New tractor series
New Holland’s new TG Series 2 tractors offer improved pulling power and hydraulic capacity, with four models beginning at 175 pto horsepower.
With up to 255 pto hp and 44 pto hp growth, the tractors respond with up to 56 percent pto torque rise. The six-cylinder, turbocharged 8.3 litre engines increase horsepower as they pull down to lower rpms in demanding conditions.
All models are Tier 3 compliant and have electronic engine management for the convenience and fuel savings of setting a constant engine speed or cruise control. A 180 gallon fuel tank allows for up to 18 hours of continuous operation without refueling.
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The tractors are available with a choice of three transmissions: a standard 18Fx4R powershift transmission; an optional 19Fx4R powershift transmission that has a special gear to increase fuel economy during transport; and an optional 23Fx6R shift-through creeper powershift transmission designed with five slower forward and two reverse speeds for working in vegetable, potato or other specialty crops.
With the push of a button, all transmissions can convert to the convenience of automatic transmissions in both road and field modes.
The TG Series 2 tractors have
increased hydraulic flow and lift capacity for high-demand implements. Equipment can be run with 70 gpm hydraulic flow when using the
MegaFlow option.
The three-point hitch has a lift capacity of up to 17,920 pounds.
For more information, contact a New Holland dealer.
Utility vehicle
Until recently, farmers have viewed utility vehicles as nothing more than over-sized ATVs.
They carry an extra person and a few parts in the box, but utility vehicles can’t do a lot of work.
However, utility vehicles became more useful with the announcement of nine hydraulically driven Stanley tools that can be operated off the Kubota RTV900 utility vehicle, including a chain saw, pole saw, auger, post driver, pruner, sump pump and 13 inch diamond chain saw for concrete. They match the new Kubota dedicated tool hydraulic circuit and are fully HTMA Type 1 compliant.
Kubota says hydraulically driven tools generally last longer because moving parts are constantly lubricated and cooled.
They also eliminate the need to carry fuel and never give the operator a starting problem.
The optional dedicated hydraulic circuit on the RTV900 has a special pump, an oil cooler with an electric fan, 3/8 inch flush face quick disconnect couplers, No. 8 SAE O-rings, high mount air cleaner and hand throttle. It operates at 1,000 to 2,000 psi with a flow range of four to six gpm.
For more information, go to www.
kubota.ca to locate a dealer.
Free form fenders
Free Form Plastics of St. Brieux, Sask., has introduced a line of polymer plastic fenders designed to fit agricultural implements such as trucks, trailers, sprayers and other equipment where fenders are subject to vibration and impact. They are available for single axle, tandem or tridem axle configurations.
Free Form says the flexible fenders outlast steel and aluminum and their poly material provides protection from -40 to 40 C.
The non-corrosive material eliminates painting. The smooth surface resists debris buildup.
A basic single axle, one-side fender costs $105. The same basic fender shape is then expandable for tandem and tridem units, and exact prices will vary with the specific application.
For further information, call 306-275-2155 or visit www.freeformplastics.com.
High capacity sprayer
John Deere has introduced the 4930, a new high capacity, 325 horsepower sprayer with a 1,200 gallon tank and an optional high-flow spray system to apply 50 gallons per acre at 24 km-h with a 120 foot boom.
The 4930 is designed to maintain speeds in soft or hilly terrain. The new system controls individual boom sections that automatically turn on or shut off nozzles, based on a GPS coverage map that is created as the sprayer goes through the field.
It also has a boom levelling system to maintain the boom at a constant height over the crop, with sensors to constantly monitor the distance from the boom to the ground.
For three-season productivity, there is an optional 200
cubic foot dry box for pre- and post-applications, putting two delivery systems on one machine.
For more information, contact a local John Deere dealer.
