. Tractor sales during the last quarter were higher than for the same...

VersaDyne loader/tool carrier. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... This compact articulated wheel loader/tool carrier features 2-speed auto shift drivetrain, 3,000 lb. lift capacity, 85-hp Cummins turbo diesel engine and an integrated rear axle/transfer case with 10 degree oscillation. Axles feature planetary...