__ NEWHOL A N A MEV C> U DNO CAN T R U 5 AMERICA T August 30, 1997 Ginop Sales, Inc. Alanson 616-548-2272 From the moon to your field: Don's Ford Tractor Sales Alpena 517-356-6317 not such a giant leap control. The by Walter Pype, Chief Engineer, Research We went into cooperation with the team so we Louis Gelder & Sons Co., Inc. and Development, New Holland North could be the first to learn about the possibilities of on-board com- Benton Harbor America, Inc. field-going robotics for agriculture. We settled on puters would 616-944-1404 N otso long ago, the word "robot" was the modifying a New Holland Model 2550 self-propelled make decisions Burnips Equipment Co., Inc. stuff of science fiction. Then lunar rover windrower. Why? Because cutting hay or field and drive the Big Rapids • explored the moon by itself. Factory grains for later handling is the simplest task a field. machine, help- - 616-896-9190 robots routinely weld and assemble cars, trucks and going vehicle does. A good place to start. Robotic ing the operator farm machinery. controls and sensors were added to start the ma- achieve more Burnips Equipment Co., Inc. What's next? Robot- chine, control the throttle, raise and lower the even results. DOrT ic farming? . head, inspect its process and adjust itself-all without Down the 616-896-9190 Actually, yes. In a human in the cab. The most complicated soft- line, a large alfalfa fteld could be cut by one manned Flint Ford Tractor, Inc. successful experi- ware writing involved giving the machine the intelli- machine with a couple of unmanf\ed ones (with no Burton ments last year, a gence to detect~ the,uncut line of the crop and fol- need for cabS) trailing behind, Or, a robotic wind- 810-744-2030 New Holland self- low it. even in light stands. The windrower makes rower,c6uld cut wheat while the grain farmer har- propelled wind~nuous decisions for itself as it travels the field, vestS previously-cut grain with a combine . Bates Ford Tractor, Inc. , er becamea field- through good spots and bad. .I" The opportunities for saving labor and in- Coldwater - u~~ robot, cutting Its "eyes" for detecting the crop are two cam- creasing productivity are tremendous. As farms 517-279-9179 ~. ~falfa by itself in a eras, on~ on either side of the cab. The windrow~/ continue to get larger, we may be able 10 build big- field with no driver is programmed to stop if it detects anything other ger machines, but how long can an opefcltor stay in Lloyd Miller & Sons, Inc. Corunna on board. And it than crops in its path. During the initial 9..eItl dem- the seat? How long can he or she drive? Robots 517-743-4049 was accomplished using technology that already onstrations last fall, an operator at a :smote station can go day and night. They never get tired. Their existed for the most part - the same technology was linked to the machine as a safelfmeasure. But use could protect human operators from the more Lloyd Miller & Sons, Inc. that allowed robots to walk around the moon. the robot windrower is equip~o be guided ana hazardous conditions of farming. So they may have Fowlerville New Holland was approached two years ago by driven entirely by the use QfGPS (global positioning a practical place in our future. 517-223-8608 researd1ers at the Robotics Institute and NASA(Na- system). / New Holland is excited to be working with tional Aeronautics and Space Administration) Robot- Why are we dol' this? What use is there for the consortium on the first field-going ro~s as Carl Symons Sons ics Engineering Consortium at Carnegie MeDonUni. an unmanned ~rower? part of our commitment to new technology that Gaines versity, Pittsburgh, Penn. The research team there The fi~application for on-farm, commercial helps farmers be more productive. And the \reat 517-271-8445 was ready to launch an autonomous field-going vehi- use ~litfe'ly be a system that gives an operator an news is that whatever we dare to dream is almost Grandville Tractor de, and they needed a farm equipment partner. automatic pilot and an advanced form of cruise already here ... \ & Equipment Co., Inc. Grandville 616-532-2347 25,OOOth Twin Roto~ combine rolls off Purdy Ford Tractor Sales, Inc. Hillsdale 517-523-2185 line at New Holland Grand Island plant and distribution of agricultural and construction Ellens Equipment, Inc. McBain O utfitted with a fresh coat of yellow paint and glistening black tires, the 25,OOOthNew Hol- land Twin RotofJ combine rolled off the company's although they share the use of their equipment. The sons also share responsibility to pur- chase fertilizer, feed, and chemicals, a manage- equipment .