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$100B FARMERS With an inspiring $65 billion of farm gate produce 4 taken off the paddocks this season the scene is set a 2030 $100b haul SUMMER GRAIN Local manufacturer of silos, trailers and chaser bins, 5 The Davey Group, urges customers to get their summer orders in now DCM SPREADERS Silvan Australia is distributing the range of Italian 6 DCM spreaders with their trademark stainless steel construction
JOHN DEERE SYNC Deere has extended the options available for its 8 Machine Sync by offering wider multi machine automation choices MARKET CHECK How a big harvest presents opportunities for smart 12 growers prepared to market their grain strategically in coming months
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e have just seen the biggest turn-around since Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a dozen roses to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and said all is forgiven – or perhaps that hasn’t happened just yet. But what has taken place is the greatest comeback ever in winter cropping with NSW growers carting in more than WA, a feat that is quite rare, but one NSW growers dearly needed. This has set the scene for the second best nation-wide harvest on record, and a buying spree from growers not witnessed for a decade. In short supply is all quality product, the ones that growers know they can trust. We have given a guide in this issue to the best product ranges in Seeding, Spreading, Spraying and Ground work. We have also featured some outstanding new release models such as the best value tractor on the market, the WHM 140 4 M. Plus a wish list of farm jobbing models from Caterpillar, a knock-out purpose built hay telehandler from Dieci and a host of bargain buys from the most trusted dealers in our Saleyard supplement of quality new and used models. ■
CROP REPORT All the promises of a great winter crop harvest came to 14 fruition with a predicted 51.5 million tonne haul across the country
20 SPREADER SPECIAL No matter what you’re growing, it will improve 24 with fertiliser so we’ve tracked down the best in spreading equipment
WHM TRACTORS Our homegrown tractor developer has released its biggest model to date in the 140 4 M with 140hp under the bonnet
SEEDING SEASON Broadacre growers have a lot of ground to cover 40 and will need to upgrade to one of these proven models form best yields LIQUID SYSTEMS LQS This highly developed module can deliver the most 48 reliable and precise in-furrow application of liquids currently available DURAQUIP SEED STORM Local maker becomes a seeding innovator 52 having created a new range of wide bars that provide narrow transport SPRAYERS With an edge on performance and the capability 62 toTRAILED targeted spot spraying of weeds to a level of deadly accuracy AGRI PLUS 42.7 Fodder operators amongst others sing the praises 66 ofDIECI Dieci’s capable farming telehandler with a hydrostatic transmission CAT D3 SERIES Smart Attachments now make compact Caterpillar 68 D3 skidsteers and track loaders the most productive around the farm GROUND WORK The choice of paddock renovators has never been 70 better to plant those summer crops and we round up the contenders
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SUPPLIERS Check out the quality product range on 88 PREFERRED offer from the list of Power Farming’s preferred equipment suppliers With a promising summer cropping season on the way, now 93 SALEYARD is the time to grab the ground prep and seeding equipment you need
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These easy to operate 70 ground prep models are back in favour as growers gain substantial extra yields
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POWER FARMING BREAKING NEWS
Agricultural Revenue hits $65b wit record crop harvest and strong sto Growers in all branches of agriculture produced a whopping $65 billion in value for 2020/21 and are recognised as quality operators who will expand into many new markets worldwide if it’s necessary, to sell our highly respected farm produce. Many have argued for years that relying heavily on just one main market has not done justice to the quality produce we offer. It’s time to get off our backsides, and in doing so, gain the recognition local farmers deserve. Farmers have taken advantage of the broken drought and landed back on their feet for a credible $65 billion production haul from season 2020-21. A major part of this result is down to an improved Winter grain crop production at the second highest on record at 51.5 million tonnes. In value terms this is a 25 per cent increase over last year, to net $34.1 billion in revenue. In addition, taking advantage of plentiful feed, livestock production is set to net $31 billion. And when fisheries and forestry is added to farm production, the total revenue from these outdoor pursuits will reach $70.5 billion from season 2020-21.
This puts the Ag2030 Strategy firmly in the framework, with the goal to achieve an industry target of $100 billion by 2030. This season has been a testament to the resilience farmers have shown to endure drought conditions with failed crops for up to three years in some growing districts, in NSW and QLD. And the further good news for those two states is the favourable outlook for summer cropping, and the continued high livestock prices. Farmers should be proud of their achievements this year, and deserve more support going forward, now the importance of the agriculture sector will have on our economy, has been flagged. Agriculture also showed how essential it was through the COVID-19 pandemic. From day one farmers worked to ensure that COVID-safe plans were in place, and that supply chains remained open to continue fresh produce supplies to all regular food outlets. And never once failed in this mission. Post-COVID-19 it will be agriculture once again leading the way. But this time around it will be trade tensions that present the most challenges to farming.
Phillbourne Retrodrum feed auger boosts header efficiency
The Retrodrum from Phillbourne is an easy-to-fit replacement feed auger designed to boost header efficiency and prevent blockages and breakdown in even the toughest crops 4 POWER FARMING
With truly bumper cropping seasons ahead of us, nothing is more important in the harvest window than a reliable and efficient header. Designed and manufactured by Phillbourne of Merredin WA, the Retrodrum is a replacement feed auger that has made its mark as being able to handle the toughest of crops with ease. Phillbourne was asked by an Esperance farmer to develop a replacement feed drum for his MacDon harvester front based on the very simple design the company used on its pickup fronts. The drum developed to help this farmer was so successful that Phillbourne sold nearly 400 units in the next 14 months. Since production of the Retrodrum began, a policy of continuous improvement has resulted in a more refined product covering an ever-growing range of models. There are now over 1000 units working in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. It’s no surprise the Retrodrum’s first client was a MacDon owner as MacDon owners are known to suffer the frustration of slow harvest speeds in bulky crops, and blockages and breakdowns caused by the standard feed drum in their fronts.
Agricultural production at $65b is a record result in nominal terms and sits within achieving our $100b target by 2030 with or without farm robots – as shown here is the concept Kubota X autonomous tractor
The extensive Rhino range of trailers includes flat tops, extendables, deck wideners, drop decks, smooth bulk tippers, and stock crates
The Davey Group calls for early orders for the summer season
th t near o prices ock A situation that has rarely been a concern in recent years, but now one where the potential impact comes from China’s decisions to impose unaffordable tariffs or ban much of our farm produce. Currently, almost one third of our farm exports are sold to China, and we have not had such reliance on one market since the 1950s, when we shipped everything we grew to the UK. This blip on the radar is a wake-up call that needs to be answered if we are to reach the Ag2030 Strategy target of $100 billion. It was always going to be necessary to open up more export markets to fulfill the Ag2030 Strategy. In fact, before this current situation raising its ugly head, many felt Ag2030 was merely a slick PR stunt on a school project wish list. But now, let’s make it happen, exporters need to stop being so lazy and as the Chinese put it “Stop dumping their produce into home market”, instead let’s find some real customers. The quality of Australian produce is recognised globally, and to take advantage of this reputation we need look for new markets. Agricultural production can reach farmgate value of $100 billion by 2030, if we all work at it. ■
The Retrodrum can harvest canola or beans and then move to light feed crops with very little adjustment required. Retrodrum became an instant fix for these problems, allowing operators to use the full width of their front, go faster and get crops off quicker. Phillbourne has Retrodrum models for John Deere, Honeybee, Midwest, Case IH and New Holland models. In 2020 revised MacDon units were added to the range along with new models for FDI and AGCO MF fronts. Fitting the Retrodrum is a quicker operation than fixing the originals on many header fronts, and growers have found it comes at a fraction of the price. Retrodrum’s heavy-duty design includes more than double the number of retractable fingers, with a much more aggressive pattern. It literally grabs crop and pulls it through in a constant and steady flow. Satisfied customers report the Retrodrum reduces harvest time, saves fuel, eliminates the need for expensive spares and allows the deferment of previously planned harvester upgrades. If you want to eliminate harvesting issues, order your Retrodrum now for the next harvest. For more information call Phillbourne direct on tel: 08 9041 2066, or email phillbournes@wn.com.au ■
With the winter crop harvest proving a bonanza for growers, The Davey Group found its locally manufactured silos, trailers and chaser bins in high demand and selling out fast. Inevitably, some buyers missed out and the company is urging customers to get their orders in now for the summer season. Timely orders added into production planning can be filled and delivered when required, but the company warns late orders can be far more difficult to fulfil. At the heart of The Davey Group transport operation is the full range of Rhino trailers including the Rhino Smoothbulk tipper that is the perfect partner for carting grain. The extensive Rhino range includes flat tops, extendables, deck wideners, drop decks, smooth bulk tippers, and stock crates. All the Rhino trailers are available in either single, B-Double, B-Triple or Road Train configuration. Whatever your heavy requirements are, Rhino will offer a solution with axle combinations and configurations to satisfy the most demanding of criteria. The Davey Group also offer a complete solution for grain storage with Grainmaster Silos. Grainmaster Silos incorporate a large range of conical-based silos in capacities from 6 tonnes through to 1200 tonnes for both on farm and commercial applications. They also supply flat-bottom silos up to 6000 tonnes capacity. The standard Grainmaster range of silos can be modified to suit just about any application. And in addition, they also have the ability to design and build specific storage solutions to suit any customer requirements. The complete Grainmaster product range can be manufactured from mild steel, galvanized sheet and coil, stainless steel, aluminium or colorbond, to ensure the best results for the product being stored. Grainmaster Silos storage requirements includes a design and construct capability to full turnkey installations to achieve economical solutions. Davey AFM also offer an excellent range of AFM El Grillo chaser bins ranging in capacity and configuration to suit small to largescale farm and contractor operations. The AFM El Grillo chaser bin has been used to move millions of tonnes of grain around the world. With a front axle mounted on a turntable and large flotation tyres to evenly distribute weight between front and rear pivoting axle assemblies. As an added advantage for tractors running on 3m tracks, the axle configuration keeps the weight of the bin off the tractor. The AFM El Grillo chaser bin can deliver a 10 tonnes/min discharge at a low 740rpm at the pto. A full-length bottom clean, hydraulically controlled floor aperture with visual indicator, acrylic front window, toolbox and water canister all contribute to making this a very user-friendly chaser bin. Onboard load cells and electronic scales with an in-cab console take care of crop management. Rounding out the AFM El Grillo bins is a well-sealed roll over top tarpaulin. For more information on grain transport, storage and chaser bins availability call The Davey Group on tel: 07 4634 7767 or email: info@thedaveygroup.com.au ■ POWER FARMING 5
POWER FARMING BREAKING NEWS
The Lemken manufacturing plant in Alpen Germany stretches across 1.3 hectares and has been carbon neutral for energy for a number of years where the company produces a world leading range of products
Lemken celebrates 240 years in cultivation manufacturing As Lemken establishes its cultivation and seeding range in our local market with a dedicated Australian office offering the full range of models, we reflect on the fact that the company has been in operation for 240 years. It was in 1780 when Wilhelmus Lemken established a small blacksmith’s shop in Xanten Germany on the Lower Rhine, laying the foundation for a highly successful company. This is where Wilhelmus Lemken started forging ploughs, cultivators and harrows for local farmers near Xanten on the Lower Rhine 240 years ago, and while these early products
have remained part of the product range ever since, the range is now offered worldwide. In 1969, Viktor Lemken took over the management of the family business and drove its development through industry-defining innovation. As a result, Lemken is now the most experienced specialist for ploughs in all major agricultural markets around the world. Cultivator technology has come a long way from the renowned Smaragd model from 80 years ago to today’s flagship, the Rubin. At the same time, the company’s innovative
plough technology ensured its breakthrough as a market leader and set the benchmark for the entire industry. With an increasing focus on exports and the opening of Eastern markets from the 1990s onwards, Lemken continued to experience strong growth. Its product range was extended to include seed drills and seed drill combinations, and employee numbers have grown steadily since. Today, Lemken has more than 1,600 employees and 29 sales subsidiaries worldwide. Lemken focuses its product range on tillage, sowing and crop care. The company realigned its crop care segment earlier in 2020 and added strength to its camera-controlled hoeing technology and the selective application of crop care products. Managing Director Anthony van der Ley looks forward to the company’s ongoing positive development: “The Lemken brand enjoys an excellent reputation far beyond our home market in Germany. “Our goal is to lead this family business successfully into the next generation by offering innovations that benefit our customers optimally.” The responsible use of resources has played a key role at Lemken production sites for over 15 years. The company’s factory in Alpen is carbonneutral in its consumption of electricity, due to on-site combined heat and power plants and extensive, smartly controlled energy cycles. The company values long-standing experience and sound staff development very highly, so it has a strong focus on its employees while celebrating its 240th anniversary. Contact the local Lemken division for model availability or your nearest dealer on mobile 0410 445 952, or see the website at: www.lemken.com ■
The Italian-built DCM S24 range of fertiliser spreaders available from Silvan Australia have capacities from 900 up to 2000 litres and all feature high grade stainless steel spreading components
With stainless steel hoppers and spreading components, the DCM S24 range is built to last even in harsh coastal conditions
Silvan Australia introduce new DCM S24 spreader range Italian machinery manufacturer DCM has been supplying the world’s farming and agricultural markets with a unique range of fertiliser spreaders since its founding in 1980. The DCM spreader range is represented locally by Silvan Australia and a key feature of the DCM range is the availability of stainless steel spreader hoppers in addition to stainless steel spreading components. DCM recently replaced their successful CA range of spreaders with the new S24 range. The S24 continues the offering of 900, 1200, 1500 or 2000 litre capacities that are ideally suited to medium power tractors. They are also available with a choice of either painted or stainless steel hoppers. The DCM range is notable for quality manufacture and precision with the S24 being capable of broadcast spreading up to 24 metres. Optional side conveyors are also available for banded spreading and there are optional hopper covers available for all hopper sizes. 6 POWER FARMING
DCM took the opportunity to introduce more features into the S24 range such as a stainless steel filter grate on all models, nylon supports for the spreader shutters and between the frame and hopper for a longer working life as well as to reduce the spreader depth to bring the centre of gravity closer to tractor. Gavin Wheatcroft, Silvan’s Spraying and Machinery General Manager said the DCM CA range quickly found a market in coastal farming areas where the stainless steel hopper increased the spreader life and he expect the S24 range to continue that success. “Farmers and spreading contractor clients are expressing high satisfaction levels with the DCM build quality and the long operating life that the stainless components provide,” Mr Wheatcroft said. For more information on the DCM Stainless fertiliser spreader range contact Silvan Australia on tel: 1300 SILVAN (1300 745 825) or email info@silvanaust.com. ■
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POWER FARMING BREAKING NEWS Horticulture producers can now work well into the night with greater access to the John Deere suite of Digital applications with this latest round of updates
John Deere machine sync allows operators to work through the night John Deere introduced Machine Sync in 2013 with the job of making sure a harvester could control the speed and guidance of the chaser bin collecting grain along side it. The system went on to provide a safe and accurate unloading experience for that purpose and has now been expanded. With the latest update, Machine Sync is soon available to horticulture and forage producers as it is rolled out across Self Propelled Forage Harvesters and Tractor to Tractor jobbing. With this significant update, the system is now available across the John Deere Digital Ecosystem, including Operations Center, MyOperations and JDLink Mobile apps. As well as the Gen 4 line of displays, it also provides
additional functions with a much broadened compatibility. The upgrade highlights John Deere’s continued commitment to providing digital technology that assists farmers to increase efficiency and safety. John Deere Production System Manager, Ben Kelly, said Machine Sync can automate the unloading process improving safety and productivity, and is a huge step towards improving multi-machine automation and operational logistics. “The expansion of Machine Sync on more equipment now makes it accessible to growers across a far greater range of commodities – from grains to horticulture and forage,” Mr Kelly said. “It brings powerful efficiency gains as the chaser bin is
working at the optimal location and speed in relation to the harvester to minimise the amount of crop lost and also enables the harvester to operate at maximum capacity while unloading. “There is also a Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF) function that allows farmers wanting to use Machine Sync to ensure unloading equipment can stay on the CTF track when unloading. “This helps prevent soil compaction and reduces the possibility of human error and collisions to make working conditions safer for the people in the paddock.” Maintenance tracking has also been improved and simplified by this round of updates with the introduction of Maintenance Manager to the JDLink Mobile
App to replace the MyMaintenance App. “This consolidation will undoubtedly bring improved user experience by reducing the number of apps farmers need to learn and operate,” Mr Kelly said. “Maintenance Manager allows operators to track the maintenance of their farm equipment in one place, including maintenance plans for non-connected equipment such as a truck or stationary irrigation pump engine. “Prior to this update customers could only monitor their connected equipment. “This means our customers are able to manage the maintenance needs of their entire fleet regardless of age or colour.” For more information go to: JohnDeere.com.au. ■
John Deere’s Machine Sync has undergone a major update and is now available across the Operations Center, MyOperations and JDLink Mobile apps
Farmers Centre in Katanning is one of four yards in the greater Farmers Centre business, which covers the Wheatbelt, Southwest and Great Southern regions of Western Australia
Farmers Centre has WA covered with SDLG loaders Farmers Centre (1978) of WA has four yards servicing the Wheatbelt, Southwest and Great Southern regions. The business is a full-service Case IH dealer and also represents CJD Equipment, distributing CJD’s full range of SDLG wheel loaders in Western Australia. SDLG loaders are well-built machines that compliment the wide range of machinery sold at Farmers Centre. As Farmers Centre is an agricultural machinery dealer rather than an industrial one, many customers are looking for a reliable machine they can store during harvest and seeding but use in the off season for maintenance and heavy work around the farm. The SDLG range of wheel loaders deliver simple operation and easy upkeep at some of the lowest prices in the industry. They offer excellent value for money and a 2-year/2000-hour warranty to back it up. Farmers Centre has one of the largest contingents of mobile technicians, all fully trained on all electronic servicing tools in Western Australia, trained salesmen who know their product and Certified Precision Farming Technicians. The combination of experience, vast product information, local knowledge and exemplary skills is a powerful combination and one 8 POWER FARMING
that ensures success. In the 1970s Farmers Centre operated with only the Dealer Principal, Barry Wells, and two part-time workers. The company motto was “We service the equipment we sell” meaning that a dealer should look after its clients well after they purchase a machine, not just at the initial buying phase. “The business has since expanded to over sixty staff and this is still their motto today. The company continues its tradition of offering a service that is second to none and prides itself on specialising in the equipment it sells. Farmers Centre has always enjoyed a working partnership with the local communities and continues to sponsor many local sporting groups throughout the great southern. Farming is unlike most other industries; it is a real community organisation and it doesn’t just start at the farm gate but encompasses whole towns. For more information on the SDLG product visit www.sdlg.com.au or call your local Farmers Centre: Albany - 9842 2676, Katanning - 9821 1111, Lake Grace - 9865 1134 or Dumbleyung - 9863 4004. ■
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POWER FARMING GRAIN SELLING EXCLUSIVE Market check explains how Australian grown grain is some of the most competitively priced when compared to other world markets
Harvest Pressure Provides an Opportunity The weakest sellers are always at harvest time
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s harvest progresses throughout Australia in what is expected to be the second biggest winter cereal crop on record, wheat prices have fallen as harvest rolls on. At the time of writing, wheat prices on face value remain healthy across the country, especially in the eyes of those looking to harvest an above-average crop. APW1 is over $305 port in most states (~$20/t premium for WA). This is getting most growers an attractive return, and many will be eager sellers at these prices, but it’s important to the see the forest for the trees. Although this season, like every season warrants a level of harvest cash sales, the current prices make Australia the cheapest wheat on the global stage. The primary reason our wheat prices are so cheap relative to our major competitors is due to harvest selling pressure, as the crop is big and the price is attractive, bringing surplus supply to the market and putting downward pressure on prices as a result. Understanding Relative Value is Important When looking at prices, we must always consider their relative strength or weakness – which is to say, how does a $305 port price in front of me stack up versus global wheat prices. If its significantly higher i.e. local prices are trading at a big premium (strong basis), we are more inclined to sell domestically given the risk this premium deflates as we are less competitive into the export market. 12 POWER FARMING
If the opposite is true and we’re only a small premium (or even a discount) then we are better off selling offshore, or hedging using an offshore futures exchange and waiting for our price to increase relative – also known as basis strengthening. How do current wheat prices stack up relative to the rest of the world and when we look at world prices, what are we comparing against. Firstly, we’re generally comparing ourselves against the US futures market (both CBOT and Kansas exchanges) which the world growers, exporters and traders still use as a proxy for global wheat prices. Secondly, and more importantly, we need to compare ourselves against our exporting rivals into the likes of South East Asia (our biggest wheat customer). The second metric is the most important given Australia exports most of its wheat, so our ability to make sales into offshore markets is paramount to supporting prices. Export Competitive The good news is we are cheap relative to our rivals. If you convert current Australian wheat prices from port to delivered into South East Asia, we are cheaper than Russian milling wheat (our main competitor) by quite a margin, plus our standard quality and moisture is better. In fact, we’re substantially cheaper than even Argentina, and given the higher quality of our wheat, and the tough season they’ve endured, it’s likely we’ll be the origin of choice in 2021.
Being the cheapest wheat into our export homes tells us that, outside of some short-term potential harvest pressure and logistics constraints (mostly on the East Coast), our prices don’t have much downside relative to the rest of the world i.e. our prices cant sustainably fall much from here without the rest of the world prices also falling. When we look at our prices relative to the US wheat futures markets, we are also cheap, with our price relativity to CBOT/Kansas at the lower end of their historical trading ranges. The chart to the right illustrates Port Kembla APW1 (FIS) vs Dec-20 CBOT converted into AUD (basis being the difference between the two). If we look back at the last 10-12 years, rarely have we been this cheap vs CBOT (worth noting this is also driven by CBOT being at such a premium to other exchanges). This presents an opportunity, as it did during the 2016/17 harvest to hedge offshore and allows growers to participate in strong global prices but maintain their ownership of basis while waiting for a stronger relative domestic market post-harvest. The Post-Har vest Hedging Strategy So, it is always important not to take prices simply at face value, as even what looks like a good price, might be a distraction from a better opportunity to maximise our grain marketing returns. By evaluating our relative strength or weakness, we can more accurately assess the risk/reward of focusing our sales in the offshore market (i.e. hedging), which overtime has offered us both improved returns but also a safer avenue to holding grain post-harvest. Market Check’s Strategic Program has been implementing a hedging strategy for Australian growers under a pool structure to participate in relative strength post-harvest since 2012 with strong average returns. This post-harvest hedging strategy can be executed through Market Check’s Strategic Program for a one-off management fee of $7.50 per tonne. Why Pooling can Add Value this Season Given the large East Coast crop, the market will not be able to buy the whole crop at harvest. This is due to many reasons which include a lack of export capacity over the next few months, balance sheet and risk limit constraints as well as more supply coming to the market when global demand is only looking to cover their next couple of months requirements. This is why it is important for a managed program provider to offer Australian growers a post-harvest program to manage the downside price risk whilst allowing participation in any relative strength in Australian wheat prices post-harvest. Selecting the right pool provider is paramount. Growers should select a pool based on their track record of experience managing pools, processes and policies in place to protect pool equity such as credit insurance, a clear strategy mandate and the most important criteria – no conflicts. A pool provider working only for the grower without any potentially conflicting trading positions is important.
Market check shows how Australian growers can supply grain the world market at a cheaper rate relative to our main rivals plus our quality and moisture is better than many competitors
Market Check’s Strategic Program Gains Traction Market Check has been running its nationally trusted Strategic Program since 2012 with strong average returns across all states. The pool implements a dynamic hedging strategy utilising a mix of international futures exchanges to protect downside in prices post-harvest whilst allowing participation in any domestic market strength relative to offshore markets. The Strategic Program is managed by a team of experienced professionals who work only for grower participants. All sales are insured, protecting grower pool equity and monthly valuation reports and bi-annual webinars are distributed to participants to maintain transparency and trust with clients. The Strategic Program has been playing a vital role in the grains industry since 2012, offering growers a safe actively managed post-harvest program to take the pressure off and give growers disciplined exposure post-harvest markets. Call a Market Check specialist adviser in your area: Eastern states 02 9499 4199, South Australia 08 8661 7130, Western Australia 08 6313 7929 or see the website at: ■ www.marketcheck.com.au
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WINTER CROP CLEARS MAJOR DEBT
It was the season that bought many back into the fold
High crop incomes T
he 2020–21 winter crop harvest is just shy of an all-time record with deliveries to grain depots bursting at the seams and expecting to peak around 51.5 million tonnes. This positions the harvest in a close second spot for volume when compared to the all-time record of 56.7 million tonnes in season 2016–17. And following three awful winter seasons in a row, it is New South Wales and Queensland growers that have the most to win. It wasn’t too long ago that bank managers were in meetings and unavailable to desperate NSW and Qld
growers that had battled long drawn out drought conditions. With the past three winter seasons with very low yields or failed crops. The situation was quite grim. Well, those tough times are over as NSW growers are expected to harvest a recordbreaking winter crop, with forecast production of more than 17.6 million tonnes. This even eclipses the tally from the overall all-time record season of 2016–17 when NSW produced 15.5 million tonnes. This production result of is 77 per cent above the 10-year average and a massive 427 per cent increase over the heart-
breaking 3.4 million tonnes harvested last year. And while the jump is not as dramatic for Queensland growers with a 1.67 million tonnes haul expected, it’s a welcome change to the 0.67 tonnes they took off the dry scorched paddocks last year. And while the result for Queensland growers is running in the right direction, this winter crop result is a long way off their all-time record 2016– 17 season. That season they hauled 3.1 million tonnes to the depots. It will be another year before they can buy a new Ute. Driving near all-time high production prospects for
AUSTRALIAN WINTER CROP PLANTINGS BY AREA 2010-11 TO ESTIMATED ONLY 2020-21
Australia overall is the major winter crops, with wheat production up by 106 per cent from last year to 31.2 million tonnes, the second highest on record. Add to this a strong Barley production results that shows a 33 per cent jump to 12 million tonnes, the second highest on record. Canola production was favoured by many growers and returned for them a glow with a rise by 59 per cent for a 3.7 million tonnes haul, the fifth highest on record for that crop. Chickpeas production finally paid back its tormented growers with an increase of 16 per cent to 737,000 tonnes and oats paid back its faithful few with an 89 per cent production increase over last year to 1.6 million tonnes.
New South Wales Powering out of drought like an express train, NSW has taken the crown as the top producing state for winter grain in season 2020-21. This is the first time since winter season 2010-11 that NSW growers have taken off more grain than WA. With NSW’s 17.6 million tonnes well above the stop-start WA result of 14.3 million tonnes. It was the turnaround in conditions from the past three winter seasons that NSW growers relied upon to plant POWER FARMING 15
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High crop incomes down 6 million/ha of seed, above average by 14 per cent. Rainfall appeared to be reliable with at least average falls in marginal areas, and very much above average from August to October in all major winter cropping regions. Even with the crops planted and visits to church certainly contemplated, but only waylaid as the COVID-19 pandemic scared off worshippers. Meanwhile, the rainfall was consistent and timely throughout critical stages of the crop development. The area planted to winter crops in central and northern New South Wales was well above average reflecting the excellent start to the winter cropping season and average to above average in southern New South Wales. With rise over last year to a record 17.6 million tonnes from the winter har vest in
2020-21, it reflects 77 per cent above the 10-year average, and in addition higher yields are expected to figure prominently in this result. Wheat production figured highly in the NSW tally sitting at a record high 12.2 million tonnes. The average wheat yield is also forecast at a record level of 3.2 tonnes/ha, 60 per cent above the 10-year average. The area planted to wheat in NSW for the 2020-21 winter crop was estimated at 3.8 million/ha showing the faith that growers had mustered from the previous 2019–20 planting that stood at only half that figure. Barley, so crudely rejected by Chinese importers, was still a favoured crop by growers who planted down 950,000 hectares. This resulted in a record high har vest of 3 million
tonnes, 84 per cent above the 10-year average to. Part of this good result was in the average yield of be 3.2 tonnes/ha, 56 per cent above the 10-year average. Canola growers were back in harness and anticipated paddocks of gold when they planted down 550,000 hectares, more than double the planting from the previous 2019-20 winter season. Their reward is a harvest of around 1.1 million tonnes, bolstered by the average yield sitting at a record high of 1.95 tonnes/ha. This result is 47 per cent above the 10-year average.
Western Australia Western Australian lost the top production state crown to NSW in this 2020-21 season, a position it had held for the past nine winter seasons. Production is still expected to come in at a healthy 14.3 million tonnes, around the 10-year average, an increase of 24 per cent on last year when the harvest dipped to just 11.6 million tonnes. WA growers had to contend with a stop-start season that could have gone either way, as the La Niña weather pattern began to settle in. Even so, the increase in production is mostly because of increased yields over the previous 2019-20 winter season. Growers had to work hard to achieve this result, and actually expected more as a result of the area planted being up by 5 per cent to a higher than average level of 8.3 million/ha. Wheat production in WA played an important role in the overall tally, it rose by 41 per
cent to around 8.2 million tonnes. This result also reflected a forecast 33 per cent increase in the average yield over last year. However, when taken across the 10-year average, the yield is in fact 3 per cent down. The area planted to wheat was bullish from growers who pushed their limit over last year by 6 per cent to 4.75 million/ha. Barley was not as popular with growers in WA and as a result production is forecast to be down by 6 per cent to 3.6 million tonnes, largely reflecting a drop in the area planted to 1.6 million/ha, a 9 per cent reduction on last year. And while the average yield is 2 per cent higher than last year, most of the production is expected to be graded as feed barley. Canola won over many WA growers and they were rewarded with a production increase of around 22 per cent, with 1.4 million tonnes taken off the crop. This result comes from a 21 per cent increase in planted area to 1.1 million/ha and an expected increase in the average yield to 1.22 tonnes/ha. This result is 3 per cent above the 10-year average.
