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CROPLIFE.COM/IRON A MEISTER MEDIA WORLDWIDE BRAND MARCH/APRIL 2017 What’s New in Spreaders p6 SPREADING THE WEALTH p 12 TENDERS & TRAILERS p 17 WI PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Paid Pewaukee, Permit #1129 TECH NOTES p 20 NEW PRODUCTS A up close examination of the new and updated spreaders ag retailers will be using this spring Cover.indd 1 p 22 A CLASSIC ‘A’ 2/23/17 2:36 PM simply a better way to spread. The NL5000 with g5 technology has 16-section swath width control which gives increased accuracy by shifting the spinner assembly both fore/aft and left/ right to control the swath, altering where the product falls onto the spinners while in motion. Add conveyor speed adjustments, and this means the ability to significantly reduce overlap and apply nutrients to the right place. 800-363-1771 • www.new-leader.com • © 2017 Highway Equipment Company. All rights reserved. Contents.indd 2 2/23/17 2:36 PM from the editors of CropLife ® magazine www.CropLife.com • www.MeisterMedia.com EDITORIAL & DESIGN Contents March/April 2017 • Volume 14, Issue 2 Executive Editor Paul Schrimpf 440-602-9142 • [email protected] Editor Eric Sfi ligoj 440-602-9114 • EMSfi [email protected] Senior Editor, Online Matt Hopkins 440-602-9149 • [email protected] Field Editor Matthew Grassi 440-602-9165 • [email protected] Contributing Editor Lisa Heacox [email protected] Creative Services Manager Margaret J. Puskas Art Director Wally Edwards COVER STORY 6 Spreading Far & Wide These latest spreaders are vying to be the most productive, accurate and flexible units on the market. 6 PUBLISHER & ADVERTISING Group Publisher Eric Davis 440-602-9218 • [email protected] Associate Publisher Rick Welder 440-602-9147 • [email protected] Senior Account Manager Jack Lyttle 440-602-9183 • [email protected] Account Manager Sal Settecase 440-602-9166 • [email protected] Account Manager, Direct Marketing Ann Tavender Reiss 440-602-9219 • [email protected] Sales Coordinator Sue Betteley 440-602-9131 • [email protected] MEDIA SERVICES Media Coordinator Tracy Heintz 440-602-9134 • [email protected] Project Coordinator Alicia Dalton 440-602-9137 • [email protected] SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES 800-869-6882 Chairman Emeritus/Editor-At-Large Richard T. Meister Chairman and CEO Gary T. Fitzgerald Vice Chairman William J. Miller II V.P. Director of Human Resources Cynthia L. Gorman V.P. Chief Financial Offi cer Susan Chiancone first views B˜ Y the time this column hits in-boxes across the country, the winter trade show season will be just a distant reflection in the industry’s rearview mirror. Still, these events can help provide market watchers with some indication of how the upcoming agricultural season might play out. At the moment, I would say the picture for 2017 is a bit mixed at best. When I was at the recent National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY, dozens of folks there asked me over and over “what was I hearing” about the state of agriculture. My response was simply this: “It’s all over the place.” On one hand, this event drew its normal, large agricultural crowd (in excess of 300,000 spread out over four days) and there seemed to be plenty of buying discussions going on. On the other hand, there were few new product introductions at the show. Normally, the National Farm Machinery Show sees dozens of new products being launched. This year, most companies told me they were waiting for the summer shows to roll around before debuting their new pieces of Big IRON — which means these items won’t make their market introductions until the 2018 growing season gets into full swing. Also troubling, a few high profile ag retail equipment manufacturers such as Raven Industries decided to “skip” exhibiting at this year’s National Farm Machinery Show in favor of “spending our money on more direct marketing efforts to our customers.” Perhaps as the season gets underway, the companies adopting these “wait-and-see” attitudes towards the 2017 agricultural marketplace will begin moving into either positive or negative territory. We’ll all just have to wait and see. — Eric Sfiligoj Chief Technology Offi cerCharlie Craine Corporate Director, Business Media Joe Monahan Iron Insider Corporate Content Director James C. Sulecki Corporate Director of Marketing William A. Rigo, Jr. Corporate Director of Operations Nick Mlachak Editor-At-Large Charlotte Sine 12 A TENDERS round-up DIGITAL MEDIA/MEISTER INTERACTIVE In 2017, here are some of the tenders ag retailers will be using to deliver products to their grower-customers. Commercial Digital Director Bob West Marc Antonelli, Kelly Green, James Heath, Brad Kish, James Robinson EVENTS Show Directors Katie Smith and John Hendel Maureen Allison, April Host, Leah Mullen, Jenna Rymer CUSTOM CONTENT Robin Siktberg HEADQUARTERS 37733 Euclid Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094 USA Phone: 440-942-2000 • Fax: 440-942-0662 17 REGIONAL OFFICES Memphis, TN • Modesto, CA • Winter Park, FL CropLife IRON, © 2017 Meister Media Worldwide – all rights reserved. (ISSN 1937-9854) CropLife IRON is a registered trademark of Meister Media Worldwide, 37733 Euclid Ave. Willoughby Ohio 44094. 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Publications Mail Agreement Number 40612608 CALL 440-602-9133 FOR REPRINT INFORMATION 20 Reviewing the products shown at the Wisconsin AgriBusiness Classic. 