• TRTMBACKGROUND 616-825-2416 Grand Island, Neb., assembly line recently and en- ment tool that helps hold operation costs down. The first 1Win Rotor combine was completed Tilmann Hardware, Inc. joyed ,itsmoments of fame before heading off to About 60 percent of their production is field by New Holland on Aug. 12, 1975. The signifi- Mt. Pleasant 3,150 acres of com and soybeans to show its true grit. corn, with the rest in soybeans. They also cus- cance of the Twin Rotor innovation in harvesting 517-644-2252 On hand to accept the keys to their latest tom combine 300 acres in the fall. was compared by company officials to that of New purchase were Eugene Schmit and Sons of Mclean, Since 1992 when the Schmits first pur- Holland's first self-tying automatic hay baler in the Bronsink Equipment Co. Neb. They had recently traded their TR Tac 97 for a chased a TR combine, they have traded for a new the 1940s. The TR70, the original model, an- Schoolcraft TR 98, not realizing their decision to trade would TN model each year, while also renting another from swered farmers' needs for cleaner, less damaged 616-679-5713 land them on an outdoor stage along side senior their Ne~ HoIland dealer, Larry Dinkel, who co- grain and better overall field efficiency. After 22 Willards Equipment Co., Inc. New Holland officials, including New Holland North owns Dinkel Implement Co. of Norfolk, Neb., years and more than 234,00> tons of iron and West Branch America President Allen R. Rider. with his brother, John. steel, the 25,00th TR rontinues to meet these basic 517-345-3128 "What a privilege this is," said son Dan "We needed a machine that would feed the farmer needs. During those 22 years, advanced Schmit speaking for the family, after learning material in going downhill and a machine that technology and engineering have further im- Ginop Sales; Inc. their combine would become the 25,000th pro- didn't let it out the back going uphill," said Eu- Williamsburg proved the combines. duced out of Nebraska by New HoIland. "With _ gene Schmit. "It's been a good thing for the Among the changes to the original1Win 616-267-5400 so many good farmers in this part of the country, family here. It gets our crop in on time and New Rotor combine include: Hengesbach Tractor Sales, Inc. we feel excited about being the ones to take part HoIland has backed everything we needed as far • Replacing straight raspbar rotors with spiral, Portland in this significant event." as the service." segmented rlSpbar rotors that operate 517-647-6356 The Schmits' new combine displays a spe- Ed Boileau, plant manager for combines, served smoother, quieter, and in a higher capacity cial insignia, labeling it as the 25,000th unit. A as master of ceremonies at the 25,OOOthTR celebra- • F.xpanded hydraulic from four to five manually Wells Equipment Sales, Inc. commemorative plaque was also presented to tion. Among those joining him on stage from New operated vaJves to nine eiectro hydraulic valves Litchfield the family during the ceremony attended by most Holland were Steve Lee, plant manager for haytools; 517-542-2376 • Increased grain head widths have changed of the plant's employees. and two former plant managers, Art King and Doyle from 22 feet to 30-36 feet -- No stranger to New Holland products, Eugene Hulme. Also attending the ceremony were Grand • Introduced Terrain Tracer lateral float TIll Schmit and sons, Dan, Joe and John, run their Island Mayor Ken Gnadt, Chamber of Commerce Presi- header control 3,150-acre diversified grain operation with two New de.1rRoger Nygaard and State Sen. Chris Peterson. • Increased engine horsepower from 146 Holland GENESIS TN tractors and a Versatile@ trac- New Holland is one of the world's leaders horsepower to 270 horsepower on the TR98. MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU tor. Eugene and each son has his own farm, in the engineering, manufacturing, marketing, ~~~I~I A SUPPLEMENT TO MICHIGAN FARM NEWS __ NEVV HOLlAND NORTH AMERICA August 30, 1997 New Holland introduces four new 4WD tractors F our new Versatile~ 82 Series tractors from New Holland are powered by a new Cummins diesel engines to meet U.S. emission regulations The new 82 Series tractors include the 260 HP Mod- el9282 with 8.3 liter engine; the 310 HP Model 9882. These tr'actors