Swing-away auger
Brandt has a new swing-away auger with a heavy-duty scissor lift for
extended reach to deal with tall bins, Quonsets and grain piles.
The swing-away 13-inch auger comes in 70 and 90 foot lengths. The
10-inch augers come in 60 and 70 foot lengths. The 90-foot model has an
adjustable axle, offering maximum reach with increased stability.
Plastic spouting on the swing tube transition spout is sealed and
flexible, keeping grain in and moisture out. Removable spout covers
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ease inspection, maintenance and clean out. Two removable panels give
access to the boot for inspection and clean out.
On the 13-inch swing-away auger there is a self-levelling hopper that
stays low regardless of how high the main auger is raised. The four
10-inch pneumatic wheels on the hopper are adjustable.
There are three six-inch drag augers in the hopper.
For durability, the high-throughput transition areas feature chain
couplers and larger gearboxes.
For more information contact a Brandt Agricultural Products dealer, or
write to Box 317 Regina, Sask., S4P 3A1, phone 866-427-2638 or visit
www.brandt.ca.
Massey Ferguson 4300
Massey Ferguson’s new 4300 tractor series has beefed up hydraulics and
a redesigned cab and control console.
The 4300 line accommodates tractors in the 55 to 99 horsepower range.
They are powered by four and six-cylinder Perkins engines featuring
steep torque rise as engine rpms fall under load.
There is a wide range of transmission options.
The top of the line 24-24 power shuttle has 11 gears in the five to 13
km-h range.
In the cab, there is a newly designed gear lever linkage and placement
of the gear lever on a right hand console. A knob on the console
controls the electro hydraulic pto engagement.
For more information, contact a Massey Ferguson dealer or visit
www.agrocorp.com.
Nufarm liquid fungicide
Nufarm has a new fungicide to control early and late blight in
potatoes, beans, cucumbers, peppers, sugar beets and tomatoes. Parasol
is a copper hydroxide fungicide widely used by vegetable growers. It is
a liquid-based formulation that is easier to measure, pour and mix than
dry formulations. It can be tank mixed with a wide range of other
fungicides prior to top kill. For more information, contact a Nufarm
retailer, phone 800-868-5444 or visit www.nufarm.ca.
Bobcat on tracks
Bobcat now has rubber track compact loaders.
The T200 and T190 decrease ground disturbance and increase flotation
and traction.
The T200 has 17.7 inch or 12.6 inch tracks. It has 2000 pound rated
operating capacity and 121 inch lift height.
There is 20.6 gallons per minute auxiliary hydraulic output with a 32
gpm high flow option. The engine is a 73 horsepower turbo-charged
diesel.
The T190 has 12.6 inch tracks and a 118-inch lift height. The rated
operating capacity is 1,900 lb. The auxiliary hydraulic output is 16.7
gpm and the high flow option is 27 gpm. The engine is a 56 h.p.
turbo-charged diesel.
For more information, contact a Bobcat dealer or visit www.bobcat.com.
Horizon tank mixes
Syngenta has approval to add two more tank mix options to Horizon grass
herbicide.
It can now be used with Matador insecticide and Mecoprop, a broadleaf
herbicide.
The mix with Matador will allow control of insects such as
grasshoppers, wild oats and millet in one pass.
For more information, contact a Syngenta product retailer or visit
www.syngenta.com.