17 TECH NOTES 20 new products 22 clasSic iron 22 A letter to a Big A. 3 Croplife .com • March/April 2017 Contents.indd 3 2/23/17 2:36 PM IRON I G N I T I O N Mad About Madison At the Junge booth, attendees could see an example of the company’s JungeWay model. In January, CropLife IRON attended the AgriBusiness Classic in Madison, WI. Here are some of the products we saw while there. Case IH featured its award-winning Patriot 4440 at the show, This Prowler E370AA model from GVM was visited by many complete with the model’s 25th anniversary silver paint job. attendees at the AgriBusiness Classic event. This WL34 loader from Wacker-Neuson was the company’s special Fertilizer Edition model. This RoGator model from AGCO was fitted with a dry box for fertilizer spreading. John Deere’s new F4365 unit can be used to apply fertilizer to crop fields. IRON WORKS Classic by Al Strohmaier Mid-State Tank had an example of its stainless steel tank on hand for show-goers to check out. 4 CropLife IRON • March/April 2017 Ignition.indd 4 2/23/17 2:37 PM Ignition.indd 5 2/23/17 2:37 PM IRON C O V E R S T O R Y Spreading Far & Wide These latest spreaders are vying to be the most productive, accurate and flexible units on the market. BBI MagnaSpread Salford BBI BY LISA HEACOX [email protected] TerraGator TG9300B AGCO Corp. The TerraGator TG9300B high-floatation applicator is the largest model of AGCO’s three-wheel fleet. Equipped with a 425 hp, Tier 4 Final AGCO Power engine, it delivers maximum power with an estimated 5% to 8% fuel savings compared to its previous engine. The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) has no clutch packs to replace or maintain and eliminates lunges when shifting a powershift transmission. Features include an optional leather air cooled seat and floating righthand armrest, along with conveniently placed controls. Duluth, GA, 877-525-4384, www.applylikeapro.com Salford Group’s BBI MagnaSpread offers an 80-foot-plus driving interval with fertilizer and 60-foot with lime, requiring little to no overlap, saving fuel and time and reducing compaction. MagnaSpread can be fitted with Salford’s Javelin spinner system to spread urea up to 120 feet. The spinner packages bolt on so one hopper can be ordered with both spinner packages for maximum versatility. The MagnaSpread comes standard with BBI’s Binary Manifold for ISOBUS compatibility. MagnaSpread2 and MagnaSpread3 allow for variable rate multi-product application. MagnaSpread offers a variety of stainless steel hopper sizes and can be ordered as pull type or unit mount for self-propelled equipment. Osceola, IA & Cornelia, GA, 866-442-1293, www.salfordgroup.com 40 PTT-FT-EXW 810 Flex-Air Chandler Spreaders Case IH The Case IH 810 Flex-Air pneumatic applicator can be equipped to spread up to three different dry products, varying the rate of each product independently. The metering of product occurs just prior to entry into the airstream, so rate changes occur almost instantaneously for the most accurate application. A liquid product option is available with a 500-gallon tank that mounts externally on the main hopper. Available in either 60- or 70-foot lengths, with 2½- or 3-inch tubes and adjustable deflectors for application accuracy, the mid-ship mounted boom provides a stable spreading platform and is cushioned by a parallel-linkage boom suspension. Racine, WI, 877-4-CASEIH (422-7344), www.caseih.com The 40 PTT-FT-EXW is the latest in the EXW line and has the same dependability, accuracy and reliability that Chandler spreaders have been known for over the past 40 years, says the company. Features include a new walking beam tandem axle, flotation tires and wider spread patterns. The unit is designed for the applicator who is not yet ready to step up to a big self-propelled flotation machine but needs something bigger than the average pull-type spreader. Gainesville, GA, 800-243-3319, www.chandlerspreaders.com 6 CropLife IRON • March/April 2017 Cover Story.indd 6 2/23/17 2:39 PM cover story Continued on p. 8 — At a Glance Manufacturer Hopper Construction Dimensions Materials Number of Broadcast Compartments Width Capacities Discharge Drives Comments Main box: 355 cu. ft.; Granular bin: 40 cu. ft; 475-gallon liquid tank Rear gravity feed to the booms Hydraulic motor with electric engage tied to a gear box 1 to 2 bins, 1 granular bin 70-foot boom Two bin capacities 170/175 cu. ft. The TG9300B can also be configured with the AirSpread and 15-foot Spinner application systems. TerraGator TG9300B AGCO 144 inches x 96 inches 409 stainless steel; 304 stainless steel booms F4365 John Deere 8.5 ft. x 14 ft. 409 painted or 304 stainless steel 330 cu. ft. Dual spinner Hydraulic Up to 4 60 to 90 feet Durable, productive and easy to operate. 14 foot 4 inches x 11 foot 11 inches 409 stainless steel box; 304 stainless steel booms 287 cu. ft. (single); 346 cu. ft. (three) Pneumatic application through 20 boom tubes Hydraulic motor driven fans and metering systems Up to 3 60- or 70-foot mid-ship mounted booms Has a 500-gallon liquid application system option. 102 inches 304 stainless steel 346 cu. ft. Dual spinner Hydraulic 1 60 to 90 feet “Easy-set” fully adjustable material divider allows fine adjustment in spread pattern. 144 inches x 40 PTT-FTL-EXW 102 inches Chandler Spreaders Mild steel; 409 stainless steel; 304 stainless steel 287, 310, or 340 cu. ft. heaped and tarped Four-blade configuration spinners Hydraulic drive tandem pump 45gallon oil tank 1 60 to 90 feet Specially designed flow divider for wide swath application. NL5000 G5 EDGE New Leader/ Highway Equipment 304 or 409 stainless steel Starting at 273 cu. ft. G5 spinners Hydraulic Up to 4 Swath Width control, Half Width 60 to 120 feet Spreading, and Edge boundary depending on prodspreading allow for precision placeuct and application ment of fertilizer. 