Smaller tractors
Kubota Canada has introduced two new smaller tractor lines.
The utility cab tractor line (the M-110 and M-120 models) has 88 and 98 horsepower models with an eight-speed, two-range full powershift transmission.
Features include a turbocharged engine, electronic draft control, bi-speed turn and a variety of hydraulic remote options.
The new B2710HSD combines the power of bigger compacts with the size and features of Kubota’s B series line. It has a 27 h.p., four-cylinder diesel engine, enhanced three-range hydrostatic transmission and heavy constructed axles.
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For more information call 905-475-1090.
Truck power unit
Freightliner Trucks has introduced a Mercedes-Benz power unit for its line of mid-range diesel engines. Freightliner will offer two displacements and numerous ratings for its MBE900 series. A 6.4 litre, in-line six- cylinder engine is available now, while a 4.3 litre, in-line four-cylinder version will be available later in the year.
The six-cylinder is rated from 190 to 300 horsepower while the four-cylinder will have ratings from 150 to 190 h.p.
The company has also introduced two new Century class models. The mid-roof XT has 25 centimetres (10 inches) of additional interior headroom giving 200 cm (78 inches) of stand-up room at the front of the bunk. It is designed to work with tankers and flatbeds.
The sleepercab is expected to be popular in Western Canada where B double trailers are common because it can pull loaded B doubles within the overall length limits.
It has an interior height of 174 cm (68.5 inches.)
For more information contact a Freightliner dealer.
New herbicide
Monsanto recently released Sundance, a new group two, post emergent herbicide to control wild oats, as well as quackgrass, dandelion and cleavers in wheat and durum fields.
Sundance was registered through a co-operative effort between the Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency and its counterparts in the United States, Australia and the European Community.
It gives farmers an option to deal with perennial weeds in a post-emergent system. It can be tank mixed with 2,4-D ester, MCPA ester or Pardner to extend the weed spectrum.
For more information contact a Monsanto dealer.
Post driver
Pound Master Inc. has introduced a trailer-type post driver.
The Pound Master handles posts from 1.2 to three metre (four to 10 feet) in length. The hammer weight varies from 240 to 325 kilograms (540 to 720 pounds).
It has a four-way tilt mast and there is side-to-side travel of 50 centimetres (20 inches.) Options include an extendible hitch and a PTO pump or 11 h.p. Honda motor.
For information write Bob Fleischhacker at Box 74, Pilger, Sask., S0K 3G0 or phone 306-367-4228 or Larry Laczko at 306-275-2119.
New tank mix
DuPont has received registration for a new tank mix of Harmony Total and MCPA ester. The mix will provide farmers with control of problem grassy weeds and expanded broadleaf weed control in one pass.
The tank mix has two modes of action for weed resistant management. It also provides control of volunteer Smart canola in spring and durum wheat.
Field trials indicate although the tank mix, versus Harmony Total alone, does not reduce the effectiveness against wild oats, there is a slight reduction in the effectiveness of green foxtail control
For information, contact a DuPont dealer or phone 800-667-3925.
