Implement & Tractor articles from November 2002

Implement & Tractor archives from November 2002

Editor's words.(Editorial)
November 1, 2002... As I write these words, I am inundated with political advertising. Thankfully, by the time you read this, it will all be over. Thankfully, because despite my increasingly lowered expectations of political advertising, I am disgusted. ...

Simple to operate, flexible in application: John Deere's new tractors with IVT, AutoClutch, PowerZero.
November 1, 2002... The big news from big green is a mouthful by some standards--a godsend by others. That mouthful is, "Infinitely Variable Transmission," or IVT for short. So while the new green tractor models (6015 Series and 7020 Series) do have a number...

Dana Corporation, Indian Head Industries and Robert Bosch Corporation. (Association News).
November 1, 2002... The MEMA Information Services Council has announced three finalists for the 2002 Aftermarket Web Challenge. The three three finalists, Dana Corporation, Indian Head Industries and Robert Bosch Corporation, were selected by the Council's...

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute. (Association News).(International Lawn, Garden and Power Equipment Exposition to be held October 18-20, 2003 )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... * The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute announced a decision to change the dates of the International Lawn, Garden and Power Equipment Exposition to October 18-20, 2003 This is a significant change for the show that has traditionally been held...

South Western Association. (Association News).(South Western Association to be formed from merger of Western Retail Implement & Hardware Association and Southwest Hardware & Implement Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... * The Western Retail Implement & Hardware Association, Kansas City, Mo., and the Southwest Hardware & Implement Association, Ft. Worth, Texas, have merged their operations to become the new South Western Association. Representing nearly 1,500...

The Soybean Producers of America (SPA). (Association News).(New soybean entity is formed)
November 1, 2002... Citing the need to give America's soybean producers a voice in their own futures, the Soybean Producers of America (SPA) today announced that it was formed to promote US farm and trade policies that address the needs of our domestic soybean...

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). (Association News).(Elects Dennis J. Slater as President)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Board of Directors of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Dennis J. Slater as President of the Association, effective January 1, 2003. As President, Slater is the chief staff executive overseeing the day-to-day...

The Association of Diesel Specialists (A.D.S.). (Association News).(Launches new Web site)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... * A new Web site launched by the Association of Diesel Specialists (A.D.S.) Henry and Esther Ortner Educational Foundation, http://www.diesel.org/ortnerfoundation, is designed to attract new students into diesel training programs at...

The Agricultural Engineers Association (UK). (International News).(Agricultural tractor registrations for first nine months of year reached 11,689)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... * According to the Agricultural Engineers Association (UK), agricultural tractor registrations for the first nine months of the year totaled 11,689, an increase of 28.1 percent over the same period last year. The increase was, however,...

Lovejoy, Inc. (International News).(Forms Lovejoy Europe B.V.)
November 1, 2002... * Lovejoy, Inc., a supplier of flexible shaft couplings and other mechanical power transmission components, has established a wholly-owned subsidiary company with warehouse and manufacturing capabilities, Lovejoy Europe B.V., in Alkmaar, The...

Lord Corporation. (International News).(Offers sales, technical support and application development services for Rheonetic magnetorheological technology )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... * Sales, technical support and application development services for Rheonetic magnetorheological technology from Lord Corporation is now available throughout Europe from the Mechanical Product Division's European Technology Center in...

Cummins Inc. (Company News).(Shows it can meet Tier 3 requirements without addition of aftertreatment devices )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... * Cummins Inc. announced that it had achieved an important milestone in the application of existing combustion technologies and hardware for its industrial engines required to meet the Tier 3 emissions standard. Cummins successfully...

TechTeam Global, Inc., a provider of information technology and business process outsourcing support services. (Company News).(Will provide IT Help Desk support services to Deere & Co)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... * TechTeam Global, Inc., a provider of information technology and business process outsourcing support services, today announced a five year agreement with Deere & Company to provide IT Help Desk support services for Deere's North American...