14 feet x 18 feet 304 stainless steel 249 to 825 cu. ft. 24-inch or 30-inch dual spinner, computer controlled Hydraulic, all compartments computer controlled 1 to 4 80 feet plus fertilizer, up to 60 feet lime Units have largest conveyor drive gearbox in industry. 10 feet x 102 inches; 12 feet x 102 inches; 13 feet x 102 inches 304 stainless steel or 409 painted stainless steel 250, 305, or 330 cu. ft. struck Patented dual, reverserotating spinners Up to 3 60 to 100 feet Wider spread pattern requires fewer trips through the field and no tray adjustments between products. SP300 C New Holland 10 feet 6 inches x 8 feet 6 inches 409 stainless steel (painted); 304 stainless steel spinner asssembly Single bin: 225 cu.ft.; dual bin front bin 134 cu. ft; rear bin 100 cu. ft. 1 standard; 2 optional Up to 100 feet depending on material Bin(s) come standard with load level indicator(s); #5 straight HD belt conveyor system in a 30-foot wide trough; load height stands at 11 foot 4 inches. PACESETTER XL Precision Tank & Equipment 14 feet x 102 inches 90 feet T440 Kenworth with 13-foot or 14-foot L4000 G4 New Leader Multapplier Ready or complete Multapplier Dry Box. 810 Flex-Air Case IH BIG SHOT TRACK SPREADER Doyle Equipment AgForce/Pro-Force FORCE Unltd. Double Duty Fusion Ready Spreader GVM BBI MAGNASPREAD Salford BBI 13 foot or 14 foot length 304 stainless steel 300 cu. ft. Rear spinner Dual spinners Vector 300 RBR Enterprises Hydraulic Hydraulic Up to 3 304 & 409 stainless steel 357 cu. ft. struck or 260 cu. ft. 50 to 1,000 pounds per acre, 8 mph Hydraulic or ground; ISOBUS compatible 1 or 2 66-, 60-, 57-, and 54-foot booms Ground drive models feature a 60 speed gearbox with rate adjustment in 5% increments. Standard axle can be adjusted from 72 to 88 inches, with the ability to increase to 120 inches (optional). 90 inches x 120 inches Stainless steel 5 tons to 8-plus tons N/A Hydrauli, PTO, gas engine, ground driven 1 Up to 70 feet Made with steel and stainless steel sourced from the U.S. and Canada. 13 feet or 14 feet x 102 inches 304 or 409 stainless steel 277 cu. ft. to 372 cu. ft. Dual spinners with independent control Pressure compenUp to 4 sated 60 feet lime; 105 feet fertilizer Equipped with the L4500 Edge from New Leader, features auto chain tensioner and controlled boundary spreading. CorTen steel 20 tons Up to 7 tons per acre Hydraulic 100 feet Unibody construction, overbuilt walking beam and 600/50 tires are all standard. N/A SMC and N MODEL Simonsen Industries Hydraulic BMS-2020 20 feet x 84 Stoltzfus Spreaders inches 1 7 Croplife .com • March/April 2017 Cover Story.indd 7 2/23/17 2:39 PM cover story Continued from p. 7 F4365 High-Capacity Nutrient Applicator John Deere The F4365 High-Capacity Nutrient Applicator has been designed for ag service providers and large producers who want a machine that is durable, productive, and easy to operate. The F4365 offers several dry spinner spreader configurations from New Leader that are capable of variable rate spreading one to four products. The SpreadStar rate controller allows integrated control with the machine and dry spinner spreader for ease of use and full technology integration. Contact your local John Deere dealer, www.deere.com/en_US/regional_home.page Big Shot Track Spreader Agforce & Pro-Force Pull-Type Spreaders Force Unlimited Force Unlimited says it manufactures the only pull-type spreader on the market capable of spreading 1, 2, 3, or 4 products, with independent variable rate control, in one pass. Its pull-type spreaders are available with flotation tires, row crop tires or tracks. Both the Agforce and Pro-Force Pull-Type Spreaders are constructed with high quality components for reliability and long life. Their user-friendly spinner assembly produces a spread pattern and spread width that do not vary when using multiple bins. Oelwein, IA, 800-632-5986, www.forceunltd.com Doyle Equipment Manufacturing Co. With a heavy-duty tubing frame and dual-track assemblies, the Doyle Big Shot Track Spreader offers low soil compaction. Plus, its extra heavy duty 6:1 spur gear conveyor drive promises high efficiency and low maintenance. The Big Shot can deliver a 60-foot spread of lime and up to 90 feet width of dry fertilizer, and its “easy-set” fully adjustable material divider allows fine adjustments in spread patterns of both products. It can hold 346 cubic feet of material. Quincy, IL, 800-788-8085, www.doylemfg.com Double Duty Fusion Ready Spreader GVM The Double Duty spreader body provides a repeatable, predictable, and consistent pattern, says GVM — and it spreads a guaranteed flat, 90-105-foot pattern without time-consuming spinner, funnel, or chute adjustments between granular materials or rates. The funnel consistently forces material to fall to the same location on the spinner disc. The Double Duty’s precision, 34-inch wide belt, and patented, reverse-rotating spinner design combine to produce a wide, accurate spread pattern. The Double Duty body allows users to cover more acres annually, making fewer trips through the field and minimizing soil compaction and fuel consumption. East Berlin, PA, 800-458-5123, www.gvminc.com 8 CropLife IRON • March/April 2017 Cover Story.indd 8 2/23/17 2:39 PM cover story Continued on p. 10 SMC & N Model Simonsen Industries Simonsen offers a full line of spreaders that can be customized to fit any business. With two different models — the SMC (pictured) and the N Model — and