Implement & Tractor articles from November 2006

Implement & Tractor archives from November 2006

Massey Ferguson goes pink for breast cancer awareness.(I&T's: Editor's Words)
November 1, 2006... As a breast cancer survivor, I have a personal reason to thank AGCO Corporation for putting this pink Massey Ferguson tractor up for sale on eBay. The proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (www.komen.org) to support...

Snapshot of a fast-growing market--business is booming in Romania: Ag equipment dealers and manufacturers find roles in this growing European market.(Industry overview)
November 1, 2006... The agricultural equipment industry is in full expansion mode in Romania, a country nearly the size of Texas in southeastern Europe. As agricultural production takes off, its growth has attracted equipment manufacturers and trading companies...

McArthur Implement, John Deere dealership in Burlington, Colo., has merged with Valley Implement Co. of Sterling and Holyoke, Colo., effective October 1.(Dealers/Dealer Associations)
November 1, 2006... McArthur Implement, John Deere dealership in Burlington, Colo., has merged with Valley Implement Co. of Sterling and Holyoke, Colo., effective October 1. New name and address information: MV Equipment, LLC, 17777 Hwy. 385, Burlington, CO 80807;...

Southern Indiana Lawn Equipment.(Dealers/Dealer Associations)
November 1, 2006... Southern Indiana Lawn Equipment, Lanesville, Ind., was named top Hustler dealer for sales of Hustler whole-goods. Dealership owner Ron Zipp and salesman Kenny Summerville accepted the award at the manufacturer's annual recognition banquet.

David L. Kahler will retire as Executive Vice President/CEO of the Ohio-Michigan Equipment Dealers Association, after 38 years of service with the organization.(Dealers/Dealer Associations)
November 1, 2006... David L. Kahler will retire as Executive Vice President/CEO of the Ohio-Michigan Equipment Dealers Association, after 38 years of service with the organization. He and his wife Linda will be honored during the OMEDA annual convention in...

Canada East Equipment Dealers Association (CEEDA) and the Midwest Equipment Dealers Association (MEDA) recently endorsed Charter Software as a recommended system provider.(Dealers/Dealer Associations)
November 1, 2006... Canada East Equipment Dealers Association (CEEDA) and the Midwest Equipment Dealers Association (MEDA) recently endorsed Charter Software as a recommended system provider. Charter provides Windows-based business management software to...

Northeast Equipment Dealers Association.(Dealers/Dealer Associations)
November 1, 2006... Northeast Equipment Dealers Association (NEDA) has developed the Registered Technician Apprenticeship program, which prepares specialists in servicing agricultural and outdoor equipment. The program's curriculum includes technological...

New Holland.(People)
November 1, 2006... David Clarke, named Vice President of New Holland Agricultural Business--North America in mid-September, is responsible for overseeing sales, marketing and support functions. He was most recently Vice President of New Holland Global Product. He...

Cutting Specialist, Inc. (CSI).(People)
November 1, 2006... Monte James was hired as the new Engineering and Quality Manager at Cutting Specialist, Inc. (CSI), East Alton, Ill., which manufactures SuperTuf branded blades. James replaces Bob Denison, who was previously promoted to Plant Manager. James...

McCormick USA.(People)
November 1, 2006... Simeone Morra has been appointed President of McCormick USA, which markets the McCormick and Landini tractor brands in the U.S. He most recently managed the company's sales and distribution on a global basis.

Brad Baer, Marketing Training Manager for Case IH, is among 30 people accepted into the 2008 Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program (IALP) Class, which develops individuals as future policy and decision-makers for the agricultural industry.(People)
November 1, 2006... Brad Baer, Marketing Training Manager for Case IH, is among 30 people accepted into the 2008 Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program (IALP) Class, which develops individuals as future policy and decision-makers for the agricultural industry....

Hardi North America.(People)
November 1, 2006... Rex Guthland is the new President and CEO of Hardi North America. He was most recently Global Sales Director for Hypro Corporation. He will oversee the Hardi's operations in London, Ontario, Visalia, Calif., and Davenport, Iowa. He succeeds Tom...