have ample torque rise with tors. Large air seeders and other high-hydraulic- demand units are powered more efficiently with ample reserve power for quick end~f-field lift and Four remote hydraulic valves are standard. A conve- nient flow conrrol knob is provided in the cab for one circuit In-cab flow controls for the three addi- without sacrificing fuel efficiency or reliability. peak torque at low RPMs. That lets operators gear turning. Steering is smoother and more responsive, tional circuits are also available. Horsepower has been increased as well, says New up and thronle back for fullest fuel efficiency with- according to New Holland because a separate steer- The new tractors are available with 12x4 Quadra- Holland product management out sacrificing the reserve torque needed to pull ing priority circuit prevents implement hydraulic Sync transmissions that offer four synchronized TN The company says the three IaIger models feature through touch spots, the company says. requirement from affecting steering hydraulic flow. sequential ratios in three ranges. Operators can select engines with step-tifnes fuel injection that automatically New Hi-Flo TN hydraulics on 82 Series tractors offer Four remote hydraulic valves are standard. A conve- the next gear up or down within a range with a single advances timing for starting and light load operation. ample flow for both tractor and implement hydrau- nient flow control knob is provided in the cab for lever. There are seven ratios in the critical three-to- This reduces emissions and improves both cold weather lic needs. Steering slow is used to supplement im- one circuit In-cab flow controls for the three addi- eight MPH working range. A 12x2 power shift trans- starting and idling characteristics. Fuel economy and plement flow in high-demand situations to provide tional circuit prevents implement hydraulic require- mission is also available for the "9482" and "9682" trac- long-tenn engine reliabilityare improved. more flow at the remotes than any other 4WD trac- ment from affecting steering hydraulic flow. tors that provides durchless, full-load shifting ... Contact your local Genesis™ dealer Ginop Sales, Inc. Alanson Ginop Sales, Inc. Williamsburg Bates Ford Tractor, .Inc. Coldwater Lloyd Miller & Sons, Inc. Fowlerville Lloyd Miller & Sons, Inc. Corunna TuE'="< Purdy Ford Tractor Sales, Inc. Hillsdale NEW STANDARD Ellens Equipment, Inc. New Holland 70 Series GENESIS"" shuttle and easy programmable upshift tractors are still the most advanced, McBain and downshift. productive tractor on the market. All four The Most Power - GENESIS'" engines models are built for the way you want produce up to 50% torque rise for maxi- to work. mum pulling power, and maximum fuel Model 8670 - 145 PTO hp Bronsink Equipment Co. efficiency. Model 8770 - 160 PTO hp Easiest Servicing - From the flip-up Schoolcraft Model 8870 - 180 PTO hp hood to easy component removal, the Model 8970 - 210 PTO hp GENESIS is designed for durability and Tightest Turnaround - the exclusive easy maintenance. SuperSteer'" FWD axle lets you make a The Best Warranty - 3-years, 3,000 hours, Willards Equipment Co., Inc. simple U-turn, even on 22- and 20-inch no deductible. West Branch rows. Stop in and test drive the tractors that set Smoothest Powershift - You've gotta the standard. feel the difference of the straight-line Hengesbach Tractor Sales, Inc. Portland .. __ NEVV HOLLAND NORTH AMERICA August 30, 1997 New Holland model 996 corn head ;s smooth, fast and durable T he new model 996 corn head from New Holland gives growers more corn in less time, thanks lO its new-generation design and polyethylene construction. fewer hassles and higher resale value. Quick latches on the row unit shields, fender and points make trarlSpon and maintenance easy. And once the shielding is flipped up, convenient props hole "The unique low-profile point design allows the shields in position so the operator can work quick- the "996" to get under downed corn and pick it up ly and confidently. The fenders and row unit points more efficiently than competitive corn heads," says also feature easy height adjustment, without tools . . News Holland product management. 