Implement & Tractor articles from September 2001

Implement & Tractor archives from September 2001

New Holland Introduces the TJ Tractor: The new TJ model more than fills the gap left be company's lineup by the sale of the versatile Tractor.(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... When asked to give a one word description of the new TJ tractor model, Alan Rider didn't pause a minute. "Milestone," he answered. "As a company, we are very excited about the TJ tractor because it truly is a milestone for New Holland and...

MegaFlow - constant, high volume hydraulics for TJ Series.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... The MegaFlow hydraulic option for the New Holland TJ Series 4-WD tractors offers a constant-even flow of hydraulic oil, as needed to keep hydraulic motors running at full even speed. A New Holland TJ440, with optional MegaFlow, has an oil flow...

Irrigation systems incorporate GPS technology. (Irrigation Review).(Valmont Irrigation and Landsay Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Global Positioning Systems (GPS) guidance technology can now deliver positioning accuracy for efficient precise irrigation. Valmont Irrigation, of Valley, Neb., and Landsay Manufacturing Co., of Lindsay, Neb., have the technological...

GrowSmart improves irrigation management efficiency. (Irrigation Review).(Lindsay Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Lindsay Manufacturing Co., makers of Zimmatic and Greenfield irrigation systems, introduces the GrowSmart technology that improves irrigation management efficiency. The product line includes FieldBASIC and FieldBOSS, control panels, a voice...

Trimble system used to install drip irrigation tape. (Irrigation Review).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Trimble AgGPS Autopilot system enabled simultaneous drip tape installation and crop bed preparation on 7,400 acres in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Tres Picos Company, a supplier of soil and land-preparation services for row crop...

Convenient chemigation with "E" Liminator. (Irrigation Review).(from Neptune Chemical Pump Co.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The "E" Liminator CIS-30 portable mini-tank feeder eliminates the need to rely on commercial applicators. When the unit is used to feed the center pivot as a spray boom, there is no handling of injection systems when small-volume applications...

Deere's falling earnings lead to additional shutdowns. (News Briefs).(Deere and Co.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... Deere & Company experienced a 58 percent drop in third-quarter earnings. Deere reported worldwide net income of $71.8 million for the third quarter and $256.1 million for the nine months of the company's fiscal year, which ended July 31,...

EMI, CIMA merger approved. (News Briefs).(Construction Industry Manufacturers Association and Construction Industry Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Memberships of the Equipment Manufacturers Institute (EMI) and Construction Industry Manufacturers Association (CIMA) have approved the consolidation of the two industry trade groups into one association. The new association will legally begin...

Farmer Internet use increases. (News Briefs).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... The new Farm Computer Usage and Ownership report released July 30 by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) shows that 43 percent of US farms now have Internet access, compared to 29 percent in 1999. General access to computers...

Buhler labor strike settled. (News Briefs).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Buhler Versatile, Inc., Winnipeg, Manitoba, and the Canadian Auto Workers negotiated a settlement of the 9month strike and lockout in August. Union members ratified a deal which includes a one-time compensation package for all its members, and...

Rebound indicated for automotive aftermarket parts. (News Briefs).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The annual analysis of US automotive maintenance by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) indicates a recovering aftermarket in 2000, following a slight dip in 1999. Levels for replacement parts used in automotive maintenance -...

Engine makers want ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel as EPA priority. (News Briefs).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Engine manufacturers need a nationwide diesel fuel sulfur cap of 15 ppm to meet upcoming onroad diesel engine emissions standards, according to Lisa Stegink, spokesperson for the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA). She said EMA supports a...

Upcoming Events: Sutherland will speak to joint associations. (News Briefs).(Dr. Thomas Sutherland)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Dr. Thomas Sutherland will be featured speaker for the joint industry luncheon of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association, Farm Equipment Wholesalers Association and Agricultural & Industrial Manufacturers Representatives Association,...

