Flex-wing cutter 

Bush Hog says its new rotary cutter offers durability, easy maintenance and high blade speed for efficient cutting. The 2715 Legend flex-wing cutter has an interconnected deck structure and axles with hardened steel brushing at pivot points with a bolt retainer — all created for added strength and durability for everyday use and rough conditions. ...

New strip-till unit 

Unverferth says its new strip-till unit eliminates skipping for efficient and maximum tilling. Featuring 6,000 lbs. of trip pressure, the Zone-Stripper provides accurate single-point tripping when the unit releases. Made of double-frame steel, the strip-till unit includes a 6- x 6-ft. rear bar for added durability. A 20-in. ripple coulter adds 1,500 lbs. of pressure for cutting tough residue, while alloy steel blades on the auto-reset shank cut 4 to 12 in. deep....

Lifting tool 

A new handheld, portable, electric power tool takes the labor out of lifting heavy objects. The PullzAll from Warn Works, a division of Warn Industries, weighs only 15 lbs. but is able to pull up to 1,000 lbs. ...

Self-propelled sprayer 

Redball has entered the self-propelled sprayer market with a 1,200-gal. stainless steel sprayer with a 140-gal. integral rinse tank and a ProAction Flex boom. The boom is a lattice-truss pendulum boom, which is available in 80- and 90-ft. widths. The 2-wd mechanical drive sprayer is powered by a Tier 3, 275-hp, 6.8-liter John Deere diesel engine. ...

Customer-driven 

By: By Mark Moore

Going up against the perennial powerhouses in the lucrative full-size-truck market, Toyota is putting a significant investment into the 2007 Tundra. It has unveiled an ambitious marketing plan, aimed at the “true truck owner.” With nearly one-quarter of today’s full-size-truck buyers changing brands every year (according to the company’s marketing surveys), Toyota will try to convince buyers to put aside any loyalty to other brands and look at the features and benefits of the Tundra....

Rancher Revised 

By: By Karen McMahon

Honda’s popular Rancher ATV sports a makeover for 2007. After selling a half-million of the Ranchers since it introduced the model in 1999, Honda boosted the ATV’s horsepower, increased its torque and added electronic fuel injection. Today, the new Fourtrax Rancher is easier to handle and steer than the model it replaces and provides a smooth ride. ...

Updated Strip-till 

Paul Lanpher recently updated his Dream Machine, a strip-till unit that allows direct planting over nitrogen, as a result of an overwhelming response from farmers. Winner of a 2006 FinOvation Award, the Dream Machine features a new two-piece quick-tatch knife and sweep that loosens the seedbed while wings attached to the sweep spread the nitrogen. Lanpher designed his strip-till unit to create a good seedbed and a loose strip while controlling erosion. ...

Oil filter coil 

A new filtration device works with your current filter to trap up to 60% more debris in engine oil. The Halex Coil from Halex Magnetic Filtration Devices uses a neodymium magnet, which is 100 times stronger than regular magnets, to draw waste particles that are too small for a regular filter to catch. ...

German chain saw 

A powerful, new 656 chain saw from Solo Inc., a German manufacturer, features easy start-up and quick acceleration. The chain saw is powered by a 56cc, two-cycle engine and weighs 11.6 lbs. ...

GPS Steering  

AutoFarm introduces a GPS tracking system that provides increased application accuracy and repeatability at 3 in. The company says the RighTrac allows operators to increase their accuracy while guaranteeing exact application in the same spot every year....

Power winch 

The VersaWinch from Polaris is a winch with an attached, portable power source. “The VersaWinch replaces integrated and portable winches that are limited because they require a separate power source such as a vehicle battery to operate,” says Cassey Murphy, marketing manager for Pure Polaris....

New guidance device 

The newly released Envizio Plus from Raven Industries offers several new guidance features, including AccuBoom, Autoboom and data-logging capabilities. AccuBoom, following a coverage map, provides automatic boom section control and hands-free spray control. ...

Minneapolis Grain Exchange 

By: By John Kestner

For farmers and others interested in the history of American agriculture, the Afton Historical Press has published an impressive new work. Entitled The Grain Merchants: An Illustrated History of the Minneapolis Grain Exchange by Dave Kinney, this book is a beautifully illustrated and clearly written review of how this important regional commodity market developed over the last century and a quarter....

Power Boost 

The new 2007 model Apache sprayer 710 boasts a number of improvements over the popular 2006 model that accounted for 30% of Equipment Technologies’ total sales for the year. Cab enhancements include a sound barrier mat in the lower windshield, a new location for the muffler, and double-pane, laminated glass windshields, all designed to make the cab quieter and more comfortable....

McCormick introduces new tractor series 

McCormick introduces a new MB series of tractors designed for loader, light tillage and general farm work. The MB 55 features a Perkins 3-cyl. 1100-series diesel engine with 53 hp. The MB 65 and 85 feature a Perkins 4-cyl. 1100-series diesel engine with 62 and 74 hp, respectively. ...

Performance Edge 

The Edge performance chip, designed to increase horsepower and torque in your engine, helps maintain higher speeds during pulling. ...

AGCO RT series tractors get new Tier 3 engine 

AGCO redesigned its RT series Generation A tractors with an improved engine, now at 6.6 liters, with injection pressure up to 24,000 psi and a four-valve-per-cylinder head that improves gas flow. ...