many different options and sizes available for each, customers can build the exact spreader they desire. Sizes are available in 5-, 6-, and 8-ton capacities. Spreaders are available for spread rates from 50 pounds per acre up to 1,000 pounds per acre. Options include: high clearance, adjustable axle width and fixed narrow axle width for topdressing; 50- and 70-foot spread pattern; PTO/gas engine; hydraulic and ground driven distributor fan; ground driven or variable rate apron drive; fitted or roll tarp; hydraulic or manual drive wheel actuation; brakes; turn signals/brake lights; and custom colors. All Simonsen spreaders feature a stainless steel hopper, floor, apron chain, splash guard, inverted “V” over the apron chain, fan gearbox shafts, fan gearbox bracket, and splash apron for years of use. Quimby, IA, 712-445-2211, www.simonsen-industries.com NL5000 Highway Equipment/New Leader The NL5000 utilizes patent pending G5 technology that gives operators the ability to adjust spreading swath width. Utilizing 16-section swath width control, the G5 dynamically and simultaneously adjusts the spinner assembly left/right and fore/aft to give the operator a highly responsive and reliable method to apply the right amount of nutrients in the right place. An upgraded hydraulics system has been developed to support the advanced spinner control, fast and exact conveyor control, and an automatic chain tensioner. Cedar Rapids, IA, 800-363-1771, www.highwayequipment.com SP300C New Holland The New Holland SP300 Combo chassis with the New Leader G4 dry box is the ideal unit for dry fertilizer application, says the company. The efficient mechanical drive chassis has a road speed of up to 40 mph and a ground clearance of 48 inches. Wheel track is easily adjustable from 120 to 150 inches. The G4 gives a spread width of up to 100 feet and can be ordered as either a single bin or dual bin. New Holland, PA, 866-639-4563, www.newholland.com 9 Croplife .com • March/April 2017 Cover Story.indd 9 2/23/17 2:39 PM cover story Continued from p. 9 Pacesetter XL Vector 300 Precision Tank & Equipment RBR Enterprise The Pacesetter XL Dry System features the New Leader G4 series dry spreader, and a wide range of models and options to fit drivers’ needs. The Pacesetter XL Liquid System adds great versatility to a liquid application fleet, by allowing buyers to use just one unit for all fall, spring and post liquid fertilizer and chemical application work. With the Pacesetter XL Kenworth Chassis, drivers can depend on a smooth ride, good road speeds and more value for the applicator dollar than possible with a “3-Wheeler” applicator, says PT&E. If buyers are looking for something smaller to cover small acreage or long travel distances, they can try the Precision F550 Pick-Up Liquid Applicator. Or, the company can build a custom unit on a chassis to fit specific needs. Virginia, IL, 800-811-7814/800-258-4197, www.precisiontank.com The Vector 300 combines the power and strength of a floater chassis with the versatility of a row crop spreader. With the ability to apply lime up to 60 feet, and fertilizer up to 105 feet, along with bin options ranging from 1 up to 4, the Vector 300 provides flexibility and maximizes investment. It’s available with the latest New Leader L4500 Edge nutrient applicator, which offers an automatic chain tensioner and independent spinner control for precise boundary spreading capabilities. The Vector 300 is also available with an app-based telematics system for remote monitoring of key components such as the engine, transmission and electrical system. Byhalia, MS, 662-851-4200, www.rbrenterprise.com BMS-2020 Stoltzfus Spreaders Stoltzfus Spreaders’ BMS-2020 is a true workhorse, says the company. The spreader boasts full unibody construction and an overbuilt walking beam engineered to handle the stresses of a full load of stockpiled lime. Twin-dual pinion gearboxes are sized to break out wet, compacted loads and steep hopper side slopes and drop pan design prevent bridging. The 30-inch body chain allows for high output of bulky material, yet offers fertilizer precision down to 200 pounds per acre, says Stoltzfus. Configured with full PTO-hydraulics, the BMS-2020 can be set up variablerate-ready. Morgantown, PA, 610-350-4322, www.stoltzfusspreaders.com IRON 10 CropLife IRON • March/April 2017 Cover Story.indd 10 2/23/17 2:39 PM Cover Story.indd 11 2/23/17 2:39 PM IRON F E A T U R E S T O R Y A Tenders Round-Up In 2017, here are some of the tenders ag retailers will be using to deliver products to their grower-customers. Charger II Ray-Man Ray-Man builds truck-mounted tenders and semi-trailers in three different discharge styles. The CHII-SF is a traditional, side-discharge tender. The CHII-FB overhead discharge tender can rotate 270 degrees, allowing users to unload to the left, right, or the rear. The CHII-CB can be used to transfer fertilizer or grain and is gentle enough to handle seed, says the company. Charger II tenders are built from 12- to 24-foot long with multiple compartments. Charger II semi-trailer tenders come equipped with a tandem axle spring suspension — or are available in tri-axle configurations to handle more payload. The semi-trailers are built 30 feet long (five compartments), 36 feet (six compartments), or 42 feet (seven compartments). Keota, IA, 800-952-2012, www.ray-man.com M3 COMBO/TENDER Adams Fertilizer Equipment Timpte Trailers The M3 is a 24-ton side auger tender trailer featuring a three-hopper module design, with each of the compartments carrying eight tons — and a total unit capacity of 