Mike Starkey operates a 7th generation family farm in Brownsburg, Ind., right across the road from a K-8 school and the biggest church in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
If producer is working fields with +11° Slope (+20% Grade), what changes should be made in tire selection (Bias-Radial-IF/VF CFO), air pressure, and operator procedures to ensure optimum performance and minimal downtime.
Brandt’s dual-auger DXT-Series grain cart has a capacity of 1,150-2,500 bushels and unload speeds of up to 1,000 bushels per minute. The new grain carts feature a ground-level access door, steeper tank slope and smooth, abrasion-resistant powder-coat finish for complete cleanout.
A manual calibration at least once a year is needed to ensure the rate controller is functioning properly and that the rate controller is not forced to operate outside the pressure operating range for the nozzles on the sprayer boom.
The updated Martin-Till Smart Clean Planting System uses a WiFi connection to improve connection stability and features upgrades to the inside system components. Martin-Till also released an ISOBUS upgrade for the previous version of the Smart Clean Planting System, which uses a Bluetooth connection.
Martin-Till’s fCrumbler closing wheel mulches and firms the seed trench without smearing or packing. Its cleat design prevents mud build up from wet conditions or fertilizer application that are common with a solid rubber wheel. The fCrumbler can be adjusted to limit the depth of the closing wheel.
Martin-Till’s new fCrusher closing wheel has a shorter tooth and a large surface between the teeth to press soil tightly around the seed, making it an ideal option for soil with high organic matter and vertical tillage. The tapered tooth design allows firming on one side and crumbling on the other.
Adam Sills at Massey Ferguson explains why the new Massey Ferguson 7S Series tractor is a good fit for hay producers or farmers looking for a tractor to handle extra weight. The tractor goes from 155 horsepower up to 210 horsepower.
The Massey Ferguson 6S Series tractor for hay operations features updates based on farmers’ preferences, including upgrading the loader joystick and changing button orientation making it easier to access while operating the tractor. The tractor is available in 145, 155, 165 and 180 horsepower.
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