New Products Coming to the National Farm Machinery Show, Part 1

Ag Leader GPS 2500 The GPS 2500 all-in-one antenna from Ag Leader features a dual-frequency receiver and the capability to receive WAAS/EGNOS, OmniStar XP/HP/VBS, and GLONASS satellite signals. The receiver also supports e-Dif for areas where other differential signals aren’t available. Ag Leader also has a variety of new products and features debuting this month. The company’s Integra display will offer compatibility with the ISO 11783 (ISOBUS) Virtual Terminal Standard. This functionality enables support of many ISOBUS-compliant implements on the Integra display. February 2011 also marks the addition of OnTrac2 assisted steering support for the Integra display (photo). Adding support for OnTrac2 to the Integra display will provide growers with an economical option for adding assisted steering to tractors, combines, application rigs, and more. The system can be transferred easily between implements with a Lock-N’-Roll installation system. This month Ag Leader also introduces support for ground-drive air carts with linear actuator control for seeding and fertilizer application. This new functionality enables control of up to three channels of granular product or a combination of one channel of seed and two channels of granular product. The new air cart support provides the benefits of SeedCommand and Direct Command for broad-acre seeding. Learn more at www.agleader.com

Hardi Ranger 550 The Hardi Ranger 550 sprayer features a 550-gal. tank and frame with adjustable clevis hitch drawbar, plus 28-in. tires and wheels. The sprayer features 45- or 60-ft. Eagle hydraulic-fold booms and Hardi EVC three-section boom control with a constant, boom-pressure feature. An EasyUp platform is accessible from either side of the sprayer. Learn more at www.hardi-us.com

Shift kit for Case IH tractors – Abilene Machine designed its new AMX19109 shift kit to help speed up the long shift from forward to reverse and vice versa on Case IH Magnum tractors. The new shift kit fits all Case IH Magnum tractors, enabling the operator to shift from high reverse to seventh gear in one easy motion. Abilene added a lock lever to the new shift kit to block off the lower six gears. This allows easy shifting from forward to reverse without entering the lower gears. The easy-to-install shift kit includes one shift plate cover, park lock lever, decal, and instructions. For more information, call 800/255-0337 or visit www.abilenemachine.com

Agri-Products tractor-mounted tanks Agri-Products follows tractor manufacturers’ specifications and requests while making tractor-mounted tanks. Agri-Products not only designed the new mounts on John Deere’s 8RT Trac tractor, but had a mold built to accommodate the 500-gal. tank. This gives the 8RT series the capacity to handle 1,000 gal. of liquid while adhering to John Deere’s specifications for mounting tanks. For more information, call 800/288-1117 or visit www.agriproductsinc.com

Oasis Wet Seal technology Ace Pump Corporation announces that Oasis WetSeal technology is now available on its 650-MAX Series pumps. The Oasis Wet-Seal system prevents run-dry and abrasive, wear-seal failures by isolating seals from the pumped liquid. The innovative impeller design provides higher pressure (up to 160 psi) and more consistent pressure over the entire flow range. The Oasis sealing system helps prevent costly downtime. To learn more, call 800/843-2293 or visit www.OasisWetSeal.com

Michelin SprayBib radial tires Michelin introduces the Michelin SprayBib radial, the only high-clearance sprayer tire that can carry 14,330 lbs. at speeds up to 40 mph. The extremely durable tire delivers an expected wear life of three to five years, compared to an industry standard of one to two years. The Michelin SprayBib initially will be available as an option on new model year 2011 RoGator high-clearance applicators from AGCO. Michelin expects the tire to be available through additional original-equipment and replacement-market channels in 2011. For more information, visit www.michelin.com

Apache sprayers – The new AS720, AS1020 and AS1220 Apache sprayer models from Equipment Technologies incorporate engineering and design refinements to improve operator comfort. All three Apache models include a 4-pt.-mounted cab to reduce the g-forces felt by the operator by 37.5%, thus contributing to a more comfortable ride. The all-new custom cab boasts a 12% increase in overall floor space, allowing for a “buddy seat.” Wrap-around glass gives the operator an improved view of the front wheels and the booms. Noise sources such as the engine and exhaust have been moved farther from the operator to reduce in-cab noise by 9%. Applicators can choose between a 120-in. fixed axle or an adjustable axle that allows widths between 120 and 160 in. To learn more about improvements to the sprayer line, visit www.etsprayers.com

Planter/drill gauge wheel assembly A patent-pending “captive rim” design on CFC Distributors’ Planter/Drill Gauge Wheel Assembly allows tires to be changed without the use of a press. The modular design allows for a 5-min. bearing change. All-steel construction means no more nylon wheels will be wobbling after one or two seasons. Plastic covers keep dirt and mud from building up on the wheel face. Covers are available in yellow, black and cream/white. Wheels come complete with poly covers. For more information, call 800/ 548-6633 or visit www.cfcdist.com

Claas Lexion combines – The machines in the newest series of Claas combine harvesters range from the Class 6 Lexion 730 at 311 hp, to the Class 10 model Lexion 770 at 523 hp. New features include a deluxe cab, faster electrical and hydraulic systems, residue management solutions and a new Terra Trac system capable of road speeds up to 25 mph. Header options include the Maxflo draper head, narrow-row chopping and non-chopping corn heads, and 40-ft. extendable Vario. Stop by the Claas display at the National Farm Machinery Show to view many of these new innovations. Learn more at www.claasofamerica.com

Dominator zero turn mower The Dominator from Dixie Chopper is a zero-turn mower with the additional traction of a 4-wd skid steer when needed. Powered by a 33-hp Generac gasoline engine, the Dominator climbs inclines easily. The unique front end has an interchangeable connection for attachments. A custom front-end mechanism raises and lowers the mower’s front casters, allowing the mower to operate on four full-size wheels, with four wheel motors, when the casters are in the “up” position. It runs on two full-size rear wheels in unison with its front casters when those casters are in the “down” position. www.dixiechopper.com