870 cubic feet. Hoppers are made of 304 stainless steel and have easy-slide hydraulic doors as well as hydraulic dump clean-out doors. The tender is equipped with a 60-hp air-cooled Deutz diesel engine and a mounted sealed electric control panel with push-button start. It rides on a 32-foot Magnolia DOT trailer. DeWitt, AR, 800-643-4266, www.adamsfertequip.com This multi-purpose grain hopper trailer features a removable auger system and fast unloading of up to 4,000 pounds per minute. The “Combo/Tender” hopper trailer is designed to move bulk fertilizer or seed quickly and efficiently, says the company. David City, NE, 402-367-3056, www.timpte.com 12 CropLife IRON • March/April 2017 Tenders.indd 12 2/23/17 2:40 PM TENDERS Continued on p. 14 Travis Seed Carts HitchDoc Travis Seed Carts are designed with handwelded certified American steel and feature a long-lasting powder coating. All models are built with a hydraulically-controlled conveyor and cleated conveyor belt. Jackson, MN, 800-446-8222, www.hitchdoc.com Quickveyor Peterson Motors Co. With its stainless steel tube conveyor system, the Quickveyor can off-load 3-plus tons per minute, says the company. Utilizing a Merritt aluminum hopper trailer, it offers a light empty weight, allowing a nearly 27-ton legal capacity.˜Upgrades include a reverse unload option, exterior and interior LED lighting, and a wireless camera system. Watertown, SD, 888-327-8298, www.quickveyor.com˜ Trailers Tank Trailer LB1 Low boy wagon Circle K Manufacturing Co. Duo Lift Manufacturing Co. Circle K Manufacturing Co.’s focus is to manufacture quality anhydrous ammonia trailers to make users fertilizer application job more efficient.˜What sets our company apart from others is our high level of customer service.˜Our knowledgeable team will work closely with you to determine the best equipment for your operation.˜Anhydrous tanks are stocked to provide you with a complete, field-ready trailer package.˜ This unit has been designed to accommodate twin 1,000- or 1,450-gallon anhydrous ammonia (NH3) tanks. There is also an option to accommodate a single 2,000 or 3,000 gallon “shorty” NH3 tank. This unit also comes “standard” with an adjustable rear axle from 92- to 120-inch wheel track. Other options available include brakes, lights, steps, and front fenders. Columbus, NE, 800-243-2583, www.duolift.com Oregon, MO, 660-446-2002, www.circlekfab.com 13 Croplife .com • March/April 2017 Tenders.indd 13 2/23/17 2:40 PM Tenders Continued from p. 13 24 Ton Tender Hays LTI The Hays 24 Ton Tender features hydraulically-operated main doors and clean-out doors, hydraulic vibrators, central lube system, front and rear ladders, an easy-touse tarp system, and a hopper slope design. Standard equipment includes covered hydraulic hoses, covered air tank, and stainless steel augers and bearing. The trailer weight allows for maximum payload, says the company. Side-Shooting Tender Camilla, GA, 866-547-4297, www.hayslti.com Willmar/AGCO Willmar’s 24-ton side-shooting tender can be trailer-mounted and move up to two tons of material per minute with a 10-inch auger that comes either 17 or 20 feet long. Four- or six-compartment hoppers can carry a variety of materials and feature steep, 40-degree, sloped sides for quick material dispensing, says the company. The 24-ton side-shooting tender holds a struck capacity of 774 cubic feet (867 cubic feet heaped). Duluth, GA, 877-525-4384, www.applylikeapro.com BFT Tender Simonsen Industries The BFT series of tenders features either a folding side auger or top auger design, allowing it to reach the tallest applicators, says the company. Both the side and top auger units are available in 16-, 18-, 24- (three-compartment), 24- (fourcompartment), and 27-ton sizes. Options for customization include split compartments, higher sides, folding catwalks, wet kit or diesel engine drive, dry chemical bins, electric or manual tarps, raised bulkheads, and custom urethane paint colors. It is available in either truck chassis-mounted or trailer-mounted designs. Quimby, IA, 800-831-4860, www.simonsen-industries.com SDT-MH 18 Chandler Equipment Co. The SDT-MH 18 features a three hopper design that gives users a 575-cubic foot capacity tender. Each hopper has steeper sloped sides (50 degrees) and ends (43 degrees) for easier cleanout and enhanced feed of material. The feed gates are a larger 11 X 24 inches opening, which eliminates the need to climb on the unit for any cleanout purposes. Additionally, the discharge and belly auger transition mechanism has been redesigned for smoother material transfer and reduced material spill when disengaging the two augers. Gainesville, GA, 800-243-3319, www.chandlerequipment.net 24FT Trailer Tender Doyle Equipment Manufacturing The Doyle 24FT Trailer Tender (side or rear discharge) features a modular, multi-hopper design that allows the company to customize units, from the standard three 258-cubic foot bins to the optional six 129-cubic foot bins to any combination in between. Bins are constructed of 12 gauge, 304 stainless steel and have a 40-degree side slope. Hydraulically operated, the side discharge auger consists of a 20-foot stainless steel tube with stainless steel flighting. Quincy, IL, 800-788-8085, www.doylemfg.com 14 CropLife IRON • March/April 2017 Tenders.indd 14 2/23/17 2:40 PM ST933 Tender Norwood Sales Side Discharge Trailer-Mounted Tender Brehmer Manufacturing The Brehmer Side Discharge Trailer-Mounted Tender comes in 4-bin (16 tons), 5-bin (20 tons), 6-bin (24 tons), and 8-bin (32 tons) configuration, all made out of 304 stainless