Streamline forage making, livestock handling

<p><strong>HARVEST HAY EFFICIENTLY: </strong>The new Oxbo International 2340 forage merger delivers a consistent windrow with a 5-degree rear slope that evenly distributes hay across the full width of a 40-inch belt. High-capacity pickup and conveyer heads result in steady feeding, even when a farmer is faced with a heavy crop. Two conveyor drive motors deliver reliably high torque and ensure the belt is always pulled, never pushed. The Oxbo heads also pivot in the center, allowing 10 degrees of oscillation, plus or minus, on uneven ground. Contact Oxbo International, Mendota, Ill., at 800-628-6196 or <a href="http://oxbocorp.com" target="_blank">oxbocorp.com</a>. Or visit the Oxbo booth at the 2020 Farm Progress virtual trade show at <a href="http://FPVExp.com" target="_blank">FPVExp.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong>HIGH-DENSITY BALING:</strong> Bale dense square bales with New Holland’s BigBaler 340 High Density baler. It produces bales that have up to 22% higher density than those made by conventional large square balers. It has as much as 58% more plunger force and a higher rotor speed than BigBaler Plus models. The new MaxiSweep pickup allows for smooth and accurate intake at higher speeds. The new SmartShift gearbox also delivers a soft startup for operator comfort. Prices start at $261,318. Contact New Holland, New Holland, Penn., at 866-639-4563 or <a href="http://agriculture.newholland.com" target="_blank">agriculture.newholland.com</a><em>.</em> Or visit the New Holland booth at the 2020 Farm Progress virtual trade show at <a href="http://FPVExp.com" target="_blank">FPVExp.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong>COUNT FUEL SAVINGS: </strong>Use less horsepower and save on fuel while bagging with the dual-plunger technology in the RamPack by Strobel Manufacturing. The plungers gain inertia from a flywheel, just like a baler. This allows for reduced fuel consumption, decreased unload times and more capacity with silage, haylage, forage, grain and dry hay. Side wagons can dump on a 58-inch-wide vertical hopper and 1.5-inch cleated conveyor. Contact Strobel Manufacturing, Clarks, Neb., at 308-548-2254 or <a href="http://strobelmfg.com" target="_blank">strobelmfg.com</a><em>.</em> Or visit the Strobel booth at the 2020 Farm Progress virtual trade show at <a href="http://FPVExp.com" target="_blank">FPVExp.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong>AUTOMATED CATTLE CHUTE: </strong>Processing cattle has come a long way with a range of chute designs, and Dodge Manufacturing is raising the bar with the Brute Stealth ACE, for Autonomous Catch-chute Elite. The system uses sensors to know cattle position, close the head gate, squeeze the animal and get it ready for processing. The operator simply watches the system and hits release when the work is done. Call 402-693-2220 or visit <a href="http://dodgemfg.com" target="_blank">dodgemfg.com</a><em>.</em></p>

