Range of tools for work around the farm

Case IH is expanding its planter line with the new Early Riser 2130 Stack-Fold machine. The machine is available in five configurations and includes Precision Planting technology. The machine includes new features for use in high-tech strip-till and flood irrigation operations, and for specialty crops including cotton, peanuts and dry edible beans. The 2130 is available in 12-row, 30-, 36-, 38- and 40-inch row spacing configurations; and 16-row, 30-inch row spacing configurations. Key features include a bulk-fill tank option, factory-fit liquid fertilizer system and wing downforce. Learn more at caseih.com.

Crary Industries has expanded its water management solutions lineup with the new Revolution Ditcher. The machine features a planetary gearbox and heavy-duty, 6.5-foot rotor for high-volume throughput. The machine can work in a range of soil types and can throw material up to 125 feet. It has the ability to cut at a 10-inch depth in a single pass, leaving a 5-foot flat-bottom finish. The machine has a range of features designed to make it easy to use. Learn more at crary.com.

Mathews Co. announced that remote control functionality is now available on the M-C Trax dryer remote monitoring system. Introduced in 2011, M-C Trax is a mobile app that is now enhanced to provide operators the ability to remotely control their dryer’s operation in a simple and secure manner. The update to the app is available in time for the 2018 harvest; simply update your current app to get the new features. Dryer settings can be changed regardless of your location; you can shut down or cool down a dryer; you can change the mode of operation; and key setpoints can be changed remotely. Learn more at mathewscompany.com.

Worksaver is now offering new adaptors for Westendorf Loaders. The adapters are designed for the TA-20 Series or TA-40 Series loaders and allow these loaders to use skid-steer-type attachments. The TA-20 Series adapter interfaces with the Snap-Attach quick coupler on loaders with center-to-center loader arm distances of 39 inches; maximum lift is 3,500 pounds. The TA-40 Series works with loaders with center-to-center loader arm distance of 45.5 inches, and can lift a maximum of 3,500 pounds. Learn more at worksaver.com.

There’s a new name in the North American farm tire market — CEAT — yet the company is more than 90 years old. The company is entering the market with a comprehensive line of radial and bias ag tires. The CEAT Farmax R85 radial is available in rim sizes from 20 to 46 inches. CEAT is also adding 65 and 70 Series Farmax tires to the lineup, and high-flotation radials will enter the market soon. CEAT tires carry a “best-in-class” warranty and are warrantied for field hazard and stubble damage. Learn more by visiting ceatspecialty.com/us.

Hillsboro Industries is launching a new tandem-axle aluminum open car trailer. The new model features polished aluminum corner caps and aluminum rub rail sides to allow loading capabilities for smaller all-terrain vehicles and lawn mowers. This is a multipurpose trailer line available in 16-, 18- and 20-foot sizes. The trailer has a 20-inch floor height. You can learn more about the new trailers at hillsboroindustries.com.

Sometimes you need to spread a little salt around the property, but the challenge is that spinner spreaders can send salt everywhere — including places where it’s not wanted. Boss Snowplow has an answer with its new Exact Path drop spreader that can make quick work of spreading jobs, but only put the material where you want it. The machine features an eight-position adjustable feed gate; stainless-steel hopper and frame construction; solid poly cover with integrated tiedowns; a top screen with bag splitter; an enclosed 12-volt, high-torque motor; and variable-speed control. Learn more at bossplow.com.

The new RBH-4500 Bale Handler from Worksaver fits tractor front loaders and can handle stacks of either two 4-foot-by-4-foot-by-8-foot, or three 3-foot-by-3-foot-by-8-foot large rectangular bales. The bale handler features 26-inch long forged spears spaced along the bottom of the unit for support; and six, 21-inch long forged spears for the uprights to secure bales for transport. Each side offers four movable bale hooks. This unit replaces the RBH-4000 bale handler in the line. Learn more at worksaver.com.

Loftness Specialized Equipment is rolling out its Grain Bag Baler attachment. It’s designed for new and existing models of its GBU10 grain bag unloader. The attachment takes bags from the GBU10 roller and winds them up for tying. The finished bale makes it easier to recycle used grain bags. The system makes handling grain bags easier by also avoiding the need to unroll bags on the ground. The unit installs easily on the GBU10, and is compatible with 9- and 10-foot-diameter grain bags up to 300 feet long. Learn more at loftness.com.