Photo Gallery: Big Iron Farm Show Gallery 5

Mike Krivit

Oct. 8, 2012

Balzer 1325 grain cart

Balzer Inc. manufactures Field Floater 4 large capacity grain carts in three sizes: 1325, 1550 and 2000 bu. capacities. All Field Floater 4 grain carts come standard with the bi-directional unload auger spout for unloading accuracy and flexibility. All hydraulic functions are controlled from one central location in the cab with joy stick control, which means less hydraulic hose requirements are needed on the tractor.
Taking a break

A grandfather and grandson take a break at the show.
Case IH Patriot 4430

The Case IH Patriot 4430 is powered by a 325 Tier 4i engine and is equipped with a 1,200-gal. tank. It features a luxurious cab that lets operators work longer with less fatigue. A one-piece curved front windshield offers a wide vista of tinted glass. The pressurized cabs keep the inside air clean and fresh while the automatic temperature control plus sunshades keep the operator cool and comfortable. The air-ride seat for the 4430 model features a 40-degree, right-hand swivel for an 180-degree full-field view.
Horsch Maestro planter

The Horsch Maestro SW planter was named machine of 2012 (in Europe) for its features that include the ability to plant fast with precise seed placement and its Seed on Demand system for a short filling time. The planter also features an electronic control system to monitor the amount of missing and double spots as well as the coefficient of variation per row. It is available for 12 to 24 rows, and the power demand starts at 180 hp.
Landoll VT Plus vertical tillage

The Landoll VT Plus is a vertical tillage tool. The smooth blades allow the unit to work in wetter conditions when needed, and will stay sharper over time when compared to fluted blades used by the competitors. It is available in 23- to 49-ft. working widths.
RoGator 1100

The RoGator 1100 is equipped with a 311-hp AGCO Power Tier 4i engine to provide plenty of power when climbing hills or muscling through the mud. The RG1100 offers all of the features expected in a fully equipped applicator, including a proven drive system, a professional cab with a floating armrest console, the RoGator Management Center, GatorTrak steering and technology solutions such as Agcommand and Raven systems.
MacDon FD75D Flex Draper head

MacDon D Series drapers offer improved capacity and allow growers to cut just about any crop without having to swap headers. These models harvest cereals, oil seeds, grass seeds and edible beans, and will perform as well as most auger headers in hay and forage applications.
New Holland T9.615

New Holland’s latest T9 4WD tractors, including the T9.615, features a sleek design and one of the largest cabs in the industry. Four row-crop-ready, articulated, tractor models are available with standard 36-inch-wide frames and up to 507 engine horsepower. The slim T9 engine hood provides improved forward visibility and the inboard planetary drive axles allow for narrow wheel width settings. For broad acre work, the two higher-horsepower, wide-frame models are in the line-up.
Top Air TA2400 sprayer

The Top Air TA2400 pull-type sprayer features a boom suspension that provides a smooth ride over rough terrain and level boom performance. It is combined with high-quality spraying components and customized tank for consistent, precise application. New for 2012 is a wireless controller that allows for easy maintenance of spray tips. The sprayer is equipped with a 2400-gal. tank, a 165-gl. Rinse tank and a 9-gal. clean water tank.
Versatile 280

Available with 250, 280 or 305 hp, the Versatile 250 to 305 is powered by the Cummins QSC 8.3L engine that delivers a combination of power, economy and performance. The Cummins QSC engine is matched to a smooth shifting powershift transmission that has 16 forward and 9 reverse speeds with operator programmable features designed to match your work requirements. Finger tip electro-hydraulics with the optional HydraFlow Plus package deliver 55 GPM to meet the demands of modern implements.

New ag equipment shown at the Big Iron Show held recently in Fargo, ND, inlcuded sprayers from Case IH, Top Air and AGCO; a grain cart from Balzer; a vertical tillage implement from Landoll; a seeder from Horsch; a new combine head from MacDon; and new tractors from Versatile and New Holland.