<p><strong>VALUE-PRICED BALE BED: </strong>C5 Manufacturing, long known for its Chisholm Trail bale beds, is launching the Rancher bale bed built on the same principles but with fewer standard features. This provides buyers a value-priced bale bed option. It has synchronized arm cylinders, urethane primer and paint, rattle-free access doors, two underbody boxes, a 30,000-pound gooseneck hitch, and a lifetime guarantee on its arms. Call 620-532-3675 or visit <a href="http://c5mfg.com" target="_blank">c5mfg.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong>FULL-FEATURED TRAILED MOWER: </strong>The Vermeer 10 Series line features the Q3 Cutter Bar, two-point Quick Hitch hookup, a nitrogen-charged accumulator suspension system and the Quick-Clip Blade Retention System that reduces the process of blade replacement significantly. And the mower folds to a narrow 9-foot transport width. The Q3 Cutter Bar has a shaft-driven design with minimal gear-to-gear interface and makes the mower more fuel efficient. The accumulator makes it easier to adjust the mower for various crops and conditions. The two-point Quick Hitch allows for easy one-person hookup. Learn more at <a href="http://vermeer.com" target="_blank">vermeer.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong>SPEED UP HAY DRYING:</strong> For farmers working in wetter conditions, a tedder can be a timesaver. Vermeer tedders feature a unique hook design that allows them to pick up and spread large amounts of crop by creating a bottoms-up motion for improved aeration. The large basket wheels with five-bolt hubs offer ground contouring and flotation in the field. For the TE2510 shown, the carted frame features large transport tires for a smooth ride over the road. The TE2510 has a 25-foot working width. Learn more at <a href="http://vermeer.com" target="_blank">vermeer.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong>MOWER-CONDITIONER UPGRADES: </strong>John Deere has updated and added to its mower-conditioner lineup for 2021. A notable change is the C500 5-meter center-pivot MoCo (shown). The company also redesigned the C400 4-meter model. Quick Change knives are available, backed with a five-year cutterbar warranty. The John Deere MoCo line now includes eight models in cutting widths from 2.5 to 5 meters. The Zero Series MoCos replace all 600, 800 and 900 series models. The new line includes the side-pull S250, S00 and S350 machines, and the center-pivot C300, C350, C400, C450 and C500 models. Visit <a href="http://johndeere.com" target="_blank">johndeere.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong>TWIN-ROTOR RAKE:</strong> Kuhn North America introduces the GA 8830 semi-mounted twin-rotor rotary rake. This latest edition rounds out the top end of the company’s twin-rotor rake lineup with a working width ranging between 25 feet, 6 inches and 28 feet, 7 inches. Designed for larger operations and custom operators, the GA 8830 is set up to adapt to an operator’s needs and conditions. The hydraulic rotor adjustments allow users to make one or two windrows depending on crop conditions. The machine includes the Masterdrive GIII double-reduction gearbox to power through heavy crops. Call 608-897-2131 or visit <a href="https://www.kuhn.com/internet/weben.nsf/site/com_en" target="_blank">kuhn.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong>ROUND BALER SERIES:</strong> Kuhn North America is introducing the VB 7100 Series round balers, including the VB 7160 4x5 and the VB 7190 4x6 round balers. The balers can produce high-density bales up to 8.8 pounds per square foot in straw with the new Kuhn i-Dense system. The intelligent twin tensioning arm system, in combination with the measurements of the moisture sensor, automatically adapts the baling pressure according to different crops and crop conditions, without driver intervention. The balers can take on a range of materials, from silage to straw. Call 608-897-2131 or visit <a href="https://www.kuhn.com/internet/weben.nsf/site/com_en" target="_blank">kuhn.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong>UPDATED HAY RAKE:</strong> Nikkel Iron Works offers the Darf hay rake. While not new, the latest model includes new features such as a hydraulic remote system that allows each section of the rake to fold independently. The overhead wheel rake is ground-driven and comes in 24- and 29-foot models. Darf is the only company that guarantees its hay rake teeth, made by the company in-house. You can watch Cory Cummings describe the rake and see it in action in videos from the Farm Progress Virtual Experience trade show at <a href="http://FPVExp.com" target="_blank">FPVExp.com</a>. Visit <a href="http://nikkelironworks.com/products_darf.php" target="_blank">nikkelironworks.com</a> or call 800-342-9222.</p>

<p><strong>ANOTHER OPTION FOR HIGH-DENSITY BALES: </strong>If you’re after maximum density in high-quality bales, the Case IH LB436 is worth a closer look. The bale chamber is 16% longer and can deliver 50% more plunger force than other Case IH models. A fully automatic bale density system helps achieve higher, more consistent densities and bale weights, even when the size of the windrow or other field conditions change. This baler also features a two-speed gearbox for easy startup and TwinePro knotters with the addition of a loop knot for strength. Visit <a href="http://caseih.com" target="_blank">caseih.com</a><em>.</em></p>