New Holland expands self-propelled windrower heads
New Holland Agriculture North America has introduced the new Durabine 413 Plus disc header for Speedrower Plus Series self-propelled windrowers. The new header features a cut width of 13 feet, 1 inch (4 meters), offering customers a new head size option to choose from to fit their needs. It also provides greater maneuverability, fast drydown time and close cutting.
The Durabine 413 Plus disc header features the same cutterbar and conditioning systems featured on the Discbine 313 Plus center-pivot disc mower-conditioners.
With a cutting width of 13 feet, 1 inch (4 meters), the MowMax II Plus modular cutterbar delivers the cleanest, closest cut yet from New Holland. To ensure as much crop is cut as possible, a cutting height as low as half-an-inch (12.7 millimeters) is achievable, just like the rest of the Durabine Plus Series. To save customers’ valuable time, the QuickMax knife-change system is standard along with the ShockPRO hubs for added protection. As a result of its size, the Durabine 413 Plus has an overall width of just 13 feet, 6 inches (4.11 meters).
From the cutterbar, the crop is transferred directly into a 125-inch-wide (3,175 millimeters) chevron-pattern steel or rubber roll conditioning system without requiring an auger.
Easy access to the cutterbar and drive components makes maintenance simple. The Durabine 413 Plus also has poly bifold upper shields that are easy to lift and impact-resistant to avoid dents from foreign objects. The roll drive door is made from durable poly and has a steel plate at the bottom for added protection. Material overlap keeps the curtains in place without clips or magnets.
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Claas rolls out newest tractors
Claas introduced their latest tractor lines: the Xerion 12.650 and 12.590, the Arion 660, 650 and 630, as well as row-crop-friendly options on the Axion 960 TT and 930 TT. These machines have been developed with extensive input from North American farmers for exceptional productivity, efficiency and comfort.
The newest models in the manufacturer’s tractor lineup are the Xerion 12 Series and the Arion 600 Series, both of which have been designed to offer exceptional capacity and operational comfort in their product ranges. The Xerion boasts power, durability, efficiency and comfort, vaulting it to the top of the class in the high-horsepower four-wheel-drive range. The Arion is an excellent choice for those who require a sturdy and efficient tractor capable of handling many challenging tasks. Whether looking to maximize productivity or optimize performance, Claas has poured every ounce of ingenuity and know-how into building a lineup that turns heads – full of clever features that help do the work for you while offering a variation of power for any application.
The new tractors are available with an incredible 653- or 585-HP engine. That power, coupled with a hydraulic flow rate of 140 gallons per minute, makes the Xerion 12 Series the perfect tractor for today’s modern commercial farm. It also comes standard with a purpose-built continuously variable transmission (CVT) – the only one available in its horsepower range. A new, heavy-duty axle system has replaced the earlier series to handle higher horsepower and heavier loads.
When it comes to driving on the road or working in the field, producers now have the option of ordering the new Xerion 12 Series with 36- or 30-inch Terra TRAC units on all four corners. This option helps reduce ground pressure, prevent compaction, lessen vibration and increase traction. If wheels are what you prefer, 800/70 R42 duals are available with a footprint of up to 42 inches.
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Oxbo launches 2228 twin merger
Oxbo introduces its newest forage merger, the Oxbo 2228. The new Oxbo 2228 twin merger is capable of merging 33 feet of the widest variety of forage crops – from dry hay to silage to small grains – into consistent windrows to the left, right or center.
The Oxbo 2228 has been extensively tested over the last two seasons across the U.S. in various forage conditions. Compatible with swathers or triple mowers, the Oxbo 2228 is the better choice for baling, laying your crop on dry ground and putting less ash content into the hay.
The Oxbo 2228 merger is available for 2024 through all Oxbo merger dealer locations.
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Ralco introduces a new silage inoculant
Ralco announced the launch of Anchor Silage Saver to their agronomy brand, Agnition. Silage Saver is an inoculant that leverages Ralco’s patented Microbial Catalyst to reduce pH levels in forages and preserve essential nutrients for dairy and livestock farmers while helping improve their bottom line.
Silage Saver helps drive fermentation, delivering improved preservation and feed quality. The inoculant contains a starter microbial blend to kick-start fermentation while Microbial Catalyst stimulates native microbes to rapidly drop pH levels for a faster fermentation process. This results in improved palatability, better digestibility and higher energy content in feed, helping drive milk production and animal health for dairy producers.
Silage Saver is easy to use, doesn’t require refrigeration and mixes easily when added to application tanks. Silage Saver also provides incredible value by providing the most crucial requirements for forage preservation and quality without the cost associated with more premium components.
For more information on Silage Saver, visit the Agnition website.
