Photo Gallery: New products from the National Farm Machinery Show, Part 6

Mar. 19, 2012

Pallet fork grapple

The Precision Manufacturing Pallet Fork Add-A-Grapple is easy to get on and off and holds brush, limbs and logs. Two fork positions are available. The outer position allows clamping against the forks. The inner position will allow the grapple to bypass the forks by 6 in. to clamp down on a smaller load. To put the unit on, you just slide the forks into a pair of tubes, insert the locking rods behind the forks to prevent the unit from sliding off when tipping downward, tighten the clamps to keep the unit stable during clamping, and plug in the hydraulic hoses. Learn more at www.precisionmfg.com.
Service trailer

The 990-gal. Service Special Trailer is the newest fuel and service trailer from Thunder Creek Equipment. This trailer focuses as much on safe fuel transportation as it does on enhancing the efficiency of farm operations. More of the tools and equipment normally found only in the farm shop can now be accessible right in the field. This loaded trailer features a 990-gal.-capacity diesel fuel tank and 40-gpm diesel pumping system. A dual-access, front toolbox has a service shelf, and two side toolboxes have six-drawer tool chests. There is a 35-cu.-ft. rear utility box for service tools, an electric start generator and air compressor, and two 30-gal. oil tanks with pumps. The trailer also has a 100-gal. diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) delivery system. Learn more at www.ThunderCreekEquipment.com.
Boom flush valve

The new Wilger boom flush valve features a short, compact design to accommodate existing boom constructions. The valve has a large internal diameter to maximize flow and minimize residue buildup. Installation is quick and easy and uses an O-ring seal. The valves are made from chemical- and UV-resistant material. To learn more, visit www.wilger.net/home.php
Grain cart

Kinze announces a new series of grain carts to replace the 50 series for 2012. The four new grain carts are the 900, 1100, 1300 and 1500. The new carts feature an externally mounted, forward-angled corner auger that pivots up to 10 degrees, side-topside, for maximum visibility and reach. The externally mounted auger allows for superior grain cleanout inside the cart, and the pivoting feature allows for increased adjustability. The 900 has a 20-in. vertical auger and a 17-in. horizontal auger, allowing it to achieve unloading rates of up to 500 bu./min. The 1100, 1300 and 1500 have a 22-in. vertical auger and a 20-in. horizontal auger to achieve unloading rates of up to 750 bu./min. The four new grain cart models have capacities of 900, 1,100, 1,300 and 1,500 bushels. All models will have a two-year warranty from the date of retail sale. For more information, visit www.kinze.com.
Stalk crusher

The Remlinger Manufacturing Row Runner is a roller attachment that mounts to the front of wheel or track tractors. It is designed to prevent stalk damage to tractor tires or tracks by pushing stalks over. The Row Runner is hydraulically controlled and will fit a wide variety of tractor makes and models. The 12-in.-dia. roller still uses the 1 ¼-in. flange disc bearings for years of hassle-free service. Roller down-pressure is adjusted using a front-spring-mounted system for easy access and adjustment. Working widths vary depending on the outside width of the tires or tracks. Learn more at www.remlingermfg.com.
Sprayers

Equipment Technologies announces that a new Tier IV Interim engine will become standard in the AS1020 sprayer in 2012 and the model number will change to AS1025. Both Raven and Trimble precision components can now be factory installed. Thanks to a new agreement with Trimble, Equipment Technologies now has the ability to manufacture its Apache sprayers Trimble-ready, or with select precision components from Trimble factory-installed and factory-serviced, including Trimble’s FmX and CFX-750 field displays, Field- IQ crop input control system and the Autopilot automated steering system. For more information, visit www.etsprayers.com.
Dual adjustable rate piston pump

CDS-John Blue Company introduces the dual adjustable rate NGP-8055-AR piston pump that enables growers to apply two products with one piston pump. It is available as a ground-driven pump or as a hydraulically run pump with variable rate. The pump features a 5-to-1 maximum ratio between two pumping heads, allowing growers to apply 5 gpa of starter fertilizer on one side and 25 gpa of nitrogen on the other side, for example. For more information, visit www.cds-johnblue.com/agricultural-pumps.shtml#darn.

With over 850 exhibitors showing off their new products at the 2012 National Farm Machinery Show, attendees had plenty to see. Here are a few of the products featured at the show in Louisville, Ky., Feb. 15-18.