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Farm Equipment Review - February 2008 |
Over the last year, dozens of new models and designs of farm machinery have been introduced by manufacturers. Many of you will have seen these introductions at farm shows and in various industry announcements – but, can you remember the details? This feature provides a reference for you.
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Central filling |
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Written by TCM Administrator
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The Gandy seed transfer system is a pressurized transfer system designed to deliver seed from bulk tank to individual row hoppers for up to 36 rows. The system can significantly reduce filling time during corn, soybean, or small grain planting and provides seed to each  row hopper on an 'as needed' basis.
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Biggest tank? |
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Written by TCM Administrator
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The Leading 6450 air-seeder holds the distinction of being the largest production leading air-seed tank in the world, says Bourgault. The L6450 has four internal tanks for a tota l of 450 bushels.
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Easier to fill |
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Written by TCM Administrator
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The Central Commodity System (CCS) seed metering technology and the multi-crop seeding capabilities of the 1990 CCS John Deere air-drill is capable of seeding oats, barley, wheat, milo and soybeans into no-till conditions.
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Sprayer has auto boom leveller |
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Written by TCM Administrator
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 John Deere has introduced a new high capacity self-propelled sprayer, the 4930, to help growers and applicators get more done in less time. Horsepower on the 4930 sprayer has been increased to 325 horsepower and it is now outfitted with a 1200 gallon high flow solution system.
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