Victoria Growers in Vic continued their four good seasons out of five run, with a 9.3 million tonnes bounty to be shared across the state. Even with winter rainfall below average in some areas it did not deter growers from planting down almost 3.5 million/ha.
CROP PRODUCTION BY STATE FOR MAJOR CROPS 2010-11 TO PREDICTED ESTIMATE 2020-21
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High crop incomes This represents a 9 per cent increase in the area planted. Growers put their feet up, there was no COVID-19 to be seen in their area. Growers were rewarded with sufficient and timely rainfall in September and above average October rainfall clinched the deal for a second best on record crop production. Only beaten by the all-time record 9.5 million tonnes in season 2016–17. It is expected that most growing regions in Victoria will achieve above average yields, with only exceptions being in some parts of the northern Mallee, which is expected to achieve average yields. Winter crop production in Victoria is forecast to increase by 24 per cent in 2020–21 to 9.3 million tonnes, the highest since 2016–17 and 40 per cent above the 10-year average. The increase in production reflects an estimated 9 per cent increase in the area planted to around 3.5 million/ha and also reflects higher yields. Several large-scale Victorian hay and fodder producers have indicated their haul will go into the grain pool for the first time in several years as opposed to their usual sale for feed. This is due to the favourable seasonal conditions right across the country with feed in abundance and as a result lower than usual hay prices. Wheat production is expected to increase to a level high enough to reach a record of 4.7 million tonnes. This reflects the second highest average yield on record, and an estimated planted area that is 5 per cent above the 10-year average. Growers in Victoria saw a new Ute at the end of the rainbow and as a result the area 18 POWER FARMING
planted to wheat in Victoria increased by 10 per cent to 1.6 million/ha. Barley production was embraced by growers in Victoria as Vietnam indicated its beer drinking prowess was increasing and may even take over the order that China had decided to reject through increased tariffs. As a result, Barley production increased by 10 per cent in 2020–21 to around 2.7 million tonnes. Also helping was the average yield increasing by 3.3 per cent to around 3.15 tonnes/ha. The area planted to Barley in Victoria is estimated to have increased by 6 per cent to 870,000 hectares. Canola proved to be an old favourite for many Victorian growers and as a result, plantings increased by 17 per cent to 450,000 hectares, an increase of 17 per cent over the previous year. Canola production is forecast to increase by 32 per cent to 855,000 tonnes. and the average canola yield is expected to increase by 13 per cent to around 1.9 tonnes/ha, the highest level since the all-time record 2016–17 season.
South Australia Growers in South Australia have landed on their feet after a patchy run in some regions to see their Winter crop production increase by 39 per cent to 8.4 million tonnes in 2020-21. This result is 15 per cent above the 10-year average and sits at the fourth highest crop result in the state, with season 2016–17 still holding the record with 10.6 million tonnes, leaving growers with room to expand. It was welcome rain in
September and October in most major cropping regions that boosted yield prospects. Growers in southern cropping regions have yield prospects that are well above average. These include the lower Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula, the mid-north, the lower Murray and the south east. In northern cropping regions, the September and October rainfall boosted yield prospects in the upper North and the Mallee, but generally arrived too late to benefit large parts of the upper Eyre Peninsula. Harvesting was slowed in some regions by rain and strong winds but the quality of early receivals of cereals and pulses to depots was reported to be good. Wheat was where the heart lay for many SA growers who planted over 2 million/ha to prove their point and increase their bank balance. They were rewarded for their faith in the golden oval with production increased by 53 per cent to 4.9 million tonnes. This result also takes into account an expected 44 per cent increase in the statewide average yield that is around 12 per cent above the 10-year average. Eyre Peninsula growers leaned the most toward wheat as their saviour, then followed by the mid-North and the Murraylands. As a result of their selection, yield prospects in these regions are significantly higher than yields achieved last year. Barley was not forgotten as production is forecast to increase by 24 per cent to 2.3 million tonnes. This also reflects an expected 25 per cent increase in the statewide average yield, and that also places the average yield at 19 per cent above the 10-year average. Canola also received plenty of support from SA growers with production forecast to increase by 25 per cent, to 375,000 tonnes. This result coming from a modest 2 per cent increase in the planted area. This reflects an expected 22 per cent increase in the statewide average yield. While taken across a 10-year average, yields for canola crops are 17 per cent up in 2020-21. Much of this improvement stems from the favourable spring rainfall in the lower Eyre Peninsula, the mid-North and the south-east.
Queensland Growers in Queensland had to ignore several seasons of failure and showed courage to increase plantings by 77 per cent for the 2020-21 winter crop. This follows two, particularly disastrous winter seasons where production didn’t even reach 50 per cent of an average year. And it also includes a failed Summer crop in 2019-20. And try as they may, weather events were not going their way at any part of the 2020-21 winter season. The starting point was one of great faith in their chosen profession but the winter crop in Queensland was stymied by below average rainfall over the growing season and above average spring temperatures. Even with central Queensland receiving average rainfall in September it was insufficient and simply didn’t give the boost the crops badly needed. The only region where timely rainfall benefiting yields was in the south east and western Downs. Winter crop production in Queensland is at least up on the drought affected result in 2019–20, it will hobble in at around 1.7 million tonnes in 2020–21, 3 per cent below the 10-year average. Wheat production is estimated at 1.1 million tonnes in 2020–21, significantly higher than drought affected production of the last winter season but still 4 per cent below the 10-year average. The statewide average yield is estimated at around 1.5 tonnes/ha, and that is still 10 per cent below the 10-year average. Barley growers had a result of sorts, with production rising significantly to 240,000 tonnes in 2020–21, 13 per cent above the 10-year average. But this result was also hard fought as every grain was stained with sweat as it took a lot of cash and a 200 per cent increase in the planted area to 135,000 hectares, 31 per cent above the 10-year average. Chickpea could have pulled Queensland growers out of the doldrums and with the harvest estimated to have risen by 62 per cent to 275,000 tonnes initial results looked good. But the pain is evident when you realise this result is 21 per cent below the 10-year average. It took a measured effort from growers who increased their plantings by 35 per cent to 230,000 hectares, just a little below the 10-year average by ■ 11 per cent in fact.
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POWER FARMING EXCLUSIVE The WHM 140 4 M is now the flagship model with everything WHM stands for Aussie design and a strong build with hardy components in a model that has been engineered for hard work
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ehind the scenes for over a year now, the WHM design team has been expanding its build into a heavy-duty broadacre model that will withstand the rigours of just about anything you can throw at it. Soon to revealed is a 103kW (140hp) model called the 140 4 M with a full cabin and air-con. And the 140 4 M will be the most desirable model to own in the budget price bracket with a tag of just $81,000 plus gst. WHM are in tune with the plight many farmers have endured for the past three years in many states. It was one of the worst droughts on record for NSW and Queensland that saw 4,000 applications for government subsidies, but with less than 10 per cent of these cries for help assisted.
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For farming operations with reduced income and rural communities the prospect of buying high priced tractor name badges, the chances have diminished substantially. WHM have presented the ideal solution, a lower cost investment that will achieve the same result as a name brand when compared power to power. Regular readers will be aware of the philosophy the WHM design team has encompassed since their very outset. But on this occasion even they have super-charged their own high level of build by incorporating a larger 154kW (210hp) rated chassis from the clutch back to make sure this specification holds their line of over-engineering for a much more reliable tractor.
WHM engineers believe this over-engineering was essential for this bigger work model and would assure the operator would never exceed its limits. For a farmer buying a tractor that they could totally depend on, the WHM 140 4 M is it. This tractor inherits all the durability built into the rest of the WHM range. Such as its oversized chassis and strengthened front axle and transmission, and with the advantage of additional power. Something many WHM buyers have been waiting for. The build is strengthened from over-engineering, from the front axle through the engine, clutch, gearbox, and along to the rear transmission. All with increased longevity. Driven by a 6.75-litre, 6cylinder engine this model is capable of outputting 103kW
(140hp) of engine flywheel power. This slow revving, high torque engine is derated to deliver at maximum power and RPM with just 60 per cent of the load that the 155kW (210hp) chassis and transmission are rated for. A fact that will greatly enhance the durability and reliability of this tractor. The engine is mated to a massive 360mm (14-inch) ceramic clutch that has been based on a German/English design. Along with a strong shuttleshift gearbox with 18 forward and 6 reverse gears. To keep things moving in our sometimes extreme heat and conditions, the tractor has a big 145 amp hour battery along with a big, wide radiator and an oversized cooling fan.
Its the Next power generation for WHM as it released the 140 4 M as the ideal utility farm model with a stronger than average chassis and driveline that will handle with ease a powerful front-end loader with boom and lift levelling, that is combined with a powerful hydraulic system allowing the 140 4 M to tackle any farm jobbing and crop work with a price tag no-one can beat at just $81,000 plus gst
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The 4-in-1 self-levelling front-end loader (FEL) on the 140 4 M is fitted as standard and will take a 1.2-tonnes load and is equipped with a Eurohitch for fast and efficient change of attachments
From the start, the WHM team set out to offer a cost advantage over its rivals, but at the same time be a heavier and more substantial build than the cheaply made imports beginning to capture sales through lower prices. The abiding principle was to over engineer to increase reliability and longevity, by decreasing loads being transmitted through a component. This design stance would set WHM well above other budget models that gained their price advantage by using cheaper standard components. With a WHM model the load design gave it more reliability along with longevity increases, not rocket science, but hardly ever done. The WHM 140 4 M takes this fundamental design principle to another level and offers an investment in a serious work tractor POWER FARMING 21
The cab on the WHM 140 4 M is the leader in its price class with all the vital machine functions easily accessible along with the FEL controls, including adjustable hydraulics for both responsiveness and speed, a quick coupler control, two-way auxiliary hydraulic flow with adjustment, for farm applications the stick steer and cruise control comes into play when running the machine long hours across the paddock all from the comfort of a Grammar suspension seat
The tractor weighs in at a robust 4,500kg due to its overrated chassis, and that will help deliver power to the ground. As well as aid performance of the 4-in-1, self-levelling front-end loader (FEL) that is fitted as standard. This FEL will take a 1.2tonnes load and is equipped with a Eurohitch for fast and efficient change of attachments. Shod with 12-ply 320mm radials on the front and 460mm radials on the rear, expect exceptional traction with more stability and even support when under a load. And with an infinitely adjustable rear axle, the
140 4 M will be sure-footed in all situations, including on sloping ground, and will be immune to most punctures. To aid in loader work, the tractor has two hydraulic pumps with one dedicated to the power steering and the other fully available to operate the FEL. In addition, the tractor has a two-speed 540/1000 rear PTO, a powered up and down 3PL and two
rear hydraulic remotes. Power available at the PTO is approximately 89kW (120HP). The WHM 140 4 M is fitted with a third generation cab. Operators will enjoy the wide deck, air-conditioning and a comfortable Grammar suspension seat. Like all WHM tractors, the 140 4 M is backed by a full 2year parts and labour warranty. For more details on the 140 4 M or other models in the
WHM tractor range, call direct on tel: 1300 851 600, email: info@whmtractors.com.au or see the full range of models starting from 36kW (48hp) right up to the 140 4 M with engine power of 103kW (140hp) on the website at: www.whmtractors.com.au ■ For a tractor in this price range the quality of the WHM 140 4 M is exceptional when compared weight-for-weight to any other tractor on offer at this time 22 POWER FARMING
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TOP SPREADERS
HIGH-IMPACT ACCURATE SPREADERS 2021
With models ranging from compact mounted machines perfect for vineyards to trailed machines able to cover large paddocks at speed, Kuhn has a fertiliser spreader for all farm operations
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uhn has been one of the leaders in the development of precision fertiliser spreader models and now offers a wide range of mounted and trailed machines to suit applications in orchard, vineyard and vegetable crops all the way up to largescale units for broadacre operations. One of Kuhn’s major innovations was the introduction 20 years ago of its EMC (Electronic Mass Flow Control) technology. EMC measures and continuously adjusts the application rate of fertiliser on each disc separately. So, at all times, the application rate is automatically and independently adjusted on the left and right discs as required. This means the operator no longer has to worry about the risk of over or under application. Firstly, sensors read the torque at each disc. Then the flow rate is adjusted (automatically and separately for each disc) when they deviate from the desired value. Finally, the electrically controlled metering outlets are corrected automatically according to new data and adjust the fertiliser flow rate. The fertiliser flow rate is proportional to the spreading disc drive torque. All of this happens every single second. To get the correct application rate all the operator has to do is insert the application rate (kg/ha) and start spreading. The system takes care of the rest. The advantages of this innovative system are numerous. EMC continually controls and regulates the metering slides on the left and right hand separately from one another. This ensures an even flow and distribution rate, even on rough ground and pronounced slopes.
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Kuhn MDS The new range of MDS.2 mounted fertiliser spreaders provides a simple solution with a multitude of possibilities in terms of size, capacity, outlet opening and closing and even regulation. There are four models in the range with capacities from 500 litres to a maximum 2000 litres. Mounted MDS spreaders are the perfect partner for fertilising specialised crops like vines, orchards, hops and vegetables. These applications require precision placement of fertiliser and, often, a machine with compact dimensions to access narrow rows. The MDS 8.2 and MDS 14.2 models have overall widths of just 1.08 and 1.4m respectively and the “broken” angles of the hopper on the MDS 8.2 contributes to easy manoeuvring from row to row without damaging plantings. Spreading widths for MDS machines are 10 to 24 metres as standard but an optional spreading limiter is able to direct the fertiliser to the base of plantings for row crops, with 1.5 to 5m spacings. This removable part is quick and easy to adjust, no tools required. It is made of stainless steel to guarantee a long service life. The spreading limiter ensures optimised mineral input is delivered next to the roots of plantation crops. MDS 18.2 and 20.2 models have a wide choice of extensions to adapt to different types of tractor. The 2,000-litre maximum hopper capacity of the MDS 20.2 can hold three big bags of ammonium nitrate 33.5 per cent for example, making it an ideal machine for farms looking for simplicity and efficiency. This higher capacity hopper can adapt to lighter fertilisers and big-bag-packaged products.
The compact dimensions of the MDS 8.2 at just 1.08m wide make it perfect for accessing vineyard or orchard rows
An optional spreading limiter is able to direct fertiliser to the base of plantings for row crops, with 1.5 to 5m spacings. The removable part is quick and easy to adjust, no tools required.
over all bases Kuhn MDS mounted fertiliser spreaders provide a simple solution with a multitude of possibilities in terms of size, capacity, outlet opening and closing and even regulation
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The top of the range AXIS 50.2 H-EMC-W has a 4200-litre maximum capacity and will spread fertiliser out to 50m. It is also equipped with hydraulically driven discs, weigh scales and Kuhn’s EMC variable rate technology
Downtime necessary for reloading is therefore reduced. All MDS.2 models integrate the single-cone hopper that enables complete hopper emptying when spreading on slopes.
Kuhn AXIS Moving up the Kuhn range, AXIS models benefit from the integration of EMC technology with flow rates available from 20 to 500kg/min. To ensure you get optimum spreading, both the AXIS 40.2 and 50.2 EMC models are also GPS control ready via ISOBUS with a suite of inbuilt systems. These include optimisation of the outlet opening and closing points depending on the fertiliser’s characteristics, and section control either manually of via GPS, to limit overdosage. AXIS models also offer Kuhn’s Coaxial Distribution Adjustment (CDA) system with a pivoting hopper base to adjust the fertiliser drop point and enable quick adaptation to different fertiliser products and working widths. In addition, the special design of the metering outlets, close to the centre of the disc, produce multiple supplies to the vanes, providing constant fertiliser flow and even spreading. AXIS machines are also available with a weighing system with two weighing cells with capacities of 10 tonnes each. Within the range the AXISs 20.2 offers spreading widths of 12 to 36 metres while the 30.2 and 40.2 extend that range out to 12 to 42m and the 50.2 offers 18 to 50m. Capacities range from a basic spec 1000 litres on the 20.2 up to a maximum 4200 litres on the 50.2.
Kuhn AXENT For operations requiring increased capacity, Kuhn’s trailed spreaders may be the best fit. The AXENT 100.1 is Kuhn’s flagship offering and a past winner of the coveted Machine of the Year award at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days. Developed for larger landholders as well as for contractors, the AXENT 100.1 boasts a maximum capacity of 9400 litres and is also equipped with Kuhn’s EMC technology. The AXENT 100.1 has all the technological innovations found on the AXIS mounted spreaders, including the CDA system, separate left/right adjustment rate by GPS, product delivery optimisation and section control. But the AXENT also comes with a few clever functions all its own. For starters, it is two machines in one. In the past, contractors needed to invest in two different machines to achieve high spreading accuracy for all products. This was largely because typical large area fertiliser spreaders 26 POWER FARMING
On weighing equipped AXIS models, two weighing cells linked to the QUANTRON A electronic terminal enable automatic application rate adjustment during fertiliser spreading. Every second, the terminal monitors the flow rate to check that it corresponds to the programmed rate before adjusting it were either not capable of spreading lime, or in doing so they greatly reduced their fertiliser spread patterns and working widths. The AXENT 100.1 is a modular machine with two “real” spreading modules available. The AXIS PowerPack is a hydraulically driven spreading module for high-precision spreading of granulated fertiliser. Based on the AXIS H-EMC model design, this fertiliser system allows granulated fertiliser and seeds to be spread with precision from 18 to 50m. In contrast, the Lime PowerPack is designed to spread heavy and wet products – lime, moist bulk, organic fertiliser (pellets) – at a high application rate per hectare over a maximum width of 18m. Internally, the AXENT incorporates an 800mm wide and 8mm thick conveyor belt in a pre-chamber above the spreading discs. It provides automatic, precise and regular supply to the spreading tables and optimum application rates with its automatic centring system. Fertiliser supply is automatic and no operator intervention is required. As soon as the fertiliser level gets low in the AXIS PowerPack’s hopper, the feeding belt will automatically start up again. To reduce operator fatigue, the AXENT 100.1 also comes with a fast-fit system that makes it possible to switch from one configuration to the other in only ten minutes. The conversion is easily handled by only one person.
A 9400-litre capacity and the ability to spread granulated fertiliser out to 50m allows the AXENT 100.1 to cover a lot of ground in a day, making it an excellent choice for contractors
The AXENT 100.1 also offers the choice of two ISOBUS connected display terminals. All operational information is displayed for operator monitoring. The terminals also handles section control, application modulation from maps or biomass sensors and guidance assistance, all using GPS data. Users can also integrate one or two camera feeds for visual monitoring of the machine in the paddock. Four integrated weighing cells are also available as an option and the AXENT is equipped with a steering axle with a gyroscopic control system and integrated slope control.
Kuhn AGT The hardiest model up in the Kuhn range is the AGT 6036 trailed boom spreader. Designed to overcome weather restraints like strong winds, the AGT offers precision spreading at 30, 32 and 36m widths. The AGT will handle a broad range of fertiliser products and delivers them precisely via pneumatic distribution. Offering fast ground speed and a high-capacity hopper, the AGT 6036 can achieve daily outputs of 400 hectares and more. Application rates are constant, even at varying ground speeds because they are controlled separately for each of the
six sections, with one metering unit and one feed roller each. The six metering units, three on each side, ensure highprecision metering of fertilisers, even when they have problematic flow properties. The distributer has six feed rollers which force granulate flow with extreme precision. The feed rollers are hydraulically driven at a speed proportional to groundspeed. Flow can be controlled by changing roller speed and maximum flow is up to 250 kg/min. Spreading fertilisers with poor flow properties also requires boom stability. Three functions ensure AGT boom stability, even at speeds of 15kph and more: pendulum frame suspension with a levelling mechanism, a boom parallelogram with accumulators which absorb shocks, and hydro-pneumatic chassis suspension. The AGT boom is designed to spread 100 per cent of the application rate right up to the paddock border, and no further. To achieve its efficiency, the AGT employs two high-performance fans to generate a constant and powerful air flow that carries the metered fertiliser to the ends of the boom at a speed of 200kph. This means fertiliser is spread with maximum uniformity. The fans are driven by a self-contained hydraulic system powered by the PTO. The AGT also offers the same choice of two ISOBUS connected display terminals as the AXENT and is available in a range of track width and tyre size combinations. For more information or to locate your nearest dealer, see www.kuhn.com.au ■
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The Multispread MDC app that implements variable rate fertiliser treatments is a popular addition to the Roesner built Marshall 912T Multispread with a nominal product carrying capacity of 12 tonnes
Marshall Multispreaders expands variable rate fertiliser application rate T
he Marshall Multispread range is seeing a mass take-up of their MDC product that allows grower to implement variable rate fertiliser treatments. Roesner’s MDC product, offers prescription map import, precision GPS integration, heavy-duty door actuator and InMotion Cloud Connectivity. Growers can import a prescription map to the Multispread MDC app running on an iPad. As the spreader travels around the paddock, fertiliser application rate is altered by the iPad that also sets the required door opening. To improve the positional accuracy of the Multispread App, precise GPS position can be streamed to the iPad from the tractor GPS using a simple Bluetooth link. The Multispread app connects with the InMotion Cloud service for capturing the data off the spreader in real time. InMotion allows the user to log where fertiliser was applied, tag jobs and add notes, view the position of the spreader in real time, store calibration data and analyse basic stats such as the amount of fertiliser applied and the area covered. When the operator is working in the paddock, the Multispread app is connected to the InMotion server; Roesners support team can then remotely view the spreader in the paddock to diagnose faults, such as incorrect fertiliser calibration. The Multispread MDC app was first fitted to a 912T Multispread two, season’s back and interest has escalated since. Moving up in capacity, the 916T Multispread from the range is often fitted with a 3m track self-steering BPW bogie axle assembly and 5 point loadcell weighing system. The 916T often sports a John Deere Dry Rate controller to enable on
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the go adjustment of fertiliser application rate from prescription maps. With a nominal carrying capacity of 16 tonnes, the 916T reduces time spent reloading the spreader that in turn speeds up spreading operations. The 916T is supplied with 600/55-26.5 flotation tyres to reduce compaction and provide a smooth ride across the paddock. A single axle, 14 tonnes capacity, 914T Multispread is also a popular model from the range. The 914T has a bolt on axle and that allows the flexibility to retrofit a 3m track axle and loadcell systems at a later date. Fitted to the 914T is an optional camera kit located above the feed door to enable the operator to see if the door becomes blocked when spreading lumpy fertiliser. Marshall spreaders incorporate their unique Type D spinner system that spreads non-granulated fertilisers such as Lime and Gypsum up to 16m and granulated materials such as urea and superphosphate up to 36m. The Marshall Multispread is available in 2.5 to 16 tonnes capacities, trailed or truck mounted, with popular options including loadcell weighing systems, VRT control systems, 3m wheel tracks for controlled traffic farming, flotation tyres, roll tarps and hopper screens. Offered in two different feed configurations, the economically priced chain/belt 800 Series and the 900 Series with its high spec PVC endless belt, the Multispread is adapted to suit all forms of farming, from broadacre cropping through to horticulture. For more information on a Marshall Multispread model or to locate your nearest dealer, call local manufacturer Roesner on tel: 1800 651 288 or email: ■ info@roesner.com.au
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RotaFlow spreading technology and in-cab ISOBUS adjustment make Kubota’s DSX-W Geospreaders fast and accurate
Kubota DSX-W Geospread fertilis K
ubota’s range of DSX-W Geospreaders are weighing spreaders with integrated section control to provide optimal use of applied nutrients. The weighing system continuously checks and controls the desired application rate, regardless of forward speed or fertiliser flow characteristics. DSX machines are the high-capacity models in the Kubota range and five spreaders make up the DSX-W Geospread range with hopper capacities of 1875, 2250, 3225, 3900 and 4575-litres. The ISOBUS integrated Geospread system makes it possible to
With Kubota’s D S X - W Geospread system the operator can adjust settings individually for both discs from the cab, including the working width quickly and easily through the ISOBUS terminal
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make in-cab adjustments of the working width and application rate individually for both discs. The spreaders are equipped with two electrical actuators mounted on each dosing unit. One of the actuators controls the setting of the discharge point, for placing the fertilizer onto the disc, the other controls the application rate. Another feature that sets these models apart is the accuracy of their RotaFlow spreading system. An advantage that many farmers now require due to added pressure concerning product drift. With RotaFlow on board there is reduced product impact and dust. With a central release point, there is smooth acceleration of fertiliser up to disc speed before it reaches the vane. To ensure accuracy there is a double overlap spreading pattern with eight vanes on each disc to ensure a continuous flow of fertiliser to the paddock. This is an advantage for high capacity spreading at a continuous forward speed. With the RotaFlow spreading system there is minimal wind influence as the flat discs and a horizontal flow of fertiliser give a symmetrical spreading pattern. Even when working over slopes the fertiliser always contacts the vanes at the same point for a consistent spread pattern. The RotaFlow spreading system has a discharge point that allows operators to adjust spreading settings for a safe and even product flow from 12 to 54m. The DSW-X Geospread models offer a suite of functions that includes section control as well as border spreading, all controllable via ISOBUS using any existing tractor terminal. Operators can set the GPS to map a paddock through section control and then start an automatic spread, making sure there is no overlapping.
