Making hay
Vermeer Manufacturing has unveiled a one-step system designed to simplify baling and wrapping of high-moisture hay.
The Ensiler has an automated wrapping system built into the Vermeer 504 L-Series baler.
It is operated from the tractor seat using a single hydraulic lever. After the bale is formed, a hydraulically powered bale cradle extends to the back and turns the bale as it is being wrapped.
A swing-arm assembly revolves around the bale, stretching the film tightly to form an air-tight seal.
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The wrapping system can be over-ridden to harvest dry bales measuring 1.5 by 1.2 metres (five by four feet) and weighing up to 540 kilograms (1,200 pounds.)
For more information contact a Vermeer dealer or write to the company at Box 200, Pella, Iowa, 50219-0200, U.S.A., or phone 515-621-7615.
Grain equipment
REM Manufacturing has introduced two grain handling products.
The GTS 2085 conveyor and GTS 2000 grain drop are designed to handle grains and special crops quickly and gently.
The conveyor has an attached drive-over hopper, allowing grain to be dropped into the conveyor hopper and moved directly on a continuous belt into the conveyor tube.
The unit operates in-line with the tractor, allowing easy movement. It includes a ratcheting lock for raising and lowering the conveyor.
The GTS 2000 Grain Drop is a portable drive-over, high capacity belt transfer system that eliminates the need for dumping pits.
Both units use a 20-inch (50 centimetre) wide-ridged belt that curves inside the conveying tube. Both will move more than 8,500 bushels an hour.
They operate with an optional hydraulic or electric drive.
For more information write REM Manufacturing, 2180 Oman Dr., Box 1207, Swift Current, Sask., S9H 3X4 or phone 800-667-7420.
Spraying catalogue
Producers involved with precision farming might be interested in a catalogue on Tee-Jet electronic spraying system controllers.
The controllers work with most geographical information system software and global positioning system hardware systems.
The Spray Control Solutions Catalog 802 is available from TeeJet dealers or by writing Spraying Systems Co., Box 7900, Wheaton, Illinois, 60189-7900 U.S.A. or by phoning 630-665-5000 or e-mail at tjtech@ spray.com.
Extracting oil
Gaber Distributors has introduced a portable, manually operated oil extractor pump.
The company said a few strokes on the plunger creates a vacuum that sucks old oil from crankcases in a few minutes.
The oil is captured in the integrated container that holds up to five litres.
For more information contact Gaber Distributors, Box 1090, Roblin, Man., R0L 1P0 or phone 800-463-8748.
