Safe hands
The all-metal Grabber makes installing barbed wire safe, quick and easy. The Grabber consists of a cone-shaped body piece terminated in a 2.5-cm diameter ring and a sliding ring with a slot.
To use the Grabber, slip the barbed wire into the slot on the locking ring, slide the locking ring to the large end of the cone and attach a come-along or other tension device to the body piece. The locking ring holds the barbed wire firmly in placed as tension is applied, but won’t cut or bend the wire. Once the wire is installed and tension released, the wire is released by twisting the locking ring.
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The Grabber handles all types of wire, cable and rope up to 1.25-cm in diameter. It eliminates twisting and looping problems. Splicing is easy with two Grabbers, one for each wire to be spliced. The Grabber has been tested to a pulling power of 1,090 kg (2,400 lb), and comes has a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship. Contact: Barb Clamp Inc., 5201 Branson Road, Poteau, Okla., 74953; tel. 918-647-7012; fax. 918-647-7072.
Portable pressure washer
The Stihl RE-102 is a compact, powerful, portable high-pressure washer. The 110-volt motor produces an adjustable operating pressure of 145-1,200 psi. The high-operating pressure produces a stream that requires 80 percent less water than an ordinary garden hose. Stand equipment includes spray wand with adjustable nozzle, washing brush and spray bottle. Contact: Stihl Ltd., 1515 Sise Road., Box 5666, London, Ont., N6A 4L6; tel. 519-681-3000; fax. 519-681-1603.
Wheel adapted to row-crop planters
Yetter has adapted the 6200 series seed-firming wheel to fit John Deere 7000-7300 planters, Kinze planters, White 6000 planters and Case IH drills. The wheel mounts directly behind double disc openers to gently firm the seed into the seed trench for ideal placement. By pressing the seed into the moisture at the bottom of the furrow, it provides excellent seed-to-soil contact at a consistent depth, resulting in faster, more uniform emergence of the crop.
The 12.5-cm wheel is made of a non-stick polymer plastic to reduce wear and prevent soil build-up. It runs on a sealed gothic arch bearing and has a spring-loaded swivel hinge which enables it to better follow the soil contour. A two-piece mounting bracket allows for easy removal. Contact: Yetter Manufacturing Co., Colchester, Ill. 62326-0358; tel. 309-776-4111; fax. 309-776-3222.