Copperweld. (Company News).(Makes promotions)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... * Copperweld has announced that Dennis McGlone has been promoted from vice president, marketing and sales, to president and COO. Thomas Muth has been named to replace McGlone as vice president.

AGCO Corporation has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Sunflower Manufacturing Co., Inc. (Company News).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... * AGCO Corporation has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Sunflower Manufacturing Co., Inc., a product line of SPX Corporation. Sunflower is a leading producer of tillage, seeding and specialty harvesting equipment, located in Beloit,...

Outback Guidance and Bestway Spray Equipment, divisions of RHS Inc. (Company News).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... * Outback Guidance and Bestway Spray Equipment, divisions of RHS Inc., have jointly announced the opening of a regional office in Ames, Iowa. For information call (800) 247-3808.

HammerBlow Towing Systems Corporation. (Company News).(Will buy Tekosha Towing Systems from Dana Corp)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... * HammerBlow Towing Systems Corporation has announced the planned purchase of Tekonsha Towing Systems from The Dana Corporation. Contact Jack Olinger, (715) 842-0561; jdolinger@hammerblow.com.

Ag-Chem, a division of AGCO Corporation, has announced a marketing agreement with Titan International, Inc. (Company News).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... * Ag-Chem, a division of AGCO Corporation, has announced a marketing agreement with Titan International, Inc. that allows users to order replacement Titan tires on the web, at Ag-Chem's website, http://www.sprayparts.com. Visit...

Caterpillar Inc. announced a long-term engine supply agreement with Blue Bird Corporation. (Company News).
November 1, 2002... * Caterpillar Inc. announced a long-term engine supply agreement with Blue Bird Corporation, North America's leading manufacturer of school buses. Under terms of the agreement, Caterpillar will supply the majority of engines used in Blue Bird's...

Toro Company and e-dn.com. (Company News).(Will provide electronic transaction technology for Toro and Lawn-Boy dealers)
November 1, 2002... * Toro Company and e-dn.com have announced an agreement to provide electronic transaction technology for Toro and Lawn-Boy dealers through the use of e-dn's Hubtone connectivity to the electronic distribution network. Contact Joe...

Tinker, Cooper, Smith & Mason. (In My Opinion).(Those who do well in agricultural industry are those who embrace change)
November 1, 2002... If the headline above sounds like the nameplate for a law office, you are not far off the mark. Each of the names is relatively common in our society and strung together as they are, it is equally common for professional offices. But in this...

Auction action.(Ag equipment industry should make Web and classified ad sections of magazines part of advertising plan)
November 1, 2002... How big is your advertising budget? Probably a big fat five-digit number, right? While no one enjoys paying out those advertising dollars, it's simply part of doing business. You've got to get the word out about your inventory. But who are...

Good job? (Politics in Perspective).(New breed of agribusiness professional will show customers how to farm)
November 1, 2002... Reed Smith, the president of the National Association of Conservation Districts, says the prime question is "What's best for the resource?" I disagree. I agree with USDA Deputy Secretary James Mosley and NRCS Chief Bruce Knight that their...

Can a dealer extranet make you more competitive?
November 1, 2002... In today's manufacturing industry, global competitive pressures are shortening product and service development cycles--thus increasing the need to ensure dealer and vendor satisfaction. Many manufacturers are turning to extranets to ensure...

The biggest seeding product intro in company history: John Deere adds central commodity system and multiple new seeding implements.
November 1, 2002... This year's new product launch was touted as one of the most significant in years by officials at John Deere. We've already discussed the new tractors and IVT transmission on page 4, but that only scratches the surface. In addition, Deere...

GPS technology revolutionizes land leveling.(AutoFarm offers AutoLevel)
November 1, 2002... On a late summer field day in California's San Joaquin Valley, the latest technology in land leveling, AutoLevel, was introduced by AutoFarm. AutoLevel is a GPS-based leveling system and uses signals from the global positioning satellites to...

Valtra has ambitious growth plans. (European Scene).
November 1, 2002... Valtra Inc. has just announced ambitious plans to take a larger share of the global tractor market and has set its sights on selling in excess of 20,000 tractors a year within the next 10 years. Speaking at the world launch of the new T series...