SOLO, Inc.(People)
November 1, 2006... Jeff Burgess has been appointed National Sales and Marketing Manager of SOLO, Inc., Newport News, Va. His experience in the lawn/garden industry includes ownership of a retail greenhouse and garden center and sales and marketing positions at...

Basic Software Systems, Inc.(Suppliers)
November 1, 2006... Basic Software Systems, Inc., provider of Business Management Systems, has released its CHN CCN Web dealer interface, with functions that include providing parts availability by CNH depot information, submitting parts orders and returns, dealer...

Kelley Manufacturing Co., Tiflon. Ga. has added two new products to its line of equipment: the Phillips Harrow and the Rayne Scraper.(Suppliers)
November 1, 2006... Kelley Manufacturing Co., Tiflon. Ga. has added two new products to its line of equipment: the Phillips Harrow and the Rayne Scraper. The Phillips Harrow, purchased from Precision Metal Fabricators, is used in seedbed preparation, and the Rayne...

Topcon Positioning Systems Inc. (TPS), Livermore, Calif., GPS equipment manufacturer, has acquired KEE Technologies Pty Ltd, Australian specialists in precision farming electronics.(Suppliers)
November 1, 2006... Topcon Positioning Systems Inc. (TPS), Livermore, Calif., GPS equipment manufacturer, has acquired KEE Technologies Pty Ltd, Australian specialists in precision farming electronics. TPS is the U.S. subsidiary of Tokyo-based Topcon Corporation,...

Charter Software, Inc.(Suppliers)
November 1, 2006... Charter Software, Inc., Littleton, Colo., announces interface capabilities between its DealerWin 32-bit Windows-based business management software and the Polaris parts ordering system. This enables Polaris dealers to create order files that...

Jerkins Creative Consulting (JCC), Benton, Ill., has acquired Gary Keene Consulting.(Suppliers)
November 1, 2006... Jerkins Creative Consulting (JCC), Benton, Ill., has acquired Gary Keene Consulting. The acquisition enables Gary Keene, a specialist who previously helped John Deere dealers capitalize on service and marketing trends, to offer his training...

Deere & Company.(Suppliers)
November 1, 2006... Due to less than acceptable profitability, Deere & Company plans to exit the ATV business when dealer inventories are depleted, but it will honor all product warranties and have parts available for 10 years. However, Deere plans to strengthen...

Buhler Versatile Inc. and Cummins Inc. have entered into a long term agreement that will result in Cummins QSX and QSM Tier 3 engines powering Buhler's 4WD HHT (High Horsepower Tractor) Series until at least 2011.(Suppliers)
November 1, 2006... Buhler Versatile Inc. and Cummins Inc. have entered into a long term agreement that will result in Cummins QSX and QSM Tier 3 engines powering Buhler's 4WD HHT (High Horsepower Tractor) Series until at least 2011. Buehler becomes the only...

When disaster hits a dealership: preparation is the key to recovery after fire, flood or wind damage to buildings and equipment.
November 1, 2006... What would happen if a disaster hit your farm equipment dealership? That disaster could be a fire, a flood or a high wind that destroys your dealership and your equipment. The damage to buildings will take significant resources to repair....

Why are your salespeople so mad?--Part 3.(I&T's Sales Tips)
November 1, 2006... My previous two articles on this subject generated passionate responses from both salespeople and dealers (see Implement & Tractor, March/April 2006 and July/August 2006). A Bobcat salesperson told me I was "right on" in describing how his...

Case launches cotton picker with on-board module builder.
November 1, 2006... With a 53-year history of mechanized cotton pickers behind it, the Case IH Module Express 625 is the first commercial cotton picker that can build modules as it harvests the crop. Eliminating the need for separate boll buggy and module builder,...

Heavy equipment tire repair kit.(In-Store Merchandise)
November 1, 2006... This complete SAFETY SEAL[R] Heavy Equipment Tire Repair Kit for heavy equipment enables permanent repair of flats in the field or on the job, thus preventing downtime and expensive repairs. The kit includes everything required to make repairs...