With the RotaFlow system on Kubota’s DSX-W Geospread the granular fertiliser has the added benefit of rotating product prior to reaching the disc spinner
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At full spreading width, section control can monitor up to 54, one metre sections, as it adjusts the release point of the fertiliser on the spinner disc. A controlled throw pattern is formed in each 1m widths. With the Kubota spreaders able to offer section control in up to 54 sections there is a lesser chance of having spots in between those sections with over or under product dosing. The DSX-W Geospread models have an advanced weighing system. It consists of four load cells and has a sensor under the hopper that is able to monitor any variation in weight. The weighing system will automatically correct any weight anomalies, ensuring the spreader has an accurate reading of load weight for a more measured spread. Multiple variable rate spreading called ‘MULTIRATE’ is another advantage in this range. This allows the two sides of the spreader to operate independently. For instance, one side could drop its application rate from 200 to 100kg/ha while the other side remained unchanged. There is also a worthwhile option of a border spreading system, this ensures accurate spreading along the borders of paddocks. Several other options for operators to consider are electrically controlled hopper covers, ladders, and hopper extensions to allow more product to be carried. There is now also the option to tell the spreaders software that the spreader is ‘front mounted’. This gives the option to run Kubota’s Geospreader on the front linkage of the tractor. By doing this in combination with a rear mounted spreader you have the ability to carry well over 7,000ltrs of fertiliser at once. For details on Kubota’s DSX-W Geospread range, freecall 1300 582 582, email: sales@kubota.com.au or see: www.kubota.com.au ■
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With a unique spreading disc set-up, Bredal’s XE spreaders have proven their ability to achieve market-leading coverage widths
Bredal models have cut out an impressive market share over the past 20 years and now have the advantage of latest release XE models with capacities up to 21,000-litres
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redal’s recently released high-capacity trailed XE spreaders have quickly proven themselves to be the perfect spreading partner for operations where the widest possible coverage is desired. With capacities up to 21,000 litres, the XE spreaders have been independently verified by Australian testers as having the ability to reliably achieve spreading widths out to 48m and even hit the magic 50m mark. What sets these XE models apart is the revolutionary spinner placement where the spinner system has the spreading discs spaced 6m apart. The disc spreading assembly comprises two large 70 centimetre spreading discs, with each fed by a short lateral belt from the floor conveyor in the hopper and the use of hydraulic drive – instead of the belt drive used on other Bredal spreaders. According to Bredal, this enables spreading width to be determined by disc speed and down-chute adjustment. An automatic drop point is standard and operated via an electronic actuator. Bredal says this configuration enables XE spreaders to broadcast lime to 30m using four-vane discs and granular fertiliser to 48m using a six-vane design. The two discs rotate towards the centre to build the required application rate in four layers to help mitigate any variations in the spread pattern. The left or right-hand disc speed can be individually adjusted for headland spreading to deliver a level distribution with a sharp cut-off to the paddock border. All models fitted with hydraulic drive are equipped as standard with weigh cells and Teejet ISOBUS computer systems that incorporate the latest in dynamic weighing capability that facilitates automatic spreader calibration once the product bulk density, application rate and spread width have been entered. A full section control model is also available – the 105XESC – for 32 POWER FARMING
auto on/off at headlands and variable rate ready for use with prescription maps. According to Bredal Australia, a lot of the development of the XE machines took place with growers in Western Australia, and as a result the machines are very well suited to offer local large scale farming companies and contractors the absolute best in spreadingaccuracy and consistency. The Bredal spreader range also includes linkage mounted models, as well as smaller trailed models with section control. F Series linkage models offer capacities of 2500 to 6000-litres, and are available as wheel drive or electric over hydraulic drive for variable rate applications. Bredal mounted models are belt fed rather than gravity through an orifice and are fitted with the same spreader gearbox as the trailed machines. K Series trailed models are available in numerous axle/tyre combinations, with product capacities from 4500 to 21,000-litres. Available in both wheel drive and electric/hydraulic variable rate versions there is a model and specification to suit all types of farming operations. F Series models are section control capable, starting with a linkage mounted model and available in trailed machines up to 13,400-litres. F series machines offer large savings in fertiliser output via automated 12 section spread width control without operator intervention. Bredal has continued to grow throughout the high-end farming segment in Australia due to the ability to spread multiple products across multiple widths consistently across vastly varied rates of application, all while requiring minimal input from the operator. To find a dealer close to you or to receive more information, contact Ben at Bredal Australia on tel: 0428 694 339, email: ben@bredalaustralia.com or go to: www.bredalaustralia.com or: ■ www.bredal.com
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Colac Agricultural Company will customise a European-built Joskin slurry tanker with a wide range of options to meet specific job requirements
Joskin Build service offers slurry tankers to order
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hile it is not the most pleasant job to have on a farm, nothing should be left to chance when spreading slurry to improve your pasture. Joskin’s dedicated research and development team have created precision technology designed to lay slurry as close to its target as possible to create a more precise and efficient fertilisation process. In the slurry tanker range alone there is the option of nine models to customise, ranging in size from 2,500 to 28,000 litres. Its multi-functional Volumetra model ranges in capacity from 10,500 to 26,000 litres with a self-supporting tubular structure integrated into the chassis, ensuring a very low centre of gravity and making them very ease to manoeuvre machine, even with very wide tyres. The range also comes with five different pump types that can be customised to suit you, as well as a range of booms including the Pendislide Basic – a line spreading boom that can measure up to 7.5m, and the Penditwist, which can measure up to 18m wide with as many as 72 outlets. You can then select your running gears, braking system, tyres and axles. Then choose from the extensive range of precision spreading injectors or booms – from normal spray nozzles, dribble bar booms or tillage units that incorporate the slurry. You may even want to invest in the company’s NIR technology, which uses an infra-red lens to deliver real-time analysis of the total nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and ammoniacal nitrogen in the slurry as it is spread. This means you can spread slurry by units of nitrogen per hectare, as opposed to cubic metres per hectare. For an astute operator that wants to gain a little extra performance from the spread, the options are endless. Joskin aims to deliver high-tech performance with a maximum of simplicity across its range, which also includes tipping and dump trailers, grain and silage trailers and muck spreaders. All these products, manufactured across the company’s five production sites in Belgium, France and Poland, are available in Australia through Colac Ag, which took over imports in 2017. Call Colac Ag on tel: 03 5231 6999 to find your local dealer and more product information. ■
Choose from the extensive range of precision spreading injectors or booms – from normal spray nozzles, dribble bar booms or tillage units that incorporate the slurry Five different pump types are available to run a Joskin best suited for your operation with a wide choice of spreading injectors and boom sizes as well
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When it comes to maximising the value of agricultural waste Muckrunner are the effluent handling experts
Martin Bailey Phillips Farm Machinery does the hand-over of the Croplands Pegasus 6000 to Andrew Calvert (right) at Chatsworth in Western Victoria
Pichon’s M1855 Muckmaster has an 18m3 capacity and features a sprung drawbar, marine grade chain, heavy duty floor slats, a reliable and economical oversized monobloc gearbox and can be specified with a choice of three axle set ups
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or agricultural waste solutions, Muckrunner are the experts in effluent handling machinery. Muckrunner supply the quality range of fully galvanised machinery from French company, Pichon, which includes slurry tankers, manure spreaders, slurry stirrers and a range of effluent injection/spreading systems. Tankers are available in capacities from 3,000 up to 30,000-litres, and have large floatation tyres to minimise ground impact, and an integrated chassis and sprung drawbar for added strength and stability. Filling options available include the BP2 bidirectional auto filler, and plunger or turret auto fillers, with or without a turbo for even faster filling. Spreading options include splash plates, spreader bars, dribble bars, trailing shoes, and tine or disc injectors. Tankers can be custom ordered to suit the individual needs of customers and can be as sophisticated or simple as required. Solid waste from feed pads, dairies, lane ways, broiler sheds, or piggeries can be returned to pasture or cropping ground via Pichon’s range of Muckmaster muck spreaders. Muckmaster spreaders range in size from 8 to 24m3, with heavy duty oversized vertical beaters for maximum throw, or horizontal beaters for more precision spreading of lighter materials, such as compost. Standard features include a sprung drawbar, marine grade chain, heavy duty floor slats, a reliable and economical oversized monobloc gearbox and a hydraulic guillotine door. The door separates the material from the beaters for starting, and this helps regulate
spreading rate, and prevents rocks or debris being thrown forward towards the tractor. Options include hydraulic rear doors, hydraulic chain tensioning, electric in-cab controls and weight scales. Pichon’s range of slurry stirrers are the most effective way to mix effluent ponds or pits prior to spreading. Stirrers are heavy duty and fully galvanised with hydraulic top link, 55mm shaft and large Archimedes screw with cutting/chopping blades for maximum combination of solids and liquid. Stirrers are available in 5m, 6.5m or 10m lengths and are capable of mixing even the Pichon Muckmaster muck spreaders range in size from 8m3 – 24m3, with heavy duty oversized vertical beaters for maximum throw, or horizontal beaters for more precision spreading of lighter materials, such as compost
oldest of settling ponds. All machinery is manufactured in France using the highest quality materials, and assembled in Australia by Muckrunner director, Tom Paltridge. Tom has over 25 years of experience in operating the range of Pichon machinery, and his extensive knowledge is invaluable for advice and problem solving. For all inquiries or more information regarding Muckrunner’s range of Pichon effluent handling machinery, call Tom on 0419 851 543, or go to these online options, www.muckrunner.com.au, www.pichonindustries.com, Facebook or Instagram. ■ Incorporating a large Archimedes screw with cutting/chopping blades for maximum combination of solids and liquid, Pichon slurry stirrers are an effective way to mix effluent ponds or pits prior to spreading
Pichon slurry tankers are available in capacities from 3,000 up to 30,000-litres and spreading options include splash plates, spreader bars, dribble bars, trailing shoes, and tine or disc injectors
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Guidolin Agrimac has been appointed the Australian distributor of Cavallo and Eurospand spreaders from Italy with the full range of stainless steel, mounted spreaders designed for broadacre, pasture, row crops and horticulture
Shown below the Eurospand Jolly twin-disc spreader has a standard capacity of 1400 litres (expandable to 3000 litres) and spreading widths can be adjusted from 18 to 36m
Guidolin Agrimac release stainless steel spreaders
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uidolin Agrimac Australia has been operating out of the NSW Riverina since 1964 and is an importer, manufacturer and re-seller of a vast range of agricultural equipment. Including sprayers, discs, mulchers, slashers, fertiliser spreaders, rakes and other farm equipment. Guidolin Agrimac has been appointed the Australian distributor of Cavallo and Eurospand spreaders from Italy with the full range of stainless steel, mounted spreaders designed for broadacre, pasture, row crops and horticulture. At the base of the Cavallo range is the simple and economical 733R single disc centrifugal spreader. It has a hopper capacity of 580-780 litres and a spreading width of up to 18 metres. Next up are the three models in the PXT line-up that are made from robust, stainless steel materials and offer product capacity from 400 to 1200 litres. Spreading width for the PXT can be modified to anywhere from 4 to 12 metres. The pendulum unit guarantees a perfect transversal distribution and the minimal wind sensitivity makes these models ideal for working with lighter products. Larger capacities again are offered by the Ercole series of single disc spreaders featuring a precise measuring and distribution system with components in the measuring system made from stainless steel. Depending on the fertiliser product, the maximum spreading width of the Ercole spreaders is 18 metres with the hopper capacity of the Ercoles ranging between 800 and 1200 litres. For horticulture applications, the Cavallo Compact and Compact Fruit are spreaders with reduced overall dimensions to 38 POWER FARMING
fertilise small and medium areas and for row distribution. The Compact series is solid, robust, ideal for low-powered tractors and essential for narrow passages between plants in rows. They are versatile spreaders with a 1000-litre capacity and spreading width up to 18m. At the top the Cavallo range are the Zeus 18 Fruit spreaders with double disc spreading for row distribution and full field spreading. The spreaders are capable of inter-row distribution from 2 to 10 metres (band) and full ground spreading up to 18 metres (broadcast). Available capacity sizes include 850, 1450 and 1800 litres. Guidolin has available the Cavallo Zeus 18 Fruit double disc spreader with independent L/R hydraulic opening/closing control and the Cavallo Zeus 18 Fruit ELT + W / ISO double disc spreader with electronic weight cell system. Unique to the Cavallo brand is its Vibro System which employs a vibrating hopper bottom to eliminate the need for a mechanical agitator to keep product moving. By not using agitators the system avoids product being crushed, assuring a uniform dosage of the chosen quantity of granular, powdered and pelleted fertilisers. Stainless steel grids above the vibrating agitators catch oversized fertiliser lumps and maintain a constant pressure on the feed system so no matter what volume is in the hopper the dispersed quantity remains the same. For fertilising large areas, the Eurospand Jolly models provide high capacity and twin-disc spreading. The Jolly has a standard capacity of 1400 litres but this can be increased to 3000 litres with the use of extensions.
This machine will output 10 to 320kg per minute and spreading widths can be adjusted from 18 to 36m. Easy setting and adjustment can be done with the controls on each spreading disc. Both discs can be shut off independently to spread half the working width, essential for preventing lodging in tapering headlands. The Jolly and Zeus models add smart weighing capabilities into the mix via ISOBUS or the Digi-Device display, which can work with GPS prescription maps for variable rate precision farming. Both the Cavallo and Eurospand machines can be operated with any ISOBUS compatible tractor terminal. For more information on one of the broadest ranges of spreaders call Guidolin Agrimac direct on tel: (02) 6964 3400, or email: info@g-a.com.au or see the website at: www.g-a.com.au ■
Unique to the Cavallo brand is its Vibro System that employs a vibrating hopper bottom to eliminate the need for a mechanical agitator to keep product moving
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POWER FARMING SPECIALIST PLANTERS 2021 Designed to provide the ultimate in easy, narrow transport, BOSS’s FOLD Forward planters and seeders now allows a wide working width of 36m to be taken anywhere
BOSS FOLD Forwar This 36-metre model clears all obstacles with FOLD Forward design
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ased in Inverell at the heart of one of New South Wales’s most fertile cropping regions, BOSS Agriculture has built an enviable reputation as a manufacturer of fully Australian-made seeding equipment. Wheat, barley, oats, sorghum, maize and a range of other crops are all grown around Inverell and farmers in the region need equipment that can successfully plant a broad range of both summer and winter species. One such farmer was Phil Christie from the nearby town of Bellata who approached BOSS with a specific piece of equipment in mind for the 2020 season. “Build me a 36-metre machine that can fold up narrow and can plant my summer or winter crop,” Phil said. BOSS had already been looking to manufacture a range of 18- and 24-metre fold forward machines to meet the need for wide
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machines that could fold up narrow for road transport. Phil’s 36-metre order was the catalyst to design and manufacture the latest release BOSS FOLD Forward range. During the design phase BOSS received a second order for a 36-metre planter so they doubled up and manufactured two machines. The FOLD Forward planters are set up with DX50 double disc row units on 2-metre row spacings with the ability to change to 1.5 metre, 1 metre or 750mm spacings if required. BOSS Agricultures’s DX50 Double Disc row units feature a robust parallelogram twin disc opener design to deliver optimal seed placement. The units have been developed primarily for minimum or no-till broadacre farming applications where a tough, simple, highly accurate planter is required.
BOSS Agriculture’s DX50 double disc row units were developed primarily for minimum or no-till broadacre applications
FOLD Forward machines are able to achieve an ultranarrow transport width of under 4.5 metres for convenient and safe transport on the road and between paddocks Back in the paddock the FOLD Forward is quickly positioned to start work again
The FOLD Forward range in 18-metre, 24-metre and 36-metre working widths with row spacings from 375mm (15in)
rd Frames The units offer accurate seed placement, and have also shown excellent ground following ability and follow this with minimal ground disturbance/moisture loss. The units feature twin 400mm (16in) discs that are mounted on maintenance-free, sealed-for-life double race ball bearings. The discs operate at opposing 4 degrees for a narrow seed trench which reduces required down force and creates a smaller V to close. Both 36-metre machines are set up on 3-metre tramlines with Phil Christie opting for a flexing wing and additional floatation tyre that would also allow his machine to operate as a 24-metre planter if the outside wings were removed. The DX50 row units were fitted out with the latest offerings from Precision Seeding Solutions (PSS) including V Drive, Delta Force, Furrow Force and Air Operated Trash Whippers. The simple operation of PSS’s innovative options means optimal performance in the paddock.
In a 36-metre-wide machine the PSS options ensure excellent ground contact, seed placement and seed to soil contact for the best possible crop establishment. Phil opted for a Central Commodity System (CCS) mounted tank which was supplied by Rasmussen Brothers Engineering in Dalby to compliment the efficiency of operating a 36-metre-wide machine. Phil has already planted some of his dryland cotton program with great results and most importantly in a timely window of opportunity. BOSS is now able to offer the FOLD Forward range in 18-metre, 24-metre and 36-metre working widths, coupled with new SX30S or SX30P Single Disc opener units with row spacings from 375mm (15in). BOSS single disc planting units combine an offset and undercut disc opener to dig effectively without requiring an over-engineered heavy frame to force the row units into the ground.
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The FOLD Forward design employs a sliding bogie assembly that slides forward when folded, transferring weight off the tractor drawbar to create a well-balanced machine ready for road transport. The bogie design coupled with an optional mid frame wheel and wing pivot ensures great floatation and ground following ability To tackle wet, sticky winter conditions where stubble becomes rope bound, a combination of a simplistic low profile seed boot, floating cleaning wheel and active mud scraper system has proven to be very effective in minimum tillage operations. The single bar, high lift design of FOLD Forward machines provides easy accessibility and adjustment as an operator can simply walk along the width of the machine and set the planting depth and downforce/closing pressure on BOSS’s easy to adjust single- or double-disc row units. When you’re covering 28 hectares an hour at a sensible planting speed, BOSS says you can cover some serious ground in a day. FOLD Forward machines combine all of these features with the added benefit of an ultra-narrow transport width of under 4.5 metres for convenient and safe travel. BOSS delivers cropping efficiency Just like any smart business, progressive growers are always chasing an edge. For cropping enterprises, the edge may be adapting precision agriculture technology, driving efficiencies through purchasing more reliable and robust equipment or purchasing wider equipment. BOSS Agriculture strive to deliver all of the these with a large range of disc or tine options available for growers across Australia. For 12 years BOSS Agriculture have worked closely with Australian growers to create solutions for farmers to plant their crops as efficiently and precisely as possible, which has led BOSS to create its range of FOLD Forward single bar planters. While the forward folding idea is not new in agriculture as other suppliers in North America and Australia have dabbled in this previously, the BOSS design creates an extremely user-friendly design that is simple to use and easy to manoeuvre with no extra pivot points behind the drawbar. With a unique sliding bogie assembly that slides forward when folded, weight is transferred off the tractor drawbar to create a well-balanced machine ready for road transport. The bogie design coupled with an optional mid frame wheel and wing pivot ensures great floatation and ground following ability. To see the full range of BOSS Agriculture’s products, go to: www.bossagriculture.com.au or call BOSS on tel: 02 6721 2677 to ■ speak to one of the company’s specialists. 42 POWER FARMING
Phil Christie had a CCS tank fitted to his machine to compliment the efficiency and road transport friendly nature of the FOLD Forward design
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Ausplow DBS Auseeder di
The Ausplow DBS Auseeder works to improve soil structure while providing the optimum environment for seeds to grow into healthy plants
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ince its founding in 1987 by managing director John Ryan, Western Australia’s Ausplow has dedicated itself to developing agricultural mechanical systems that improve soil structure and crop yields. The company’s Deep Blade System (DBS) Auseeder precision seeding system debuted 25 years ago and has benefited from a program of constant improvements that will see Version 5 of the DBS ready for introduction in 2022. The system was developed for both winter and summer cropping and is suitable for all soil types. Its design ensures seeding accuracy with excellent sub-
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soil cultivation and minimal topsoil disturbance. With each passing season of use, Ausplow says growers can see visible improvements in soil structure and quality, and increased water infiltration. The DBS system is able to overcome the problems of poor depth penetration, inadequate seed placement and excessive damage due to tine chattering, which results in incorrectly placed seed. By creating pathways for moisture, root penetration and air, the DBS system helps build the right soil environment for seeds to grow into healthy plants. Growers are experiencing improved water-holding capacity,
major reductions in water erosion, increased levels of organic carbon and in some areas, the presence of earthworms. The DBS system is also sought after for its dry-seeding capabilities – crops can be established earlier as the seed is able to take advantage of subsoil moisture. The DBS employs a threeslot system that provides for deep under-seed cultivation, a shallow bed for seed, a defined ‘slot’ trench for water harvesting and a protective environment for germinating seeds. The DBS modules are designed for separate seed and fertiliser delivery and deliver subsoil cultivation, which is
vital to reducing barriers, precise fertiliser placement, correct seed depth and costeffective chemical usage and safe application. The three-slot system comprises a 15mm-wide tungstenfaced adjustable DBS blade, an adjustable closing tool and a ground following spring-loaded depth gauge press wheel. The DBS blade gives vertical cultivation, deep into physical or toxicity barriers, and the flat leading blade causes soil to burst ahead with improved aeration and water infiltration. Fertiliser can be placed behind the digging blade, profiled, or a percentage deposited with the seed as a ‘starter’. The following closing tool
igs deep for better yields
collapses soil downwards, creating a firm and even seedbed. The face of this tool is covered with a tungsten tile, giving long-life whilst maintaining the width of the tool throughout its operating life. The closing tool with its rounded face reduces the amount of material that can accumulate whilst passing through the ground. Finally, the ground following press wheel gives precise depth placement. The wheel pushes soil for ward in a wave action, causing it to flow inwards while covering and gently firming the soil around the seed to ensure good seed-soil contact.
Integral to the DBS system achieving its results is the integrated hydraulic tine assembly and parallelogram seeding unit. Hydraulic tines ensure the transfer of damaging vibrations to the parallelogram are virtually eliminated and the hydraulic jump cylinder holds the tine in the correct digging position. In addition, a cushion valve is fitted as standard in each jump cylinder, guaranteeing a soft return of the tine and DBS mechanism to minimise damage to machinery. The philosophy behind the deep digging DBS system is the necessity break up crop yield limiting hardpans.
To achieve that, blade length is critical and depending on soil types and paddock conditions, tDBS offers adjustable blades in 127-177mm (5-7-in) and 177228mm (7-9-in) configurations. The shorter blade is recommended in rocky conditions, heavy clay or where available horsepower is limited. The longer blade can be used in sandy soil types where little or no foreign objects are encountered. It is essential that the actual digging depth is matched to blade length. The DBS blade is made of hardened and tempered spring steel for strength. The 15mm (W) x 50mm (L) bursting tile and 15mm wide tungsten tiles along the
remainder of the face give maximum durability and improves the wear life of the blade. Creating the ideal seeding conditions requires maximum sub-soil disturbance. This requires steep blade angles which give a greater bursting action. The DBS blade angle is set at 20 degrees to the vertical. This in-turn requires heavy duty hydraulic tines, heavy duty frames, and fixed drawbars. The tine assembly also includes a forged and heat treated 90mm x 20mm edge-on shank. While the fertiliser shield and boot which has an POWER FARMING 45
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The Ausplow DBS system was developed for both winter and summer cropping and is suitable for all soil types. Its design ensures seeding accuracy with excellent subsoil cultivation and minimal topsoil disturbance
adjustable depth from 76mm (3-in) to 100mm (4-in) enabling excellent separation between the seed and fertiliser. Seeding depth adjustment is achieved by changing the position of the closing tool which is part of the parallelogram seeding unit. Four types of closing tools are available to suit various seeding conditions. The DBS parallelogram seeding unit has four notch spring pressure position settings for the press wheel, where pressure is set independently from the hydraulic tine. The lightest down force position is used when seeding into deep sand or very wet conditions, while the strongest down force is best in heavy clay conditions and can achieve optimum soil seed contact in dry, cloddy conditions. Last up in the assem-
bly is the multi-purpose, smooth semi-pneumatic press wheel. Wheels are available in five sizes to suit various seeding conditions and perform three functions. They act as a gauge wheel, providing seed covering and pressing the soil to obtain seed to soil contact. Auseeder Frame The DBS tines and seeding units are mounted on the Auseeder Frame with available bar widths from 8.32m (27ft) to 18.3m (60ft). The bars have a fully trussed centre frame and wings, 100mm x 100mm x 9mm to provide superior strength and integrity in carrying the DBS tine modules and enabling the ability to dig at depth. Three tine spacings are
offered to suit various regions and environments, 260mm, 300mm and 381mm. Rows can be further narrowed with the use of a split or paired row boot option. All DBS bars are fixed hitch with a fully trussed drawbar, 200mm x 100mm x 6mm for strength, stability, and reduction of crabbing with controlled traffic. Buyers have a choice between an adjustable Cat 4 (50mm) or Cat 5 (70mm) tow tongue. All DBS bars are supplied with a phasing hydraulic system when raising or lowering the bar. Digging depth control is easily adjustable with various sized depth stops positioned for each hydraulic cylinder.
All DBS bars come standard with 385/65 22.5 lug tyres, or the optional 400/60 22.5 flotation tyres for reduced ground compaction or Control Traffic Farming system practises. Supporting each wheel are heavy duty 80 Series axles and bearing housing, with an adjuster turnbuckle to assist in the levelling and setting the digging depth equally across the width of the bar. Coulters can be added to all DBS bars. Coulters will enhance trash flow in heavy stubble, root bound pastures and crops, and when melon or even wire weed vines are encountered. Coulters will allow an
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John Ryan AM Ausplow Principal For more than 40 years, John has dug deep to develop agricultural mechanical systems that improve soil structure and crop yields. During this time, he’s been fortunate enough to earn the Prince Phillip Prize for Engineering Excellence and an AM from the Queen for services to primary industry, particularly in the promotion of environmentally sustainable cropping and soil management practises. However, for John, nothing is more rewarding than hearing from farmers themselves about the dramatic changes to their soils delivered by Ausplow’s (DBS) Deep Blade System. ■
increase in working speeds of approximate 1kph in most conditions. Ausplow coulters are available in 460mm (18-in) diameter with the option of flat or ripple discs and mounted on double tapered bearings hubs and solid beam axle. The DBS bars primar y liquid kit delivers from the tank to a 19mm (0.75-in) main feed line into a 13mm (0.5-in) feed line non-drip secondary manifold mounted onto the 63mm stainless steel secondary air kit standpipe. From the manifold 6mm nylon tube runs to the end of the 32mm air hose into a suzi-coil ‘Friction Flow’ tube through to the Pro-D fertiliser shield and boot for added protection and delivering with a pencil stream action. Liquid placement is available in three in-furrow locations. Deep banded behind the knife blade for liquid nitrogen and trace elements, at seed placement for fungicides and behind the press wheel for soil wetters. Call Ausplow for your nearest dealer on tel: 08 9417 8877, email: ausplow@ausplow.com.au ■
Homegrown for Australian growers At Ausplow, solving Australia’s dr yland farming challenges starts at ground zero. To dig deep for every grower, they believe it is absolutely necessar y to have their manufacturing and support service base on home soil. Ausplow are proud to say that all fabrication, welding, blasting, painting and equipment assembly takes place in their purpose built Western Australia based facilities and factories. Their nationwide support network is homegrown, too. So, wherever you’re farming across the country – from Wongan Hills WA to Cummins SA, Shepparton VIC and West Wylong NSW – you know Ausplow is just a flight away to visit, learn, educate and assist. Farmers and dealers benefit enormously from Ausplow’s local sales, service, and parts support, that includes DBS and Multistream owner schools run at Ausplow dealerships. Ausplow fully equipped ser vice vehicles mean they can respond promptly, hitting the ground to resolve problems when you need them most. And with after-hours parts and ser vice support deployed from the factory during peak season, they’re never far away. At the crux of it is the motivation that drives Ausplow – they want to help make your farm profitable.
Because they employ local people (especially from agricultural regions), they’re able to get boots on ground and visit the farms that use our products. This helps Ausplow understand exactly what is going on for you and your farm, what your needs are, and how they can help innovate better solutions. Ausplow are also invested in training, so the people you talk to know what they’re doing. And they’re passionate about sharing this knowledge with you. So, if you’re curious about knowing the best way to use your Ausplow, just ask. It’s all about ‘making it work’ for you. Ausplow get many ideas from the paddock, then invest in R&D to unearth solutions, in fact, talking to Australian growers is how they developed their engineering intent. Growers told Ausplow that reliability, durability, quality and flexibility are critical to your farm’s profitability. And they listened. Today, Ausplow machinery is ‘backwards compatible’ wherever possible, a big reason why their machines are valued higher than others in the market. They might look similar, but you only get out what you put in. Ausplow are proud of what they achieve in the pursuit of regenerative agriculture, right here in Australia. And they’ll continue to share what they learn, from their family to yours. ■
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Liquid Systems
reveals advantages of LQS range
A more compact build is working out to be a whole lot more when it comes to the Liquid Systems LQS range of liquid fertiliser delivery systems
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iquid Systems’ next generation LQS range of pump and control modules have progressed in design and application to incorporate the knowledge accumulated over the past 20 years. These LQS models have been developed in a smaller package to enable more fitting options, and in turn are much simpler and more flexible under operation than previous models. With these advancements it secures the Liquid Systems’ position to be able to deliver the most reliable and precise in-furrow application of liquids currently available. Liquid Systems SA has been a leader in Precision Ag liquid 48 POWER FARMING
delivery systems both locally and also around the world since 2002. The ability to provide targeted liquid input application with accurate rates and consistent even placement in the furrow has now become an essential part of any planting process. With Liquid Systems incorporated into a seeding program it immediately reduces input costs for the grower and optimises the effectiveness of seeding regimes from the start. The next generation LQS range is designed to deliver simpler, more flexible, better supported systems without compromising on reliability and accuracy.
The company says its more compact range of pump sizes has been designed to better suit any size implement, wide or narrow implements, big or small tanks, intense or light agitation, high or low application rates and chemical injection. It is also now easier to upgrade to multiple liquids, section control and chemical injection when it suits the user. Plug and play integration with all leading Precision Ag displays and controllers is made easy with off-the-shelf adaptor looms. A range of ISOBUS control options are also available. Growers can still add more customisation to complete the
system, with the ‘Stacker’ Distribution Kit configured to suit any size air tool or planter. These customisations offer the advantage of different openers, application rates, products and row spacing for even and precisely targeted liquid application, to suit any operation. Prior to the arrival on Australian shores of the muchanticipated C650 air cart with its dedicated central tank for liquids, John Deere Australia approached Liquid Systems to develop a liquid rate control system solution. The end result is the LQS120 Liquid Ready Fert Kit that can be fitted as an option by John Deere dealers before delivery
Two years in development, the LQS120 Liquid Ready Fert Kit liquid rate control module for the C650 air cart that incorporates a pump and rate control module, clean water flush tank and tank fill station
The LQS120 Liquid Ready Fert Kit was developed as a package to be fitted to John Deere C650 air carts with their dedicated central tank for liquids
Liquid Systems’ next generation LQS range of pump and control modules is smaller, simpler and more flexible than previous models, and still delivers reliable, precise in-furrow application of liquids
to customers. Two years in development, the kit incorporates the LQS120 pump and rate control module, a clean water flush tank and tank fill station. Early demonstrations of this unique pairing were carried out on the Lush family’s 3000ha farming operation near Barabba in South Australia. Three generations of the Lush family including Paul Lush, his father John and son Nicholas, grow wheat, canola, lentils and faba beans on two closely located properties “Riverview” and “Adare.” Paul Lush said following the recent demo he was confident the C650 cart was ideally matched to his seeding
Paul and Nicholas Lush have seen input savings of up to 10 per cent in demonstrations of the Liquid Systems equipped C650 cart on their farms. Photo credit: John Deere
requirements, with John Deere section control delivering outstanding cost-saving benefits. Section control improves placement of agricultural inputs and reduces operator fatigue by automatically turning implement sections on and off. “We had been using the John Deere 1910 tow-behind, however this new and larger offering just suits the size of
our operation, while the technology in this machine is simply fantastic,” Paul Lush said. “Our calculations have shown us that we have reduced inputs by up to 10 per cent in some paddocks, and an average 5.5 per cent across the entire farm.” “When you add that up across seed, granular fertiliser
and liquid inputs, that is a significant saving.” To find out how the next generation LQS range of pump and control modules will boost your own operation, call Liquid Systems direct on tel: 08 8357 4437. Or contact them by email: contact@liquidsystems.com.au or take a look at the website www.liquidsystems.com.au ■ POWER FARMING 49
Bourgault releases ParaLink Hoe Drill
Quick and easy seed depth adjustment from the comfort of the tractor cab is one of many top functions available on Bourgault’s updated Paralink hoe drills
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ourgault has introduced the third generation of its ParaLink Hoe Drill. Frame designs have been updated with an expanded range of options and the ability to automatically adjust seeding depth from the safety of the tractor cab. The third generation release has two new models in its range. The 3330SE replaces the 3320 Standard Edition, with depth control set at the individual opener level. While the 3335QDA replaces the 3320 Quick Depth Adjust models, allowing frame height adjustment for quick and easy seed depth adjustment. Available on the 3335 is the new AccuSet depth adjustment technology. 50 POWER FARMING
AccuSet uses ‘smart’ hydraulic cylinders, controlled by an app on smartphone, mounted on the frame castor wheels to raise and lower the frame. The operator is now able to automatically adjust the seed depth from the cab, allowing the ability to change the seeding depth ‘on-the-go’ as paddock conditions change. Bourgault claims no other machine in the market has this level of seed placement control available at the push of a button. Openers have also been updated with three options available. The ParaLink Xtreme (PLX) is the same 1:1 contour ratio opener that was formally known as the XTC opener.
The PLX excels at close ground following in undulating ground conditions. And while it was previously unavailable on QDA models, the PLX is now available on 3335 machines fitted with AccuSet. The ParaLink Single (PLS) is the next generation of the PHD opener. With these models designed to use the same shank as its predecessor, the range of Bourgualt Tillage Tools and aftermarket seed
Bourgault’s Paralink hoe drill Opener is ready for the 2021 planting season
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The 3335QDA from Bourgault replaces the 3320 Quick Depth Adjust models, allowing frame height adjustment for quick and easy seed depth adjustment
boot options can still be applied to the new model. While the new ParaLink Dual shank (PLD) is a dual shank opener based on the PLS parallel linkage design. The parallel linkage is designed to allow the fertiliser knife to maintain a constant angle of attack as it follows paddock undulations, while the seed knife places the seed slightly higher and to the side of the fertiliser. The seed knife is adjustable both horizontally and vertically, to allow greater separation and accuracy of seed placement.
