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He Buys New Idea Uni-Systems
Got an old New Idea Uni-System? Owners are getting more value out of those older power units, thanks to Jim Lindquist. The Nebraska inventor and manufacturer says they're the ideal power unit for his self-propelled, 40-ft. long, 36-in. wide conveyors.
"We've been building big grain conveyors for 20 years," says L
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He Buys New Idea Uni-Systems TRACTORS Modifications 32-1-19 Got an old New Idea Uni-System? Owners are getting more value out of those older power units, thanks to Jim Lindquist. The Nebraska inventor and manufacturer says they're the ideal power unit for his self-propelled, 40-ft. long, 36-in. wide conveyors.
"We've been building big grain conveyors for 20 years," says Lindquist. "They're great for moving large quantities of grain fast, and the Uni-Tractor power unit is the only component we don't build ourselves."
Lindquist's company builds a number of specialty products for regional farmers and businesses. He prides himself on having parts on hand or being able to make the ones he doesn't. That's one reason he is always on the lookout for New Idea Uni-Tractors in good shape, even advertising for them.
"All too often a farmer will sell one at an auction, and it goes for the price of scrap iron," he says. "Depending on the shape it's in, we can often triple the value of what a farmer would get for it at auction."
Lindquist goes over the used tractors with a fine-toothed comb. The Sunstrand hydrostats are pulled and flushed, and the Cummins engines are tested and graded.
"When they go out of here, we know the ground drive and the engine are good," says Lindquist. "Two thirds of the time they don't even need any service."
The conveyor is fed by a 24-in. dia. auger, available in 9 or 12-ft. widths. The operator sits in a climate-controlled cab with swivel seat and controls the height and speed of the auger and conveyor separately. The system can handle more than 300 bu. of grain per minute and travel down the road at up to 14 mph. Lindquist prices the conveyor at around $38,000 plus the price of the Uni-Tractor, which can vary.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Lindquist, Inc., 44 Hatfield St., Giltner, Neb. 68841 (ph 402 849-2264; lindquist@ hamilton.net; www.lindquistinconline.com).
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