Power generator
On many farms, it is important to maintain power to critical areas during a blackout.
Schneider Canada has introduced the Square D QC generator panel that allows users to switch to a standby power source during a power outage.
The Square D has two factory-installed, mechanically interlocked main circuit breakers. One main is served by the local utility, the other by an alternative power source such as a generator.
In an outage, the utility main is shut off and the standby breaker is turned on.
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In the standby mode, only critical applications such as refrigeration, heating and water pumps are connected to the power.
The panel can supply up to eight circuits feeding emergency applications.
There are two models, one has two 30-amp main breakers and is intended for generators up to 7.2 kW.
The other has two 60-amp breakers and works with generators up to 14.4 kW.
For more information write Schneider at 6630 Campobello Rd. Mississauga, Ont., L5N 2L8 or phone 905-821-8200.
New John Deere series
John Deere has released a new 6000 Ten Series of four tractors with power ranging from 65 to 90 horsepower.
They feature a new, fuel efficient, 4.5 litre Powertech diesel engine. The turbocharged engine has torque reserve of up to 50 percent to help pull through heavy soil without downshifting. There are four transmission options, including the 12/4 Syncroplus and the 16/16 Powrquad, and the new 24/24 Powrquad and the 16/16 Syncroplus.
Some models can also be equipped with a triple-link suspension axle that smooths bumps in the field and road.
For more information contact a John Deere dealer.
Tracked tractor
Case IH has introduced a new tracked tractor.
The new Case Quadtrac has more power – 400 horsepower vs. 360 on the original – a larger bar axle and wider gears and heavy-duty bearings.
The unit has a positive drive track system using teeth-like lugs that interlock with bars on the drive hubs for better traction.
Although more powerful, the new unit continues to have a light “footprint” of less than five pounds per square inch thanks to its 30-inch wide belt tracks.
For more information contact a Case IH dealer or visit the company’s website at www.casecorp.com.
Software package
Promis is the name of a new computer software package that couples Pig Champ, a pork production software, with a grow-to-finish and accounting package. Pig Champ was developed by the University of Minnesota and the grow-finish and accounting material was designed by FBS Systems.
The package allows users to input data only once, but have it shared to production and accounting records.
You can measure costs at every stage of production.
For more information call 800-437-7638, visit the website at www.fbssystems.com or write Farm Business Software, 1855 55th Ave., Aledo, Illinois, 61231-8610 U.S.A.
Tractor line
Massey Ferguson has introduced a new line of tractors designed to provide better visibility for the
driver.
The 4200 series high visibility units are smaller tractors with power from 55 to 85 p.t.o. hp.
The steeply slanted hood allows the operator to see objects 36 percent closer to the tractor, ideal for row crops and front-mounted implements.
They are equipped with Perkins four and six-cylinder 1,000 series diesel
engines.
For more information, contact a Massey Ferguson dealer.