New technology in ethanol production. (News Briefs).(in Illinois)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Pilot Plant, with ground broken in late August on the grounds of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Ill., will pursue "cutting edge technology" to reduce the cost of ethanol production and add...

More promotion for ag engineering requested. (News Briefs).
September 1, 2001... Promotion of agricultural engineering and mechanization curriculums needs to be stepped up, according to Chad Yagow, preprofessional president of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, speaking to the Equipment Manufacturers...

More belt tightening at Deere. (News Briefs).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... Deere & Company announced plans to sell its Homelite consumer products business, which includes blowers, trimmers and chain saws marketed by Deere under the Homelite brand. The 1,200-employee operation in Chihuahua, Mexico, will be sold and all...

Will a Farm Bill pass in 2001? (News Briefs).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Despite the doubts of agricultural economists and media, Charlie Stenholm (D-TX), the ranking minority member of the House Agriculture Committee, says there will be a Farm Bill passed in 2001. In a recent news release, he predicted that...

Donate excess inventory, save on taxes. (News Briefs).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Business people frequently overlook a deduction that can produce major savings on their company's federal income taxes, according to Jack Zavada, director of communications for the National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources...

Alamo Group has acquired all assets of SMC Corporation, a privately-owned company that manufacturers tractor-mounted front-end loaders, backhoes and other tractor attachments. (Company News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... * Alamo Group has acquired all assets of SMC Corporation, a privately-owned company that manufacturers tractor-mounted front-end loaders, backhoes and other tractor attachments. SMC products are sold to tractor manufacturers as OEM equipment...

Shuette Mfg. & Steel Sales, Inc., Manitowoc, Wis., has purchased the major product lines of Knowles Manufacturing Company, Glenbeulah, Wis. (Company News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... * Shuette Mfg. & Steel Sales, Inc., Manitowoc, Wis., has purchased the major product lines of Knowles Manufacturing Company, Glenbeulah, Wis. Included in the sale are farm wagons, chisel plows, spring-tooth harrows, repair parts and OEM...

Deere & Company has acquired the privately held Equipment Savers, Inc., Denver, Colo. Equipment Savers provides on-site fueling and maintenance of all brands of heavy equipment. (Company News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... * Deere & Company has acquired the privately held Equipment Savers, Inc., Denver, Colo. Equipment Savers provides on-site fueling and maintenance of all brands of heavy equipment, which Deere says will be a value-added service to its...

Beall Manufacturing. (Company News).(closing plant)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... * Beall Manufacturing is closing its St. Louis, Mo., plant. Beall-Nixdorff Inc. plans to transfer all of the plant's production to Cutting Specialists, Inc., at the McKenzie, Tenn., location. (Shortliner)

The Finnish company Sisu Axles will supply Fabco Automotive Corporation, Emeryville, Calif., with front and rear hub reduction drive axles for the North American market. (Company News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... * The Finnish company Sisu Axles will supply Fabco Automotive Corporation, Emeryville, Calif., with front and rear hub reduction drive axles for the North American market. Fabco says the addition of Sisu products will broaden the product line...

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Woodcliff Lake, N.J., has acquired the Kryptonite Corporation, Canton, Mass., manufacturer of locks for portable security applications. (Company News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... * Ingersoll-Rand Company, Woodcliff Lake, N.J., has acquired the Kryptonite Corporation, Canton, Mass., manufacturer of locks for portable security applications. Kryptonite will become part of Ingersoll-Rand's Security and Safety Sector.

Great Bend Mfg. Co. (Company News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... * Great Bend Mfg. Co., Great Bend, Kan., plans to be in a new 360,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Jonesborough, Tenn., by spring 2002. The expansion will allow new products to be added to the company's line of loaders and backhoes.