All opener models come with several packer wheel options and are compatible with
through accurate seed depth and even packing pressure. This can all be achieved while easing the pressure on the operator, meaning even relatively inexperienced operators can produce great results.
For more information call Bourgault on tel: 08 9399 9700 for your nearest dealer, or go to: www.Bourgault.com.au ■
Bourgault says its third generation Paralink hoe drills have been designed to deliver an even germination through accurate seed depth and even packing pressure
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Transport specialist, Duraquip, is looking to capture a piece of the large-scale broadacre seeding market with its innovative, home grown Seed Storm seed bar
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ransportation specialist, Duraquip of WA, has enjoyed great success in the agricultural market as the builder of the innovative range of Tornado bulk trailers for seed, fertiliser and grain harvest handling. Farmers and contractors alike have praised the size, reliability, safety, efficiency, quality and userfriendliness of the Tornado “belly dumper” trailers. With that experience under its belt, the Gnowangerup based manufacturer has now made a bold move into the seeding market itself with its Seed Storm seeding bar. The company said it saw an opportunity at the upper end of the market and decided to put its background of 110 years of farming experience to work to create an implement that would meet the changing needs of large-scale broadacre operations. Garry Richardson, Director of Duraquip, says he has a passion for perfection that led to the development of the Seed Storm, an Australian made seeding bar demonstrating strength and flexibility. The newly released bar was subjected to rigorous testing and scrutiny for a year before being released to market. The Seed Storm is aimed at serious professional farmers – those who have a lot to do and want to do things well. The popular Tornado seed fertiliser trailer is known for its seeding efficiency, and the Seed Storm bar was built with the same ingenuity. “The 80ft seeding bar market is growing, there are farmers out there who want to get more done, and we now have tractors that 52 POWER FARMING
can pull these machines,” said Garry. “Farmers are chasing efficiency. Times and seasons are changing, to the point that what was once considered a good start date for seeding has now become a finish date. “We wanted to build a bar that would perform well in whatever conditions it had to work in and get a lot of crop in fast.” In creating the Seed Storm, Duraquip introduced a range of innovations to make it a truly versatile machine. Bars are available in widths from 10.5 to 24.5m (35 to 80ft) and with 250 to 300mm (10 to 12-in) spacings. Transport width is up to 7.5m (25ft) maximum and the bars feature flexible frame connections. In addition, there is a retractable tine system, a single lift cylinder controls the whole frame and there is the option of castor lock system to assist with bar tracking. During development, the company ran two bars, a 24.5m (80ft) and a 18m (60ft), each covering approximately 4,000 hectares with minimal reported issues. To eliminate uneven depth control Duraquip developed its single cylinder hydraulic lift system to mechanically maintain a level frame 100 per cent of the time. “The Seed Storm has a strong frame but we made it flexible enough so it would avoid cracking. It also has a floating drawbar for contour following ability and excellent fore and aft frame
A retracting hydraulic tine system and main frame lift means even the widest 24.5m (80ft) Seed Storm bar folds to a manageable 7.5m for transport
seeding by storm stability. It rides where you set it, doesn’t twist into the ground, and doesn’t skate along the top either, even in exceptionally hard digging conditions,” said Garry. The Seed Storm 24.5m (80ft) bar features 20 large diameter, high flotation wheels to keep it rolling with ease and to provide excellent flotation across deep sandy or wet soils. Rim patterns and wheel bearings are uniform across the machine. Trash flow is maximised by keeping all wheels clear of the seeding area, situated in front and behind
the tine ranks. This positioning avoids any drag up around wheels. Ease of maintenance was also a key requisite in the Seed Storm design. The main frame uses long-lasting Gar-Max bushes throughout, making it virtually greaseless. The innovative retracting hydraulic tine system and main frame lift provides for the manageable 7.5m transport width and good road clearance of the 24.5m (80ft) bar. “It also makes for a lot of room to change points – you’re not crawling through a jungle of tines only just off the
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DURAQUIP SEED STORM HOMEGROWN SEED BAR IS OFFERING A QUALITY BUILD
Another innovation of the Seed Storm is the clean seeding airflow system with hoses from the bin to the front of the drawbar, then stainless steel leading to the heads ground,” said Garry. To paddock test the Seed Storm, an 24.5m (80ft) bar was turned over to Queensland agricultural contractor, Jase, who put it to work in a range of conditions . Involved with farming for most of his life and having had exposure to many other seeding bar brands across Australia, Jase was unsure at first if the Seed Storm at 24.5m (80ft) width would work when put to the test. He found the Seed Storm sustained its performance in both dry sandy ground and the hardest ground he could find, as well as heady, rocky, clay ground. “It blew me away,” Jase said, “most new products have teething issues but for something of this quality to work straight away, that’s a feat in itself. It doesn’t move around, everything stays level, and precision wise, it’s one of the best I’ve seen.” “The thing I like about Duraquip is that they take a critical eye to their own products, which makes it easier for owners down the line…they want a machine out there that people can’t fault.” “It folds up beautifully. It’s a big bar, but easy on the road too.” Jase said one of his biggest concerns was pulling ability, but the 30 tonne standard weight kits on a Versatile 620DT solved that issue. “It’s nearly a 100-tonne seeding rig when all the tanks are full and [the Versatile] loves it!” said Jase.
The Duraquip Seed Storm is available in bar widths from 10.5 to 24.5m (35 to 80ft) and with 25 to 30cm (10 to 12in) spacings
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“Driving five inches into the ground at 24.5m (80ft) with a total of 96 tines and 1200psi tine breaks certainly put the pressure on, but it was ripping like a deep ripper.” Jase also says the Seed Storm has one of the cleanest seeding airflow systems he’s ever seen – there are hoses from the bin to the front of the drawbar, with stainless steel then leading to the heads. “It’s incredibly smooth and streamlined, and any wear points are easily replaceable in the stainless-steel system,” he said. “The trash flow is excellent. We ran it across header trails that had been missed baling, across broken bale patches, and through long wiry canola stubble and it just sailed through it all,” he said. According to Jase, after 4000ha, there was nothing major to change or fix on the bar. “Operating it was easy, just a few tweaks around the adjustment area, but the seed placement is perfect.” Duraquip plans a limited production run of the Seed Storm for 2021 before full production the following year and has appointed McIntosh & Son as exclusive dealers. “The timing of our initial R & D program has coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic which has disrupted supply chains throughout the world,” Garry said. “So, we’ll have to wait a year before fully gearing up.” For more information contact Duraquip on tel: 1800 271 800, or ■ email sales@duraquip.com.au
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Janke commits to innovation through customisation
Janke introduces an innovative range of modular designs
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ince its change of ownership in 2017, the venerable Janke brand has been reinvigorated with an innovative new range of modular designs that allow buyers to customise a new seeding bar to their exact requirements, or re-tool an existing bar to achieve higher yields. The company is also backing up its new equipment with the manufacture of an extensive range of spare parts. Integral to growers looking to specify a new bar for their unique seeding conditions, or to renovate existing equipment are Janke’s range of individual row assemblies such as the Janke disc or tine Parallelogram planter units. Leading the charge are the FX range of spring parallelograms with a breakout force of 180, 230, 270, 320, 410 and 500kg (400, 500, 600, 700, 900 and 1100lbs). Replacement spring tyne units are also readily available in the same range. Standard hydraulic Parallelograms are available in 385kg (850lbs) and the recently released 680kg (1500lbs) 3x1 tyne unit, that has been tested to planting depths of 250mm (10-inches). Janke is also be offering its GX breakthrough design. These combined tyne and down force Parallelogram units are available in two basic configurations. There is a standard down leg coulter design with press wheel arrangement. While also on offer is a fixed press wheel unit that controls the Parallelogram height movement. This is also available with a floating coulter system. All Janke Parallelogram units have the ability to change down leg units easily, this allows them to accommodate changes in seasonal planting conditions. And in addition, these units can also be locked up to be used as traditional tillage chisels. With the benefit of a Janke bar being able to run as either a plough or planter, this is a big cost saving for growers. There is no need to purchase a second machine for tillage – you already have two machines in one. Janke has also released a special line of Through Frame Parallelogram units. These allow growers to re-tool conventional tillage bars with Parallelogram planting units that fit the narrow frames found on older tillage units. Existing tyne assemblies can also be used in many instances. Growers looking for a wholly new seeding set up can team their chosen row assemblies with a wide range of Janke bars designed for a variety of applications and terrain conditions. Choices include trailing bridge frames, level-lift frames, flex frames and end-tow frames. Universal bridge frames provide an open layout design free of frame wheel assemblies. This allows for better trash flow and more clearance for narrow row spacings.
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Universal level-lift are configured for farming on plain and slightly undulating country. The pull is fixed directly to the main frame and the frames have centre line wheel installations that provide for a percentage of planter weight to be positioned on the tractor drawbar to ensure improved tractive performance. Universal Flex LT designs are suited for varying soil and topographical ground conditions and their flexing ability allows wider machines to be utilised in changing topography while still maintaining seeding accuracy. As proof of its commitment to innovation, Janke has also released a new product line, the Unicut, the first true two-in-one seeding or cultivation unit. Janke took on board what customers were requesting, and the Unicut is now in its second upgrade following refinements gleaned from paddock testing. Janke brought innovation to Australian agriculture almost 100 years ago and the current design team want to continue this legacy with every new line they release. Janke Australia is located in the agricultural manufacturing hub of Dalby Qld. Contact the sales team on tel: 07 4693 7188, fax: 07 4693 7185, email: sales@janke.com.au or see the website at: ■ www.janke.com.au or facebook at Janke Australia.
Janke’s new through frame Parallelograms are fitted with Janke Uni Cut down leg units. These units allow the fitment of through frame Parallelogram planting units onto an existing conventional narrow spaced tillage frame and utilise the tillage tines as originally fitted to the bar. This system offers major cost savings when compared to a new planting bar system
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Arag Isobus air seeder solution The Arag ISOBUS Air Seeder system is a true ISOBUS plug and play and complies with all the ISOBUS international standards
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rag is gaining a great deal of success with its plug and play ISOBUS system for accurate Air Seeding placement. As a member of the AEF (Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation) Arag is a regular attendant at the “plugfest” conference where AEF industry members keep up-to-date on the latest developments. Also in consultation with with tractor manufacturers it allows Arag to ensure its system to work with all VT displays. And many different ISOBUS ready implement ECU’s from manufacturers of Sprayers, Spreaders and Air Seeders to mention a few. As a result, when you connect an ISOBUS tractor to an Arag ISOBUS Air Seeder and it simply works. Arag is committed to the ISOBUS system and all Arag products are fully ISOBUS compliant. ISOBUS is the accepted future standard as far as integrating tractor technology with ISOBUS implements. Connect the Arag air seeder ISOBUS to the tractor plug and it unleashes a wide range of possibilities for improving crop returns through more accurate seed and fertiliser placement. Air seeder manufacturers are using the Arag ISOBUS air
seeder system because it is one fully integrated system, able to control and monitor all functions on an Air Cart. The hydraulics lift/lower, and master ON/OFF can be easily integrated into the tractor ISOBUS joystick. Requiring no other screens or control boxes in the tractor cab, just plug the air cart to the ISOBUS tractor and it connects and will automatically display on the VT Screen. The operator can use the ISOBUS VT display they prefer for all applications and different operations, allowing the same procedures for starting, creating Jobs or Tasks and selecting the autosteering AB lines. The procedures become familiar to the operator as they are the same whether spraying, seeding, spreading, or planting. Arag’s Air Seeder ISOBUS displays the same on all screens, no matter what ISOBUS display is utilised. The Arag Air Seeder ISO is true ISOBUS and can utilise a wide number of functions, depending on the tractor VT display. These include Auto section control, Headland control, Boundary control, VR Control, End of Row turning, Implement steering, and Head Blockage Monitoring. The system allows monitoring of multiple vehicles in the
paddock at any one time, and many other functions are being developed and will be added on a regular in the future. The Arag system can utilise In-cab ISOBUS switchboxes or Joysticks, monitor all ISOBUS alarms to keep the operator informed and keep in touch with all current operations. Arag ISOBUS can utilise single or multiple VT displays, and the operator can select which VT screen displays the Arag air seeder software, and pick up the GPS/radar speed on the ISOBUS. The Arag ISOBUS system also allows the air seeder manufacturer to build the best air seeder technology and this will seamlessly connect to the
tractor ISOBUS technology. Arag has firmly stated its commitment is to build the best ISOBUS implement control systems, that can be seamlessly incorporated into the Tractor ISOBUS system. New ARAG Implement VT The Arag Implement VT is an advanced model, developed by Arag Australia using an industrial strength 178mm (7inch) scratch proof colour touchscreen. It is mounted on the air cart for added convenience. The Arag VT unit allows the operator to perform most functions without the need to access the tractor VT display. This in turn saves time walking between the tractor
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and the air cart, from the cabin it lets the operator know when they can continue seeding quickly and safely. The Implement VT is fully integrated into the ISOBUS system, smart enough to detect and only allow one display to be used at a time and updates automatically when filling and calibrating the bins. This allows the operator to monitor and oversee the control of all seeder functions, whether calibrating bins before seeding or monitoring and checking the air cart during the filling operation. Important functions that can be performed from the Implement VT include the calibration of all bins. While the PRIME function can be used to check for hose blockages and that all products are being metered correctly.
Through the Implement VT the operator can switch the individual sections on and off, along with individual bins to ensure all sections are working as required. There is also the option to monitor fan speeds and pressures, and lift and lower the openers. When ordering your next air cart or upgrading to the latest ISOBUS technology, it is recommended to consider the Arag ISOBUS air seeder solution. For many growers it offers the best control and integrated ISOBUS system available. Contact the experts at ARAG Australia on tel: 08 8359 5377, or email: info@aragnet.com.au while further Arag ISOBUS Air Seeder system product information can be gained at: ■ www.aragnet.com.au
Arag ISOBUS Air Seeder system: 1.
Control or Monitor up to 6 Bins using: a. Canbus Electric Motors b. PWM Hydraulics c. Linear Actuators d. Liquid
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Monitor: a. Bin Levels b. 2 Fan Speeds and Pressures c. Metering shaft feedback d. All alarms and are user settable
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Control up to 16 sections and allows section confirmation
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Controls Hydraulic Lift, Lower and Fold functions
New for 2021: 1. Implement VT for the air cart 2. Integrated Weight Scales for individual bins 3. Automated Hydraulic sequences
For the most accurate application growers are turning to ARAG A current ISOBUS system brings together various components into one main control area for an operator to oversee. In general the ISOBUS will control the tractor and any implements through a Virtual Terminal (VT) display. ISOBUS ready tractors have standard plugs connecting the tractor with the implement and auxiliary ISOBUS switchboxes for In-cab connection, allowing to control master, section, and hydraulic functions. The ISOBUS control system allows the operator to connect and control different implements using the same tractor and VT display for all applications. The ISOBUS VT controls the start-up and shutdown of all ISOBUS ECU’s connected to the system, and can also save all the job tasks in its memory for future repeat operations. With task controller (TC) functionality the VT display can control the sections (ASC) on the implement when travelling over already applied areas, or integrated headland control; switching sections or master ON/OFF when travelling over the headland. The Task Controller can also control the rates when a Variable Rate map is loaded.
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Goldacres Prai offers large capacity for broadacre
The 8500-litre Prairie Pro trailed sprayer was the value for money machine of choice when these NSW mixed croppers were looking to improve their spraying program
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raig and Fiona Marshall run a mixed farming operation 18km north of Mulwala in NSW. The main income operation is predominantly cropping over 2800 hectares but they also run sheep. Canola, wheat and barley are their mainstays but they’re also producing lupins and oats for grain and hay. Rainfall in the area averages 450mm per year. The Marshalls are recent purchasers of a Goldacres Prairie Pro 8524 trailed sprayer to replace two trailed sprayers they were running previously. Craig said their spraying program included multiple passes in summer and winter as well as desiccation in the spring if required. When shopping for an update sprayer, the Marshalls
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said tank size was a primary consideration and the Prairie Pro fit the bill with its generous 8500 litres. The ability to get the job done with a single machine instead of the two they were previously running was a big trigger for them to change. “We farm over an expanse of 40km,” Fiona said. “We have farms 20km south of home and 20km north so having the bigger tank means fewer trips backwards and forwards and that has greatly increased our efficiency.” The Marshalls are running a 24m TriTech boom on their sprayer, a decision driven by the unique characteristics of their operation. In the Goldacres range there are two booms to choose from. A Delta, often referred to as the lightweight option and the Tritech.
The TriTech is the stronger of the two, it is a physically bigger boom and is built to more easily handle all the options Goldacres offers such as three tier and rapid fire. “We have a lot of trees in our
paddocks,” Fiona said, “and by going to a wider boom we’d lose a bit of area.” “A couple of farms where we share farm would not be croppable with a wider boom,” Craig added. “By going to a
The Marshalls are running a 24m TriTech boom on their sprayer
irie Pro Craig and Fiona Marshall are running a Goldacres Prairie Pro 8524 sprayer on their mixed farming operation near Mulwala NSW
bigger boom we’d be cropping less country and that’s not our plan.” The Marshalls did weight up the option of moving to a selfpropelled model but decided it wasn’t the right fit for their operation. “You’ve got to think about your long-term plan, the machinery you’ve got on hand and the investment,” Fiona said. “A self-propelled with our properties spread so far apart wasn’t viable for us. “You’ve got to look at the whole picture and not just look at the size or prestige of the toy, particularly as it’s such an important tool in our farming operation.” “We also felt we just didn’t have enough area to justify self-propelled,” Craig said. “We’re trying to increase our cropped area over time but at
the moment we’re happy that a trailed machine is a good value for money investment.” Craig has been operating the sprayer a lot himself and is particularly pleased with the ride due to the Prairie Pro’s air bag suspension and consistent boom height. This is achievable through both the optional electronic height control and the boom’s centre section suspension links that help isolate the sprayer chassis movement over rough terrain. The parallelogram boom lift also controls for ward and backward yaw of the boom tips that can lead to under- or over-spraying. “We’re not doing big speeds,” Craig said. “We’re mainly about keeping the boom level and consistent and the machine delivers on that.” Other functions Craig sings
the praises of are the optional RapidFire air-controlled nozzle shut off capability and the RapidFlow boom recirculation technology that keeps the boom pre-primed at all times and ready to spray. The ability to instantly turn nozzles on and off is an obvious advantage if you’re folding boom tips to negotiate around trees or you’re just trying to avoid re-spraying already covered ground. And Craig is just as pleased with the fact that they’re no longer creating spray dump spots along fence lines where they’d previously had to sit and prime their booms. RapidFlow also saves on chemical and provides for thorough flushing of boomlines. “It’s an easy boom to clean out,” Craig agreed. “We have multiple chemical changes from crop to crop and I have always been worried about cleaning booms. But we’ve had no problem with contamination in the tank or the lines.” Filling and flushing is also made easy by the Prairie pro’s EZ Control Station that puts all controls in one convenient location that is protected from mud and debris. The Marshalls also specified the Trijet triple nozzle body setup for their sprayer, and this gives them the ability to quickly change nozzle size with the flick of the wrist. The quality construction of the Goldacres machine has also impressed the Marshalls, as has the fact that it is manufactured right here in Australia. “Accidents happen,” Craig said. “You’re going to clip the odd tree, you’re going to clip a fence or hit a stick or two but
we’ve been impressed with how structurally strong the machine is. “That said, if you do have an issue you want it fixed quickly and Goldacres being wholly based in Australia means no waiting for parts to come from overseas.” For application rate control and section control, the Marshall’s have set their sprayer up with a Trimble FieldIQ system on a Trimble ISOBUS display and are pleased with its ease of use. “I’ve been operating the sprayer a lot myself and while I’m not much good with technology I’ve managed my way through it without anything going wrong,” Craig said. Finally, the Marshall’s make the point that good dealer support is as important as a good machine and they’ve been very happy with their Goldacres experience so far. Meanwhile the Prairie Pro 8548 is the largest model in the line-up and comes equipped with an 8500-litre product tank and a TriTech V boom that offers spraying widths of 20, 36 and 48m. The boom on the 8548 is 100% Australian designed and built and a reminder that Goldacres was a pioneer in the use of lightweight aluminium in its outer boom wings over two decades ago. For rate control the Prairie Pro 8548 is equipped with the Raven SCS4400 sprayer console as standard. An upgrade to ISOBUS control is also an option. For more information on the Goldacres trailed sprayer range or your nearest dealer, call on tel: 1300 301 853, or see: www.goldacres.com.au ■ POWER FARMING 63
Croplands WEED-IT is an evolution in weed management
By spot targeting weeds, the Croplands WEED-IT increases spraying accuracy and effectiveness while saving on herbicide
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WEED-IT sprayer design allows growers to spot spray while also applying a blanket spray. This gives the option of using different herbicides at different water rates to deliver excellent weed control. Engineered with Australia’s tough conditions in mind, Croplands WEED-IT sprayers offer improved chassis and suspension systems and are fitted with an innovative contour-following boom. This boom is specifically designed to maintain sensor height and target even the smallest weeds. The WEED-IT 7000, named after its 7000-litre main tank, also includes a 1500-litre hot tank that is used to hold highconcentration chemicals for spot spraying. Controlling problem summer weeds is essential to Sheldon and Rebecca Dalton’s cropping business, so they had no
hesitation adding a new Croplands WEED-IT 7000 spot sprayer to their fleet. “It is already showing us it will be a great addition to get those hard to kill weeds, without having to spray the whole paddock.” Sheldon said. “We farm in a lower rainfall area, and we leave a certain percentage of paddocks each year that we don’t crop, so we can build up our moisture as a risk management tool. “It is important that we don’t let weeds take over and the WEED-IT has a fairly well proven record.” The Daltons farm 18,000ha near the town of Hillston in western New South Wales on flat and slightly undulating country. They get an average yearly rainfall of about 350mm. Because of the low rainfall, they fallow 30 per cent of their paddocks each year to allow subsoil moisture to build up.
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Rhodes grass is a particular problem over the summer months, Sheldon said. “In the summer we are having trouble with Rhodes weed. It’s becoming a pest and an expensive weed to eradicate with blanket spraying. “But with the WEED-IT, we target each weed individually without having to respray the whole paddock.” “Instead of spraying 100 per cent of the paddock we might only need to spray 5 to 30 per cent. It makes the process more economical and we know we are achieving targeted eradication.” WEED-IT technology assists farmers and contractors to delay the onset of herbicide resistance, lower the weed seed bank and improve water retention. While making substantial chemical savings, which are athings the Daltons wanted to achieve.
Croplands’ WEED-IT 7000 is a uniquely designed twin line trailed sprayer that allows growers to spot spray while also applying an effective blanket spray. This gives the option of delivering different herbicides and water rates for unmatched weed control
With its uniquely designed twin tank and twin line configuration the WEED-IT sprayer design allows growers to spot spray in dedicated spots while also applying a blanket spray
After the challenges of successive dr y seasons in recent years, the Daltons are enjoying a good season with nearly 400mm of rain so far this year, ahead of the average yearly rainfall of 350mm. “We got through alright last year. We had a couple of good rains at the end of the previous year and just before sowing, so we had a good crop. But we had a couple of dr y years before that.” The Croplands WEED-IT range also includes the 6000L and 4000L trailing sprayers with the option to add a 1100litre hot tank to enable dual line spraying. Find out more information call Croplands tel: 1800 999 162 www.croplands.com.au ■
This image shows how the Croplands WEED-IT can isolate and revert to a single spray when it encounters a particularly difficult weed that needs to be eliminated
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POWER FARMING EXCLUSIVE Dieci prioritises the agricultural market and offers a comprehensive range of telehandlers to suit all types of farming operations and with the release of the Agri Plus 42.7 VS Evo2 is now offering the ideal hay handler
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farm operation, Dieci who pride themselves on improving their machines at every possible chance, and saw a way to attract even more buyers by releasing a popular hydraulic transmission option. This model is the Agri Plus 42.7 VS Evo2, and it’s loaded with the best components and a heavy-duty construction that will last the distance. The Agri Plus 42.7 VS Evo2 runs through a Hydrostatic transmission and will take a maximum load of 4200kg, a maximum lift height of 6.9m and a forward reach of 3.75m. The FPT 4.85 litre engine is rated at 103kW (140hp) and has a distinctive bump-up for peak power of 114kW (153hp). Maximum speed is 41.7kph. As with other models in the Dieci range, the Agri Plus 42.7 VS Evo2 runs on components shared with other major brands in the agricultural sector like the FPT IVECO engine, and the hydraulic pump and axles. The Agri Plus 42.7 VS Evo2 sports the ver y generous
proportion cab from this series, that is often compared to the size of a tractor cab. The operator station entry and exit are made easy by the large door and once inside you are rewarded with excellent all-round visibility. There is a unique sweeping windscreen that wraps into a sunroof overhead, and in addition there is a large electric window in the operator’s door and a similarly large rear window. To facilitate air flow, a small forward section of the roof can be opened, the rear window also opens and there is the large door window that can be fully raised and lowered electrically. A raised seating position in the 42.7 VS Evo2 is designed to maximise visibility and from the operator’s seat the boom is clearly visible right through its arc. Protection bars follow the sweep of the windscreen to protect operators from falling objects or collisions. Other more notable operator
considerations include generous legroom in the cab, comfortable ergonomic suspension seat, a high level of soundproofing, adjustable steering wheel height and depth, a stereo and plenty of storage compartments. Local operators will also appreciate the excellent climate control system with air conditioning that offers a high level of air distribution and temperature uniformity. For those working into the night or in enclosed spaces, the Agri Plus 42.7 VS Evo2 also provides a comprehensive LED lighting package. For Hay Australia, a largescale exporter of high-quality fodder, equipment productivity and reliability are critical, and that’s why the business has just added a latest release Dieci Agri Plus 42.7 to its fleet of telehandlers. Operations Manager Geoff Walker says the business has been using Dieci telehandlers for about four years, and they go non-stop. “We sell about 140,000 tonnes of fodder, mostly oaten
Dieci’s Agri Plus 42.7 VS Evo2 sports the very generous proportion cab from this series and offers peak engine power of 114kW/153hp that gives a speed of 41.7kph. Lift height is 6.9m, forward reach is 3.75m and load max is 4,200kg
telehandler hay, each year through sites in WA and Victoria. “We are constantly moving hay around the sites, from deliver y to dispatch to the plant, and it’s all done by telehandlers. “These machines run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and
they clock up 2,500 hours per year,” he says. “Dieci is the best brand of a number we have tried.” In fact, before purchasing the Agri Plus 42.7, Geoff bought a 40.7 Dieci telehandler, even though he knew it
was probably not the ideal size for his high capacity, non-stop operation. “We were still running another brand at that time, but we put the Dieci in to give it a challenge. That Dieci machine is actually still running now and has done upwards of 6,000 hours.” He says the upgrade to the premium 42.7 Agri Plus is already paying dividends, not only in productivity but in operator comfort and reliability. “The 40.7 with power shift is an excellent machine that will meet most farmers’ needs, but the hydrostatic single speed Vario Evo 2 in the 42.7 Agri Plus is just ideal in and around the clock production facility. “It’s like an auto transmission. Put your foot down and it drives. “It also has a comfortable cab, which really matters when you are asking an operator to sit in there for a long period of time. “They need space and good air-con because there’s a lot of glass, and Dieci has the best air-con I have come across.” The business has invested in two new 42.7 Agri Plus machines, in the specialist Haymaster model. They are both based in Victoria, where the original smaller Dieci is still hard at work. “The Haymaster has a side shift on the boom and it’s surprising how often we use it. It lets you shift the carriage
side to side to tightly pack the load. “If you lift up and then realise a bale on the front needs to move left or right, you can do that task in small increments without having to move the whole machine. “It takes some getting used to but once operators learn to use it, they love it.” As in most businesses, time is money for Hay Australia, and breakdowns can get very costly, very fast. “Dieci’s reliability really has been excellent, but the reality is, ever y brand has breakdowns. It costs a lot when a machine is down. “For us, by losing the opportunity to do a couple of containers could cost $20,000 in cashflow plus we’re paying wages to people who are just waiting around, we’re unable to load trucks coming in from farmers. It all just snowballs. “It really comes down to your dealership and their response time, their ability to carry spare parts and their knowledge of the machines. “Farm & Diesel near Bendigo Vic is our dealer and they have really looked after us. If we have a problem, they have always had us back up and running within a day. “We wholly and solely rely on Farm & Diesel to look after us. A good relationship with the dealer is paramount.” Hay Australia sells into Asian and Middle Eastern markets, ser vicing many customers who demand high quality fodder for their equine, dairy and beef operations. “It’s critical to our business that we have the logistical as well as the processing capabilities to handle large volumes, so we can minimise risk and maximise returns for both growers and customers,” Geoff says. “Choosing the right equipment and also creating relationships with the dealership are an important part of being able to deliver on our promise of quality and reliability,” Geoff concluded. For more information call AWD on tel: 1300 888 479, or see more at the local website www.dieciaustralia.com.au ■
Hay Australia chooses Dieci for its Victorian operations because the product is unbeatable and the backing of local dealership Farm & Diesel is exceptional POWER FARMING 67
POWER FARMING EXCLUSIVE With SMART attachments like backhoes, graders and dozer blades, the Caterpillar® D3 compact skid steers and track loaders can tackle more jobs than ever
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The Caterpillar D3 Series comprises eight models each of wheel and track loaders. Rated operating capacities (35 per cent of the tipping load) range from 494 to 1176kg in skid-steer loader format, and from 697 to 1620kg for the compact track loaders. Power outputs from 49 to 81kW (67hp to 110hp) are provided by a Cat® 2.2-litre, 3.3-litre and 3.8-litre diesel engines, driving hydrostatic transmissions. In terms of performance upgrades, the Cat 239D3 and 249D3 compact track loaders are now built with a two-speed transmission as standard, increasing travel speed by 9 per cent. This change aligns these models with other machines in the range, that are also geared to deliver high torque digging performance as well as high top-end speed for on-site travel. The larger 279D3 and 289D3 loaders get a higher gear ratio for travel, resulting in a 20 per
cent increase in top speed over their D Series predecessors to 13.6kph (8.4mph). In addition, all the D3 Series compact track loaders now incorporate changes to the undercarriage frame and torsion axles to reduce pitching and rocking. This achieves improved stability while handling heavy loads and during grading or truck loading operations, while still offering good ride comfort. Throughout the D3 Series, access to the cab over the loader arms has been made a little easier by altering the door access. It now opens wider and moving the control joystick pods 760mm (3-inches) further apart has also created a little more space. Advanced control functions on these D3 models include Return-to-Dig and Work Tool Positioner to assist operators with more repetitive tasks such as grading, digging, and loading.
