Impressive Implements
Companies roll out new forage machines for 2009
Bale Identification System
The Tagger, Harvest Tec's individual bale identification system for large square balers, uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to create readable tags with details on every bale made.
Circle 118 or visit www.harvesttec.com or freeproductinfo.net/hfg.
Double Seeder Hitch
The BDH-512 Double Seeder Hitch from Brillion Iron Works, Inc.'s Farm Equipment Division works with any 8', 10' or 12' pull-type seeder. Once connected, the hitch adjusts to the width of the largest seeder, allowing it to equalize the weight on each seeder for uniform seeding depth.
Circle 119, call 800-409-9749 or visit www.brillionfarmeq.com or free productinfo.net/hfg.
Vertical Mixer
The 1,400-cu ft Model 3600 triple screw vertical mixer is the largest of the Patz vertical mixer series. Add optional side extensions and mixing capacity increases to up to 1,580 cu ft.
Circle 120, call 920-897-2251, view on-farm demos at www.youtube.com/patzmarketing or visit www.patzsales.com or freeproductinfo.net/hfg.
Forage Box
The Xtracap Forage Box from H&S Manufacturing is available in 17', 19' and 21' lengths in front- and rear-unload models. Its staggered beater design delivers a smooth flow to the unloading apron or twin augers.
Circle 121, call 715-387-3414, or visit www.hsmfgco.com or freeproductinfo.net/hfg.
Grass And Grain Drills
CrustBuster debuts its grass and grain drills. Working widths of the Series 5007 three-point or pull-type are up to 7'6"; the Model 5010, from 9'10" to 10'; and the Model 5015, 14'3"-15'. The drills' coulter/opener design uses a planter-style opener with offset 15" double disc blades.
Circle 122, call 620-227-7106 or visit www.crustbuster.com or freeproductinfo.net/hfg.
Portable Platform Scales
Central City Scale platform scales let growers weigh hay in the field. Platforms measure 7'6" or 8'6" × 10'8" with 50,000-lb capacity.
Circle 123, call 308-946-3591 or visit www.ccscales.com or freeproductinfo.net/hfg.
Soil Aerators
AerWay's AWST and AWFT aerators include a new inline roller system, c-flex cushion springs, outboard star tines to maintain equal aeration for the full width of the machines and heavy-duty trunnion bearings. AWST rigid-frame models are in widths from 10' to 20'; AWFT hydraulic-fold models come in 20', 25' and 30' working widths.
Circle 124, call 800-457-8310, email aerway@aerway.com or visit www.aerway.com or freeproductinfo.net/hfg.
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