Barrett Corporation, a management company based in Woodstock, NB, Canada, has acquired Dixie Sales Company, Greenboro, N.C. Dixie Sales, a distributor of outdoor power equipment. (Company News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... * Barrett Corporation, a management company based in Woodstock, NB, Canada, has acquired Dixie Sales Company, Greenboro, N.C. Dixie Sales, a distributor of outdoor power equipment and parts in 13 US southern and southeastern states, will...

Dana Corporation/Spicer Off Highway Driveshaft Group. (Company News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... * Dana Corporation/Spicer Off Highway Driveshaft Group has transferred assembly operations to a dedicated facility in Sterling, Ill. The new facility will enable Dana to build multiple series driveshafts with flexible volumes, for quick...

Nebraskaland/Kansasland Tire, Park City, Kan., the new Midwest sales agent for Alliance Tire, will offer Alliance products. (Company News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... * Nebraskaland/Kansasland Tire, Park City, Kan., the new Midwest sales agent for Alliance Tire, will offer Alliance products through its 20 wholesale and retail operations in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Missouri.

People.(various hirings and promotions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... * Jim Manke has been retained as the new executive director of the Agricultural & Industrial Manufacturers Reps Association (AIMRA), under the auspices of Association Solutions, 7300 Metro Boulevard, Ste. 585, Edina, Minn. 55439; phone...

Machine makers prepare for German show. ("European Scene").(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Autumn is generally the time European machine makers show off new products for the coming season. This year is no exception, and as this is the year for the Agritechnica equipment show, there is likely to be more products than normal. ...

Breaking out of a Rut. (I&T's Product Field Report).(proper tractor tires can work without creating ruts in muddy fields)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... When Indiana farmer Dave Morlock changed combine tires on his Gleaner R50 combine, he changed his business. Morlock was harvesting wheat, where field conditions were soft and muddy. He was stuck in a vicious cycle. He was losing wheat...

Tanzania: Trade fair. (International News).
September 1, 2001... The East Africa International Trade Fair 2001 will be held November 1518 at Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania. The show's organizers, Expolink Exhibitions, say Tanzania is emerging as the hub of goods in the 300 million consumer population of East...

UK: FEC gets new chair. (International News).(Farm Equipment Council names Mark Bloom as chairman)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Mark Bloom is the new chairman of the Farm Equipment Council (FEC) of the AEA, the farm equipment industry's association in the UK. Bloom is currently managing director of Valtra Tractors (UK) Ltd., based in Runcorn, Cheshire, England, which he...

India: Manufacturer seeks dealers. (International News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Hovert Impex Pvt. Ltd., established in 1984, seeks to export agricultural implements, garden tools, diesel engines, hardware (brass fittings, flexible hose pipes, PVC), and pipe (G.I. and seamless steel). The company also produces pigment...

Korea: Looking for North American reps. (International News).(Ansung Industrial Company Ltd. looks to export products to North America)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Ansung Industrial Co., Ltd., of Ansung City, Kyoung Ki-Do, Korea, would like to export to North America the following agricultural machines: front end loader, hydraulic push manure spreader (2, 3, 4 tons), tedder and rake, corn harvester,...

Caterpillar Launches MT700 Series Tractors: Third generation Challenger tractors offer high-tech productivity and comfort.(four tracked farm tractors)
September 1, 2001... A farmer only has to hear the words "steerable 3-point hitch" and see the stylish new cab features to know that the third generation of Cat Challenger tractors is about make major changes in field performance and productivity. "The...

What's That Thing Worth?: Second "All Green" auction can't match first one.(John Deere Collectors Center in Moline)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... As more than 10,000 John Deere collectors and enthusiasts gathered for the "All Green" auction at the John Deere Collectors Center in Moline in August, all wondered if any tractor would even come close to last year's top-seller that fetched...

T-L's weather station pivot management tailors applications.(T-L Irrigation and Davis Instruments offer GroWeather systems)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... T-L Irrigation Co., Hastings, Neb., manufacturer of hydraulically-driven pivot systems, has teamed with the weather instrument maker, Davis Instruments, to produce the GroWeather system for weather station pivot management. GroWeather system is...

