Round baler
Hesston has a new fixed-chamber round baler with electronic controls that offers automatic bale tying.
Like the model 514 it replaces, the new 814 baler produces five-by-six foot bales.
New features include an optional hydraulically driven pickup and optional mesh wrap. The hydraulic pickup is controlled by a double-acting remote valve on the tractor that runs the pickup at speeds from 80 to 120 rpm.
It can also be equipped with an electric pick-up lift, allowing the operator to move the pickup without leaving the tractor seat.
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For more information, contact a Hesston dealer, visit www.hesston.agcocorp.com, or write to Agco Corp. marketing services, 4205 River Green Parkway, Duluth, Georgia, USA, 30096.
Cummins engine
Agco Allis has switched to Cummins engines in its 8700 and 9700 series tractors.
The 70 and 85 pto horsepower models now have the B-series 5.9 litre Cummins engine plus a choice of three transmissions: 12 by four synchronized; 12 by 12 synchromesh shuttle; and 24 by 24 Power Shuttle. The latter uses one lever, mounted to the right of the seat to control all functions including an electro hydraulic button for clutchless high-low shifts.
The 95 and 110 pto hp lines have the same Cummins engine and a choice of two 32 by 32 transmissions. The QuadraShift permits four clutchless speed changes.
The 160 to 225 pto hp models have the 8.3 L Cummins engine plus PowerShift transmissions for no-clutch shifting through 18 forward and six reverse speeds.
For more information, contact an Agco Allis dealer, visit www.agcoallis.agcocorp.com, or write to Agco Corp. marketing services, 4205 River Green Parkway, Duluth, Georgia, USA, 30096.
Field management software
The Field History Manager farm management software program has been updated.
The program helps farmers keep track of input cost returns, break-even yields and price per unit, rotations and crop in storage.
The new addition is an elaborate storage feature that allows farmers to enter information on crops sold or in storage.
The program is designed to be used when applying for Manitoba Crop Insurance coverage. Several improvements have been made in that area as well.
A demo of last year’s program can be downloaded at www.escape.ca/~amaendel.
The package includes an installation CD, a manual, technical support and future updates.
It is available on either Windows or Macintosh.
For more information, contact Selma Maendel at 204-252-2790 or write to Box 550, Portage la Prairie, Man., R1N 3B9.
Crane for skid loader
Worksaver has a new crane boom for skid steer loaders.
The crane is welded steel. The boom is built from 7.6 centimetre square steel tubing. The length is almost two metres. There are three lifting points with the farthest attaching point rated at 771 kilograms lift and the closest almost 1,000 kg. The crane comes with clevis and chain hook and one set of adapter bushings.
For more information, contact Worksaver, Box 100 Litchfield, Illinois, 62056-0100, U.S.A., phone 217-324-5973 or visit www.worksaver.com.
