New truck line
The 4900 EX LowMax from Western Star Trucks is a version of the 4900 EX
heavy-duty truck with lower cab and sleeper height.
The reduced front area improves aerodynamics and the low centre of
gravity improves road handling. The lower step height also makes access
to the cab easier.
It is available as a highway tractor in 132 inch bumper-to-back-of-cab
dimension with a set forward front axle.
Standard equipment includes a 1,300 sq. inch cross flow radiator. A low
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ride height front suspension and 6.38 inch ride height AirLiner rear
suspension contribute to the low profile design.
It is available with a range of sleeper sizes.
For more information, contact a Western Star dealer or visit
www.westernstartrucks.com.
Livestock bedding system
Stock-Guard from Sunpine Forest Products is a dry bedding system for
livestock.
The company says the cost of the wood-based product is comparable to
straw bedding, but is easier to use, easier to clean and doesn’t break
down as easily as straw.
It has been used in the cattle industry for a while and is now being
adopted by hog producers using hoop roof dry sow barns. Users say the
ammonia smell is reduced and there is less dust.
Sunpine will arrange regular deliveries to match producers’ bedding and
cleaning schedules.
The material can be handled with regular farm equipment. It
incorporates into fields and can be spread at greater volumes than
straw.
For more information, contact Sunpine Forest Products, Box 1, Sundre,
Alta., T0M 1X0, phone 888-786-7463 or fax 403-638-2030.
Removable fence posts
Rowswell Agro has come up with a solution to broken fence posts on
Texas gates.
The removable post and bumper system provides an extra five feet of
gate width as well as flexibility in the event of being struck by an
oil truck or snow plow.
The posts are available as an add-on to new or existing gates.
They come with a quick attach wire system, reflectors and optional
shear pin assembly.
For more information, contact Rowswell Agro at Box 87, Cut Knife,
Sask., S0M 0N0, or phone or fax 306-398-2910.
Baler unplugger
The Inforcer is a baler attachment designed to clear plugs without the
operator leaving the cab.
It is a push bar on a railing system that is hydraulically activated.
It will unplug rough or stalky hay and start a bale in hay that is
light and slippery.
The Inforcer unplugs the baler by exerting pressure in the mouth of the
baler to force the plug through.
It installs behind the hitch and above the pickup with little
modification needed to the baler. The kit comes with mounting
instructions and hardware.
Kits are now available for Case 3650 and 8480, New Idea 4865 and 486,
Hesston 514 and 518, Avco 486, and John Deere 530 and 535. Kits for
other balers will be available soon.
For more information, contact Gaber Distributors at 800-463-8748, Box
1090, Roblin, Man., R0L 1P0 or Sund Manufacturing at 800-334-7863, or
visit www.theinforcer.com.