"Six-Inch Low Flow" is a conservation alternative.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Valley Six-Inch Low Flow enables growers with access to limited volumes of water to maintain the precision and uniformity of center pivot irrigation. The unit includes 6-inch pipe and a new 6-5/8-inch pivot point that reduces the volume of...

New name for technician certification. (Dealer Connection).(Equipment and Engine Training Council changes name of certification program)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) is changing the name of the "OPE Technicians Certification" to "EETC Technicians Certification." The patch and chevrons which certified technicians receive upon successfully passing the EETC tests...

ORFEDA develops peer-to-peer group. (Dealer Connection).(Ontario Retail Farm Equipment Dealer's Association )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Seven dealer members of the Ontario Retail Farm Equipment Dealer's Association (ORFEDA) have been testing a benchmark program since January. The smaller, provincial program is similar to NAEDA's 20 Group Program. The group meets...

EDCO Canada shares profits. (Dealer Connection).(Equipment Dealers Credit Co.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... EDCO (Equipment Dealers Credit Company) recently released 1999 profit sharing results to the Canada West Equipment Dealers Association (CWEDA) and the Ontario Retail Farm Equipment Dealers Association (ORFEDA). In turn, these NAEDA-affiliated...

NAEDA OPE Dealer Council elects officers. (Dealer Connection).(North American Equipment Dealers Association's Outdoor Power Equipment Dealer Council)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The OPE Dealer Council of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) has elected the following officers for 2001-2002: chairman - Robert Walters, Pipersville Garden Center, Pipersville, Penn. (Northeast Equipment Dealers...

Changing customer base results in diversifying dealerships. (Dealer Connection).(The Retailer, publication, article focuses on need to know customer)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... A recent issue of Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association's publication, The Retailer, focused on the need for a dealership to know its changing customer profile as one way to learn about both decreasing and potential markets. For example,...

NAEDA's retail program opens industrial office. (Dealer Connection).(NAEDA Financial Ltd.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... NAEDA Financial, Ltd. (NFL), the retail program of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA), will operate its industrial program, Industrial Retail Finance Group, from a new office located at 625 Maryland Centre Drive, Suite...

Do more small farmers mean bigger parts business? (Dealer Connection).(marketing to smaller farmers)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... Don't overlook the small farmers, advises Tom Junge, Iowa field director for the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association. He said many small farmers can be good customers for dealerships and may actually be more profitable. When...

Deere receivables move to credit operation. (Dealer Connection).(Deere Capital Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Deere & Company plans to transfer most of its trade receivables to Deere Capital, Inc. (DCI). The action will shift income from the company's equipment operations to credit due, which Deere says is a more efficient asset structure. Trade...

Ausco Loader Brake. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... This articulated loader parking brake, originally designed for the John Deere "H" series articilated front-end loaders, requires minimal maintenance, reduces manufacturing costs and lasts for the life of the vehicle, according to the company....

Zee Line Air Vacuum. (Product Review).(National-Spencer Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Used in such applications as cleaning pits of service departments and cleaning dry dust from conveyor belts, the model 1785 air vacuum pump features a 1/4" air connection and a 1" suction inlet. It operates with a pressure of 60 psi. The pump...

Central City Scales. (Product Review).(platform scales)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Platform scales from Central City vary in size from the standard 30' x 10' scale to a 10' x 70' scale. Capacities range from 60,000 to 140,000 pounds, all using a highly accurate scale system. The company says these platform scales are...

Fitch Fuel Catalyst. (Product Review).(F4-T fuel catalyst)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The F4-T fuel catalyst was formulated to increase power, save fuel and reduce emissions in lawn mowers and other outdoor power equipment greater than 3.5 horsepower. It improves fuel combustion in all hydrocarbon-based fuel: gas, diesel or...

