Steerable grain cart tracks, tillage tools, loaders and more from 2013 National Farm Machinery Show

Steerable tracks on Balzer grain carts

Balzer Inc. introduced a steering grain cart on tracks, a first for the ag market according to the company. The front and rear steerable tracks turn as tight as a tire with 10 degrees of steering radius per track assembly. The four tracks offer lower compaction because their footprint is larger than that of a cart with two tracks. The tracks are designed to pivot on the center axle, and a double tandem system allows the idlers and bogies to divide the weight properly. Grain carts with loads of 2,000 bu. are easily maneuverable with the four-track system. Capacity of the grain cart shown is 1,550 bu. Other Field Floater 4 carts are available in 1,325- and 2,000-bu. capacities. The retail add-on price for tracks on a Field Floater 4 is $29,750. Contact Balzer at 800/795-8551 or visit balzerinc.com.

Air Barn dry hay storage

The Air Barn is a new dry hay storage method that provides ventilation inside a 10-ml plastic bag. A steel frame called the Air Barn Loader allows operators to easy load stacks of hay, large square bales or round bales into the bag. A ventilation fan at one end keeps the bag inflated to allow hay to dry naturally. After drying, operators must monitor the hay and turn on the fan if needed. Cost of the entire system for 21,000 bales is about $35,000. Contact Air Barn at 217/285-6487 or visit airbarn.com.

New Brent grain wagon from Unverferth

The Brent 57-Series Grain Train wagons are available in capacity sizes of 750, 650 and 550 bu. The new models feature a dual-position door wheel for convenient operation from either the left or right of the door. An upgraded Q model includes a push-button-controlled unloading door with front and rear switches for unloading convenience. Base list price for the new wagons is $18,890. Contact Unverferth at 800/322-6301, or visit brentequip.com.

Walk-behind brush cutter

PECO Inc. is offering the Brush Blazer, a walk-behind brush cutter. The new device comes in three models equipped with either a 28-hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine or a 27-hp Kohler EFI engine, both with electric start. The Blazer will cut grass, weeds, brush and 4-in. caliper trees. List price: $13,200. Contact PECO at 800/438-5823, or visit brushblazer.com.

New dry fertilizer spreaders

Chandler Spreaders exhibited a new dry fertilizer spreader that features adjustable tracks from 72 to 120 in. The AT-FTLH EXW model is available in three types of hopper construction: mild steel, 409 stainless steel and 304 stainless steel. It will spread fertilizer up to 80 ft. The spreader also may be used for lime, but the track width must be 90 in. or less. Lime will spread up to 50 ft. The spreader starts at $42,000. Contact Chandler Spreaders at 800/243-3319, or visit chandlerspreaders.com.

GVM E-Series Prowler

Shown at the National Farm Machinery Show is the new E-Series Prowler. The new self-propelled machine available in three models is versatile and will handle four seasons of work in the field. It features a mechanical, all-wheel drive powertrain and road speeds from 41 to 45 mph. It is equipped with a Crenlo Air Ride Cab, front entry with hydraulic ladder, and 7-in. display with push buttons. Estimated price of the model shown is $290,000. Contact GVM at 800/458-5123, or visit gvminc.com.

Telescopic wheel loader from JCB

A powerful, new telescopic wheel loader was recently introduced to North America by JCB Agricultural Equipment. The TM320 features 125 engine hp, a maximum lift height of 17 ft. 1 in., and a maximum lift capacity of 6,390 lbs. The TM320 was designed to provide all-around visibility in a wheel loader combined with a telescopic boom. Cost of the new loader is $119,500. Contact JCB at 912/447-2000, or visit jcb.com.

MacDon upgrades FlexDraper headers

MacDon has upgraded its rigid and FlexDraper headers with as many as 30 improvements. Model FD75 FlexDraper header was shown at the National Farm Machinery Show. The cost of the header with double knife is $95,000 for a 40-ft.-wide model and $100,000 for the 45-ft.-wide model. For more information, visit macdon.com.

Tool for better silage from Agromatic

Agromatic displayed the Reck implement for packing silage into a silage pile. The Reck will spread silage all the way to the bunker wall. It hydraulically swivels 20 degrees. A 32-in. cylinder and a 37-in. cylinder are available. Depending on options, the Reck costs $16,000 to $19,500. Contact Agromatic at 800/800-5824, or visit agromatic.net.

New tillage equipment from Salford

Salford Farm Machinery displayed the company’s latest I-2100 vertical tillage tool from its Independent Series. The I-2100 tillage tool was outfitted with three new attachments at the show. The attachments included shanks with spring or hydraulic auto reset, a broadcast distribution kit, and banding tubes designed to place seed or fertilizer in the trench opened by the tillage coulter. A 24-ft. base model of the I-2100 retails for $68,383. Contact Salford at 519/485-1293, or visit salfordmachine.com.

Schulte’s new flex-wing cutter

The new FX-318 Rotary Cutter is the first 18-ft. Flex Wing mower in North America, according to the company. The new FX-318 from Schulte will handle mowing crop residue, pastures, weeds, orchards and roadsides. The single 7 gauge domed deck sheds water and debris. The new model retails for $27,000. Contact Schulte at 306/287-3715, or visit Schulte.ca.

Gopher transfer conveyor from Unverferth

Unverferth displayed its new Gopher transfer conveyor for bulk seed handling. The Gopher conveyor is remote controlled and self-propelled for easy movement under a trailer’s unloading hatch. It features a low-profile hopper with an adjustable downspout for easy filling of a hopper on the Unverferth Seed Runner. It folds down and stores easily on the Seed Runner seed tender. Pricing has not been set. Contact Unverferth at 800/322-6301, or visit umequip.com.

New 30-ft. Loftness shredder

Loftness recently introduced a 30-ft. model of its Side Discharge Shredder. The shredder brings all the material to one end so two rows may be combined for minimizing baler trips through the field. The shredder features a conveyor belt for moving stover. Loftness introduced a 20-ft. model last fall. The 30-ft. model retails for $75,000. Contact Loftness at 800/828-7624, or visit loftness.com.

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