All About Agricultural Equipment

How to Select an Agricultural Spray Equipment for Turfgrass

April 1, 2009 – 10:17 am | by admin

picture10Is this your first time to buy agricultural spray equipment?  Or are you thinking of replacing your old one?  Whichever the case, there are several factors that you must consider before you select a spraying equipment.

These factors include the following:

•    The size of tank that you will buy depends on the total acreage that you’ll be spraying.
•    You should also consider the type of material that makes up your tank.
•    Moreover, you have to determine if the sprayer is mounted on a utility vehicle, truck-mounted, or tractor-drawn.
•    In addition, choose also the nozzles for the sprayer.
•    And finally, evaluate the accessories that you need to add in order to achieve a more efficient spraying job.

Tanks and Pumps

Turfgrass sprayers usually range from 100-300 gallons.  And it’s usually made from 2 types of material – polyethylene and fiberglass.

Polyethylene tanks are impact resistant, lightweight, and offer UV inhibitors which protect the poly from cracking or drying out.  On the other hand, fiberglass tanks are durable – these are normally used when your standard procedure includes mechanical agitation.


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Why CLAAS Agricultural Equipment are Known for High-Quality and Superior Craftsmanship

March 27, 2009 – 10:07 am | by admin

picture9The company responsible for producing CLAAS agricultural equipment is a known world leader.  Its headquarters is in Germany and its products are sold with a CLAAS name (except for North American retailers who distribute their product as LEXION combines).

The company produces fine combine harvesters.  Not only that, it also creates top-notch rakes, mowers, balers, and other harvesting machines.

History of the Company

The illustrious CLAAS empire began in 1913 when the company was developed by August Claas in Clarholz, Germany.  Then in 1919, they transferred their business to Hareswinkel, Gemany.  By that time, the company focused their efforts in producing reapers.

After 2 years, the company has captured their first patent – a knotter that will efficiently bind straw.  Then in 1934, the first Harvester called Pick-up Baler was developed, keeping in mind the European market.

Additional milestones for CLAAS agricultural equipment company include the following:


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Badger Agricultural Equipment is Manufactured by a Reputable Company

March 22, 2009 – 10:00 am | by admin

picture8Machinery has to perform even in hard to reach places.  Badger Equipment Company recognizes this in the real world.  In fact, the company has built over 10,000 units of Badger agricultural equipment since 1945.

For use on- or off-road, this company presents rubber-tired excavators and attachments.  One of their models – the 1085D Cruz-Air – has grade ability and highest travel speed of any wheeled excavator.  Their latest machine – 1085R – is built for rail use with various options for magnets, grapples, rail threading, and craning.

Moreover, their veteran machines introduced in 1954 – 460 and 670 Hydro-Scopics – feature the latest hydraulic and engine technologies to perform even in the toughest daily conditions.

About Badger

The makers of Badger agricultural equipment has a mission to create and manufacture their products for a global market that’s ever changing.  They will listen to their customer’s needs as well as try to exceed expectations.  They will welcome and embrace change, or even a challenge.  As they succeed to accomplish their goal, they believe that profit and success will follow.

This company is based in Winona, Minnesota.  They specialize in material handling equipment, railroad, and specialized earthmoving.  You may find out that their hydraulic excavators offer sealed all-gear drives, diesel engines, and power demand hydraulics.


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Antique Agricultural Equipment Manuals should be Read before Buying Tractors

March 17, 2009 – 9:54 am | by admin

picture7Over the years, people who are collecting, reconditioning, and maintaining antique tractors are growing fast.  The primary reason is because they are cheap to purchase and maintain (sometimes costing less than the taxes on newer tractors).

These vintage tractors can still be used to do farm work, and they are simple to understand especially when they come with antique agricultural equipment manuals.  Also, you can restore it as your major source of enjoyment and pride.

You’ll need different machines depending on your intention.  You must decide whether you want it to work on your land or you just want to restore it for your pleasure (because some vintage tractors don’t make good work tractors).

Research is Important

No matter what tractor you’re looking for, you should always start with a detailed research.  There are numerous books available to provide a vast array of information (from maintenance costs to prices).

The main points to consider are hitch system, engine size, collectability, etc.  But some people already have a particular model, manufacturer, type, or size of tractor that they want.  In addition, make sure that before buying this antique agricultural equipment, manuals should be included in the purchase.


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Agricultural Reel Irrigation Equipment can Irrigate with Recycled Wastewater

March 12, 2009 – 9:49 am | by admin

picture6Have you ever wondered how golf courses keep their green fairways lush and healthy looking all year long?  In the U.S. and other parts of the world, treated wastewater and agricultural reel irrigation equipment are being used to irrigate forests, landscaping, lawns, golf courses, and even crops.

Recycling wastewater can truly have environmental and economic benefits for communities because fresh water is a precious commodity.  This type of irrigation can also be a practical way for communities to dispose of their treated effluent from individual home systems and wastewater treatment plants.

Important Site Conditions

However, not all sites will be appropriate for wastewater application.  The communities who wish to use irrigation in order to dispose wastewater from treatment plants must go into cooperative agreements with landowners or famers.  They may also lease or purchase suitable land for disposal.

