Combo-mulch ripper
The new Case-IH 6800 combo-mulch ripper combines a disk harrow and deep-tillage subsoiler. Designed primarily as a tillage tool, the 6800 has a caddy-cart design with underslung disk gangs, supported by a three-point hitch, and a rear-mounted subsoil ripper.
The ripper is a streamlined V-design, available in standard three-metre width and heavy-duty widths of three and 4.3 m. Standard shanks measure 50 centimetres. Heavy duty shanks are 61 cm. Shank spacing is adjustable from 40 to 101 cm, depending on the model. The disk gangs can be set at 14, 17 or 20 degrees, controlling how much residue is worked into the soil.
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Auto trip II reset for shanks is an optional feature on the machine. When triggered by an obstruction, the affected shanks trip up and back, but automatically reset to the same depth and angle as the other shanks.
Trip load is factory set at 4,200 lb. (1,909 kg), but can be adjusted to 6,000 lb. (2,727 kg). Full production for the machine is slated for late 1994. Contact: your local dealer or JI Case, 700 State St., Racine, Wis., 53404; tel. 414-636-6705.
Chainsaw recall
Stihl Ltd. has recalled all 029 and 030 model chainsaws manufactured from March until August of 1994. An ignition ground wire can wear out prematurely and possibly start a fire if it comes into contact with gasoline or any other combustible substance.
Model 029 saws have serial numbers 226585676 and higher. Model 039 models have serial numbers 227236569 and higher. Owners of the recalled machines should return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for free repair. Contact Stihl Ltd., 1-800-267-8445.
