New From Fall Farm Shows

Nov 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Karen McMahon

Self-contained auger

KSi Conveyors introduces a new auger equipped with a 9-hp Honda engine to use in the field without the need of a tractor for electricity or hydraulics. The 120832SCT auger is an 8-in. model with cleated-belt technology to gently handle bulk seed. The belt also allows steeping angles on the auger. Price: $7,200. Circle 206.

KSi also introduces a new 1610 conveyor with attached swing-away auger. This model also has the cleated-belt technology. Price: $24,000. Circle 207.

Contact KSi Conveyors Inc., Dept. FIN, Box 69, Cissna Park, IL 60924, 888/574-2668, or visit www.ksiconveyors.com or www.freeproductinfo.net/fin.

Tandem-axle cart

The new Brent Avalanche 1594 grain cart features an oscillating tandem axle with autosteer for easy maneuverability, minimal berming during tight turns and a smooth in-field ride. The new cart will hold 1,500 bu. of grain and unload it at 840 bu./min. through the 22-in. vertical unloading auger that pivots. This cart also will be available in a 1,250-bu. model.

Price for the 1594 model is $74,900. Contact Unverferth Mfg., Dept. FIN, Box 357, Kalida, OH 45853, 800/322-6301, visit www.unverferth.com or www.freeproductinfo.net/fin, or circle 208.

High-efficiency planter

Kinze claims its new 3800 SDS (seed delivery system) planter boasts one of the highest efficiencies in the business. According to the company, a fully loaded 3800 SDS will plant about 260 acres of corn with just one fill and will plant nearly 1,000 acres a day. The new model is equipped with two central poly seed hoppers, each holding 55 bu. It takes just 8 min. to fill each one using bulk bags or a Probox. Two 3½-in.-dia. poly auger systems move seed to each row unit.

The SDS will work with nearly any tractor because of its low hydraulic requirement. The planters feature easy clean-out and a narrow transport width. They are available in planting widths of 60, 80 and 90 ft. Prices start at $134,647 for a 24-row, 30-in. model with mechanical seed metering. Circle 209.

Kinze also introduces the new KPM III electronic seed monitor to go with its lines of planters. The KPM III model displays population, seed spacing and planting seed data for up to 36 rows on the screen. A population bar graph displays the rows and displays average population by row for a comparison of row performance. A six-row KPM III package with magnetic distance sensor retails for $2,639. A 24-row monitor with radar distance sells for $6,240. Circle 210.

Contact Kinze Mfg. Inc., Dept. FIN, Box 806, Williamsburg, IA 52361-0806, 319/668-1300, or visit www.kinze.com or www.freeproductinfo.net/fin.

Pile driver, grain auger

Brandt offers three new pieces of equipment to make grain handling easier. The new Pile Driver eliminates the hassle of moving grain that has been piled on the ground. The driver works with a grain vac to efficiently auger up 4,000 to 4,500 bu. of grain/hr. It works like a sweep to pull grain into the Maxiflow nozzle on the grain vac. The driver option for the grain vac costs $3,500. Circle 211.

Brandt also introduces a new 13-in. HP auger. The auger will operate at angles up to 40° with a 12,000-bu./hr. capacity. The auger features a 14-in. swing tube and enlarged boot area. The 1370 model with hydraulic winch and hopper mover retails for $20,000. Circle 212.

For sunflower growers, Brandt offers a new option to handle the light, oily sunflower seeds. The sunflower option is available on the 5000 grain vacs and will move the seeds into the auger and prevent them from going out the exhaust. The option costs less than $500. Circle 213.

Contact Brandt Agricultural Products, Dept. FIN, Box 317, Station Main, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4P 3A1, 866/427-2638, or visit www.brandt.ca or www.freeproductinfo.net/fin.