The sites near high groundwater or surface water are often restricted, especially when they’re used as sources of drinking water.  Other important criteria for site selection include the type of drainage patterns, slope, soil wetness, and soil.  This also includes evaporation rates and amounts of rainfall.

In areas that have wet or cold weather, wastewater must be stored in holding tanks or lagoons until the irrigation is already needed.  Also, some agricultural reel irrigation equipment can freeze when the weather is very cold.


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Collecting Agricultural Equipment Wrecked or Salvage is Worthwhile

March 7, 2009 – 9:44 am | by admin

picture5Some people just love to collect old agricultural equipment (wrecked or salvage).  However, there are some that turn their collection into a profitable business.

Owners say that the reasons why they are in the business of farm equipment salvage is because it pays the bills and they get a kick out of it.  They’re not in a “junkyard” business in a sense (despite the assorted salvage machines that they have), but they are actually supplying used parts for tractors and farm equipment.

Sources of Farm Equipment

This business provides service for the demand of farm equipment owners.  In a way, it helps solve a problem and be mutually beneficial.

You can gather your inventory through the following means:

•    By attending auctions that are held by the other farm equipment dealers – sometimes, these dealers want to dispose some agricultural equipment (wrecked or salvage) that they don’t want on their lots.
•    Also, you can buy from farmers with machines that they want to sell.
•    In addition, insurance firms may have a few burned or wrecked machines because they have just settled a claim.


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The Agricultural Equipment Salvage Yard Business is Lucrative

March 2, 2009 – 9:35 am | by admin

picture4World events affect all prices, including junk.  This is about the avocado green refrigerator in your garage that has stopped working 10 years ago, or the old hay rake that your grandfather hauled out to your backyard.  All these stuff is now worth a small fortune.

The same thing can happen to agricultural equipment.  Salvage yard metal can be worth so much more today because of the changes in world economy.

Rising Price of Metal

The increase in the prices of scrap metal may be due to the weak dollar, plus the fact that China has been growing at a rate of 12-14% per year.  So today, it was reported that farmers are already cleaning their junk piles (and looking for old farm machinery) in order to convert them into hard, cold cash.

Unfortunately, there is a dark side to putting up an agricultural equipment salvage yard business.  Thieves can start to sneak into your yard at night and steal from you.  In fact, they might even sell the same steel scrap to you the following day!


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Minimize Risks and Save Money through Agricultural Equipment Dealers

February 25, 2009 – 9:30 am | by admin

picture3When purchasing items, cost is always a major consideration.  And like a businessman, farmers would like to cut down on cost as much as possible.

So these days, a second hand plant is almost as popular as a new one, and the refurbishment or sale of used equipment is a huge business.  Definitely, the largest benefit that you can get out of buying second hand farming equipment is a lot of cost savings.

Offline or online, there are only 2 ways for you to purchase and save from used farm equipment – through auctions or through agricultural equipment dealers.

Buying through Auctions

You can buy bargains at your local farm auctions or through internet sites.  However, bear in mind that the nature of these auctions are usually “Caveat emptor” (buyer beware) cases.

Remember that when buying through auctions, “all that glitters are not necessarily gold.”  As a buyer, you should do your homework and know what you’re dealing with.  If in doubt, it’s better to seek assistance and advice from a third party.


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Agricultural Equipment: Business Expert Highly Recommends Financing

February 20, 2009 – 9:24 am | by admin

picture2Forestry and Agriculture employs a lot of people.  For mankind’s welfare, it’s essential that these industries function efficiently.  And agricultural equipment business expert say that efficiency can only be achieved by using the latest technology – heavy equipment and other machines.

Strong men may cut trees quickly but lifting or transporting the trees over long roads should be left to trucks and cranes.  Also, hectares of wheat cannot be harvested in a short time if there are no proper machineries used such as reapers or tractors.

Forestry Financing

However, these improvements don’t come cheap.  And the best way to afford this agricultural equipment, business expert say, is to find good financing.

Remember that you cannot adopt a single approach to all farm equipments.  The machinery requirement depends on:

•    the capacity of your individual enterprise
•    the scale of operations
•    the function it serves
•    the type of industry


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You should Know All About Lemon Agricultural Equipment Laws

February 15, 2009 – 9:11 am | by admin

picture1If you just bought a new tractor and you have a warranty in hand, you might be looking forward to many years of its stress-free use.  But what if you encountered frustration with your new vehicle?  What could you do if your warranty fails you?

Lemon agricultural equipment laws specifically exist for this purpose.  They provide the legal protection for all vehicles under warranty.

There are also lemon laws for automobiles.  Both laws provide penalties and create obligations for defective vehicles.  However, even if tractors are expected to have many more defects than automobiles, the tractor lemon laws have fewer manufacturer obligations than automobile laws.  These inconsistencies suggest that tractor laws might be inefficient.

History

Lemon laws originated from Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (a 1975 federal law).  This legislation will attempt to insure that the consumers are knowledgeable about the nature of a warranty.  It is also advisable that you compare warranties before making a purchase.

The lemon agricultural equipment applies to those written contractual warranties that are optionally offered by manufacturers.  However, each state has slightly different versions of these lemon laws.


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