'J\nd the The New Holland Model 996 features heavy-duty shielding flips up without tools for complete access, cast iron row unit gearboxes to drive and suppon the providing the easiest access to the row units of stalk rolls. Stalk rolls are heat-treated and straight- anybody in the industry." fluted for more aggressive feeding. The unique two- CuslOmer focus groups and several prototype piece cantilevered design reduces replacement costs trials run with customers helped New Holland de- and improves serviceability. And the easy removal and signers create a more durable design that reduces installation mean it is no problem to change between overall maintenance and improves resale value, the standard stalk rolls and knife rolls. _ company says. Additional flexibility is provided by optional hy- The surface of the low-prome shields, fenders draulic deck plate adjusunent for different stalk sizes, and points - all made from an innovative polyethylene . improving performance in varying crop conditions. material- is slippery, allowing for smooth, fast feed- Gear-case-driven row units provide added reliability ings and increased ground speeds. And because the and improved serviceability, while the oil-bath row unit polyethylene construction absorbs impact, ears don't drive provides long, dependable operation. bounce out of the corn head. The result is less ear loss The "996"com head is available in many row and more capacity. Also, the "996" is more durable and spacing combinations for use with New Holland New Holland Model 996 corn head uses innovative polyethylene material on shields, fenders than previous models. The points, fenders and row TR T" 88 and TR T" 98 Twin Roto~ combines, New and points for a smooth, fast-feeding surface that never rusts or needs painting. Unique unit covers are yellow polyethylene all the way Holland TIC" 66 and TX 68 combines and for T " two-piece cantilevered design offers unmatched service access. The "996" is available in a through, so dings and damage don't show. They will mounting on the New Holland FX Series self-pro- range of row and spacing combinations for current Twin Rotor™ and T)(TMcombines and the never rust and never need painting, giving owners pelled forage harvesters ... FX series self-propelled forage harvesters. New Holland adds 96 hp FWD high-clearance tractor FORAGE EXPRESS T he new model 8010 high-clearance New Holland tractor is powered by a 6-cylinder 456 cubic inch Genesis™ engine. Power has been increased lO 96 PTO horsepower, says product production where work crew assignments quire frequent operator changes ... re- managerJerry Dieker. Drawbar ground clearance has been increased to 29 inches. Axles are adjust- able from 72 to 84 inches. - The FWD model 8010 tractor's high clear- ance with increased power provides a depend- able unit specially adapted for vegetable crop work where growing and harvesting operations have to go on in spite of wet or muddy condi- tions. A 12x3 constant mesh transmission with creeper gear, or a 16x4 Dual Power transmission offer design flexability for a wide range of crops. Hydraulic flow of9.3 GPM (17.4 GPM is optional) The New Holland model B010 high-clear- provides ample power for hydraulically driven ance tractor is powered by a 6-cylinder equipment. Two remotes are standard. Dieker points out this economical new trac- tor has been engineered to provide reliable pow- 96 hp Genesis"" diesel. Available as 2WD and 4WD, the new tractor is available with 16x4 dual power or 12x3 constant mesh THE BETTER er with simple controls and easy servicing that are especially important in comercial vegetable transmission for a wide range of crop and field conditions. CROP CHOPPER New Holland FX25 and FX45 self-propelled forage harvesters are becoming known as the Why do you buy an articulated 4WD trac- "Forage Express": tor? Raw pulling power, right? You get • 320- and 450-hp engine plenty of it with an 82 SeriesVersatile- • 30-inch wide, 12-kn.ife cutterheads 4WD from New Holland. Four models from • Metale~ III for metal detection 250 to a staggering 425 horsepower. • 210-gallon fuel tanks for full-day operation Model 9282 8.3 l 250 hp • Knife sharpener and auto shearbar adjustment Model 9482 11l 310 hp from cab Model 9682 14l 360 hp • Convenient, comfortable, high-visibility cab Model 9882 14 l 425 hp If you haven't seen these harvesters, For a tractor with more horses,choose a you should - soon. Stop in today! New Holland 82 Series.Stop in for details. Bates Ford Trador, Inc. Coldwater ,.rnlnc RQU'~. MORE HORSES Lloyd Miller 8r Sons, Inc. Fowlerville Bronsink Equipment Co. Schoolcraft B au .~ CO.,'IIC. 3260. "2nd Av•. 