These functions are now bundled together, along with the dual direction self-level option so that even more operators will be able to work at optimum efficiency, even the less experienced. More buyers will choose a D3 Series based on these automated machine functions alone, as it allows many tasks to be completed with less user interaction and expertise. The higher-spec XE versions of the Cat 272D3 skid-steer and 299D3 track loaders have a 9kW (12hp) engine hike over their 72kW (98hp) standard counterparts. And in addition Caterpillar has also introduced a ‘Land Management’ model to the line-up. Based on the 299D3 XE, this machine is well equipped for demanding vegetation jobbing applications such as mulching, brush cutting, vegetation control and mowing. The model’s Cat C3.8 fourcylinder engine delivers 81kW (110hp) and a 150-litre/min
The 299D3 track loader is a 71kW (96hp) machine with a 3298kg bucket breakout force and a rated operating capacity of 2255kg
The BH130 Backhoe is a SMART Attachment with stabilisers that can swing through a full 180 degrees, digs down to 2.97m and has a bucket breakout force of 3181kg Advanced control functions on the D3 models includes a very handy Return-to-Dig and Work Tool Positioner to assist operators with repetitive tasks like grading, digging, and loading
D3 Series high flow high pressure auxiliar y hydraulics system that is rated at 69kW (94hp). To provide longer intervals of uninterrupted work, the 299D3 XE Land Management is fitted with two external fuel tanks totalling 220 litres. Estimated run time with this increased fuel load is a generous 11 to 12 hours. To ensure the 299D3 XE Land Management keeps working hard in Australia’s notoriously tough conditions, the machine is fitted with a turbine-type pre-cleaner that ejects dust, dirt, and debris from engine-intake airflow to extend filter service life. The engine’s cooling system fan can also be reversed to clear intake screens of debris (the hydraulically driven fan operates only when required to save fuel). This enables the system to maintain its cool when the machine is operated in high ambient temperatures. Additional seals, covers, and other special parts are also
designed to restrict debris and other materials from entering the engine compartment. While the lower frame, and large removable panels aim to provide easy access for routine cleaning. The Land Management model’s cab is a one-piece sealed and pressurised structure made to keep the operator’s environment clean and quiet. This is especially important for users working long shifts in the challenging conditions these applications undertake. In addition, there are special guards in place to protect key components from impact damage and debris. These include the front and rear LED work lights, worktool coupler area, work-tool electrical harness connections, and the quick-disconnect fittings of the auxiliar y hydraulics system. For more information on the Cat D3 Series of skid-steers and track loaders visit your local Cat dealer or go to: ■ www.cat.com
The 262D3 wheel loader is a 55kW (75hp) machine that can carry loads up to 1125kgs with attachments including bale spears, forks and buckets.
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Ordering now could see a K-Line Speedtiller in your shed in time for 2021 with no payments until March
K-Line offering 2021 early order deals on its deep tiller range With optimism in the agricultural industry rising throughout 2020, growers are now working through their management plan for next season. It is now down to organising just what they can do to further improve productivity, and a major part of their attention will be drawn to soil health. Following some devastating droughts in some areas it will be vital to revigorate soil to optimise every drop of rain and available nutrients for the 2021 season. Whether it be soil compaction, acidic band issues, sub-optimal soil structure affecting plant moisture and nutrient availability, or mechanical management of chemical resistant weeds, growers are carefully thinking through their plan for 2021. Bill Larsen, the Manager of Sales & Marketing at K-Line Ag has been talking with farmers across the country. “Farmers are innovative, they are more determined than ever to re-evaluate their soil improvement techniques. “They are progressive and always 70 POWER FARMING
considering new management practises and methods that will help improve yields.” The K-Line Ag range has become very popular among grain growers. They are Australian made and continually evolving to meet the demands of the various soil types and farming industries. Several models from the range of particularly high value and interest for improving crop yields through strategic tillage are current release large Speedtiller Powerflex variants. The team at K-Line work closely with growers to develop machines that have options to suit the needs of all farming situations. The large Powerflex models weigh between 7.5 and 22.5 tonnes and have between 50 and 125 discs operating at any one time. The most recent addition to the range of K-Line machines is the 15.5m Mammoth Powerflex. This model is particularly well suited to large-scale farming operations. K-Line Ag points out the
Speedtiller Powerflex is paddock proven for efficiency and durability, moves dirt like an offset, and is an excellent finishing tool for levelling and one-pass seedbed preparation. Top working functions of the Powerflex include a selective dual mode weight transfer system, and quick adjust lateral disc positioning and wing land wheels on larger models to allow excellent contour following across uneven terrain. K-Line is confident the versatile Speedtiller Powerflex is also the answer to chemical resistant weeds, residue management and incorporation, and soil improvement and seedbed preparation.
Early season ryegrass management
The term “strategic tillage” gets bandied about quite frequently in a number of contexts for ground preparation. But when using tillage as a mechanical means to control ryegrass in pre-emergence, the strategy of how to put the tillage
into effect is important. Operators need to consider the timing in regards to weather and the ryegrass seed’s germination cycle, the proximity to sowing, the coordination with pre-emergent herbicide applications, all very necessary to ensure effectiveness. Using a machine like the K-Line Speedtiller to disrupt the plant’s growing cycle can produce longlasting effects on its ability to compete with the crops in the paddock.
Stubble management
Getting benefits from retained residues into the soil is another place where the multi-function Speedtiller Powerflex has the potential to shine. Surface residues decay faster when they’re smaller, and the discing and trash-cutting of the Speedtiller is designed to turn even the toughest stalks into smaller, more easily-compostable pieces. Faster decay means faster mineralisation of key nutrients, and earlier bioavailability of those
K-Line’s Speedtiller Mammoth with a 15.5m working width is the perfect fit for Large scale farming operations for stubble management with its discing and trash-cutting components able to turn even the toughest stalks into smaller, more easily-compostable portions
Larger Speedtiller Powerflex models are fitted with wing land wheels to give excellent contour following across uneven terrain
At the top of the Speedtiller range is the 15.5m Mammoth Powerflex weighing in at 22.5 tonnes and with 124 discs
nutrients to the next season’s crop. Some estimates put the rate of mineralisation by crop residues at a quarter to a fifth of the plant’s demand during peak growth, so faster mineralisation means better early growth in new crops. Quality seedbed preparation Seedbed preparation can be difficult in high residue soils. Soil
Large Powerflex models weigh between 7.5 and 22.5 tonnes and from 50 to125 discs can operate at any one time – it folds to just 3.3m for transport
surfaces with high residues are rough with retained stalks, root balls, and other detritus. However, good germination depends on the ability of the seed to remain in contact with moist, nutritive soil and is usually accomplished best in smoother soil. Striking the balance between retaining valuable residues from
a previous crop and meeting the seedbed needs of the next crop is another situation where K-Line says the Powerflex excels. It allows growers to address both the soil and the incoming crop needs with its multi-functional approach. The Speedtiller processes residues into small, easily integrated pieces, leaving a smooth, prepped seedbed surface and a high-residue, nutrient-rich humus to drive seed germination and growth. K-Line Ag says it continues to drive ahead with innovation in farm tillage machinery by listening to and acting on the needs and challenges faced by local growers. “When producers are faced with new challenges and pain points we like to work alongside them to develop the tillage and seeding machines that meet their requirements,” said Bill Larsen. As a division of the global leader in agricultural machinery – CNH Industrial, K-Line has a continued focus on agricultural technology and product innovations to meet the needs of Australian growers. There is 2.75% finance available now on the complete Speedtiller range and repayments can be delayed until March 2021. But order now so that your machine is ready and in the shed for the 2021 season. For more information call K-Line on 1800 194 131 or visit your local K-Line Dealer. ■ POWER FARMING. 71
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Terraland models started off with WA growers but results have been so popular they are now found across all states
Bednar Terraland TO boosts wh For growers out to fully renovate their soils while preparing a seedbed for next sowing season, the Terraland TO from Bednar is proving to be a top choice. In a single pass the Terraland TO both deep rips and mixes soils to increase subsoil moisture and this combination is now proven to deliver a nutrient-rich seedbed to foster crop health and yield. Bednar national distributor Grant Borgward of WA points to the experience of Wongan Hills WA grower Brad West. Brad bought two Terraland chisel ploughs for his property in 2019 and says they have already recouped the cost in the form of increased yields from land ripped by the Terraland machines. In fact, Brad estimates the average yield gain per hectare of wheat is about 700kg. The soils at Wongan Hills are predominantly sandy gravels and deep sands with patches of medium clay. Faced with the issue of 72 POWER FARMING
non-wetting topsoils and less frequent winter rains, Brad wanted to bring up and mix in deeper clays and the Terraland machines have turned out to be perfect for the job. In 2019 a total of 800 hectares at Wogan Hills were ripped with the Terraland machines but the result were so good that coverage was increased to 3500 hectares in the latest winter sowing season. “With the Terraland we get a good even mix and an even finish to sow into and nonwetting is not an issue with the clay mixed in,” Brad Said. And apart from increased yields, Brad is also very happy about the soil-building aspect of using the Terraland TO machines. “What we’re seeing is that mixing the soil is critical to aerating it and giving it a chance to start building structure with the roots going deeper into the subsoil,” he said. “We know that rain leaches silt and clay out of the soil every
time it rains so if we can stop that we’ll obviously create a bigger bucket to hold moisture in the topsoil. “Basically, what we’re doing is
This close-up of the heads shows the distinct difference the higher nutrient Terraland TO worked soil makes
renovating and building up the soil while we’re making money doing it.” The Bednar Terraland TO works across a 6.4m (20ft) cut,
In a single pass the Terraland TO deep rips and mixes the soil while leaving behind a smooth seedbed for planting
The rear tandem spiky rollers complete the soil incorporation, followed by V-shaped rollers for levelling out to a perfect finish for planting
heat yield digs down to 550mm-600mm (22-24 inches) and mixes soil to a depth of 350mm (14-inches). It will take tractor power from 368 to 441kW (500 to 600hp) to run the arsenal of 15 tines at a spacing of 430mm (17-inches). For transport the Terraland TO folds to an on-road friendly 3m. The build of the Terraland TO has proven readily adaptable to our tough local conditions. The central frame is fixed with four anchor points to take any strain while the working section frames are built from 150x150mm (6x6-inch) RHS profile for high resistance. A double-spiked roller on the rear of the Terraland firms and evenly mixes the topsoil but if growers strike wet conditions and want to work without the roller, they can rely on transport axles between the tines instead. The technology behind the Bednar Terraland was designed to serve the growing trend in the northern hemisphere to help farmers bring back to the
The Terraland TO’s giant tines rip down to 550mm (22-inches) and can be fitted with blades from 40 to 125mm wide Wongan Hills WA grower Brad West demonstrates the obvious difference between the higher yield crops planted with his Terraland TO prepared ground when compared with his unworked soil
surface the rich potassium and clay particles from the sub-soil. Direct drilling has changed soil profiles in many areas to the degree that low yields are making some cropping zones unprofitable to plant. Deep ripping into the profile is also adding a higher clay content that is consistent with
increasing the soils nutrientholding capacity. This has the benefit of also reducing any non-wetting sand content as it is diluted with clay resulting from the mixing action of the Terraland. The Terraland TO can operate with a range of blade widths from 40 to 125mm (1.5 to 5-
inches) so it’s convenient to set the machine up to match the required amount of mixing and ripping for the soil condition in each paddock. For more information on available Terraland models, talk to Bednar distributor Grant Borgward direct on tel: 0428 816 701. ■ POWER FARMING 73
Ground Work 2020 Ennor Engineering is one of our very best in the field of deep cultivation, having 40 years of disc plough manufacture under its belt
Ennor builds rugged ground breakers to tackle any terrain Ennor has led the way in Australia in the manufacture of big disc ploughs and has been building machines with 32-inch discs for over 35 years. Ennor also pioneered its famous oil-bath hub more than 15 years ago and at the same time released its first 40-inch disc machine. Another Ennor innovation is the incorporation of bearing hubs machined from solid billet steel because of their huge strength and durability advantage over cast hubs. Add to that some of the heaviest frame designs available and unparalleled build quality, and there is little wonder Ennor used models attract the highest resale value in the industry. Ennor Engineering started to install a higher level of build in the early 1980’s with the development of gang hub designs manufactured from billet steel rather than cast
iron that was common in the industry at the time. Billet steel gave Ennor the ability to improve the design at any time required to keep up with market requirements. And also gave buyers the advantage of the strongest and most precise bearing hub in the industry, leading to a longer life. After a relatively short period the production volume of bearing housings was so great that it would have been far more economical to change to a casting. Ennor Engineering could have shifted to introducing a more economical change to a casting but made the decision to stick with billet steel bearing housings. The reasoning it chose the more expensive production path was because Ennor could offer a far more accurate housing for a precision bearing fit.
A housing with so much strength that it would never be broken. This is something Ennor can still state today, even with tens of thousands of gang hubs out in the paddock, not one has ever been broken. 32 Series In 1998 Ennor introduced its 32 Series machines, so-called because of their 32-inch maximum disc size. One of the first models off the production line was a 12.2m (40ft), 96-disc model weighing in at 22 tonnes, twice the size of any machines competing brands had dared to make up to that point. The 32 Series has now evolved into three ranges and weight levels, the 32 Series 9.0, 32 Series 12.7 and 32 Series Contractor. Hundreds of models have been manufactured, with even more variants.
Ennor 42 Series machines is where stubborn pans or re-growth have to yield. Big 42-inch discs simply cut through anything the 24 to 44 plate sections come across. Standard working widths are 4.02 to 6.88m (13.18 to 22.58ft)
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36 and 40 Series Following on its success with the 32 Series, the company embarked on the ambitious development of both the 36 Series and 40 Series, released in 2006 and 2009 respectively. These models were developed to be unstoppable through any terrain, and to be towed behind the most powerful tractors on the market. The design brief was straight to the point, make an invincible machine “put the entire weight of the machine on any one point and not worry it.” The entire structure of these machines was designed using computer-based Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to ensure adequate strength. Every component had to be designed from scratch including the oil-bath gang bearing system. To ensure reliability the bearing units weigh over 75kg and have a rated capacity of 49 tonnes as compared to a standard plough bearing with a 4.5-tonne capacity. The first 36 Series machine has now clocked over 8,000 hours of service and is still running the original bearings untouched. Oil-bath bearings Ennor’s oil-bath bearing design has been another successful innovation for the company.
The oil-bath bearing system Ennor Engineering’s 32 has now made its way onto Series 12.7 disc plough the is built on a John Deere is offering a 28 Series, 28 Series Contractor, Series 9.0, 32 203x102x13mm RHS number of updates forSeries 12.732and 32 Series frame with standard its S700 combines with Contractor. sizes from 3.55 to The main problem faced during a12.65m focus on increased (11.65 to the development was to throughput, 41.51ft). Availableautomation from produce an extremely strong 28 through to 100 discs and easier operation and reliable system at an in 4 disc steps
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affordable price. The Ennor system is now the benchmark, as it is the only oil-bath gang bearing system designed and manufactured in Australia for local conditions. Another development that has been filtering into Ennor models over recent years the use of hardened pins on pivot points. This is something generally only seen on machinery like Caterpillar bulldozers because of the high cost of manufacture. Ennor has invested heavily in specialised machinery to be able to produce this highly advantageous addition at an affordable price.
32 Series 12.7 Other key ranges that are popular with large-scale farmers and contractors includes the 32 Series 12.7 The system was developed with working discs ranging over 10 years based on the from 28 to 100 plates. experience and knowledge Working with 32-inch discs of significant in a number rushin to in ause is first ohn Deere gained from its thecramthe 12.5mm RHS Frame has the with season, 2020 the for combines S700 its into updates 36 and 40 Series models. a 50mm (2-inch) gang axle throughput, automation and easier increased on feature focus clearly Oil-bath bearings billet that runs due either or Ag the Massey toAircraft losses sales combat to operation steel components, tapered expected tyres. season. 2019 the for available being Series IDEAL Ferguson roller bearings manufactured The oil-bath gang bearing speed, of forward regulation combine’s S-Series The in Japan and duo-coneautomatic seals option is recommended for the with integrated and optimised been has HarvestSmart, manufactured in Germany. users wanting thousands of ICA2. Adjustment Combine Interactive The bearing system is made system hours of service for this true grain required achieve theThe ICA2 cannot where Into situations expect to give a service life all-rounder. 32 Series has the exceeds it or grain, of chaff high levels due to sample of 5,000 hours, with the only or broken been developed for cereal, system the HarvestSmart automatically loss rate, ICA2 setmaintenance required being aadjusts sugar cane, and cotton set. normally would speed the combine’s andperiodical checking of just the as oilthe operator crops, and is also ideal for level desired the at engine load is maintained same the and At level oiltime, changes. handling re-growth.
42 Series Ennor’s 42 Series machines is where stubborn pans or growth have to yield. Big 42-inch discs simply cut through anything the 24 to 44 plate sections come across. Standard working widths are 4.02 to 6.88m (13.18 to 22.58ft) The 42-inch discs are 12mm for both the front and rear with an optional 20-inch by 8mm backing disc. The 16mm RHS frame has a 90mm (3.5-inch) gang axle that runs either Aircraft or Solid tyres. Oil-bath gang bearings are standard. 36 Series Generation II This range is capable of The 36 Series Generation II penetrating down to 400mm was released in 2019 as a (16-inches) deep and is ideal lower cost 36-inch disc for clearing re-growth as they machine ranging from 24 to can reach below the root 48 plates. Standard working system of many types of widths are 4.02 to 6.88m shrubs. (13.18 to 22.58ft). This is the model you need to The 36-inch discs are 12mm couple with a bulldozer and for both the front and rear. for a primary cultivation While the 16mm RHS frame machine. has a 50mm (2-inch) gang The average weight is axle that runs either Aircraft or 3,940kg for each metre of cut. Solid tyres. The gang angle and overall This range is capable of design of Ennor models penetrating down to 355mm allows operators to apply the (14-inches) deep and is minimum level of power to ideal for clearing re-growth, ensure low running costs. and for any very deep tillage While also self-sharpening applications in sugar cane, discsthe and achieving the cotton and even land forming. direction of travel and automaticallythe mirrors broadcast pattern required depth and tilth of the These machines offer once the combine turns at thean headland and moves in the opposite soil across all operations. average weight of 2,500kg for direction. Contact Ennor Engineering each metre of cut. Improvement in chop quality is alsofor enabled by remote adjustment any specialised build or of the counter knife. The operator production can easily assess quality modelchop availability Ennor Engineering from the comfort of thedesign cab by checking the combine’s reversing for the coming season on tel: and manufacture their own camera, and set the counter knife position from115, the seat. 1800 813 or email to: billet steel bearing housings The previous introduction of the ActiveYield automatic yield craig.ennor@ennor.com.au ■ 32 Series Contractor Ennor’s 32 Series Contractor is a more recent addition to the range with working discs ranging from 28 to 72 plates. The 32-inch discs are 12mm on the front, while 10mm are fitted to the rear. The 16mm RHS Frame has a (2-inch) gang axle that runs either Aircraft or Solid tyres. These contractor models have been developed for working with bulldozers through any re-growth and are also used for many cotton and sugar cane operations.
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for maximum harvest efficiency. Side winds can have an enormous effect on the distribution of combine residues, so it will be possible on S700 Series combines for 2020 for the angle of spread to be adjusted automatically. Using GPS, the new AutoSwap system detects the combine’s
so well they never sensor removed the break need for manual yield calibrations and relieved the operator of the stress and time involved in waiting to get results, while also increasing their accuracy. From 2020, this system will be supplemented with an even more precise humidity sensor. This will result in considerable improvement in data collection, especially for both low and high grain moisture contents. Calibration intervals plus yield and humidity data will be recorded along with other important information on documentation software. See your local dealer at: https://www.deere.com.au
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Loftness Grain Bag Baler Option BB 10-300 The Loftness Bag Baler Option mounts directly onto the Loftness GBU10 Grain Bag Unloader and rolls 3m (10ft) bags out to 90m (300ft) long. It fits on new or existing GBU10 models, and eliminates the need for a secondary power source or transport as auxiliary units require. The unit rolls up the bag directly off the main bag roller on the bag unloader. The unit requires only one hydraulic outlet. It features an enclosed twine ball holder with a sliding twine wrapping handle for wrapping twine around baled bag. The hydraulic bag rolling spear slides out of the bag bale core, allowing the finished bag bale to be discharged from the baler unit. Very simple mounting requires no welding or drilling. Weight of unit is 417kg (920 lbs). It is a fast, simple, reliable way to handle empty, used bags and prepare them for recycling. For more information, see: www.Loftness.com/products/grain-bagging
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Grizzly Engineering knows a thing or two about what Aussie farmers need when it comes to cultivation and that knowledge stands behind the company’s latest machines built to dig and mix soils for maximum fertility and moisture retention
Grizzly discs are Aussie made champions of soil renovation Grizzly Engineering has almost 40 years’ experience in making tough machines for Aussie farmers. And with that time comes a lot of experience and feedback from satisfied operators and according to Grizzly that gives them the advantage over many other machines available on the market today. As one of Australia’s leading disc plough manufacturers, Grizzly Engineering has learnt over a long history of what gets the best results for the least amount of inputs. At the end of the day Grizzly believes it is a holistic and systematic approach that sees the most successful farmers making more money while pushing further and further ahead. Deep Ripping has been a huge part of the systematic approach Grizzly have offered 76 POWER FARMING
farmers for almost 40 years. It is an important part of taking the health of any farm into consideration, to ensure the harvesting of the most moisture, and in turn grow the best crops and fodder possible. Breaking hardpans, for better root growth and access to moisture are all advantages gained from deep ripping. While this is deep ripping explained at its most basic level – there are also things to consider, and plan for such as pH levels of soil, hard pans, non-wetting soils, natural soil layering and much more. As for controlled trials with deep rippers, there have been many varied results dependent on rain fall, natural variability and the list of variables goes on. However, when this is posed as a question “Was deep ripping beneficial and did you
achieve a return on investment.” The answer is yes across the board. Importantly, in addition to the immediate financial benefit, there is the ongoing financial benefit as well. As the ongoing soil health and reliability of a farm’s greatest asset, the soil, is improved. With many points to consider, there are times and conditions where deep ripping on its own isn’t the answer. To maximise results, soil may need more than just deep ripping. This is why Grizzly has developed the Deep Discing legend, the TINY460 to work a depth of 300mm (12-inches) plus to not only bust open hard pans but to efficiently mix down to that depth as well. This poses the question, when and why would someone want to mix 300mm (12-inches) plus.
The simple fact is where there is acidification in the soil and growers want to bring pH back to an optimal range. Or there is non-wetting soil present, It is necessary to mix the soils and work the lime and clay and non-wetting through the profile to get the desired result. Grizzly says they have seen some really promising data come out to prove that this works and working it with a desired tool such as the TINY460 will often achieve the best results. The interest in Grizzly to offer an offset disc to work deep came about when farmers came to them wanting to achieve improved outcomes. These farmers witnessed the limitations with inclusion plates on tines such as trying to get large quantities of topsoil to fall in behind the tine.
Deep Ripping has been a huge part of the systematic approach Grizzly have offered farmers for almost 40 years and more recently includes mixing the soil as well
They realised that the small amount of material falling in behind the tine simply wouldn’t achieve what they needed from the process. While there was a small quantity of top or spread material finding its way down behind the tine the overall effectiveness was limited. As an industry leader, Grizzly says it has looked at the theory of using inclusion plates both from a theoretical position, trials and evidence.
Grizzly determined that all things point to this approach as being substandard to achieving the level of soil movement required. Grizzly states that ultimately if you want to get material down to the root zone on a consistent and reliable level and have it throughout your profile then there needs to be some proper mixing take place. Grizzly has been investing heavily in scaling up their range over the past few years to meet grower demands of mixing soil to a depth greater than 300mm (12-inches). Grizzly cites new research that shows the benefit in deep mixing in some soil types where certain outcomes are desired. While current planting practices are proof that the uptake of technology has many more advantages, as with all things there are some side effects which are starting to show up. And without intervention all pointers are saying things will get worse. “We all know farming isn’t a one-size fits all system, we need to get to know our soils and look at what our soils are telling us to help our soil remain healthy and productive. “We have helped farmers turn pretty ordinary country into high yielding healthy soils,” says Grizzly marketing manager and company director Skye Poltrock. “Whether it be attributable through soil types, crop selections and rotations or chemical use, many no-till farmers are seeing pH levels
in the root zone drop. “It is often to a level where their soils are telling them they need to do something to address the issue. That’s where the Grizzly TINY460 is coming into their farming program,” adds Skye. With the help of forward thinking agronomists and soil mapping technology, some growers spread lime on the surface to mix through the profile. While others are choosing to simply mix the soil with nothing added and some are mixing clay through their sands to help manage the very costly issue of non-wetting soils. Whatever the issues, Grizzly has developed their machines to mix soil evenly through the profile of a working depth to greater that 300mm (12-inches) in the most efficient way available. Depending on requirements, soil types and scale, Grizzly has models available to mix from 200mm (8-inches) through to 300mm (12-inches) plus. Grizzly adds, these machines are incredibly easy to use, set up, maintain and the need to pre-rip or avoid the odd underground obstacle isn’t required. Designed and manufactured in Australia, Grizzly is a family owned company, with an emphasis on building a quality product and relationships with customers and dealers.
