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Reading Time: < 1 minute The Sidewinder II control console is available on the T7, T8 and T9 New Holland tractor ranges. This control console comes with a real “New Holland” feel to it, which can be important for owners of numerous New Holland products as it reduces the time to train operators. According to New Holland, the initial design […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute The new 8R and 8RT Series Tractors from John Deere utilize a CommandARM with an integrated CommandCenter display. Many of the features which came from the 8000 series in 1995 have been totally fused into the CommandARM. The controls and Command- Center follow the operator as the seat swivels for added comfort. The CommandARM controls […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Versatile tractors don’t have a classic “control arm” like some of the other tractor brands. According to Ryan Shust, Versatile product manager, the company has simple ergonomically designed basic controls which offer good value to the customer and are easy to repair. These controls are consistent with Versatile’s vision of providing powerful tractors with proven […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute The MF8600 Series Tractors have the redesigned, seat-mounted control arm that puts all key functions — including electronic control of up to six hydraulic remote valves — literally at your fingertips for easy operator access. The control arm also includes an advanced ISOBUS-based Control Centre Display, which now includes video capability, as well as integrated […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Based in Quebec, Gregson has launched a new line of Hi-Tech sprayers in 500-, 750-, 1,000-, 1,250-and 1,500-gallon units with booms 60 to 120 feet. These sprayers incorporate new features, including full-length baffles and a sloped bottom for better drainage. As well, the Gregson Hi-Tech sprayers feature very clean plumbing to reduce pressure drops and […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Top Air from Unverferth offers a comprehensive line of sprayers, from 550-gallon tank capacity (TA550) up to 2,400 in their biggest premium model (TA2400). For a pull-type, the TA2400 is a large sprayer. It comes with an independent axle suspension and there is rubber cushioning on each side of the axle to independently absorb any […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute New Holland builds the heavy-duty S1050 and S1070 field sprayers with 1,000-and 1,600-gallon options, plus a choice of suspended or wheeled booms. According to the company, these sprayers provide dependable performance, accurate spraying, and excellent load stability even in bumpy, varied field conditions. The S1050 has a capacity of 1,000 gallons with suspended- boom choices […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Flexi-Coil offers the 68 Series Field sprayers. These are exactly like the New Holland S1000 series minus the paint colour. Jason Hardy, a field-marketing specialist explains that these Flexi-Coil sprayers are built partly to fill the void in areas where there is a Flexi-coil but no New Holland dealer. www.flexicoil.com