Hobart P-Pak.(In-Store Merchandise)
November 1, 2006... The exclusive Hobart[R] brand P-Pak prevents moisture that can cause stick electrode damage. The sturdy, plastic package ensures that the electrodes are well protected and will perform to the highest standards. It also provides an easy way for...

JOBOX Truck Boxes.(In-Store Merchandise)
November 1, 2006... This new line of JOBOX[R] High-Security Crossovers and Inner Side Boxes, mount across the bed of a truck and on top of truck bed side walls, respectively. They feature the new Gear-Lock II[TM] the first dual rotary locking system, which can...

TIPS fuel caps.(In-Store Merchandise)
November 1, 2006... Available in two sizes, the TIPS fuel cap features an innovative, patented vent system designed for operator protection and safety in the event of a rollover. When the vehicle with a TIPS cap (i.e., lawn tractor, golf cart, ZTR mower,...

40 years of 4WD Versatile tractor production.
November 1, 2006... Buhler Versatile is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of 4WD tractor production at 1260 Clarence Avenue in Winnipeg. Although the factory has changed ownership three times during the past 40 years, production of the articulated 4WD tractors has...

New Holland Boomer cabs.(Equipment Review)
November 1, 2006... New Holland's fully integrated factory installed SuperSuite[TM] cabs are now available on two of New Holland's Boomer[TM] models, 40-hp TC40DA and 45-hp TC45DA. Standard features include heat and AC, dual external mirrors, front and rear work...

Cat Powershift Transmission.(Equipment Review)
November 1, 2006... The Caterpillar TA22 Powershift Transmission is now optional on Buhler Versatile HHT (High Horsepower Tractor) Series tractors--the Versatile 435, 485 and 535. Buhler says the high capacity, high efficiency direct-drive TA22, mated to the...

ATV Universal Mounting System.(Equipment Review)
November 1, 2006... Swisher Universal Mounting System attaches to the underside of almost all ATVs and has a leaf spring design that takes weight off the front suspension. Attachments include: ATV Plow Blade (50"-wide) is made of powder coated 1/8" corrugated...

Burchland EZR material roller.(Equipment Review)
November 1, 2006... This unit, designed to mount on skidsteers, will install a variety of erosion control material up to a maximum roll width of 8' and a weight of 500 pounds. The EZR's hydraulic actuator pivots the arm 180 degrees right or left, 115 degrees up...

Solo-V-Hitch.(Equipment Review)
November 1, 2006... The Solo-V-Hitch is designed to enable quick and accurate attachment to a trailer. When backing up to the trailer, the driver can be 6" off center to the trailer and the V-Design will allow the ball and adapter to find its location without...

Brush cutter skid steer attachments.(Equipment Review)
November 1, 2006... Brown Bear Corporation offers two sizes of skid steer mounted brush and tree shredders for installation on most skid steers with high flow hydraulics. Model BC283, with a 36" cut width, and Model BC285.5, with a 67" cut width, are capable of...

Vermeer Rotary Rake.(Equipment Review)
November 1, 2006... The RR 150 Rotary Rake is designed to sweep up downed hay and maximize windrow airflow for optimal forage management. It sweeps a 15' wide swath in one pass and produces clean windrows up to 30" wide. The rake's 12' to 15' 6" working width,...

Mahindra 5520 utility tractor.(Equipment Review)
November 1, 2006... The 5520 2WD and 4WD became available in October as part of Mahindra's rugged, heavy-duty "20 Series" line of tractors. The 5520 model is a 55-horsepower, four-cylinder model with four-stroke, direct injection, water-cooled diesel engine. It...

McCormick MB Series.(Equipment Review)
November 1, 2006... The MB Series offers functionality and value with lower specification tractors, especially designed for loader, light tillage and general farm work. The three MB models range from 58 to 81 engine horsepower (54-74 PTO hp) and offer a choice of...

Phoenix 300 GPS receiver.(Equipment Review)
November 1, 2006... The Phoenix 300 is a WAAS CDGPS and OmniSTAR VBS capable receiver that can be upgraded to OmniSTAR XP and HP (requires subscription service). Capable of both Submeter and Decimeter collection accuracies (dependant on correction signal used),...