The company’s success is on the back of building high quality machines. Models that allow growers to achieve improved results from cultivation applications and that’s how developments such as Grizzly’s TINY460 came about. Grizzly is quick to point out there are many newcomers into the market that claim to have reinvented the wheel when it comes to deep ripping and mixing soils. But Grizzly asserts the data and anecdotal evidence often doesn’t support the fancy graphs and outlandish claims and catchy marketing slogans that these newcomers are making. Grizzly is an Australian owned company with access to parts, service and support located around Australia. For further information on deep mixing and working soils at depth, contact Grizzly on tel: 1800 637 250 or email: ■ sales@grizzlyag.com.au
Depending on the job requirements, taking into account soil types and scale, Grizzly has models available to cut and mix from 200mm (8-inches) through to 300mm (12-inches) plus
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Baldan and Tatu deep rippers are available in a wide range of models with configurations of 5 to 25 shanks that relate to working widths from 2 to 10m (6.5 to 33ft)
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This will result in considerable improvement some good results, to the for any massive be reset by simply lifting the inthe maximum harvest efficiency. fortopsoil dataneed collection, especially for both low and high grain moisture point they intend to include additional weight. machine the ground. Serafin arecan wellhave aware how of contents. distribution the of effect onout anofenormous winds Side applications in their This is whyintervals Baldan plus and yield Tatu andripper Thison allows shank to reset demand from so growers combines Series S700the possible it will befor residues, combine Calibration humidity data will be recorded regular paddock rotations. deepwith rippers can be offered at into automatically. its correct working along rippers has ofincreased adjusted spread to beback the angle 2020 for fordeep other important information on documentation software. For more model information affordable prices still position. dramatically over theAutoSwap past few system detects the combine’s new GPS, the Using See your local dealerand at: https://www.deere.com.au contact Serafin machinery on achieve penetration at maximum With Baldan and Tatu deep years, especially following the 1300 737 586 or see the full depths of 450mm (18-inches). rippers there is no more positive results from several Baldan and Tatu range online For growers that want the stopping and replacing a trails throughout WA, VIC and serafinmachinery.com.au ■ easiest of runs, these models shear pin, and that is a slow NSW. These trails went on to detail impressive increases in yields, after applying deep rippers to hard pan or nutrient depleted The Loftness Bag Baler Option mounts directly onto the Loftness GBU10 Grain Bag Unloader soil. and rolls 3m (10ft) bags out to 90m (300ft) long. It fits on new or existing GBU10 models, and Serafin has covered the eliminates the need for a secondary power source or transport as auxiliary units require. The request for a well-priced deep unit rolls up the bag directly off the main bag roller on the bag unloader. ripper by offering Baldan and The unit requires only one hydraulic outlet. It features an enclosed twine ball holder with a Tatu models. These brands sliding twine wrapping handle for wrapping twine around baled bag. The hydraulic bag rolling tick all the boxes on growers’ spear slides out of the bag bale core, allowing the finished bag bale to be discharged from the request lists. They are built strong, have baler unit. Very simple mounting requires no welding or drilling. Weight of unit is 417kg (920 lbs). shown their durability in hard It is a fast, simple, reliable way to handle empty, used bags and prepare them for recycling. ground and offer excellent For more information, see: www.Loftness.com/products/grain-bagging The reverse shank design on Tatu deep rippers offers value for money. an aggressive contour that makes the shank pull into And these are not the only www.afdj.com.au AFDJ 67 53 the ground deeper without extra weights to easily attributes these models offer. Both Baldan and Tatu deep achieve penetration depths of 450mm (18-inches) rippers have a specially
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Ground Work 2020 Trailed HE-VA deep rippers come in a wide range of working widths and will dig down to an impressive 700mm to break up hard pans and aerate soils
HE-VA linkage deep rippers come in both 3 and 4m (10 and 13ft) models so they can easily be transported while trailed models are available in either 5, 6 or 7m (16, 20 or 23ft) wide cuts
HE-VA deep rippers expert at renovating compacted soils Danmas, run by well-known industry identity Jorn Ib has cemented his position as the Australian importer for the HE-VA cultivation brand. And while Jorn Ib will manage the range in Western Australia, Danmas has appointed Techgrow as wholesale distributors for Eastern Australia. HE-VA has a mighty reputation in the northern hemisphere for its ability to handle new ground and work through hard pans and soil that badly needs some aeration. This is one of the machines you have always wanted to get your hands on and rip through that rough ground that’s bothered you for years. And as to who will come out on top, a mountain of a ripper or that challenging ground, we are betting on the HE-VA. Everybody knows Jorn Ib is an expert at placing the right machines into a cropping cycle and this is true for the HE-VA. For many local growers it’s become apparent their trafficinduced and even long term no-till working layers have built up higher levels of soil compaction than ideal. And following what for many is such an abundant growth season, it is perfect timing to get ground nutrients ready for next season, with soil opened up and broken down like never before. 80 POWER FARMING
By deep ripping, roots can penetrate the soil faster and deeper to absorb more soil moisture, capture more nutrients and improve yield. The benefits will obviously vary with soil type; however, any soil chemical restraints need to be respected. General feedback so far for this season is that most growers expect to rip to depths varying between 250 and 500mm in preparation for the next broadacre crop. This is where the HE-VA deep rippers come in. There is an option of both linkage, and trailed models. The linkage machines come in both 3 and 4m (10 and 13ft) models so they can easily be transported around the paddocks for some quick and effective deep digging. While trailed machines are available in either 5, 6 or 7m (16, 20 or 23ft) wide cuts. The HE-VA deep rippers can work to a maximum depth of 700mm (27.5-inches). They are fitted with a hydraulic tine break-out that automatically swings upwards to deviate from any obstacles in the soil. The units come standard with either 120mm (5-inch) or 200mm (8-inch) points with tung-sten tip. Both Inclusion plates, and delving plates will also an option for the machine tines. One of the key functions of
the HE-VA unit is the v-profile roller mounted on the back of machine. This roller is adjusted hydraulically to meet the desired levelling and packing finish for the paddock. The roller also has the additional advantage of crushing clods and this serves to leave a good finish behind the machine, in most cases there is only one pass required and the paddock is ready for seeding. The tine spacing is infinitely variable depending on the work task, with only the central tine fixed. This means that the Sub-Tiller can easily be set for tramline loosening with some tines removed. For stony soil types a SubTiller with a hydraulic
automatic release system is recommended. With a hydraulic cylinder mounted on each tine and in turn connected to two gas accumulating tanks, an fully automatic swing of a tine is ensured if it hits unmovable stones. This system also functions as a shock absorber in stony soils, where it will react to vibrations. Call now to secure your ideal HE-VA model for next season. Contact Jorn Ib at Danmas for more information on model availability in the west on mobile 0447 131 208. And Techgrow International in all eastern states on tel: 08 8842 1384, or email: sales@techgrow.com.au or see the models on the web at https://www.techgrow.com.au ■
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The Wombat deep ripper was released in time for this year’s drought-breaking rains and put to work by growers break up hard pans and compacted soils
The Wombat deep ripper works 11 tines across 6-metres with a build that meets the harshest challenges and cuts through hard pans down to 550mm (22-inches)
Countrywide Wombat deep ripper enjoys instant success The Wombat deep ripper was released in time for growers to prepare their ground for the 2020-21 season and it was a great success. Following three years of devastating drought in many of the top growing regions in NSW and QLD, the Wombat was put into work to dig up what had become some very hard pans. Even before the bad run of droughts some ground was suffering from changed soil profiles from years of livestock and machinery compaction and very low yields were making ground unprofitable to plant. Many growers turned to deep ripping with the Wombat to gain moisture when substantial rains came. This prevented excess water running off the paddocks and allow the rain to get down deeper where it can be stored. A further benefit of deep ripping with the Wombat was to be able to add soil ameliorants, which in turn aided an increase nutrient holding capacity when the rains came for the 2020-21 planting season. The soil was enriched with nutrients throughout its profile,
there were no longer any hard pans down to 550mm (22inches), the growing season was off to a good start. Countrywide Industries has designed the Wombat deep ripper to meet the majority of tasks for heavy soil renovation. The company builds rippers up to 13 tines in one rigid section with a rear crumble roller. Larger sizes have folding wings. The 6-metre working width fits into the requirements for most farm operations, and requires 257 to 368kW (350 to 500hp). And to make sure the Wombat Ripper can be used in the toughest undergrowth it has been designed with a tine height/under frame clearance of 700mm (28-inches). The Wombat has been built to withstand some heavy knocks, it runs with 8 tonnes breakout shear pins. These pins are specifically made as replaceable shear pin cheek plates, for easy maintenance in the paddock if any situation arises. A larger tine is available if required, this increases break-out capacity to 11 tonnes and gives a generous 870mm (34 inches) of under bar clearance. For added stability there are
dual cylinders fitted on the crumble roller, and this allows for some pretty heavy material to be processed. There are depth stop brackets on all cylinders. The heavy gang bearings on the crumble roller are designed to withstand extreme pressure and as a result reduce downtime for greater productivity, and this relates to overall reduced cost. Countrywide Industries has fitted heavy duty 70 Series stub axles with triple lip seals. The heavy axles can stand extreme pressure when lifting the ripper out of the ground whilst the tynes are hooked under a layer of compaction. The Wombat Ripper is fitted with 265/70R 19.5 18 ply tyres, and runs at a working rate of 7.2 tonnes. Countrywide Industries is highly credentialled when it comes to manufacturing special, customised solutions for ground-breaking agricultural machinery. You will need tractor power from 257 to 368kW (350 to 500hp) for the 11 tine model and power from 368 to 441kW (500 to 600hp) for the 13 tine model, depending on depth and soil conditions.
The arsenal of tines are made from high tensile wear steel. The finish is important – it’s the rear roller that completes the incorporation, for levelling out to a perfect finish. For planting, the rear roller breaks down clods from football size to 12-30mm which still allows for moisture inflow but seals the moisture in and reduces moisture loss after ripping. The wombat ripper can be ordered with two rows of in-line tines for special applications. This model would be fitted with 26 tines. Typically the tines are drilled to allow a 150mm (6-inch) height adjustment to allow for progressive tillage. All tines can be pinned up out of the way if not required. A wide range of attachment are available with inclusion plates for one row and fertiliser tubes for the other tines. A delta wing can be added for extra break out if required and a rear air seeder hitch can also be added. Call for a delivery schedule and price on the Wombat Ripper on tel: 02 6882 8933, fax: 02 6882 2106, or contact Countrywide direct for any specific requirements by ■ email: cwi@hwy.com.au
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Ground Work 2020 Williamson-Agri says its curved tine ripper range makes short work of hard pans and leaves a superior seedbed for accurate seed placement and successful germination
This Williamson-Agri CT ripper 3-point linkage, 6-tine model is easy to get around the paddocks and through tight openings and offers a quick work rate due to the unique curved tines
Hard pans are no match for Williamson-Agricurved tine rippers The Williamson-Agri CT ripper range, has tested and adopted the best of European-crafted curved tines to its models. According to Williamson-Agri this offers a range of benefits over conventional tine ripper designs. Firstly, preliminary results from paddock trials show that Williamson-Agri rippers maintain a superior seedbed over their conventional rivals. The narrow 15mm hardened steel shank is engineered to reduce top-soil disturbance, leaving a more level seedbed for accurate seed placement and consistent germination. The most distinctive advantage of the Williamson-Agri CT rippers is how the laterally curved tines are able to exert sideways force on difficult hard pans. The end result is maximal subsoil movement and full fracturing of the hard pan,
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allowing effective use of moisture and promoting root growth. This is also important in the breakdown of chemical barriers on the pan that often exist in modern farming systems. An additional benefit of the 15mm tine is to maintain residual organic matter on the soil surface, reducing risk of erosion from both wind and water. The Williamson-Agri CT rippers excel in sandy soils and received plenty of positive feedback after trials with Mallee Sustainable Farmers and the University of South Australia. Another interesting finding from preliminary paddock trials was fuel efficiency. Williamson-Agri CT rippers offer fuel savings of up to 15 per cent when compared to conventional tine rippers, and this represents a significant operational cost saving.
The CT ripper curved tine allows exceedingly good penetration in the hardest of soils as it moves sideways to avoid creating clods The unique curved tine design blends efficiency with effectiveness; an efficient workhorse that can dive aggressively into the hardest of soils. Williamson-Agri has made sure the frame and clamps are built strongly to withstand the toughest local rugged ground conditions. For this season, growers and Ag contractors will be able to order Williamson-Agri rippers in 4 to 12 tine configurations and with the wider model be able to cover up to 6m (20ft) in the one pass. These rippers are available in either 3-point linkage or as trailed drawbar models. They are ideally matched with tractors power from of 88 to 441kW (120 to 600hp).
And in addition, there is the opportunity to have your CT ripper custom made to any specification, in order to suit a particular requirement. Standard models are built with 9 mm wall RHS for the frame, while the tine clamps are made from 28mm plate. Impressive 29mm bolts hold the clamps to the frame. Tines are made from Boron steel for the utmost flexibility and strength. Technical information on the CT ripper range is available at www.williamsonagri.com.au or contact Adam Williamson in the Hunter Valley NSW on tel: 0409 367 887. Or for Queensland growers, contact Rosemary Williamson in South East Queensland on ■ tel: 0423 680 019.
Ground Work 2020 Manutec’s range of aftermarket press wheels and press wheel Lemken has released the semiassemblies has been expanded to mounted Karat 12 cultivator to provide options for every major work quickly through shallow brand of seeding equipment ground or deep till down to 300mm (12-inches)
Lemken’s Karat 12 four-bar cultivator will cover the ground economically and is available in working widths from four to seven metres
Lemken Karat 12 cultivator is ideal for no-till operations Lemken’s Karat 12 has been developed to handle both shallow and deep no-tillage cultivation up to a 300mm (12-inch) depth. And is especially suited to work through heavier soils. This model is built for hard work, with four rows of tines with a line distance of about 230mm (9-inches). This design can deliver the desired loosening effect as well as effective mixing. There are eight different share types available so there will always be just the perfect combination of tools for any particular required soil mixing conditions. An optional quick-change system ensures that shares can be easily and quickly swapped. The fitting of Lemken’s new carbide coated K8H share points is recommended for operators seeking an edge to create an above average finish. With an underframe clearance of 800mm (2.6ft) and an interbody clearance of 900mm (3.0ft) the Karat 12 can easily work its way through large volumes of organic materials. The Karat 12 runs concave discs for optimal levelling, as do Lemken’s other cultivator models, the Kristall and Karat 9.
The discs and trailing roller fitted to the Karat series are designed as a single unit to ensure the discs don’t need to be adjusted, even when the working depth is changed. The carriage of Lemken’s Karat 12 cultivator is integrated between the tines and concave discs, and this results in a highly compact and stable cultivator. At the same time this makes the Karat 12 extremely agile at headlands and during road transport. The very favourable weight distribution also helps during transport as this allows the heavy trailing rollers to achieve good balance. Standard equipment on the Karat 12 includes maintenance free automatic overload protection. The tines are able to deflect vertically by up to 200mm (8-inches) and this provides operator confident with disruption free work even in stony soils. Trigger forces in excess of 550kg ensure that the tines remain firmly engaged with the soil. The hydraulic depth adjustment allows operators to adjust the working depth continuously via the trailing rollers, during operation, and all from the safety of the tractor cabin.
Each roller/concave disc unit is equipped with a self-levelling system for precise and constant depth control to allow for smooth operation. Hydraulic traction enhancement is available as an option on the Karat 12 to reduce slip and save on fuel consumption. The ContourTrack option is worth considering for operators working in hilly terrain. With this option it provides electro-hydraulic adaptation
to surface contours via depth control wheels. The result is a consistent working depth, even for the largest cultivators. The semi-mounted Karat 12 is available in working widths from four to seven metres. Contact the local Lemken division for model availability or your nearest dealer on mobile 0410 445 952, or see the Lemken website at: ■ www.lemken.com
Lemken’s Karat 12 has an underframe clearance of 800mm (2.5ft) and an interbody clearance of 900mm (3.0ft) and can easily work its way through large volumes of trash POWER FARMING 85
Ground Work 2020 Manutec’s range of aftermarket press wheels and press wheel assemblies has been expanded to provide options for every major brand of seeding equipment
Manutec’s range of press wheels and press wheel assemblies are now fitted with the zero maintenance agri-hub option
Manutec expands its range of aftermarket planter parts Manutec has released an expanded range of aftermarket press wheels to fit many popular brands and models. These include Bourgault’s 5810, DBS/AUSPLOW, Equalizer, Flexicoil’s 5000/5500, PD5700 and ST820, Horsch Sprinter, Horwood Bagshaw PSS, John Deere’s 1820/1830, 1870 and 1860/1890, the Morris C1/C2, Morris Maxim and Seedhawk. Parts available for these models include replacement press wheel tyres for the Air Hoe Drills, split rim press wheels for precision seeders, replacement gauge wheels, replacement gang units, hubs and discs for the disc seeders. Many of these models can also be converted to the Manutec Zero Maintenance wheel system. Additional parts are being added on a regular basis and Manutec encourages growers to call with their requirements. Full gang conversions for all makes of North American Air Hoe Drills such as the John Deere 1820/1830, Morris Maxim and Bourgault 5810 are now available. This system has extensive tested to ensure durability in hard conditions and can extend the life of existing machines without the expense of fitting original equipment. The Manutec Air Hoe Drill conversions provide split rims allowing for easy tyre change, rock and pressure resistant tyres, increased capacity 86 POWER FARMING
bearings and shafts and wheels locked in sequence to improve rolling performance. Manutec also has a large range of parts available to suit all Australian manufacturers including a new range of specialised aftermarket tyres to for the DBS to suit split- and spread-row seeding boots. As the take up of this seeding method increases so does the range of tyres that Manutec has available to suit most Australian and imported machinery. Existing press wheel systems that have been optimised to single narrow row seeding can now be easily converted to suit spread row and split row seeding. Extensive trials have also been conducted in 2020 in sands, and in particular nonwetting sands, with a range of new tyre and wheel options to be available as a result. Manutec’s range of press wheels and press wheel assemblies are now fitted with the zero maintenance agri-hub option. The agri-hub option is a completely sealed, maintenance free hub specifically designed for use in tillage. It increases productivity and cuts down the through-life costs of running press wheels. These savings are achieved through reduced maintenance costs and downtime. Once fitted the new hub requires no maintenance, other than routinely checking the nuts and bolts.
The agri-hub press wheel is available as a standalone wheel or as part of a complete press wheel system and will suit those looking for reduced maintenance costs. The new agri-hub wheels can be used to replace any previous Manutec Integral or HT model press wheels as
well as many wheels and coulters on other machinery brands. The Manutec coulter systems are also available with the zero-maintenance hub option. For more information give Manutec a call direct on tel: 08 82602277, or go to: ■ www.manutec.com.au
Parts available for planting models include replacement solid press wheel tyres for drills
Manutec heavy duty coulter assemblies are also available with the zero-maintenance hub option
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volume 129 no 5 Prices effective 1/12/2019. Base model, standard tyres, kW/hp rounded to nearest full unit. Prices exclude GST. See Power Farming Annual for detailed specifications. *Denotes estimate only. Readers should verify all specifications and prices before making a final decision. ENGINE kW HP
ANTONIO CARRARO*
PTO Engine kW HP Make
TTR4400 TN 5800 TR INFINITY 7600 TTR INFINITY 7600 TRX 7800S TRX 9900 TRX 9900 CAB TGF 9900 CAB TONY TR 10900 MACH 4 R TTR 10900R SRX 9900
28 37 55.5 55.5 53 65 65 65 68 70 72 65
Invictus K300 RS Invictus K400 RS Valiant 600 RS Rev Valiant 650 RS Rev Volcan V950 SDT Dual Volcan V950 RS Rev
18.5 26 34 41 67 67
25 16.5 22 D1105 E3B 35.5 23 31.5 V 1505 E3B 29 39 Kdi 2504 M 46 36 49 D753 TE3 56 57 77 VM D754 T3 91 57 77 VM D754 T3 91
17 20 28 28 30 35 35 43 43 49 56 49 56 60 66 73 81 56 73.5 80 85 56 73.5 80 85 80 85 82 93 104 81 89 96 93 104 116 123 134 134 145 145 156 164 199 221 149 164 179 186.5 209 209 231 231 254 254 283.5 254 283.5 341 379 416 453 341 379 416 453 298.5 336 373
23 27 38 38 41 47 47 57 57 65 75 65 75 80 88 98 110 75 99 107 114 75 99 107 114 107 114 112 126 141 110 121 131 127 142 158 167 182 182 197 197 213 224 271 300 200 220 240 250 280 280 310 310 340 340 380 340 380 457 508 558 608 457 508 558 608 400 450 500
12 16.5 Mitsubishi 15 20 Mitsubishi 23 31 Mitsubishi 23 31 Mitsubishi 25 34 LS Mtron 29 39 LS Mtron 29 39 LS Mtron 35 47 LS Mtron 35 47 LS Mtron 44 60 S8000 51 70 S8000 44 60 S8000 51 70 S8000 54 74 S8000 S8000 S8000 S8000 44.5 60 Case IH FPT 61 82 Case IH FPT 68 91 Case IH FPT 71.5 96 Case IH FPT 44.5 60 Case IH FPT 61 82 Case IH FPT 68 91 Case IH FPT 71.5 96 Case IH FPT 68.5 92 Case IH FPT 74 99 Case IH FPT 67 92 Case IH 4.5L 78 106 Case IH 6.7L 89 121 Case IH 6.7L 67 91 Case IH 4.5L 74 101 Case IH 4.5L 78 106 Case IH 4.5L 78 107 Case IH 6.7L 90 122 Case IH 6.7L 101 138 Case IH 6.7L 100 136 Case IH 6.7L 112 152 Case IH 6.7L 112 152 Case IH 6.7L 123 167 Case IH 6.7L 123 167 Case IH 6.7L 134 182 Case IH 6.7L 145 197 Case IH 6.7L 179 201 Case IH FPT 243 273 Case IH FPT 127 170 Case IH FPT 138 185 Case IH FPT 153 205 Case IH FPT 153 205 Case IH FPT 175 235 Case IH FPT 175 235 Case IH FPT 197 265 Case IH FPT 197 265 Case IH FPT 216 290 Case IH FPT 216 290 Case IH FPT 235 315 Case IH FPT 216 290 Case IH FPT 235 315 Case IH FPT 287 385 Case IH FPT 321 430 Case IH FPT 353 473 Case IH FPT 353 473 Case IH FPT 287 385 Case IH FPT 321 430 Case IH FPT 353 473 Case IH FPT 353 473 Case IH FPT 254 340 Case IH FPT 287 385 Case IH FPT 320 430 Case IH FPT
53 59 67 73 81 67 67 81 81 81 88 95 102 92 99 107 121 107 121 132 147 162 176 162 176 191 206 199 221 243 265 287 291 291 320 320 350 350 380 380
72 80 90 100 110 90 90 110 110 110 119 129 138 125 135 145 165 145 165 180 200 220 240 220 240 260 280 270 300 330 360 390 396 396 435 435 476 476 517 517
AGCOPower 55 75 AGCOPower 63 85 AGCOPower 68 93 AGCOPower 76 103 AGCOPower 63 85 AGCOPower 63 85 AGCOPower 76 103 AGCOPower 76 103 AGCOPower AGCOPower AGCOPower AGCOPower AGCOPower Deutz Deutz Deutz Deutz 99 135 Deutz 115 155 Deutz 123 167 Deutz 142 193 Deutz 151 205 Deutz 164 223 Deutz 151 206 Deutz Deutz Deutz 193 262 Deutz Deutz Deutz 221 300 Deutz 243 330 Deutz 263 357 Deutz
BCS*
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Farmall 20B Farmall 25B Farmall 35B Farmall 35B Farmall 40B Farmall 50B Farmall 50B Farmal 60B Farmall 60B Farmall 70JX Farmall 75JX Farmall 70JX Farmall 75JX Farmalll 80JX Farmalll 90JX Farmalll 100JX Farmalll 110JX Farmall 75C Farmall 95C Farmall 105C Farmall 115C Farmall 75C Farmall 95C Farmall 105C Farmall 115C Farmall 105U Farmall 115U Maxxum 110 Maxxum 125 Maxxum 140 Maxxum 110 CVT Maxxum 120 CVT Maxxum 130 CVT Puma 125 Puma 140 Puma 155 Puma 165 Puma 180 Puma 180 CVT Puma 195 Puma 195 CVT Puma 210 CVT Puma 225 CVT Optum 270 CVT Optum 300 CVT Magnum 200 Magnum 220 Magnum 240 CVT Magnum 250 Magnum 280 Magnum 280 CVT Magnum 310 Magnum 310 CVT Magnum 340 Magnum 340 CVT Magnum 380 CVT Magnum 340 Rowtrac Magnum 380 Rowtrac Steiger 450 Steiger 500 Steiger 550 Steiger 600 Quadtrac EP 450 Quadtrac EP 500 Quadtrac EP 550 Quadtrac EP 600 Steiger Rowtrac 400 Steiger Rowtrac 450 Steiger Rowtrac 500
FENDT*
207 Standard 208 Standard 209 Standard 210 Standard 211 Standard 209V 209P 211V 211P 310S4 311S4 312S4 313S4 512 SCR 513 SCR 514 SCR 516 SCR 714 S4 716 S4 718 S4 720 S4 722 S4 724 S4 822 S4 824 S4 826 S4 828 S4 927 S4 930 S4 933 S4 936 S4 939 S4 1038 Profi Plus 1038 Power Plus 1042 Profi Plus 1042 Power Plus 1046 Profi Plus 1046 Power Plus 1050 Profi Plus 1050 Power Plus
Year Cyls Fuel intro Lt.
Transmission
3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
30 42 47 47 58 58 58 58 49 49
Hydrostatic Synchro Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Synchro Synchro Synchro Synchro Hydrostatic Synchro Synchro Synchro
3 ranges 12/12 3 ranges 3 ranges 16/16 16/16 16/16 16/16 4 ranges 16/16 16/16 16/16
30 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
3 4 4 3 4 4
43 43
Synchro Synchro Synchro Synchro Synchro Synchro
8F/4R 8F/4R 12F/12R 12F/12R 16F/16R 16F/16R
30 30 30 32 40 40
540 540 540/750 540/750 540/750 540/750
2 2 2 2 4 2
3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 4T 4T 4T 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
25 25 33 33 36 36 36 60 60 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 90 115 115 115 90 115 115 115
12F/12R 12F/12R 16F/16R 16F/16R 16F/16R 16F/16R 16F/16R 12F/12R 12F/12R 12F/12R 12F/12R 12F/12R 12F/12R 12F/12R 12F/12R 12F/12R 24F/24R 24F/24R 24F/24R 12F/12R 24F/24R 24F/24R 24F/24R 16F/16R 16F/16R 16F/16R 16F/16R 16F/16R Infinite Infinite Infinite 19F/4R 19F/4R 19F/4R 19F/4R 19F/4R Infinite 19F/4R Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite 19F/4R 19F/4R Infinite 19F/4R 19F/4R Infinite 19F/4R Infinite 19F/4R Infinite Infinite 19F/4R Infinite Infinite Infinite 16F/2R 16F/2R Infinite Infinite 16F/2R 16F/2R 16F/2R 16F/2R 16F/2R
16 16 24 24 27 27 27 32 32
540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540/750/1000 540/750/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
540/540E 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/540E 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
176 250 250 175 175 175 300 300 300 405 405 412 405 412 412 412 630 630 600 600 600 765 765 765 765 765 765 765 765 765 765 1230 1230 1800 1800 1230 1230 1880 1880 946 946 946
Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Synchromesh Hydrostatic Synchromesh Synchromesh Hydrostatic Synchromesh Synchromesh SyncShuttle SyncShuttle SyncShuttle SyncShuttle SyncShuttle Synchromesh Synchromesh Synchromesh PwrShuttle PwrShuttle PwrShuttle PwrShuttle PwrShuttle PwrShuttle PwrShuttle PwrShuttle Semi PwrShift Semi PwrShift PwrShuttle Semi PwrShift Semi PwrShift CVT CVT CVT Full PwrShift Full PwrShift Full PwrShift Full PwrShift Full PwrShift CVT Full PwrShift CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT PwrShift PwrShift CVT PwrShift PwrShift CVT PwrShift CVT PwrShift CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT Full PwrShift Full PwrShift CVT CVT Full PwrShift Full PwrShift Full PwrShift Full PwrShift Full PwrShift
540/750/1000 540/750/1000 540/750/1000 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 540/750/1000 540/750/1000 540/750/1000 540/750/1000 540/750/1000 540/750/1000 540/750/1000 540/750/1000 540/750/1000 540/750/1000 540/750/1000/E 540/750/1000/E 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
2 2 2 3,4 3,4 3,4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3,4,5 3,4,5 3,4,5 3,4,5 3,4,5 4,5,6 4,5,6 4,5,6 4,5,6 4,5,6 4,5,6 4,5,6 4,5,6 4,5,6 4,5,6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
125 125 125 125 125 76 76 76 76 210 210 210 210 298 298 298 298 400 400 400 400 400 400 505 505 505 505 600 600 600 600 600 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800
38 50 75 75 72 89 89 89 97 98 98 89
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2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2007 2007 2007 2014 2014 2014 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2017 2017 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2014 2014 2014
2013 2013 2013 2013 2009 2009 2009 2009 2015 2015 2015 2015 2013 2013 2013 2013 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014
45 55 55
Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT Vario CVT TA400 TA400 TA400 TA400 TA400 TA400 TA400 TA400
Gears Std Spd (kph)
Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite
40 40 40 40 40
40 ECO 40 ECO 40 ECO
40E/50 40E/50 40 40 40 40E/50 40E/50 40/50 40E/50 40/50 40E/50 40/50 40/50 30/40 30/40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
PTO speeds
No. of Rem.
540-1000 540-540E 540-540E 540-540E 540-540E 540-540E 540-540E 540-540E 540-1000 540-540E
540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000/E 540/E/1000/E 540/E/1000/E 540/E/1000/E 540/E/1000/E 540/E/1000/E 540E/1000 or 1000/E 540E/1000 or 1000/E 540E/1000 or 1000/E 540E/1000 or 1000/E 540E/1000 or 1000/E 540E/1000 or 1000/E 540E/1000 or 1000/E 540E/1000 or 1000/E 540E/1000 or 1000/E 1000/E/1300 1000/E/1300 1000/E/1300 1000/E/1300 1000/E/1300 1000/E/1300 1000/E/1300 1000/E/1300
3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/6 4/6 4/6 4/6 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/7 4/7 4/7 4/7 4/7 4/7 4/7 4/7 4/7 4/7 4/8 4/8 4/8 4/8 4/8 4/8 4/8 5/8 5/8
Linkage Hyd. Cap Weight Turning Cat. I/min Rad. mm Cat I Cat II Cat II Cat II Cat II Cat II Cat II Cat II Cat II Cat II
Cat I Cat I Cat I Cat I Cat II Cat II
Cat. I Cat. I Cat. I Cat. I Cat. I Cat. I Cat. I Cat. I Cat II
Cat. II/III Cat. II/III Cat. II/III
Cat. II/III Cat. II/III Cat. II/III Cat. II/III Cat. II/III Cat. II/III Cat. II/III Cat. II/III Cat. II/III Cat. II/III Cat. III Cat. III Cat III/IIIN Cat III/IIIN Cat III/IIIN Cat III/IIIN Cat III/IIIN Cat III/IIIN Cat III/IIIN Cat III/IIIN CatIII/IV CatIII/IV CatIII/IV CatIII/IV CatIII/IV Opt. Cat. IV-N Opt. Cat. IV-N Opt. Cat. IV-N Opt. Cat. IV-N Opt. Cat. IV-N Opt. Cat. IV-N Opt. Cat. IV-N Opt. Cat. IV-N Opt. Cat. IV-N Opt. Cat. IV-N Opt. Cat. IV-N
Cat II Cat II Cat II Cat II Cat II Cat II Cat II Cat II Cat III Cat III Cat III Cat III Cat III Cat III Cat III Cat III Cat III Cat III Cat III Cat III Cat III Cat III Cat 3/4 Cat 3/4 Cat 3/4 Cat 3/4 Cat 3/4 Cat 3/4 Cat 3/4 Cat 3/4 Cat 3/4
33 29.8 40 40 43 44.4 44.4 44.4 45 45 45 44
1300 1630 2325 2450 2080 2170 2325 2320 2300/2600 3080/3230
16.5 16.2 28 35 49 49
955 980 1220 1540 2580 2170
10 10 30 30 29 29 29 53 53 51.7 51.7 51.7 51.7 51.7
720 730 1385 1385 1620 1650 1650 2165 2370 2650-3200 3000-3600 2650-3200 3000-3600 2900-3400
47.5 64 64 64 47.5 64 64 64 84 84 80 80 80 125 125 125 113 113 113
2800 3600 3600 3600 2800 3600 3600 3600
220 220 156 156 162 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 216 216 216 216 216 216 216 216 159 159 159
76 76 76 76 76 106 106 106 106 84/110 84/110 84/110 84/110 110 110 110 110 152/193 152/193 152/193 152/193 152/193 152/193 152/205 152/205 152/205 152/205 152/205 152/205 152/205 205 205
4790 4910 4920 4990 4990 4990 5650 5650 5650 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 10500 10500 9750 9750 9750 12,973 12,973 12,973 13,082 13,082 13,458 13,458 14,148 13,458 14,148 21481 21563 25119 27885 24962 24962 25075 25075 25,878 25,878 25,878 3830 3790 3870 3870 3930 2780 3080 2780 3080 6050 6050 6050 6050 6050 6050 6400 6400 7735 7735 7980 7980 7980 7980 9300 9300 9450 9450 10830 10830 10830 10900 10900 14000 14000 14000 14000 14000 14000 14000 14000
2670 2670 2800 2800 2650 3700
2620 2620 3050 3050 3080 3080 3080 3300 3300
3540 3540 3540
5300 5300 5300 5300 5300 5300 5300 5300 5300 5300 5300 5300 5300 4900 5090 5700 5700 5700 5700 5700 5700 5900 5900 5900
5290 5290 5520 5520 5500 5500 5500 5500 5500 5500 5500 5500 5500 5500 6450 6450 6450 6580 6580
Tyres Front and rear
210/95R16:210/95R16 210/95R16:210/95R16 250/80-18:250/80-18 300/65-18:300/65-18 260/70-16:340/65-20 340/65-20:340/65-20
Drive Max. Torque 2WD 2WD 4WD 4WD Nm@rpm ROPS $. CAB $. ROPS $. CAB $.
