New windrower
Increased horsepower and new productivity features are the highlights
of the new 4995 windrower and 994 rotary platform from John Deere.
With a 6.8 litre PowerTech engine generating 182 horsepower, the 4995
has 10 more horsepower than the previous model 4990.
Standard tires on the 4995 are Goodyear 18.4 x 26 (R3), 12-ply button
tires, and 14L x 16.1, eight-ply rear caster wheels. Goodyear 18.4 x
R26 (R1) Two Star radial bar tires are optional equipment.
There are also two new 994 rotary platforms: a nine-disk, 14.5 foot
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platform and an eight-disk, 13 foot platform for narrow transport and
better maneuverability.
The platforms have three conditioner options: impeller, steel roll and
urethane roll.
The 994 rotary platforms feature large heavy-duty cutting disks that
rotate toward the centre of the platform. This centre rotation design
improves cut quality by minimizing uncut crop in the field.
Shear hub protection prevents damage to internal cutterbar components
when the cutting disk hits a solid object.
For more information, contact a John Deere dealer or visit
www.johndeereag.com.
Pipe plow
The new PL-24C Pipe Plow from Empire Welding and Machining Ltd. is
designed to plow two-inch PVC diameter pipe to a depth of 24 inches.
It is equipped with a hard-surfaced ripper-style blade, rear-reel
hydraulic-controlled arms that fold down to handle all ranges of reels,
and a dynamic and sturdy four-by-four foot frame with farm and highway
tires. It has a power requirement of about 100 to 150 horsepower.
Special features include a depth gauge, transport locks, adjustable
hitch, heavy-duty jack, hydraulic hose holder, rock and tool trays,
rear hitch, and anti-scuff rollers on the pipe-laying boot.
A coulter option is available. It cleanly cuts through sod and tree
roots, preventing the roots from being ripped from the ground and piled
up in front of the blade.
The manufacturer says the Ultra Plow is affordable for contractors,
rental depots, rural municipalities, the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation
Administration and groups of producers.
For more information, contact Empire Welding and Machining Ltd., Box
1565, 10022 Thatcher Ave., North Battleford, Sask., S9A 3W1, phone
306-446-3444, fax 306-446-3999 or visit
www.empireweldingandmachining.com.
Pesticide mixing system
Focus Industries has introduced two new versions of the Handler, its
pesticide mixing and induction equipment.
The company has reworked the plumbing design based on user comments to
create a smaller, more effective package.
The unit now comes partially assembled and should be put together and
ready to use in about 15 minutes.
Handler 1 i15t has a threaded fitting and Handler 1 i15m has a Banjo
threadless manifold fitting.
The Handler comes with a knife that allows users to cut, mix, empty and
discard a jug of chemical in 30 seconds. There is a built- in agitator
to mix powders, a high-visibility 59 litre calibrated cone-bottom tank,
a glass-filled poly-propylene threaded or threadless venture, and a
stable, welded steel frame.
The company also makes larger models.
For more information, contact Focus at 17A Rayborn Cres., St. Albert,
Alta., T8N 5C3, phone 866-688-2657 or visit www.thehandler.com.
