Feb 5, 2009 1:58 PM

Look for these new products at the National Farm Machinery Show, February 11–14, in Louisville, KY.

Grain Trailers
Jet grain trailers are designed with a patented, easy-opening grain door with a ramp and bevel edge. The door slides down the ramp when its movement is initiated. The weight of the commodity inside the door becomes kinetic energy inside the trailer. As the commodity passes through the opening, it exerts force against the bevel edge of the door to continue opening it. Stop by the Jet Company booth to see a demonstration of how the door works.

Other innovative features include sight windows, side chutes, hanging slopes, round hoppers and rounded slopes.

View videos depicting how the grain doors work at www.jetcompany.com. Or for more information, call 800/332-3117.

Tractor Parts
Steiner Tractor Parts specializes in restoration-quality parts for antique tractors. Parts are available for Allis Chalmers, Case, Cockshutt, Ford, Farmall/International, John Deere, Massey Harris & Ferguson, Minneapolis Moline and Oliver. A wide array of products is offered, including manifolds, sheet metal, seats, steering wheels, rims, emblems, mufflers, water pumps, gauges, lights and more. STP’s Web site features detailed pictures of each part, a user-friendly checkout system, an e-catalog and company blog. The site has tips, tricks and tractor restoration stories too.

Visit www.steinertractor.com.

Field Cultivator
Krause Corporation introduces the 5635 field cultivator in response to the need for improved seedbed preparation. All sizes of the new 5635 are available with Krause’s 24/7 Leveling Systems that use a combination of either three rows of tines or spikes with a reel for superior residue distribution and clod sizing. The Tractor Interface Center on the 5635 prevents hydraulic hoses from binding in turns in addition to providing storage for manuals, hydraulic hoses and light hookup for the high-visibility LED lights.

Available in sizes from 20 to 50 ft., the 5635 offers two shank mounts with a 180- to 190-lb. point load, a two-piece k-tine for non-rocky conditions, and a spring-cushioned mount with 15-in. trip height suitable for rocky soils. Both mounts are available in either an edge-on or flat shank design to optimize residue flow and desired soil mixing.

For more information, call Krause Corporation at 800/957-2873 or visit www.krauseco.com.

Drift-reduction Nozzle
Lechler introduces a ceramic, air-induction, twin flat spray nozzle. The IDK-T drift-reduction nozzle is designed to be used alone to provide excellent coverage in dense foliage. A 120° pattern nozzle, the IDK-T features two angled spray fans that are positioned to spray 30° forward and backward of the boom. A working pressure range of 15 to 90 psi yields very coarse- to medium-droplet sizes with very low drift potential. The nozzles are ISO color coded with high-wearing, removable ceramic cores. They will fit most bayonet cap and nozzle body systems.

For more information, call 800/815-6710 or visit www.lechlerag.com.

Secure Covers
Secure Covers offer a clean, durable and strong system of securing silage plastic without the use of tires. The durable, UV-stable polyethylene mesh prevents damage to the silage sheet from animals and weather and carries a seven-year warranty. Gravel bags made of the same material are used with the Secure Covers to hold down the sheets. Secure Covers have been used by English farmers for eight years and are now available in the U.S. through Bag Man. Bag Man will help determine sizes for bunkers or piles.
 
To learn more, call 800/796-5333 or visit www.afsbagman.com or www. securecovers.co.uk.

Integrated Display
Trimble’s new AgGPS FmX Integrated Display can work as either a stand-alone manual guidance system or as part of an automated guidance and implement steering system, such as the Trimble AgGPS Autopilot automated steering system and AgGPS EZ-Steer 500 assisted steering system. The 12.1-in., color touch-screen display and controller features two integrated, high-performance GNSS receivers for both tractor and implement guidance. Also integrated into the unit are 450- or 900-MHz radios and external video input. Both GNSS receivers can offer a range of accuracy levels without the need to add external receivers. With an RTK subscription, the system is capable of repeatable 1-in. accuracy. With DGPS, HP/XP, RTK, GLONASS, and dual receiver options, both receivers are already integrated and available for activation.

The FmX Integrated Display is “future proof,” because the upgrades are already built in for tomorrow’s technology. The user just turns on the service to upgrade as needed; no additional equipment is required.

For more information, call 800/874-6253, or visit www.trimble.com/ agriculture to find a reseller near you.

Telemetry Device
Reinke Manufacturing Company says its new OnTrac is the first satellite-based telemetry device offered by a center pivot manufacturer. Producers can choose from a variety of monitoring options, including pivot status of either running or stopped, water status of either wet or dry, and actual pressure reporting via a pressure transducer. Other options include system direction, actual system location in the field via Reinke Manufacturing’s exclusive Navigator GPS controls, rainfall, and a span cable monitoring/theft device. A collection of more than 42 low-Earth-orbiting satellites virtually guarantee that producers will get good reception. A grower can contact the OnTrac unit with a simple phone call or text message, and/or from a personalized, secure Web site.

To learn more, visit www.reinke.com.