4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD TRACK 4WD 4WD
113/1200 139/1800 300/1600 300/1600 236/1600 284/1600 284/1599 284/1598 330/1500 330/1500
4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD FWA 4WD
70.4@2200 96.5@2200
4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 16.9R30 2WD 16.9R30 2WD 16.9R30 4WD 16.9R30 4WD 16.9R34 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD 4WD 4WD 14.9R28:18.4R38 4WD 440/65R28:540/65rR8 4WD 440/65R28:540/65rR8 4WD 480/65R28:600/65R38 4WD 480/65R28:600/65R38 4WD 480/65R28:600/65R38 4WD 420/70R28:520/70R38 4WD 420/70R28:520/70R38 4WD 420/70R28:520/70R38 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD IF 600/70R30 & 710/70R 42 4WD IF 600/70R30 & 710/70R 42 4WD 420/90 R30:600/65 R28 MFWD 420/90 R30:600/65 R29 MFWD 420/90 R30:600/65 R30 MFWD 480/70R34: 600/70R30 MFWD 480/70R34: 600/70R31 MFWD 480/70R34: 600/70R32 MFWD 480/70R34: 600/70R33 MFWD 480/70R34: 600/70R34 MFWD 480/70R34: 600/70R35 MFWD 480/70R34: 600/70R36 MFWD 480/70R34: 600/70R37 MFWD 380/80R42 : 620/75R30 MFWD 380/80R42 : 620/75R31 MFWD 710/70R42 duals 4EWD 800/70R38 duals 4EWD 800/70R38 duals 4EWD 800/70R38 duals 4EWD 30inch Tracks Tracks 30inch Tracks Tracks 30inch Tracks Tracks 30inch Tracks Tracks 18inch Tracks Tracks 18inch Tracks Tracks 18inch Tracks Tracks 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD
41,600 36,940 76,190 59,450 65,330 102,800 136,730 71,810
455@1400 560@1250 625@1250 498@1500 549@1500 590@1500 620@1600 678@1600 690@1600
1194@1400 1282@1400 1035@1400 1100@1400 1160@1400 1229@1400 1381@1400 1381@1400 1531@1400 1531@1400 1671@1400 1671@1400 1806@1400 1671@1400 1806@1400 2136@1400 2374@1400 2611@1400 2848@1400 2136@1400 2374@1400 2611@1400 2848@1400 1899@1400 2136@1400 2374@1400 306@1600 337@1450 373@1450 408@1450 458@1450 373@1450 373@1450 458@1450 458@1450 485@1499 524@1500 559@1500 596@1500 550@1450 590@1450 649@1450 687@1450 650@1450 725@1450 804@1450 897@1450 988@1450 1058@1450 960@1450 1054@1450 1125@1450 1217@1450 1128@1450 1248@1450 1350@1450 1488@1450 1538@1450
77,210 77,46 97,510
22,681 30,909 37,836 46,000 POA 88,046
185@1950 370@1300 370@1300
64 79 103 103 130 140 140 170 170 261@1400 298@1400 261@1400 298@1400 320@1400
94,230
15,119 17,088 21,432 22,932 25,931 27,490 28,990 32,175 52,524
60,920 56,295 59,451 60,800 64,189 67,254 56,683 74,260 76,861 81,349
37,998 63,141 65,788 68,719 70,256 73,683 76,748
64,049 79,950 83,286 87,774 102,323 106,868 118,445 130,206 140,595 137,934 143,514 149,195 147,815 158,019 166,810 187,560 200,889 224,112 214,133 238,312 254,680 263,820 276,655 289,788 253,021 258,078 272,298 296,992 320,304 335,005 333,241 353,281 355,371 375,357 400,297 450,965 480,037 518,341 569,128 554,431 581,138 701,641 758,631 TBC 764,414 615,013 646,772 671,858 POA 115,500 122,900 122,900 138,900 129,600 127,100 138,900 128,000 137,200 144,700 152,200 159,700 169,990 178,850 186,450 195,400 213,500 226,300 239,100 251,900 264,700 277,500 284,200 295,400 306,500 317,700 327,150 342,400 357,500 372,800 388,000 449,900 419,990 469,950 439,990 509,900 479,900 529,900 499,900
TRACTOR SPECS AND PRICES FOR LEADING MODELS MODEL
volume 129 no 5 Prices effective 1/12/2019 Base model, standard tyres, kW/hp rounded to nearest full unit. Prices exclude GST. See Power Farming Annual for detailed specifications. *Denotes estimate only. Readers should verify all specifications and prices before making a final decision. ENGINE PTO kW HP kW HP
Engine Man
Year Cyls Fuel intro Lt.
Transmission
Gears Std Spd (kph)
PTO speeds
No. of Rem.
Linkage Hyd. Cap Weight Turning Cat. I/min Rad. mm
30 30 32 40 40 40
540 540 540/750 540/750 540/750 540/750
2 2 2 4 2 2
Cat 1 Cat 1 Cat 1 Cat 2 Cat 2 Cat 2
16.5 16.2 35 49 49 49
955 980 1380 2580 2170 2170
1750 540/2000 540/2000 540/1000 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540
– 2/2 2/2 2/4 4/4 4/4 2 2 2 2 2 2
– Cat I Cat I Cat I Cat l/ll Cat l/ll Cat I Cat I Cat I Cat I Cat I Cat I
33 33 32 48.6 48.6 47.7 47.7 47.7 47.7 47.7 47.7
796 825 845 1220 2015 1855 1375 1385 1535 1705 1900 1900
2800 2800 3000 3000 3000 3500 3500 3500
4 4
Cat.III Cat. III
148 137/178
7575 11090
4500 7400
610 655 753 1100 1700 1700 1700 1710 3000 2120 3000 2745 2745 2745 3350 3350 2745 2745 3065 3065 2895 2902 3900 3900 3358 3900 3494 3900 4700 5500 5500 5500 6000 6100 5640 6400 6900 7100 7801 8400 8500
2250 2250
Tyres Front and Rear
Drive Max. Torque 2WD 2WD 4WD 4WD Nm@rpm ROPS $. CAB $. ROPS $. CAB $.
FERRARI* Cromo K30 RS Cromo K40 RS Cobram V65 RS Rev Vega 95EP SDT Dual Vega 95EP RS Rev Vega 95EP RS Rev
18 26 41 67 67 67
25 36 56 91 91 91
16 24 36 57 57 57
22 32 49 77 77 77
16 17 19 27 44 44 27 28 28 35 35 35
22 23 13 17 26 15 20 36 21 28 60 35 47 60 35 47 36 19 25.5 39 20 26.5 39 20 26.5 47 23.5 31.5 47 23.5 31.5 47 23.5 31.5
D1105 E3B V 1505 E3B D753 TE3 VM D754 T3 VM D754 T3 VM D754 T 3
3 4 3 4 4 4
43 43 45 55 55 55
Synchro Synchro Synchro Synchro Synchro Synchro
8F/4R 8F/4R 12F/12R 16F/16R 16F/16R 16F/16R
3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 4
21 27 27 35 50 50 40 40 40 53 53 53
Hydro Hydro Hydro Hydro Pwr shuttle Pwr shuttle Pwr shuttle Hydro Hydro Pwr shuttle Pwr shuttle Hydro
1F/1R 3F/3R 3F/3R 3F/3R 12F/12R 12F/12R 12F/12R 3F/3R 3F/3R 12F/12R 12F/12R 3F/3R
17 24 24 28 30 30 27 31 31 24 24 30
CVT CVT
Infinite Infinite
60 70
2670 2670 2800 2650 3700 3700
210/95R16:210/95R16 210/95R16:210/95R16 300/65-18:300/65-18 260/70-16:340/65-20 320/65-18:320/65-18 340/65-20:340/65-20
4WD 4WD 4WD FWA 4WD 4WD
70.4@2200 96.5@2200 185@1950 370@1300 370@1300 370@1300
29,090 30,909 46,000 84,227 63,773 80,773
ISEKI* SXG326 TM3245 TM3265 TH4365 TG5570 TG5570 TG6370P TG6400H TG6400H TG6490P TG6490P TG6490H
JCB*
4220 8330
Iseki 1.1L Iseki 1.1L Iseki 1.5L Iseki 1.6L Iseki 3L Iseki 3L Iseki E3CG Iseki E3CGDT Iseki E3CGDT Iseki E4CGDT Iseki E4CGDT Iseki E4CGDT
2013 2010 2010 2011 2007 2007 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015
162 220 145 197 AGCO Pwr 66AWF 2016 6 390 246 335 200 272 AGCO Pwr 8.4L 2016 6 550
750/1000 750/1000
2WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD
540/70R34: 540/70R34 540/65R38:710 /70 R38
23,100 22,800 24,900 26,900 53,100 42,900 25,600 32,200 37,900 34,200 40,800 42,700
4WD 4WD
950@1450 1440@1400
MFWD MFWD MFWD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD 4WD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD 4WD MFWD MFWD MFWD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD
49.2@3200
292,494 354,360
JOHN DEERE* 1023E 1025R 2025R 2036R 3033R 3038R 3045R 4049M 4066M 4049R 4066R 5055E 5065E 5075E 5083E 5093E 5075GV 5085GV 5075GF 5085GF 5100GF 5075M 5085M 5090M 5095M 5100M 5105M 5115M 6110MC 6095RC 6105RC 6115RC 6110R 6120R 6130R 6135R 6145R 6155R 6175R 6195R 6215R 6230R 6250R 6110M 6125M 6130M 6140M 6145M 6155M 6175M 6195M 7210R 7230R 7250R 7270R 7290R 7310R 8245R 8270R 8295R 8320R 8345R 8370R 8320RT 8345RT 8370RT 8400R 9370R 9420R 9470R 9520R 9570R 9620R 9470RT 9520RT 9570RT 9470RX 9520RX 9570RX 9620RX
16.5 18 18 28 24 28 33 36 48.5 36 48.5 40.5 48 55 61 69 55 65 55 65 74 56 63 67 71 74 78 85 81 70 77 85 82 89 96 101 108 116 129 143 158 171.5 186 82 92 96 103 107 116 130 143 155 169 184 198.6 213 231 180 199 217 235 254 272 235 254 272 298 272 309 346 382 419 456 346 382 419 346 382 419 456
22.5 24 24 37 33 37 45 49 66 49 66 55 65 75 83 93 75 85 75 85 100 75 85 90 95 100 105 115 110 95 105 115 110 120 130 135 145 155 175 195 215 230 250 110 125 130 140 143 155 175 195 210 230 250 270 290 310 245 270 295 320 345 370 320 345 370 400 320 420 470 520 570 620 470 520 570 470 520 570 620
11.5 15 Yanmar 3TNM74 13.5 18 Yanmar 3TNV76 2014 22 30 Yanmar 3TNV88 2014 19 25 2014 23 30 2014 26 35 2014 27.5 37 2014 39 52 Yanmar 4TNV86 2014 27.5 37 2014 39 52 Yanmar 4TNV86 2014 PowerTech M PowerTech M PowerTech M 51 69 PowerTech 4045 59 79 PowerTech 4045 PowerTech 3.2L 2015 PowerTech 3.2L 2015 PowerTech 3.2L 2015 PowerTech 3.2L 2015 65 87 PowerTech 4.5 L 45 60 PowerTech 5030 PowerTech 4.5 L 2015 PowerTech E 60 80 PowerTech M4045 PowerTech 4.5 L 2015 67 90 PowerTech E4045 PowerTech 4.5 L 2015 PowerTech PWX PowerTech PWS PowerTech PWS PowerTech PWS 64 86 PowerTech PSS 70 94 PowerTech PSS PowerTech Plus 2012 80 107 PowerTech PSS PowerTech PVS PowerTech PVS PowerTech PSS 2015 PowerTech PSS 2015 PowerTech PSS 2015
127 141 153 167 180 194 149 167 184 200 216 233 196 213 229
170 189 205 224 242 260 200 225 247 269 291 313 264 286 308
250 250 250 250
335 335 335 335
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 PowerTech PSS 4 PowerTech Plus 2013 4 PowerTech Plus 2013 4 PowerTech Plus 2013 6 6 6 6 6 PowerTech 2014 PowerTech 2011 6 PowerTech PSS 2014 6 PowerTech PSS 2014 6 PowerTech PSS 2014 6 PowerTech PSS 6 PowerTech PSS 2014 6 PowerTech PSS 2014 6 PowerTech PSS 2014 6 PowerTech PSS 2014 6 PowerTech PSS 2014 6 PowerTech PSS 2014 6 PowerTech PSS 2014 6 PowerTech PSS 2014 6 PowerTech PSS 2014 6 PowerTech PSS 6 PowerTech 2015 6 PowerTech 2015 6 PowerTech 2015 6 PowerTech 2015 6 PowerTech 2015 6 Cummins QSX15 2015 6 PowerTech 2015 6 PowerTech 2015 6 PowerTech 2015 6 PowerTech 13.5L 2015 6 PowerTech 13.5L 2015 6 Cummins QSX15 2015 6 Cummins QSX15 2015 6
21.2 24 32 51 51 51 52 52 52 52
113 113 73 73 73 73 74 130 198 130 130 205 175 175 175 225 225 330 305 312 312 405 405 405
Hydro Hydro Hydro Hydro Hydro Hydro Hydro Hydro Hydro Hydro Hydro PwrReverser PwrReverser PwrReverser PwrReverser PwrReverser PwrShuttle PwrShuttle PwrShuttle PwrShuttle PwrShuttle PwrReverser SyncShuttle PwrReverser PwrReverser SyncShuttle PwrReverser SyncShuttle PwrQuad PwrQuad PwrQuad PwrQuad PowerQuad + PowerQuad + PowerQuad + PowerQuad + PowerQuad + PowerQuad + PowerQuad + PowerQuad + PwrShift IVT IVT PowerQuad + PowerQuad + PowerQuad + PowerQuad +
195 220 345 345 265 265 270 325 544 IVT 504 AutoQuad + 475 IVT 497 IVT IVT 520 IVT 645 PwrShift 645 PwrShift 645 PwrShift 645 PwrShift 645 AutoPwr IVT 645 AutoPwr IVT 758 AutoPwr IVT 758 AutoPwr IVT 758 AutoPwr IVT PwrShift e18 e18 e18 e18 e18 e18 e18 e18 e18 1514 PwrShift e18 1514 PwrShift e18 1514 PwrShift e18 1514 PwrShift e18
2-Range 2-Range 2-Range 2-Range 2-Range 2-Range 2-Range 3-Range 3-Range 3-Range 3-Range 12F/12R 12F/12R 12F/12R 12F/12R 12F/12R 24F/12R 24F/12R 24F/12R 24F/12R 24F/12R 16F/16R 16F/16R 16F/16R 16F/16R 16F/16R 16F/16R 16F/16R 24F/24R 24F/24R 24F/24R 24F/24R 24F/24R 24F/24R 24F/24R 24F/24R 20F/20R 20F/20R 20F/20R 20F/20R 20F/20R Infinite Infinite 24F/24R 24F/24R 24F/24R 24F/24R
30 30 30 33 33 33 33
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
40 40 40 40
Infinite 20F/20R Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite 16F/5R 16F/5R 16F/5R 16F/5R Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite 23F/11R
40 40 40 40 40 40 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42
18F/6R 18F/6R 18F/6R 18F/6R
40 40 40 40
540 2 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 / 540E 1 opt. 2 540 / 540E 1 opt. 2 540 / 540E 1 opt. 2 540 / 540E 2 540 / 540E 2 540 / 540E/1000 4 540 / 540E/1000 4 540 / 540E/1000 4 540 / 540E/1000 4 540 / 540E 4 540 / 540E/1000 540/54E/1000 3 540 / 540E/1000 3 540/540E 540/54E/1000 3 540/540E 540/54E/1000 3 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 4+3 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 6+3 540/540E/1000 6+3 540/540E/1000 6+3 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 540/540E/1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 540/E/1000/E 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
4+3 4+3 4+3
3,4 3, 4 3,4 3,4 3,4 4 opt. 5, 6 4 opt. 5, 6 4 opt. 5, 6 4 opt. 5, 6 4 opt. 5, 6 4 opt. 5, 6 4 opt. 5, 6 4 opt. 5, 6 4 opt. 5, 6
Cat I Cat I Cat I Cat I Cat I Cat I Cat I Cat I Cat I Cat I Cat I
24 24 21.2 35.2 52.5 52.5 52.5 60.2 60.2 60.2 60.2 69 69 69 Cat II 85 Cat II 85 Cat I/II 94 Cat I/II 94 Cat I/II 94 Cat I/II 94 71 Cat II 79 Cat II 94 Cat II 94 Cat II 94 Cat II 94 Cat II 94 Cat II 94 Cat II/IIIN 65 Cat II/IIIN80 opt. 114 Cat II/IIIN80 opt. 114 Cat II/IIIN80 opt. 114 Cat II/IIIN80 opt. 114 Cat IIIN 80 opt. 114 Cat IIIN 80 opt. 114 Cat IIIN 80 opt. 114 Cat III Cat III Cat III 114 opt. 155 Cat III 114 opt. 155 Cat III 114 opt. 155 160 160 Cat II/IIIN80 opt. 114 Cat IIIN 80 opt. 114 Cat IIIN 80 opt. 114 Cat III 80 opt. 114 Cat III/IIIN80 opt. 114 Cat III/IIIN 114 Cat III/IIIN 114 Cat III/IIIN 114 Cat III/IIIN 121.1 Cat III/IIIN 121.1 Cat III/IIIN 162 Cat III/IIIN 162 Cat III/IIIN 162 Cat III/IIIN Cat III/IIIN 227 Cat III/IIIN 227 Cat III/IIIN 227 Cat III/IIIN 227 Cat III/IVN 227 Cat III/IVN 227 Cat III/IVN 227 Cat III/IVN 227 Cat III/IVN 227 227
Cat III/IVN Cat III/IVN Cat IV/IVN Cat IV/IVN
220 220 220 220
5800 5225 5514 5534 6200 6200 6700 7500 10,323 10,656 11,674 11,674 12,005 12,005 12,498 12,498 12,498 12,498 14,828 14,828 16,578 16,578 16,578
26,761 26,761 26,761 26,761
3940 3940 3940 4359 4359 3600 3600 3400 3400 4600 4600 4600 4600
4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD 4WD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD MFWD Track Track Track MFWD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD Track Track Track Track Track Track Track
107@1200 116@1400 137@1560 156 @ 1700 207 @ 1690 156 @ 1700 207 @ 1690 214@1300 237@1500 265@1500
14,084 15,921 17,351 TBC 16,444 29,226 36,645 35,102 39,256
330@1250 350@1250 330@1250 350@1250 356@1600 376@1600 418@1600 480@1600 480@1500 439@1500 481@1500 523@1500 515@1600 562@1600 609@1600 632@1600 677@1600 724@1600 817@1600 910@1600 1004@1600 497@1500 564@1500 587@1500 640@1500 655@1500 700@1500 790@1500 880@1500
POWER FARMING 109
47,414 47,446 POA POA POA 71,097 74,397 73,521 77,324 82,119 POA 80,701 POA POA 85,699 POA 91,245 90,272 POA POA POA POA POA 120,442 POA POA POA 183,902 205,919 204,335 POA POA 99,896 103,664 110,227 POA POA POA POA 222,896 226,856 253,732 263,877 274,020 POA 251,355 268,532 285,695 330,489 355,281 378,065 348,507 370,780 388,238 POA 332,128 364,363 432,778 459,430 486,083 493,632 458,587 485,238 511,892 536,036 563,508 590,979 618,451
TRACTOR SPECS AND PRICES FOR LEADING MODELS MODEL
volume 129 no 5 Prices effective 1/12/2019. Base model, standard tyres, kW/hp rounded to nearest full unit. Prices exclude GST. See Power Farming Annual for detailed specifications. *Denotes estimate only. Readers should verify all specifications and prices before making a final decision. ENGINE PTO kW HP kW HP
Engine Make
Year Cyls Fuel intro Lt.
Transmission
Gears Std Spd (kph)
PTO speeds
No. of Rem.
540 + 2500 540 + 2500 540 + 2500 540 + 2500 540 + 2500 540 + 2500 540 540 + 2400 540 + 2400 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/1000 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/E/1000/E 540/E/1000/E 540/E/1000/E
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Linkage Hyd. Cap Weight Turning Cat. I/min Rad. mm
Tyres Front and rear
Drive Max. Torque 2WD 2WD 4WD 4WD Nm@rpm ROPS $. CAB $. ROPS $. CAB $.
KUBOTA* BX1880 BX2380 BX2680 BX23S B2301HD B2601HD B26B B3150HD B3150HDCC B3150SUHD L3200D L3200HD L3800 L3800HD L4600D L4600HD L3540HDA L4240HDA & HDCA L5740HDA & HDCA MX5200D MX5200HD M7040SUHD M6040 DH & DHC M7040 DH & DHC M8540 DH & DHC M8540 DN & DNC 8540NPK M9540 DH & DHC M9540 DHC-DS M96SHDM M108DC M5091DHC M5111DHC M5111 DHC-DS M5091DCN-DS M5101DCN-DS M100GX M110GX M126GX M135GX M7132 M7152 M7172
MAHINDRA*
13 17 19 17 16 19 19 23 23 23 23 23 27 27 33 33 26 31 42.5 37 37 51 46 51 63 63 63 70.5 70.5 71 78 70 82 82 70 70 74.5 82 93 100 98 113 128
18 23 26 23 22 26 26 31 31 31 30.5 30.5 36 36 44 44 35 42 57 50 50 68 62 68 84.5 84.5 84.5 94.5 94.5 95 105 93 110 110 93 93 100 109.5 125 135 130 150 170
10 13 14.5 13 13 14.5 14.5 18 18 18 20 20 23.5 23.5 28.5 28.5 21 26 37 33 33 46 41 46 56 56 56 62.5 62.5 62.5 71.5 56 66 66 56 66 64 71.5 80.5 88 76 91 106
14 18 19.5 18 18 19.5 19.5 24 24 24 27 27 31.5 31.5 38 38 28 35 50 45 45 62 55 62 75 75 75 84 84 84 96 75 88 88 75 88 86 96 108 118 102 122 142
JIVO eMax25 HST 1533G 1538HST 3650 PST 4025 2WD 4025 4WD 6110 6030 6060 6060 6075 7580 7590 8000 8560 9500 mForce100P
24 22 18 24 155 20 26 35 18 25 28 38 21 28 37 50 30 41 30 41 23 31 30 41 23 31 44 60 36 49 43 59 37 50 43 59 38 51 43 59 38 51 56 75 49 66 60 80 50 65 69 92 55 74 59 80 49 67 61 83 51 70 68 92 54 74 74 100 65 88
GC1723E GC1725M 2605.4R 2615.2R 2615.4R 2625.2R 2625.4R 2635.2R 2635.4R 3707 3708 3709 3710 4608R 4608C 4609R 4609C 4610R 4610C 4707R 4708R 5608 5609 5610 5709ES 5710ES 5710 SL 5711 SL 5712 SL 5713 SL 6712 S 6713 S 6714 S 6715 S 6716 S 6718 S 7614 7615 7714 7715 7716 7718 7720 7722 7724 7726 8730 8732 8735 8737
17 18 28 35 35 47 47 55 55 55 64 71 77 60 60 67 67 74 74 55 61 63 70 77 68 76 74 81 88 96 88 96 103 110 118 129 103 103 103 110 118 129 147 158 173 188 195 213 235 250
MASSEY FERGUSON*
23 24 38 47 47 63 63 74 74 74 85 95 105 80 80 90 90 100 100 74 82 85 95 105 92 102 100 110 120 130 120 130 140 150 160 175 140 140 140 150 160 175 200 215 235 255 295 320 350 370
23 30 30 40 40 44 44
18.3 18.5 32 41 41 54 54 60 60
51 51 57 57 62 62
69 69 76 76 84 84
52 70 60 80 66 89 60 81 66 90 75 101 80 109 75 100 83 110 90 120 97.5 130 105 140 116 155 85 115 99 135 88 120 99 135 103 140 114 155 132 180 143 195 154 210 167 230 187 250 205 275 224 300 239 320
Kubota D722 Kubota D902 Kubota D1005 Kubota D902 Kubota D1005 Kubota D1105 Kubota D1105 Kubota V1505 Kubota V1505 Kubota V1505 Kubota D1503 Kubota D1503 Kubota D1803 Kubota D1803 Kubota V2203 Kubota V2203 Kubota D1803 Kubota V2203 Kubota V2403 Kubota V2403 Kubota V2403 Kubota V3307 Kubota V3307 Kubota V3307 Kubota V3800 Kubota V3800 Kubota V3800 Kubota V3800 Kubota V3800 Kubota V3800 Kubota V3800 Kubota V3800 Kubota V3800 Kubota V3800 Kubota V3800 Kubota V3800 Kubota V3800 Kubota V3800 Kubota V6108 Kubota V6108 Kubota V6108 Kubota V6108 Kubota V6108
Daedong Mahindra Mahindra Mahindra Mahindra Daedong Mahindra Mahindra Mahindra
Mahindra Mahindra Mahindra Perkins
Simpson S325.3 Simpson S325E Simpson S325E Simpson SJ436E Simpson SJ436E Simpson TSJ436E Simpson TSJ436E
ECO 33 AWIC ECO 33 AWIC ECO 33 AWIC ECO 33 AWIC ECO 33 AWIC ECO 33 AWIC AGCO Power AGCO Power AGCO Power 3.3l AGCO Power 3.3l AGCO Power 3.3l AGCO Power AP44 AGCO PowerAP44 AGCO S4/T4 F AGCO S4/T4 F AGCO S4/T4 F AGCO S4/T4 F AGCO S4/T4 F AGCO S4/T4 F AGCOS4/T4 F AGCO S4/T4 F AGCO S4/T4 F AGCO S4/T4 F AGCO Power AGCO Power AGCO S4/T4 F AGCO S4/T4 F AGCO 4/T4 F AGCO S4/T4 F AGCO S4/T4 F AGCO S4/T4 F AGCO S4/T4 F AGCO S4/T4 F AGCO Power AGCO Power AGCO Power AGCO Power
110 POWER FARMING
2017 2017 2017 2017 2015 2015 2008 2014 2014 2014 2011 2011 2011 2011 2013 2013 2011 2011 2011 2018 2018 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2012 2012 2012 2012 2018 2018 2018
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
25 Hydrostatic 25 Hydrostatic 25 Hydrostatic 25 Hydrostatic 23 Hydrostatic 23 Hydrostatic 31 Hydrostatic 27 Hydrostatic 27 Hydrostatic 27 Hydrostatic 38 Constant mesh 38 Hydrostatic 48 Constant mesh 48 Hydrostatic 48 Synchromesh 48 Hydrostatic 44 Hydrostatic 50 Hydro 54 Hydro 48 Synchro Shuttle 48 Hydrostatic 70 Hyd shuttle 110 Hyd shuttle 110 Hyd shuttle 110 Hyd shuttle 110 Hyd shuttle 110 Hyd shuttle 110 Hyd shuttle 110 Hyd shuttle 175 Hyd shuttle 175 Hyd shuttle 105 Hyd shuttle 105 Hyd shuttle 105 Hyd shuttle 76 Hyd shuttle 76 Hyd shuttle 190 Powershift 190 Powershift 190 Powershift 190 Powershift 330 Powershift 330 Powershift 330 CVT
2 22 2014 3 25 2016 4 29 2016 4 29 4 2013 4 58 2015 4 58 2012 4 n/a 2008 4 n/a 2017 4 n/a 2017 4 n/a 4 68 4 4 2008 4 73 2010 4 n/a 2014 4 73 2016 4 126
Sliding mesh Hydrostatic Sync Shuttle Hydrostatic Power Shuttle Sliding mesh Sliding mesh Sync Shuttle Sync Shuttle Sync Shuttle Sync Shuttle Sync Shuttle Sync Shuttle Sync Shuttle Sync Shuttle Sync Shuttle Sync Shuttle Power Shuttle
2019 2019 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
2-range Hydro 2-range Hydro Constant Mesh Constant Mesh Constant Mesh Constant Mesh Constant Mesh Constant Mesh Constant Mesh Power Shuttle Power Shuttle Power Shuttle Power Shuttle Power Shuttle Power Shuttle Power Shuttle Power Shuttle Power Shuttle Power Shuttle Sync Shuttle Sync Shuttle Dyna-4 Dyna-4 Dyna-4 Fully Sync Fully Sync Dyna-4/6 Dyna-4/6 Dyna-4/6 Dyna-4/6 Dyna-4 Dyna-4/6/VT Dyna-4/6/VT Dyna-4/6/VT Dyna-6/VT Dyna-6/VT Dyna 4 Dyna 6 Dyna 4 Dyna-6/VT Dyna-6/VT Dyna-6/VT Dyna-6/VT Dyna-6/VT Dyna-6/VT Dyna-6/VT Dyna-VT Dyna-VT Dyna-VT Dyna-VT
2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2016
3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
38 38 38 38 38 65 65 74 74 74 74 105 105 105 105 105 105 82 82 160 160 160 170 170 180 180 180 180 255 255 255 255 255 255 335 335 305 305 305 305 430 430 430 430 690 690 690 690
2F/2R 2F/2R 2F/2R 2F/2R 3F/3R 3F/3R 3F/3R 3F/3R 3F/3R 3F/3R 8F/4R 3F/3R 8F/4R 3F/3R 8F/8R 3F/3R 3F/3R 3-range 3-range 8F/8R 3F/3R 8F/8R 12F/12R 12F/12R 18F/18R 15F/15F 12F/12R 18F/18R 36F/36R 24F/24R 16F/16R 18F/18R 18F/18R 36F/36R 36F/36R 36F/36R 24F/24R 24F/24R 24F/24R 24F/24R 54F/27R 54F/27R Infinite
12.5 13.5 13.5 13.5 19 20 18 18 18 18 22 23.6 21.2 22.7 24 25.4 25 26 26 26 26 32.2 30 31 33.7 34.8 21.6 35 35 37.8 39 37.6 37.9 37.9 35.6 35.6 38 38 39.4 39.4 40 40 40
8F/4R 2 Range 8F/8R 3 Range 12-Dec 8F/2R 8F/2R 12F/12R 8F/8R 15F/3R 15F/15R 20/20 12F/12R 12F/12R 12F/12R 12F/12R 12F/12R 32F/32R
25
40
540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540 540/1000 540 540/750/1000
14.5 540 14.5 540 8F/2R 1.6-27.0 540 8F/2R 1.6-27.0 540 8F/2R 1.6-27.0 540 8F/2R 1.7-29.3 540 8F/2R 1.7-29.3 540 8F/2R 1.7-29.3 540 8F/2R 1.7-29.3 540 24F/12R 540/E 24F/12R 540/E 24F/12R 540/E 24F/12R 540/E 12F/12R 37 540/E 12F/12R 37 540/E 12F/12R 40 540/E 12F/12R 40 540/E 12F/12R 40 540/E 12F/12R 40 540/E 12F/12R 30 540 12F/12R 30 540/540E 16F/16R 40 540/540E/1000 16F/16R 40 540/540E/1000 16F/16R 40 540/540E/1000 12F/12R 30 540/540E 12F/12R 30 540/540E 16/24 SPS 40 540/540E/1000 16/24 SPS 40 540/540E/1000 16/24 SPS 40 540/540E/1000 16/24 SPS 40 540/540E/1000 16x16 SPS 40 540/E/1000/E 16/24/CVT 40 540/E/1000/E 16/24/CVT 40 540/E/1000/E 16/24/CVT 40 540/E/1000/E 24SPS/CVT 40 540/E/1000/E 24SPS/CVT 40 540/E/1000/E 16x16 SPS 40 540/E/1000/E 24SPS/CVT 40 540/E/1000/E 16x16 SPS 40 540/E/1000/E 24SPS/CVT 40 540/E/1000/E 24SPS/CVT 40 540/E/1000/E 24SPS/CVT 40 540/E/1000/E 24SPS/CVT 40 540/E/1000/E 24SPS/CVT 40 540/E/1000/E 24SPS/CVT 40 540/E/1000/E 24SPS/CVT 40 540/E/1000/E CVT 50 540E/1000 CVT 50 540E/1000 CVT 50 540E/1000 CVT 50 540E/1000
1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 2 2 2 2 4 5 5
1 1 1 1 1 2 2
1 2 2 3
Cat. I 23.5 606 Cat. I 23.5 650 Cat. I 23.5 670 Cat. I 23.5 712 Cat. I 31.4 710 Cat. I 31.4 740 Cat. I 42.3 1815 Cat. I 33.1 840 Cat. I 33.1 1035 Cat. I 33.1 840 Cat. I 26.6 1180 Cat. I 26.6 1180 Cat. I 25.7 1205 Cat. I 25.7 1205 Cat. I 29.4 1445 Cat. I 29.4 1445 Cat. I 31.5 1540 Cat. I 37 1665/1815 Cat. I/II 37 1770/1920 Cat. I/II 55 1642 Cat. I/II 55 1712 Cat. I/II 43.9 2090 Cat. I/II 41.6 2170/2430 Cat. I/II 41.6 2180/2480 Cat. II 64.3 2450/2740 Cat. II 61 2385/2410 Cat. II 61 3000 Cat. II 64.3 2500/2800 Cat. II 64.3 3300 Cat. II 65 3605 Cat. II 65 3510 Cat. II 64 3220 Cat. II 64 3220 Cat. II 64 3220 Cat. II 68.6 2600 Cat. II 68.6 2600 Cat. II 70.9 3990 Cat. II 70.9 3990 Cat. II 77.2 4705 Cat. II 77.2 4705 Cat. III 80 & 110 6730 Cat. III 110 6730 Cat. III 110 6980
2300 2300 2300 2300 2100 2100 2500 3700 3700 3700 2500 2500 2500 2500 2600 2600 2700 2700 2800 2700 2700 3700 3600 3600 4200 2050 4000 4200 4200 6500 4700 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 4000 4100 4100 4800 4800 4800
Cat. I Cat. I Cat. I Cat. I Cat.I/II Cat.I/II Cat.I/II Cat. II Cat.I/II Cat.I/II Cat.I/II Cat. II
2600
Cat.ll Cat.II Cat.ll Cat.ll
Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt.
