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Published: September 9, 2004

Feeder roller

The Loewen Posifeed Roller is a heavy duty feeder chain drum designed to increase combine capacity. The roller paddles are designed to feed material more aggressively, allowing for increased harvesting speed.

The rollers are constructed with heavy gauge steel and feed evenly in light and heavy crops.

Models are available for Case/IH, John Deere, Gleaner and New Holland combines.

For more information, contact Loewen Manufacturing at 800-667-5082 or visit www.loewenmfg.com.

Pressure monitor

The Doran PressurePro tire pressure system continuously monitors the pressure of vehicle and trailer tires and displays the information in a digital readout in the vehicle’s cab.

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The unit shows pressure levels for up to 34 tires, allowing the driver to monitor leaks and schedule repairs or replacement without breakdowns. Audible and visual alerts notify the driver of low-pressure conditions.

The monitor is installed on the dashboard and hooked up using a standard two-wire power supply.

For more information, call Doran Manufacturing at 866-816-7233 or visit www.doranmfg.com.

Fertilizer lock

The NH3 Amo-Lock by Castell protects farmers and fertilizer suppliers againt the theft of anhydrous ammonia from nurse storage tanks.

The Amo-Lock is designed to fit the tank’s withdrawal valve. It uses an operating key to lock the valve and can only be removed when the valve is in a fully closed position.

Anhydrous ammionia is a key ingredient in the illegal production of crystal methamphetamine.

For more information on the Amo-Lock, write to Castell Interlocks, 21 Kenton Lanes Road, Erlanger, Kentucky, 41018, call 859-341-3075 or visit www.amolock.com.

Seed treatment

AGSCO Canada has introduced a new seed treatment for cereals that can treat seed directly in the air tank. DB-RedL is pale pink in colour and offers excellent flowability.

This eliminates bridging and seed calibration problems associated with many other seed treatments. Its high active ingredient concentration means DB-RedL is designed for treating seed through an air seeder auger. The product is easily removed from equipment with a garden hose.

DB-RedL is a group M fungicide with contact activity for use in rotation with Group 3 and 4 seed treatments. It is distributed in Canada by United Agri Products and is available at most independent farm input dealerships.

DB-RedL is available in AGSCO Out-N-Back 57-litre stainless steel containers designed to minimize waste containers.

For more information, write to AGSCO Canada, Box 578, Raymore, Sask., S0A 3J0, call 306-746-4495 or visit www.agscocanada.com.

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