New Sisu Diesels meet Stage 2 and Tier 2 regs. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Sisu Diesel Inc, part of KONE Materials Handling division, introduced the new SisuDiesel Fortius series of engines during the 60th anniversary of the Linnavuori factory. The new Fortius series meets the requirements of the latest international...

Reinke offers 230-volt single-phase power option. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Reinke, manufacturer of mechanized irrigation systems, now offers a 230-volt single-phase power option on its center pivots to allow farmers with a standard household power supply to use pivot systems. In the past, pivot systems required a...

GPS Implement Guidance and new toolbar technology. (Product Review).(Orthman Manufacturing introduces Star Command GPS Implement Guidance System)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Orthman Manufacturing has introduced Star Command GPS Implement Guidance System to accurately control the placement of the implement and provide "implement steer" capability. Star Command utilizes WAAS signals in combination with RTK (real...

Swisher introduces new ATV baskets. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The heavy duty ATV front, rear and rear drop baskets provide extra room for hauling anything from camping and fishing gear to fuel cans and tools. Three varieties of baskets are available. They feature a universal fit for most ATVs, are...

Krause introduces new tillage tools. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Krause Corporation has introduced two new disc harrow models (7400-41 and 7400-46) in 41-ft. and 46-ft sizes. Capable of tilling up to 30 acres per hour, these all-purpose harrows perform both primary and finish discing tasks, by providing...

Bigger tank for case IH SPX3200 sprayer. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Higher productivity, greater stability and improved braking ability await operators of the 2003 model SPX3200 sprayer from Case IN Application Equipment. The new SPX3200 features: 1,000-gallon stainless steel tank for greater field...

Case IH adds disc harrows. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Case IH has introduced the RMX340 and RMX370 tandem disk harrows. Both models feature a redesigned, more durable hitch and utilize exclusive Case IH shallower concavity Earth Metal disk blades, which are purported to be stronger and last longer...

Cummins launches PowerMatch; introduces a engines for ag markets. (Product Review).(PowerMatch is part of Cummins Advisor software portfolio)
November 1, 2002... Cummins, Inc. launched PowerMatch, a part of the Cummins Advisor software portfolio for its Quantum System engines. PowerMatch shapes torque curves and adjusts the features of a Quantum system engine to better match engine performance to OEM...

Yetter's Titan Residue Manager. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The new Titan Residue Manager from Yetter makes planting faster and simpler. It mounts on a row unit side bar and can be set to float over the soil or locked down for positive wheel traction. Wheels can be staggered, parallel or interlocked,...

CDS-John Blue adds variable metering pump. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The first Variable Rate-On the Go ground wheel driven piston metering pump, the VR-2455 has been introduced by CDS-John Blue Company. It is designed to allow gallons-per-acre to be changed from the tractor cab, using a patent-pending dynamic...

New, smaller vertical mixer from knight. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Knight Manufacturing Corporation has introduced a new vertical mixer to their Verti-Maxx mixer line. The new model features a compact 320-cu. ft. capacity, bringing the line to six models. Each features a twin-auger design that delivers...

Catalytic converter treats pig slurry odor. (Product Review).
November 1, 2002... Reducing the environmental nuisance produced by intensive pig farming via a new physico-chemical rather than biological process was the objective of three French companies that formed a partnership to solve the problem. The Smelox process,...

Vermeer's new TwinRake, Big Square Balers, mower conditioner. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The newest addition to the twin-basket Twin Rakes, the R-28, is hydraulically adjustable to sweep from a minimum of 20-ft. to a maximum of 28-ft. In addition, hydraulic windrow-width control allows the operator to adjust windrows from three to...

US/Canadian Tractor & Combine Sales.(Illustration)
November 1, 2002... US/Canadian Tractor & Combine Sales AEM US UNIT RETAIL SALES - SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER 2002 Farm Wheel Tractors 2 WD 2 WD 2 WD Total 0-40 HP...