Cat.l/ll Cat.l/ll c/d Cat.l/ll c/d Cat.l/ll c/d Cat.l/ll c/d Cat.l/ll c/d Cat.l/ll c/d Cat I/II Cat I/II Cat I/II Cat I/II 2 Cat.ll 2 Cat.ll 2 Cat II 2 Cat II 2 Cat II 2 Cat II 2 Cat II 2 Cat II 3 opt. 4 Cat.II 3 opt. 4 Cat.II 3 opt. 4 Cat.II 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 opt6 4 opt6 5 opt6 5 opt6
Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat II/III Cat.lII/lIIl Cat.lII/lIIl Cat.lII/lIIl Cat.lII/lIIl
16 17 29 29 42 31 31 41.6 41.6 40 40 58 42 42 41.6 64.3 41.6 61.3
1020 730 1440 1440 1990 1990 2200 2800 2530 2850 2650 3618 3618 3042 3685 3280 3685
24 26 55 60.3 60.3 61.8 61.8 61.8 61.8 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 58 58 58 98 98 100 100 100 100 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 205 205 205 205
2130 2020 2290 2400 2550 2475 2665 2500 2500 2500 2500 2750 2950 2900 3100 2950 3150 3300 3300 4200 4200 4300 3700 3700 4600 4600 4600 4600 5550 5700 5700 5700 5750 6000 5800 6200 5800 5800 5800 6300 7150 7400 7800 7800 10300 10300 10300 10300
2800 2800 3150 2900 2900 3815 4114 3850 4200 3800 3990 3990 4191 4039 3962 3650
16x7.5-8:24x12-12 4WD 44.9@1350 18×8.5–10:26×12–12 4WD 56.1@1350 18×8.5–10:26×12–12 4WD 60.2@1350 18×8.5–10:26×12–12 4WD 56.1@1350 6-12:9.5-16 4WD 60@1000 7-12:9.5-18 4WD 71@1000 23x8.5-14R4:12.4-16R4 4WD 77.6@1050 7-12:12.5-16 4WD 97.9@1100 7-12:12.5-16 4WD 97.9@1100 7-12:12.5-16 4WD 97.9@1100 7-16:11.2-24 4WD 94.9@900 7-16:11.2-24 4WD 94.9@900 7-16:11.2-24 4WD 115.6@900 7-16:11.2-24 4WD 115.6@900 8.0-16:14.9-24 4WD 143.2@900 8.0-16:14.9-24 4WD 143.2@900 7.0-16:12.4-24 4WD 112.8@900 8.0-16:14.9-24 4WD 139.7@900 9.5-16:13.6-28 4WD 180.6@900 9.5-16:13.6-28 4WD 166.3@1500 9.5-16:13.6-28 4WD 162.7@1500 9.5-24 R1:16.9-30 R1 4WD 232@1300 9.5-24:14.9-28 4WD 213@1300 9.5-24:16.9-30 4WD 232@1300 320/85R24:460/85R30 4WD 283@1400 280/70-16:440/65-24 4WD 283@1400 280/70-18:Rear Track Half Track 283@1400 320/85R24:460/85R30 4WD 316@1400 320/85R24:460/85R30 4WD 316@1400 230/95R48 4WD 316@1400 340/85R24:480/75R34 4WD 366@1400 360/70R24:480/70R34 4WD 307@1500 360/70R24:480/70R34 4WD 357@1500 360/70R24:480/70R34 4WD 357@1500 280/70R16:440/65R24 4WD 307@1500 280/70R16:440/65R24 4WD 347@1500 340/85R24:480/70R34 4WD 351@1400 340/85R24:480/70R34 4WD 375@1400 420/70R24:520/70R38 4WD 527@1200 420/70R24:520/70R38 4WD 567@1200 540/65R28:650/65R38 4WD 600@1500 540/65R28:650/65R38 4WD 689@1500 540/65R28:650/65R38 4WD 711@1500 6.0 x 14/8.3 x 24 20x8.0-10/27x12.50-15 27 x 8.50-15/15 x19.5 28 x 8.50-15/43 x16.0-20 9.5 x 20/16.9 x 24 6x16/12.4x28 6x16/12.4x28 9.5x20/14.9x28 11.2x24/16.9x28 7.5 x 16/16.9x28 9.5 x 24/16.9x28 12.4 x 24/18.4 x 30 12.4 x 24/18.4 x 30 12.4 x 24/18.4 x 30 11.2x24/16.9x30 11.2x24/16.9x30 12.4x24/18.4x30 13.6x24/18.4x34
7.5-16 7.5-16 10.5/80x18 7.5-16 9.5-24 7.5-16 9.5-24
11.2-24 11.2-24 12.4-24 12.4-24 12.4-24 12.4-24 7900 7900 7900
380/70R28 380/70R28 440/65 R28: 540/65 R38 440/65 R28: 540/65 R38 440/65 R28: 540/65 R38 440/65 R28: 540/65 R38 480/65 R28: 600/65 R38 480/65 R28: 600/65 R38 480/65 R28: 600/65 R38 480/65 R28: 600/65 R38 480/65 R28: 600/65 R38 480/65 R28: 600/65 R38 480/65 R28: 600/65 R38 480/65 R28: 600/65 R38 460/65 R28: 600/65 R38 460/65 R28: 600/65 R38 460/65 R28: 600/65 R38 460/65 R28: 600/65 R38 480/70 R30: 620/70 R42 480/70 R30: 620/70 R42 480/70 R30: 620/70 R42 480/70 R30: 620/70 R42 600/65 R34: 710/75 R42 600/65 R34: 710/75 R42 600/65 R34: 710/75 R42 600/65 R34: 710/75 R42
4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 2WD 15,445 4WD 4WD 4WD 2WD 22,718 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 292@1400 4WD 305 4WD 326@1200 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD
149@1400 176@1300 23,900 176@1300 226@1400 26,300 226@1400 217@1500 27,990 217@1500 320 365 395 405 296@1500 342@1500 363@1600 405@1600 413@1600 380@1500 410@1500 420@1600 468@1600 502@1600 545@1600 614 648 691 745 790 840 660 700 660@1500 677@1500 725@1500 744@1500 923@1500 974@1500 1030@1500 1050@1500 1390@1500 1500@1500 1590@1500 1600@1500
$16,129 $17,852 $18,856 $29,105 $19,274 $22,116 $41,835 $27,123 $33,822 $21,360 $20,314 $23,157 $22,256 $24,906 $25,006 $26,968 $29,275 $33,293 $40,332 $29,986 $32,429 $38,537 $44,212 $49,148 $56,327 $59,624
$42,250 $49,298
$57,631 $62,749 $68,408 $71,294 $83,330 $57,879 $69,963 $74,427 $80,291 $80,004 $81,005 $83,505 $83,505 $83,755 $83,722 $88,091 $92,514 $99,246 $103,688 POA POA POA 12,718 15,900 22,263 24,082 24,991 19,991 26,355 $29,082 32,718 31,809 36,355 35,445 39,536
33,173
42,264 62,718*
16,950 17,500 23,900 27,490 33,900 37,490
51,400 54,800 57,900 44,500 47,700
58,800 63,800
76,670 78,830 80,990 87,470 60,300 65,900 71,900 91,716 95,416 99,116 98,600 99,900 104,600 109,900 118,900 123,500 129,900 138,500 152,400 159,900 109,900 119,900 129,900 137,900 144,400 145,500 168,900 179,800 189,900 201,900 269,000 284,900 303,900 322,900
TRACTOR SPECS AND PRICES FOR LEADING MODELS
volume 129 no 5 Prices effective 1/12/2019. Base model, standard tyres, kW/hp rounded to nearest full unit. Prices exclude GST. See Power Farming Annual for detailed specifications. * Denotes estimate only. Readers should verify all specifications and prices before making a final decision.
MODEL SOLIS* Solis 20 Solis 26 Solis 50 Solis 60 Solis 75 Solis 90 Solis 110 Solis 60N Solis 75N Solis 90N
ENGINE PTO kW HP kW HP
Engine Model
Year Cyls Fuel intro Lt.
15 19 37 44 55 66 81 44 55 66
20 26 50 60 75 90 110 60 75 90
MVL-3E S3L2 3120 EL 4100 FL 4100 ELT 4105 ELT 4105 FLT 4100 FL 4100 ELT 4105 ELT
2017 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2018 2016 2016 2016
14 18.5 18.5 20 20 21 21 26 26 37 37 37 37 43 43 55 55 68 74.5 55 69 28 28
19 25 25 27 27 29 29 35 35 50 50 50 50 58 58 74 74 91 99.5 75 95 38.5 38.5
56 63 71 75 82 90 97 78 86 93 101 101 101 101 116 116 116 131 131 131 131 131 108 108 108 108 116 116 116 116 131 131 131 131 145 145 145 145 160 160 160 160 175 175 175 175 190 190 190 201 216 239 261 276 291
75 85 95 100 110 120 130 105 115 125 135 135 135 135 155 155 155 175 175 175 175 175 145 145 145 145 155 155 155 155 175 175 175 175 195 195 195 195 215 215 215 215 235 235 235 235 255 255 255 270 290 320 350 370 390
13 16 31 38 46 56 68 38 55 66
17 22 42 51 63 76 93 51 75 90
Transmission
3 30 Sliding mesh 4 29 Sliding Mesh 3 55 Constant Mesh 4 78 Synchro 4 78 Synchro 4 78 Synchro 4 115 Synchro 4 70 Synchro 4 70 Synchro 4 70 Synchro
Gears Std Spd (kph) 6x2 6x2 8x2 12x12 12x12 12x12 24x24 12x12 12x12 12x12
15 17 33 32 32 33 36 30 30 30
PTO speeds 540/1000 540/540E/1000 540 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E
No. of Rem. 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2
Linkage Hyd. Cap Weight Turning Cat. I/min Rad. mm Cat. I Cat. I Cat. II Cat. II Cat. II Cat. II Cat. II Cat. II Cat. II Cat. II
810 1055 2670 2810 2950 3177 4250 2800 2800 2800
Cat.I Cat.I Cat.I Cat.I Cat.I Cat.I Cat.I Cat.I Cat.I Cat.I Cat.I Cat.I Cat.I Cat.I Cat.II Cat.II Cat.II Cat.II Cat.II Cat.II Cat.II Cat.I Cat.I
650 730 1381 865 865 898 1575 1390 1390 1900 1900 1900 1710 2440 2360 2618 2618 3660 3685 2666 2710 1565 1390
4200 6350 7400 8540 8540 9210 11400 7000 7000 7000
Tyres Front and Rear
Drive Max. Torque 2WD 2WD 4WD 4WD Nm@rpm ROPS $. CAB $. ROPS $. CAB $.
23x8.5-12:33x15.5-15 23x8.5-12:33x15.5-15 9.5 x 20:13.6x28 9.5x24:16.9x28 11.2x24:16.9x30 12.4x24:18.4x30 380/85R24:460/85R34 280/70R18:360/70R28 280/70R18:360/70R28 280/70R183:60/70R28
4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD
53@2000 82 190@1200 230@1200 289@1300 360@1300 420@1300 230@1200 289@1300 360@1300
16x6.50-8:24x12.00-12 20x8-10 R4:27x12.5-15 R4 20x8-10 R4:27x12.5-15 R4 23x8.5-12 R4:12x16.5 R4 23x8.5-12 R4:12x16.5 R4 25x8.5-14 R4:14-17.5 R4 25x8.5-14 R4:14-17.5 R4 27-10.5-14 R4:12.5-20 27-10.5-15:12.5-20 9.5x16:13.6-26 9.5x16:13.6-26 9.5x16:13.6-26 9.5x20:14.9-28 9.5x20:14.9-28 11.2-24:16.9-30 11.2-24:16.9-30 13.6-24:16.9-34 14.9-24:18.4-34 11.2-24:16.9-30 11.2-24:16.9-30 27-10.5-15:12.5-20 27-10.5-15:12.5-20
4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD
380/70R24:480/70R34 380/70R24:480/70R34 380/70R24:480/70R34 380/70R24:480/70R34 380/70R24:480/70R34 420/70R28:520/70R38 420/70R28:520/70R38 440/65R28:540/65R38 440/65R28:540/65R38 440/65R28:540/65R38 440/65R28:540/65R38 440/65R28:540/65R38 440/65R28:540/65R38 440/65R28:540/65R38 440/65R28:540/65R38 440/65R28:540/65R38 440/65R28:540/65R38 440/65R28:540/65R38 440/65R28:540/65R38 440/65R28:540/65R38 440/65R28:540/65R38 440/65R28:540/65R38 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 540/65R30:650/65R42 620/75R34:710/75R42 620/75R34:710/75R42 620/75R34:710/75R42 620/75R34:710/75R42 620/75R34:710/75R42 620/75R34:710/75R42
4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD
312 355 410 350 417 502 540 470 500 550 570 570 570 570 660 660 660 660 660 660 680 680 640 640 640 640 680 680 680 680 740 740 740 740 800 800 800 800 870 870 870 870 930 930 960 960 1000 1000 1000 1220 1300 1390 1530 1540 1610
4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD 4WD
154@1750 165@1750 180@1750 280@1750 280@1750 352@1600
11,819 14,181 24,409 26,818 29,227 30,909 POA 32,818 33,727 34,636
TYM* `194 HST TS25 HST TS25 TLB T273 HST T273 TLB T313 HST T313 TLB T353 12/12 T353 HST T503 16/16 T503 16/16 T503 HST T503 HST T603 24/24 T603 24/24 T723 T723 PS T903 PS T1003 PS T75 T95 T413 T413
VALTRA*
A74SH A84SH A94SH A104MH A114MH A124LH A134LH N104H5 N114H5 N124H5 N134H5 N134A N134V N134D N154EH N154EA N154EV N154ED N174H5 N174A N174V N174D T144H T144A T144V T144D T154H T154A T154V T154D T174EH T174EA T174EV T174ED T194H T194A T194V T194D T214H T214A T214V T214D T234H T234A T234V T234D T254H T254A T254V S274 S294 S324 S354 S374 S394
Y 3TNV74F Y 3TNV76-DKTF Y 3TNV76-DKTF Mits S3L2 Mits S3L2 Mits S3L2 Mits S3L2 Mits S4L2 Mits S4L2 Perk 404D-22 Perk 404D-22 Perk 404D-22 Perk 404D-22 Perk 404D-22 Perk 404D-22T Perk 1103C-33T Perk 1103C-33T 3054/C1104D-44T 3054/1104D-44TA TYM A2400T TYM D3400T Y 3TNV88-BDSA Y 3TNV88-BDSA 33AWIC 33AWFC 33AWFC 44AWFC 44AWFC 44AWFC 44AWFC 44AWF 44AWF 44AWF 49AWF 49AWF 49AWF 49AWF 49AWF 49AWF 49AWF 49AWF 49AWF 49AWF 49AWF 49AWF 66AWF 66AWF 66AWF 66AWF 66AWF 66AWF 66AWF 66AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 69AWF 84AWF 84AWF 84AWF 84AWF 84AWF 84AWF
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015
HST HST HST HST HST HST HST HST Manual Manual Manual HST HST Manual Manual Manual Power shuttle Power shuttle Power shuttle Manual Manual HST HST
3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
105 105 105 170 170 170 170 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 630 630 630 630 630 630
Pwr Shuttle Pwr Shuttle Pwr Shuttle Pwr Shuttle Pwr Shuttle Pwr Shuttle Pwr Shuttle Power Shift Power Shift Power Shift Power Shift Power Shift Power Shift CVT Power Shift Power Shift Power Shift CVT Power Shift Power Shift Power Shift CVT Power Shift Power Shift Power Shift CVT Power Shift Power Shift Power Shift CVT Power Shift Power Shift Power Shift CVT Power Shift Power Shift Power Shift CVT Power Shift Power Shift Power Shift CVT Power Shift Power Shift Power Shift CVT Power Shift Power Shift Power Shift CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT
4 4 4 4 4 4
65 80 80 65 65 200
Shuttle Shuttle Shuttle Shuttle Shuttle Shuttle
540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540 540
12 16 16 24 24 24 24 12 32 12 12
12W/12R 12W/12R 12W/12R 12W/12R 12W/12R 12W/12R 12W/12R 30F/30R 30F/30R 30F/30R 30F/30R 30F/30R 30F/30R CVT 30F/30R 30F/30R 30F/30R CVT 30F/30R 30F/30R 30F/30R CVT 30F/30R 30F/30R 30F/30R CVT 30F/30R 30F/30R 30F/30R CVT 30F/30R 30F/30R 30F/30R CVT 30F/30R 30F/30R 30F/30R CVT 30F/30R 30F/30R 30F/30R CVT 30F/30R 30F/30R 30F/30R CVT 30F/30R 30F/30R 30F/30R CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/540E 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000 540/E/1000/E 540/E/1000/E 540/E/1000/E 540/E/1000/E 540/E/1000/E 540/E/1000/E
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6
12F/12R 8F/8R 8F/8R 12F/12R 12F/12R 12F/12R
28 30 30 28 28 32
540/760 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000
2 2 2 2 2 2
65 65 65 100 100 100 100 90 90 90 90 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 205 205 205 205 205 205
3500 3500 3500 4000 4000 4500 4500 5350 6100 6300 6300 6300 6300 6300 6300 6300 6300 6300 6300 6300 6300 6300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 10300 10300 10300 10300 10300 10300
3720 3720 3720 4010 4010 4500 4500 4500 4500 4500 4500 4500 4500 4500 4500 4500 4500 4500 4500 4500 4500 4500 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 7400 7400 7400 7400 7400 7400
2,800 3,150 3,200 4,100 3,900 5,600
3300 3400 4200 3400
12,730 15,020 28,360 17,250 33,020 18,990 34,790 20,800 22,810 32,140 26,390 34,230 30,890 34,380 30,220 45,080 49,840 54,770 62,330 35,363 39,545 29,240 22,700 TBC 70,700 75,900 81,000 86,110 90,200 93,800 110,900 116,900 122,900 124,200 131,500 133,300 144,400 140,900 144,300 145,900 151,900 152,900 153,900 154,900 163,900 134,800 145,100 149,200 177,600 140,000 151,300 156,500 171,900 149,500 156,700 181,100 195,100 161,800 168,000 177,200 189,900 172,900 184,400 188,500 204,900 187,500 196,600 204,900 216,900 198,700 208,000 220,300 275,700 293,200 306,500 317,900 346,500 364,400
WHM prices include GST and a FEL WHM 484 L WHM 534 JI WHM 584 JI WHM 734 L WHM 834 L WHM 1284 L
36 40 43 55 62 93
48 53 58 73 83 125
29 34 38 50 51 81
40 46 51 68 70 110
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8.3X20 10P:12.4X28 10P 8.3X20 10P:12.4X28 10P 9.5X20 8P:14.9X28 10P 300/70R20 12P:380/85R30 12P 300/70R20 12P:380/85R30 12P 320/85R 12P:460/85R30 12P
26,400 28,700 31,200
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LOOKING BACK Power Farming 50 Years ago… • After two years of very secret development BMC has released their Nuffield 10/42 and 10/60 tractors. Both run a 10-speed transmission and offer dual-flow independent hydraulics. As the model defination indicates the engine power is 42hp (31kW) and 60hp (44kW) respectively. There are eight speed ratios for paddock work and two for road transport.
Ferguson 40 tractor production ended after fewer than 10,000 had been built it was powered by a 30hp (22kW) engine with a six-speed transmission
The F40 offered single or twin rowcrop front wheels
Harry made a deal with Massey-Harris in 1953 to sell his company
FERGUSON 40 & F40
H
arry Ferguson’s threepoint linkage for tractor implement attachment and control was one of the most important advances in farming history. And it was also a commercial success that helped Ferguson tractor production achieve peak outputs of more than 100,000 tractors per year. In spite of this success, Harr y Ferguson decided to sell his company. The buyer he selected to ensure a long term future for the business, and the buyer he chose was Massey-Harris, the Canadian based farm equipment manufacturer. The sale was completed in 1953 and the result was called Massey-Har ris-Ferguson, soon abbreviated to Massey Ferguson. Merging the Canadian and British based businesses was not easy. One problem was that Harry Ferguson, who was given control over tractor design in the company, soon resigned over policy disagreements. Another problem was the decision to continue building Ferguson and Massey-Harris branded tractor ranges, each with its own dealer network. This was particularly difficult in the United States where the results included the brief production life of the Ferguson 40 tractor. The first model produced under the twin makes policy was the Ferguson TO 35 in 1955. 112 POWER FARMING
As well as the brand name, the model was fitted with the Ferguson three-point linkage with draft control and it was available only through the Ferguson dealer network. Meanwhile, Massey-Harris dealers still lacked a tractor with the Ferguson system rear linkage, and this was a significant disadvantage in the medium power range. The Massey-Harris dealers did not have long to wait, because the MH 50 tractor also announced in 1955, was based on the TO 35, but with red paint. This was more familiar Massey-Harris styling, but it used the same engine and transmission as the Ferguson tractor. The MH 50 was also equipped with the Hydramic Power linkage, that was in fact the full Ferguson System three-point hitch under a different name. Another special point of the MH 50 was the rowcrop design with clearance to use mid-mounted equipment and with either a standard front axle or a tricycle version with a single or dual front wheels. Rowcrop tractors were an important part of the market over large areas of the United States, and Massey-Harris had a long histor y of building rowcrop models – but there was no rowcrop tractor in the Ferguson range. A new model was needed to give the Ferguson dealers an
opportunity to compete for rowcrop tractor sales, and the Ferguson 40 or F40 model arrived in 1956. The Ferguson 40 or F-40 was based on the MH 50 that had been developed from the TO 35. All three were powered by a four-cylinder Continental engine producing 30hp (22kW) rated output with the power delivered through a six-speed transmission with a 15mph (24kph) top speed. The F-40 was given an off-white paint finish and distinctive new styling, but its main claim to fame was the fact that it was the last tractor model introduced under the Ferguson brand name. At some stage soon after the launch of the F 40 the company decided to abandon the policy of promoting both the Ferguson and Massey-Harris brands. Replacing them with the Massey Ferguson name and the triple-triangle badge, and all the products shared the same red paint colour and were available through for all the dealers to sell. The model that lost out in the rationalisation process was the Ferguson 40, becoming redundant now that the MH 50 had become the Massey Ferguson 50. Production of the F 40 at the former Ferguson factory in Detroit ended after just over one year with fewer than ■ 10,000 built.
• Proline rock drilling post hole diggers now offer six alternatives. Mount on your tractor or 4WD, drill standard depth post holes or deep bore to 30ft (9m), choose from mechanical winch or full hydraulic control. The model J digger fitted with a 6.5 inch (165mm) high speed rock auger is guaranteed to drill out 98% of all rock. • John Deere is mustering great success with their 53hp (39kW) 2010 tractor. It runs a constant mesh 8F/3R transmission and offers a 540/1000 rpm PTO. There is a swinging drawbar dash mounted single shift lever, universal 3-point hitch with load and depth control. A belt pulley adds to the versatility of the 2010, • Case claims the most modern and versatile plough for its Case Malbro single disc jump action plough. Its design reduces trash blockages, eliminates rolling up in heavy clay conditions. It offers a 15-inch (380mm) undercut into the soil. Available in 14 to 22 discs. • Fort Implements has conducted a paddock test of their 2-row potato harvester. A Fordson 4000 tractor hauled the harvester in first gear in low-ratio with an engine speed of 1200 to 1400 rpm. The harvester, fitted with an articulated delivery boom placed the produce into a trailer being drawn by the tractor. A 6.5 ton bin sat on a 12 x 6ft tandem wheeled tray, built by Fort. • International has made several modifications to its 57hp (42kW) A554 tractor. Released just 18 months ago, the main upgrade is an updated fuel injection system with slow rotating valves for extended service life. In addition, the clutch has been replaced with a Dyna-Life as used on the IH 706 and 806 models. Price of the standard A554 is $3,358. • John deere has released the two-row 299H Cotton Picker. Growers can choose from a 6-cylinder 77hp (57kW) petrol engine or optional (80hp) 59kW diesel. Capacity of the cotton basket with the optional 15-inch (380mm) extension is 2600lbs (1179-litres). Price of the basic petrol model is $21,062. ■
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