New hoppers
Farm King has introduced a low-profile hopper. Three small diameter augers provide fast input out of the hopper into the auger tube. The hopper on the 10-inch diameter model is 10.5 inches high.
On the 13-inch diametre model, the hopper is 12 inches high.
Standard on all Backsaver augers is a pivoting joint on the intake auger so the hopper is level regardless of auger height.
Rear blades
Farm King has also introduced two new rear blades for bigger tractors.
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They fit 100 h.p. and 150 h.p. units and have three hydraulic controls. One adjusts the boom to offset beyond the wheels and the other two angle the blade vertically and horizontally.
For more information on either product write Buhler Industries, 1201 Regent Ave. W., Winnipeg, Man., R2C 3B2 or call 204-661-8711.
Oil vacuum
Sagebrush Farms has introduced a portable oil vacuum system suitable for operations that maintain many engines and have to change oil often.
The Oil-Vac System, made in Texas, vacuums used oil from crankcases and filters into a holding tank
The system is cleaner than draining crankcases and should reduce oil changing time. Systems can be custom built to meet special needs.
For more information contact the Canadian distributor, Gaber Distributors, 800-463-8748.
