Sprayer made more accurate
The new SPX 4260 Patriot sprayer from Case IH has improved operator comfort and the latest information and navigation systems.
The Surveyor cab is the same as on the STX Series tractors. When equipped with the Ag Information Manager system, the droplet size can be changed by varying pressure independent of speed and flow, to manage spray drift.
The AIM Navigation system provides accurate spray records and extends spraying into the night using global positioning system guidance and parallel swathing.
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Filling and tendering operations have been simplified with a service centre that is accessible on the side of the machine. The chemical, rinse and foam tanks can be served from the same position.
For information, contact a Case IH dealer or visit www.caseih.com.
Combine has better reverser
Case IH has improved its axial-flow combine line.
The hydraulic feeder reverser is now standard. The new reverser increases torque by 50 percent from the old electric reversers.
There is a bigger fuel tank, allowing 14-16 hours of operation between fillups.
There is a redesigned header belt drive idler tensioner for all models. The structural design of the rock trap has been improved. Also new: straw chopper adjustment from outside the combine; fixed-knife blades for the chopper; and spreader bat enhancements.
For information, contact a Case IH dealer or visit www.caseih.com.
Computer is tough
Trimble’s new AgGPS 160 portable computer designed for precision agriculture applications is rugged and built for extreme conditions.
Hand-held or vehicle-mounted, it can operate in temperatures ranging from Ð20 to 60 C with up to 40 hours of battery life. It can be used with Trimble’s GPS receivers and the GPS parallel swathing option.
The backlit display is readable in sunlight. It uses the Microsoft Windows CE operating system and can run third-party Win CE software.
For more information, contact a Trimble dealer or write to Trimble at 645 North Mary Ave., Box 3642, Sunnyvale, California, U.S.A. 94088-3642 or visit the website at www.trimble.com.
Windrowers roll lightly
Hesston has improved its self-propelled and pull-type windrowers.
The horsepower on the self-propelled 8550 has been increased to 165 from 152 hp. The 8250 model will come equipped with a two-speed hydrostatic transmission, a speedometer and rotary air intake.
In addition to the rubber on steel and steel on steel conditioner roll options, Hesston will offer the TiCor, shallow-lugged, intermeshing rubber rolls made from cord-reinforced rubber. The design absorbs shocks from rocks with less damage and does less damage to crop leaves than other deep-lugged rubber or urethane rolls.
For more information, contact a Hesston dealer or go to www.hesston.agcocorp.com.