Focus GFM-S Welding Helment. (Product Review).(Nassau International)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The solar-powered, auto-darkening welding helmet is constructed with an advanced special light absorbing glass that does not cause interference problems from sunlight and area lighting. It has two sensors to monitor welding and insure the...

Alliance Farm Tire. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Alliance's A-330 R-3 tire, designed for increasingly heavy loads and rigorous use, is original equipment and also available as a replacement tire for heavy-duty implements such as manure spreaders, large-bale balers and other towed devices used...

Flexi-Coil Boom Sprayer. (Product Review).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... This 67 Series suspended boom sprayer has windscreens for spraying accuracy and precise coverage, features which developed around the growing need for precision agriculture. The sprayer offers a rugged boom construction, electronic control...

I&T's Ideas and Innovations. (Crop Pick-up).(new harvester from John Deere)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... While reviewing the various and sundry agricultural inventions patented, it occurred to me once again that very few developments are actually "revolutionary." Most in fact are "evolutionary." That's largely why when we buy a new vehicle or...

Distributor Cover Crack Can Cause Engine Misfiring. (I&T's Maintenance & Repair).
September 1, 2001... Q We have several regular customers who do their own minor maintenance and minor repairs, but call on us for more major maintenance items or repairs -- or when they can't determine the cause of their current problem. We have one such situation...

Antifreeze Preferable to Draining Cooling System. (I&T's Maintenance & Repair).
September 1, 2001... Q We have a customer who is an avid seeker of every way possible to "save a buck." He says he is planning his tractor use this coming winter so that he will have at least one -- and maybe two -- of his tractors that won't be used all winter....

Toilet Paper not Suggested for Filtering Engine Oil. (I&T's Maintenance & Repair).
September 1, 2001... Q What about the add-on filters for engine oil that I, and our customers, see advertised that use a roll of toilet tissue for the filtering element? I can't help be suspicious of these, but how do I logically explain their shortcomings to our...

Engine Oil Filter Important for Contamination Removal. (I&T's Maintenance & Repair).
September 1, 2001... Q We still have a few customers who remain skeptical of the need to change engine oil and filter as often as the operators manual recommends. When we try to explain that contamination is one good reason for servicing these two items at the...

Weight Transfer Hitches Compared. (I&T's Maintenance & Repair).
September 1, 2001... Q We have a customer who is considering the purchase of a hitch arrangement made by an independent manufacturer that provides weight transfer to the rear wheels of the tractor from a pull-type disk harrow. He asks us if there are any particular...

Auction, Dealer Prices Differ for Used Combines. (I&T's Auction Action).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Thinking of taking a Deere 9610 combine in on trade? Certainly would be helpful to know what other dealers are asking for similar 9610s. What about hard cash values of 9610s on the auction market? Got to keep on top of those too. What...

Western Canada Show Scores a 10: Innovative equipment and international marketing efforts prove successful for regional farm show.(North American Farm Show Council's Western Canada Farm Progress show)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... For the past 24 years, Regina, Saskatchewan, has hosted the Western Canada Farm Progress Show. The show, which seems to be getting better with age, earned this year's highest rating by the visiting North American Farm Show Council...

US: CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2002 seeks global audience. (International News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Registration brochures for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2002 are available in nine languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish and English. Show attendees can also register for any of six international seminars that...

India: Tractor importers wanted. (International News).(Punjab Tractors Ltd. seeks dealers and importers for Swaraj tractors)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Punjab Tractors Limited (PTL) is looking for North American importers and dealers for their Swaraj brand tractors. The 2WD tractors are fitted with an EPA-approved engine, power steering, wet brakes, differential lock, Cat I and II three-point...

China: CIMA develops Web portal. (International News).(Construction Industry Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Construction Industry Manufacturers Association (CIMA), headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., expects its new Chinese language Web portal to expand the association's international marketing services by connecting construction equipment...