steel. Additional features include a max unloading capacity of 3,500 to 4,000 pounds per minute, a low center of gravity box (Unique Bin Design), EZ Open gates and individual hopper ladders, and no chain drive 10 inches in diameter augers. Lyons, NE, 888-687-2655, www.brehmer.com IRON The ST933 Unibody Stainless Steel Tender is constructed using 304 stainless steel. Designed for a capacity of 933 cubic feet of transport storage, the unit has split tanks with poke hole standards on all hoppers and a stainless steel belt conveyor 30 feet long to provide for extra reach. The use of 304 stainless steel in the ST933 allows for lighter trailer weights and higher payloads, says the company. Cooperstown, ND, 800-446-0316, www.norwoodsales.com 4 Compartment Tender The KBH Corp. KBH’s 4 Compartment Dry Fertilizer tender features a hand-held wireless remote control system. The remote directs all functions, from cranking the engine to turn-off. This can save the operator multiple trips on and off the rig, says the company. The tender also features four 300-cubic foot compartment hoppers with 1,200-cubic foot total capacity, 304 stainless steel with epoxy primer on all mild steel hoppers, augers and auger tubes, and a side folding 10-inch diameter 12 gauge steel hydraulic discharge auger. Clarksdale, MS, 800-843-5421, www.kbhequipment.com 15 Croplife .com • March/April 2017 Tenders.indd 15 2/23/17 2:40 PM Advertiser Index Advertiser Pg.# Phone Number Fax Number Website Information Brehmer Manufacturing 5 888-687-2655 402-687-2656 Flowserve Scienco Pumps 14 800-343-7867 901-259-3946 www.fl owserve.com FORCE Unlimited 21 800-632-5986 319-283-3086 www.forceunltd.com Greenleaf Technologies 10 800-881-4832 985-898-0336 www.greenleaftech.com GVM Incorporated 24 800-458-5123 717-677-4291 www.gvminc.com Hays LTI 11 866-547-4297 229-336-5297 www.hardi-us.com HitchDoc 22 800-446-8222 New Leader 2 800-363-1771 Norwood Sales Inc. 15 800-446-0316 ------------- www.norwoodsales.com 16 888-279-2233 ------------- www.quickveyor.com Ranco Fertiservice Inc. 18 712-283-2525 712-283-2303 www.rancofertiservice.com Ray-Man Inc. 20 800-952-2012 641-636-2117 www.ray-man.com RBR Enterprise 23 662-851-4200 ---------------- www.rbrenterprise.com/dealer/home The KBH Corp 19 800-843-5241 662-624-6533` www.kbhequipment.com Waconia Mfg. Inc. 9 952-442-4450 952-442-5923 www.waconiamfg.com ------------- www.brehmer.com www.hitchdoc.com 319-286-3350 www.new-leader.com Peterson Motor Co. /Quickveyor THE FASTEST, STRONGEST FERTILIZER/SEED CONVEYOR TENDER TRAILER MOVE UP TO 6,000 LBS PER MINUTE | LIGHTEST EMPTY WEIGHT – 10,200 LBS | EXCELLENT GROUND CLEARANCE | 26.5 TON LEGAL PAYLOAD | EASY TO OPERATE | OPTIONAL SWINGING DISCHARGE CHUTE For operations that need a quick, clean, reliable, and cost-effective method of tending bulk granular fertilizer and seed the Quickveyor has been your solution since 2001. Starting at $50,995. Watertown, SD quickveyor.com 888-279-2233 16 CropLife IRON • March/April 2017 Ad Index.indd 16 2/23/17 2:40 PM IRON T E C H TECH N O T E S The Essentials of Soldering Editor’s Note: New for 2017, CropLife IRON welcomes engineer and technology expert John Dignan as a regular editorial contributor for a new series called Tech Notes. In each issue, Dignan Dignan shares shares tips tips and and techniques for improving efficiency and success in diagnosing and repairing common technology issues in modern agricultural equipment. T BY JOHN DIGNAN [email protected] HE need for soldering goes back a very long time. The idea is to heat two metals to a point at which they bond. As field techs, we’re almost always working to repair a broken wire or the installation of a replacement connector and what’s important to us is the electrical connection. Let’s take a look at the tools and processes involved in getting the best possible job ensuring the best possible connection and use the tools you’ve got available while looking at the new tools. The soldering tools shown to the right are tools I’ve used for many years as a field tech. Soldering guns are great but the need for a power connection is a real issue in field work. The other iron in the photo is a portable butane iron that did an amazing job for me 30 years ago. I was surprised at the performance let alone the convenience. Taking care of the tools you own You probably have at least one soldering gun or iron around the shop or in the toolbox. Let’s look at getting the tools ready for use. The tip must be clean and able to get hot enough to heat the metals and bond the solder joint. Lots of times you’ll find after time, your soldering iron or gun just won’t get hot anymore. Tightening the tip will fix that problem almost all the time. The tip will be attached with either a slotted screw or a locking nut. Be careful not to overtighten the screws. They can be pretty easy to break. If the iron gets hot the next step is to clean the tip. The bigger the iron, the more aggressive you can be with the cleaning process. Once the tip is in good shape it is pretty easy to keep clean. Use common sense with the cleaning tools. On the older copper and many current “copper” tips you can be pretty aggressive. Wire brush, steel wool, file, sandpaper, and others. There are lots of cleaning methods. The goal is to wind up with a bright copper tip. Be sure there is enough tip there to create the solder joint. Tips wear out and need replaced. When ordering replacement tips, make absolutely sure you’re ordering for the correct model. I’ve ordered lots of wrong ones. The cleaning process required to make a solder joint 