Manufacturers Meet The Press

Manufacturers Meet The Press TRACTORS New Tractors 27-5-5 In recent weeks we traveled to new product introductions staged by Deere & Company and also New Holland. Here's what they showed us. New Holland During the press visit, New Holland officials stressed once again that there are no plans to merge the two "sister" companies - New Holland and Case-IH. Both brands have loyal customer bases and their lines of equipment, while built on similar platforms, still have substantial differences. "We will never infringe on the individuality of the two brands. We value each product too much to let that happen," says Allen Rider, Vice President, New Holland North America. • TT Series tractors range from 42 to 59 hp. - The tractors have sloped hoods, optional front-wheel drive, an 8-speed synchromesh transmission, and adjustable front and rear axles. • TB Series have 80 to 96 hp. û The new mid-size tractors have features normally found only on bigger tractors, including a 37-gal. fuel tank, a flip-up hood, and open-center hydraulics. • TS-A Series have 80 to 115 hp. û Headland system makes it easier to turn at end of field by memorizing repeated actions such as lifting and disengaging an implement. Horizon Cab offers industry-leading visibility. Electronic engine management system boosts power. Contact: www.newholland.com/na or call toll-free 888 290-7377. Deere & Company Deere unveiled a variety of equipment, most of them updates to current models. • 60 Series Combines û Deere added a 375 hp. 9860, the company's largest combine ever, and a smaller 265 hp. STS. Features single point header hookup for hydraulics, electronics and header drive shaft. Feederhouse tilts 17? fore and aft to keep cutterbar parallel to ground no matter what size tires are used on machine. • 7020 Series tractors û Upgraded 7000 Series matches the look of the company's 6020, 8020 and 9020 Series. Models range from 140 hp. to 170 hp. Top model has infinitely variable transmission while the two smaller models have 16-speed PowerQuad Plus transmission with optional upgrades. Cabs have 25 percent more interior space. • 4920 SP Sprayer û Deere's biggest ever, with a 300 hp. engine, 1,200-gal. tank, 20 mph top spray speed, and a 120-ft. boom. • 1770NT Front-Fold Planter û 24 rows, 30-in. spacing. New frame, new hydraulics and new drive system. Transport width is 12 ft. New marker system, too. • DB90 planter û 36-row, 30-in. spaced toolbar planter built on a Bauer-Built front-fold 5-section bar fitted with MaxEmerge Plus row units. Tri-fold markers. Requires a 235 pto hp. tractor. • 582 Silage Special Round Baler û With a precutter built into it, new baler is specifically made for baling silage. Produces 4 by 5-ft. bales. • Other Products û Two new center pivot mower conditioners, new precision farming equipment, manure spreaders, wheel rakes, and more. Contact: www.deere.com or call 866-993-3373.

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