Photo Gallery: New products from the National Farm Machinery Show, Part 3

Mar. 15, 2012

Dry-Panel from Morton Buildings

Morton Buildings offers Dry-Panel as an economical condensation control option. This low-cost alternative to insulation or foam board protects against condensation and meets building code requirements. A specially designed fabric traps moisture as it condenses and releases it back into the atmosphere through normal evaporation when conditions allow. Dry-Panel can even help protect roof steel from corrosion in livestock buildings. The rubber-based adhesive in Dry-Panel provides a barrier that resists acids and other chemicals typically found in livestock confinement buildings. Dry-Panel provides some sound-deadening characteristics and can be power washed when needed. Learn more at www.mortonbuildings.com.
Ag Leader Versa display

The new Versa display from Ag Leader Technology features precision functions ranging from built-in manual guidance and full-screen mapping, to yield monitoring, automated steering and real-time data logging. The Versa display features four video camera inputs and is compatible with the ISO 11783(ISOBUS) Virtual Terminal standard. Ag Leader says the new display is is a smart investment for those looking for an easy-to-use, input cost-saving solution with the versatility of a full-featured precision system. Learn more at www.agleader.com.
Yetter Stalk Devastator

The Yetter 5000 Stalk Devastator protects tires and tracks from premature wear and damage. Rollers push stalks over, crushing them as they travel through the field and allowing tires/tracks to easily roll over the stalks without damage. The rollers reduce stubble damage to the tires, wires and hydraulic hoses on combines, trucks, tractors, and seeding and tillage implements. Crushed, knocked-over stalks facilitate quicker residue breakdown. The Yetter 5000 Stalk Devastator is easy to install with mounting kits available for most corn head models. It is designed to not interfere with most header transport carts and is made of spring-loaded, solid steel construction. Learn more at www.yetterco.com.
Alo Quicke compact loaders

Alo’s new Quicke Compact Series includes four loader models for tractors from 15 to 60 hp. The new loader models combine design advantages with smart functionality. The unique position of the cross tube helps to optimize the driver’s line of sight. A self-leveling design helps operators increase their efficiency. Learn more at www.alo.se.
Shaver fence stretcher

The Shaver EZ Stretcher makes fencing more efficient and faster than ever. There’s no need to hire extra manpower; one person can easily use all of the functions this fencing machinery offers. The stretcher has two independent winches and guides, with 5,500 lbs. of torque per winch. Learn more at www.shavermfg.com/ezstretcher.html.
Ashland ejector scraper

The new Ashland I-200TS4 ejector scraper weighs nearly 25,000 lbs. and is the earthmoving industry’s heaviest-duty machine, falling in the 20-cu.-yd.-capacity class of ejector scraper. The I-200TS4 is ideal for use with high-horsepower rubber-tracked or wheeled tractors with 325+ hp. It maximizes its power unit by transferring a portion of the load’s weight for greater traction. Four 20.5 x 25 C3/L3 rear tires can be positioned in-line, or off-set for less rolling resistance. The I-200TS4 is engineered for maximum uptime and higher production capacity. Its lift cylinders are mounted over the blade to provide quick response, allowing the tractor to maintain higher ground speed. In addition, a large apron opening allows dirt to be easily ejected from the bowl. A heavy-duty framework, larger pins and cylinders, and massive trailing arms contribute to optimum strength and durability. Learn more at www.ashlandind.com.
Skid-steer snow thrower attachment from Brown Bear

Brown Bear Corporation introduces the new ST7 skid-steer-mounted snow thrower/blower attachment to its product line. The ST7 is designed for use with standard flow and high-flow skid-steer loaders. It clears a 7-ft.-wide path using a 30-degree angle blade with a snowblower impeller mounted at the discharge end of the blade. The unit comes equipped with a universal hitch coupler, a replaceable lower bit, and a hydraulically driven impeller with overload and coast-down protection. The ST7 attachment can be mounted on any farm tractor and loader with the universal hitch and a minimum flow of 15 gpm at the hydraulic remotes. For more information, visit www.brownbearcorp.com.
Altek Smart Range of ball valves

In Altek’s new Smart Range of electronic-operated ball valves with Vibro Mode, traditional mechanical switches and relays are replaced by microelectronic building units. Due to the replacement of relays, it is possible to program the direction of turning right, left or both ways. This gives operators the option to have two ports open in order to flush or drain the systems. Vibration mode, or Vibro Mode, can be used to free the ball in the event of slow or rough-running of the drive. Permanent monitoring of the power draw protects the ball valve electronics and electric motor. For more information, visit www.altekinternational.com.

Show goers found new products at every turn at the National Farm Machinery Show, held Feb. 15–18 in Louisville, Ky. Here are eight new products featured at the show — all designed to make farm and ranching operations more efficient and more profitable.