17 Croplife .com • March/April 2017 Dignan.indd 17 2/23/17 2:41 PM TECH NOTES Continued from p. 17 Continued requires “flux.” Flux is a cleaning agent that normally is inside of the solder you select. Flux is used in plumbing for “sweating” or soldering copper pipes. A can of flux is a great aid in keeping your soldering tips clean and is available at any hardware or home store. Tinning the Tip Tinning the tip is a simple process of heating the iron and covering the clean tip with coat of clean, smooth flowing solder. When right, the tip will be bright and shiny. You must use a solder with rosin flux as a core and may also want to use the plumbers flux. When you touch the solder to the tip the solder should start to “flow” along the tip area. This assures good heat and it’s clean. Coat the entire tip, then you’re pretty well ready to go! Not Too Hot The general rule is the higher the wattage of the iron, the hotter it will get. It’s important to have enough heat to get the metals hot enough to bond while not so much as to melt the insulation or connector. Smaller wattage irons can be used on larger materials but you’ll need to heat the connection for a longer period of time. Most small irons have a switch allowing selection of wattage for heat. We use in building circuit boards and attaching small connectors a “soldering station” which allows the user to directly dial in the temperature needed to do the job without overheating. Soldering guns in many cases have a trigger with a center position. Pulling the trigger completely sets it to the lowest power where centering the switch is used for maximum heat. The Soldering Process is always the same: 1. Heat the connection. 2. While holding the heat to the connection touch the solder to the tip and connection until you see the solder start to flow. 3. While leaving the iron in place, move the solder away from the iron across the connection to ensure the entire connection is hot enough for the metals to bond. A good solder joint will appear bright and shiny. A bad solder joint is referred to as “cold.” You may see blobs of solder indicating the metals were not hot enough. Selecting the Solder Buy solder that has a 60/40 metals blend. It is 60% lead and 40% zinc. Be sure it has a Rosin core. That’s the cleaning flux. Acid core solder is used when bonding galvanized metals and will ruin connectors and wires. Solder is available in a lot of diameters or sizes. Thin solder for small connections, and larger solder for bigger connections. You can use the small solder on larger connectors but you’ll use a lot of it. First try to use what you already own. As field techs the portability of the butane irons is very nice. I bought the iron shown as a kit for $30 from Circuit Specialists. It gets plenty hot, has a heat control and can also be used as a torch for attaching big connectors like those used for battery terminals. My old tools cleaned up real nice and work as they did when new. If you’ve not had experience soldering take a little time to practice using pieces of wire around the shop. Remember, air flow drastically reduces the heat so try to shield your connections when in the field. Also remember that metals must be as clean as possible. If you strip back a wire for repair and it’s black, “clean it!” Many times in the field I’ve simply used my pocket knife and scraped the wires until they are bright copper. John Dignan has worked as an agriculture technician for more than four decades. He is Senior Engineer and Founder of Ag-Tester, based in Venedocia, OH. IRON 18 CropLife IRON • March/April 2017 Dignan.indd 18 2/23/17 2:41 PM Dignan.indd 19 2/23/17 2:41 PM IRON N E W P R O D U C T S RTK Receiver The S2525F8-BD-RTK is a cost effective, low power, small size, single frequency RTK receiver for unmanned aerial systems (UAVs) and mobile platforms requiring centimeterlevel position accuracy. The unit supports GPS, BDS, QZSS, and SBAS while simultaneously tracking up to 28 satellites. Its 25mm X 25mm form factor, 300mW power consumption, and 3 gram weight makes it ideal for any outdoor applications requiring high precision RTK positioning, according to the company. S2525F8-BD-RTK supports both base station and rover modes. As a rover, it receives RTCM 3.0 or 3.1 data from a base station, or raw measurements from another S2525F8-BD-RTK receiver serving as base station, and performs carrier phase RTK processing to achieve relative positioning with 1cm+1ppm position accuracy within 10Km baseline. Its compact evaluation board has serial interface connector supporting direct connection to Ardupilot and Pixhawk autopilots for UAS testing. A Bluetooth 2.1 module is included on-board to simplify outdoor evaluation using Bluetooth-connected smartphone or tablet to receive remote base station data via NTRIP client software over the Internet. The Double 4K sensor brings a small, fully-customizable twin-imager sensor to the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry. The high-throughput Double 4K sensor is designed for use in harsh environments, with configuration options tailored for use in precision agriculture and infrastructure inspection applications. Both cameras feature state-of-the-art Sony focal plane arrays and are fully-customizable, capable of capturing high-megapixel color stills, near-infrared (NIR) and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) data, and 4K video. For agriculture applications, a Double 4K allows for production of both NDVI and RGB imagery in a single flight. In inspection applications, the cameras may be configured with narrow