Landoll tandem disc.(Equipment Review)
November 1, 2006... Producers who push the envelope on yields with Bt hybrids and other excessive residue producing crops have the same issue: what to do with all of the heavy crop residue after harvest. This Model 6230 disc addresses that issue by sizing and...

Small is the "new" big? Article #2 of a series about branding your business.
November 1, 2006... This year has been an economical paradox. Some of our largest and most basic industries are struggling, even fighting for their very existence and yet the stock markets are hitting all-time highs. Fuel prices are fluctuating from expected to...

Health insurance jumps twice inflation rate.
November 1, 2006... Health insurance jumps twice inflation rate--Even though the increase in health insurance premiums was the smallest since 1999, the 7.7% increase in health insurance premiums in 2006 were still more than twice the rate of inflation, according...

Small businesses can get government contracts.
November 1, 2006... Small businesses can get government contracts--Each year government contracts worth over $1 trillion dollars are issued to small businesses in the U.S. In 2005, small businesses won more than 23% of all government contract dollars and federal...

Bush Hog Estate ZTM.(Equipment Review)
November 1, 2006... The Estate Series Zero Turn Mowers features HydroGear ZT 2800 transaxles that send more power to the drive wheels, long-lasting electric clutches rated at up to 175 ft lbs of torque: decks made of the same material used in the Bush Hog mowers...

Dr. shrink wrap.(Equipment Review)
November 1, 2006... This machinery sized shrinkwrapping system can totally seal around almost any object. It is shown covering a recently manufactured large sized Sukup 90 Dryer. The waterproof shrinkwrap is made of 100% virgin resin, with maximum UV inhibitors...

AGCO RT series.(Equipment Review)
November 1, 2006... These Generation A tractors incorporate an advanced engine design that boosts power, saves fuel and meets or exceeds EPA Tier III emission standards. Models RT140A (140 hp) and RT155A (155 hp) tractors are equipped with the redesigned 6.6L AGCO...

200,000 round balers: a new Holland milestone.
November 1, 2006... When New Holland's 200,000th round baler--a Model BR780A--came off the assembly line in New Holland, Pennsylvania, it was cause for plant employees and company officials to celebrate. Guests of honor at the event were Wesley and Rachel...

May I have your attention please?(I&T's: Auction Action)
November 1, 2006... That's my polite way of trying to get you to hear and digest what I'm about to tell you. Believe me, it's an eye opening fact. I know, I know, you're busy, your staff is busy, there are tons of phone calls to return, bills to pay, sales calls...

European journalists name JD 8530 "Tractor of the Year".
November 1, 2006... A jury of 20 European journalists, who specialize in agricultural machinery and represent 20 independent technical publications, selected the John Deere 8530 model as Tractor of the Year for 2007 in the field tractor category. The eight...

Annual ag equipment business outlook--industry trends report from AEM: the annual survey by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers predicts 2007 retail equipment sales will be flat or slower than 2006.
November 1, 2006... The 2007 "ag outlook" report from Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) provides the predictions of its farm machinery manufacturers for overall business volume in the United States and Canada. AEM is the North American based...

New soil treatment machine meets the nematode challenge.(Technology)
November 1, 2006... As soil-borne nematodes increasingly damage agricultural crops and horticultural products, traditional methods to suppress nematodes are either restricted, banned or leave little economic feasibility. However, the Cultivit concept, a patented...

Remote machine monitoring for operational intelligence.(Technology)
November 1, 2006... John Deere Construction & Forestry Company and QUALCOMM Incorporated, a provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise platforms, applications and services, have formed an alliance to create an equipment and machine monitoring and...

Dealers' call to action: support for the 25 x '25 project: Allen Rider says production of renewable energy from agricultural and forestry products will require new machinery for the changes in production, harvesting and processing.
November 1, 2006... The 25 x '25 Vision: By 2025, America's farms, forests and ranches will provide 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States, while continuing to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed and fiber. This statement...