00 ••• MICHIGAN .9323 __ NEW HOLlAND NORTH AMERICA August 30, 1997 1111 New Holland discbine mower/conditioner New Holland roll-belt round baler New Holland windrow inverter New Holland advantages Model 1431 Model 644 Model 166 Features Features Features New Holland discbine Model 1431 has a 13' culling widm and 10 discs Model 644 makes bales up to 4' wide,S' in diam- The invener offsets the windrow by 3'4" to 6'8" mower/conditioner wim 20 knives. It has standard hydraulic CUlling eter and 1,000 pounds. It has a pickup width of with me base unit or by II' with the extension. The Model 1431 angle and height control from 2 to 10 degrees. The 72.6" wim six tine bars and 108 tines. The baler 65-inch pickup width allows for operation in large windrow is adjustable from 3' to 8'. comes with either Auto-Wrap which automatically or small windrows. The discharge chut~ is adjust- Advantages and evenly spaces twine for 10, 14, 18 or 23 wraps able, allowing for a narrow transpon width of less The 1431 has adjustable flotation springs, a per bale or Bale Command Plus which evenly fills man 8 feet. A ground drive system powers the pick- hydraulic header tilt and adjustable roll gap. Roll the bale chamber through an in-cab monitor and up and conveyor speeds. A hydraulic drive is op- New Holland roll- automatically startS me dual twine-tie mechanism. tional. pressure is independent of flotation and allows belt round baler for automatic plug clearing. The conditioning Advantages Advantages Model 644 Wmdrows are lifted and turned without roughing system includes 102-inch chevron-designed, in- The New Holland Roll-Beit design uses a combi- termeshing rubber rolls. Each disc module is an nation of six rolls and six 7-inch nylon/polyester up me hay, keeping me protein-rich leaves intact. individually sealed gear case, which makes repair belts which mey claim provide 91 percent contact The conveyor belt's V-belt section matches the easier and less expensive. The 1431 has a center across the bale, reducing losses. A hand-controlled grooves in the drive rollers, preventing belt misalign- New Holland pivot-tongue which swings 38.5 degrees left and valve allows me hydraulic cylinder tension to be ment. An optional cross conveyor extension can windrow inverter right. easily adjusted, allowing for bale density control. place two 12'-, 14'- or 16'-spaced windrows togemer. Model 166 Cost Cost Cost $23,950 $27,000 $6,000 .. WHAT MAKES YOU So toUGH? With the New Holland Model Lx665 horses and a 1,700 pound operating Super Boom'" skid-steer loader, the load. And, with the Pick Up 'n Go'" answer is simple: everything. The universal attachment system, you can "Lx665" is designed for the best in really get hooked on this machine. durability, reliability and performance. So stop in today to see what makes The" Lx665 " has ~Oturbocharged the " Lx665" so tough. The Model Lx485 New Holland Super Boom ™ skid-steer loader is the perfect size for tough jobs CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER around the farm. It has a 36-horsepower diesel engine and a 1,35D-lb. operating load. Ginop Sales, Inc. Ellens Equipment. Inc. The "Lx485" also has all the features you've Alanson. McBain come to expect from the line of Super Boom Ginop Sales, Inc. Bronsink Equipment Co. loaders, such as the tough boom and frame, the Williamsburg Schoolcraft Pick Up 'n Go ™ universal attachment system and the easy-access service door and flip-up cab Bates Ford Trador, Inc. Flint Ford Trador, Inc. and boom. It also has the best visibility, stability, Coldwater Burton speed, boom height and dump reach in the industry. So stop by today and try the "Lx485" Lloyd Miller 8r Sons, Inc. Carl Symons Sons on for size. Fowlerville Gaines Purdy Ford Trador Sales, Inc. Grandville Trador 8r Equipment Co., Inc. Hillsdale Grandville Wells Equipment Sales, Inc. Litchfield __ NEW HOLLAND NORTH AMERICA August 30, 1997 New Holland introduces model 1465 haybine New Holland round baler is special for silage mower-conditioner T he new New Holland Model 644 Silage Special round baler is a superior baler for dry crops, proved shape and density. The pickup tines are dooely- spaced for best performance picking up from either T he new Model 1465 HaybineGD mower.condi- tioner from New Honand features a new head- telescoping shafts. The "1465" reel drive idler is spring-loaded to protect against overloads. Equal- but has unique features that make it even better for material baled between SOand 65 percent; moisture unraked, wide mower