and wide field-of-view lenses, eliminating the use of mechanically-complex optical zoom systems that can be damaged in high shock, vibration, or dust environments, says the company. The Double 4K is available for OEM integration or fully-integrated with a quickrelease gimbaled payload designed for the Lockheed Martin Indago 2 UAV. The Indago solution brings 4K video and 12MP still capture capability to the platform. The Sentera Double 4K sensor exports image and video data in standard formats in real-time via the aircraft datalink, an interval WiFi, or a wired Ethernet connection. Like all Sentera imagers, the Double 4K imagery integrates with Sentera’s AgVault and OnTop software platforms, allowing users to gather, organize, process, and share collected imagery. SkyTraq Technology, Inc. • 886-3-5678650 • www.skytraq.com.tw Sentera • 844-736-8372 • www.sentera.com Sensor   Ball Valve The ZIPValve 2-way motorized ball valve allows for instantaneous on/off control with a full port stainless steel ball valve. The unit features ¼-inch full port, compact motorized ball valve, 3/8-inch push to connect fittings, and an electrical connection M12 (4 pin connector). KZValve • 800-288-1112 • www.kzvalve.com  20 CropLife IRON • March/April 2017 New Products.indd 20 2/23/17 2:41 PM Tool Oil AMSOIL Synthetic Air Tool Oil is specially formulated to provide lubricity for pneumatic equipment commonly used by automotive enthusiasts, mechanics, and craftsmen. It promotes equipment longevity, smooth operation, and reduced wear for a variety of common air tools, including grinders, impact wrenches, ratchet wrenches, chisels, drills, sanders, hammers, and nail guns, says the company. It can be used to lubricate rotary and piston-type air tool bearings and motors while managing moisture and conditioning rubber and plastic seals and O-rings. AMSOIL Synthetic Air Tool Oil helps prevent corrosion and deposits while reducing wear and extending tool life, says the company. AMSOIL Inc. • 800-777-8491 • www.amsoil.com Filter The Donaldson Clean DEF filter helps maintain diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) quality to industry standards to avoid expensive repairs, downtime, and possible voiding of warranty by removing harmful particulate and preventing plugged dosing valves on the SCR system, says the company. The Donaldson DEF filter removes harmful particulate and prevents clogged dosing valves, thereby ensuring the proper function of the SCR. This also extends the life of the onboard DEF filter, which prevents unplanned downtime. The many features of the Donaldson DEF filter include high efficiency filtration of 1 micron at beta 5000, heavy-duty, fully-compatible stainless steel material construction, and a high maximum working pressure of 300 psi. Donaldson Clean Solutions • 855-518-7784 www.donaldsonfilters.com Starters The MAHLE Letrika AZG family of electric starters are designed for the high-output requirements of large displacement diesel engines used in a variety of agricultural, construction, mining, marine, and heavy-duty truck applications. The AZG starters use a two-stage engagement to prevent damage and overloading of the starter pinion and the engine ring gear. The MAHLE Letrika AZG starters are available in 12-volt (V) design, used for starting diesel engines of 6- to 15-liter displacement, and a 24V version for diesel engines of 7 to 26-liter displacement. Both designs of the MAHLE Letrika AZG starters feature high specific power output (6.5 kW for the 12V, 9.5 kW for the 24V versions) and efficiency. The MAHLE Letrika AZG starters are designed with a six-roller clutch drive assembly and a solenoid switch, with pull-in and hold-in winding, constructed for effective breaking of the main contacts, says the company. MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. • 248-347-9710 • www.us.mahle.com IRON 21 Croplife .com • March/April 2017 New Products.indd 21 2/23/17 2:41 PM IRON CLASSIC IRON A Letter for a BIG A In a personal letter, Tom Bauer reflects on the unique relationship his operation (and he) have had with one certain Big A model. “O N New Year’s Day, I stepped out of my Big A and realized it is another year older. It has been operating for more than 40 years now, being built in 1976 — the same year I got out of college! It is a classic 2500 Model with a V-8 Cummins and Allison automatic transmission. We have owned this machine for more than half its life, 20 years. I bought the A in Southern Indiana during the holidays and drove it almost 500 miles to my home in North Central Ohio. It rode like a Cadillac and was a dream machine to me. The Bauers have used this unit to spread wet lime and municipal sludge, among other products, over the years. It has over 9,000 hours on it with factory air conditioning and heat. It has been a steady, strong, and comfortable unit — a real pleasure to operate. Live on forever, Big A!” Tom Bauer, Bauer Farms IRON SEARCHING FOR CLASSICS—Win $50! Are you or someone you know still utilizing a piece of Classic IRON you’d like to share with us? Send in pictures of the rig in action with a brief history and how it’s used today. We will run one Classic IRON submission each month, and submissions that appear in CropLife IRON will receive $50 cash. Send your submission to: Classic IRON 37733 Euclid Avenue Willoughby, OH 44094 or send pictures (300 dpi resolution) and description via email to [email protected] THANK YOU! 22 CropLife IRON • March/April 2017 Classic Iron.indd 22 2/23/17 2:41 PM Classic Iron.indd 23 2/23/17 2:41 PM Classic Iron.indd 24 2/23/17 2:41 PM