Gizmos & Gadgets
Products for use on farms, ranches or feedlots
In this month’s edition we highlight a self-propelled windrower, a utility tractor with deluxe features, a utility vehicle that can be adjusted to carry more cargo or more passengers, and a tractor cab designed to increase comfort and efficiency.
Windrowers boost harvest speed, efficiency
John Deere W200 Series Self-Propelled Windrowers help farmers harvest quickly and efficiently, while promoting quick dry-down for high-quality hay.
John Deere W200 series windrower |
The new windrowers provide:
- 10% faster dry-down than previous models and improved forage quality on R models.
- 24-mph transport speed, reducing time spent moving between fields.
- Easy in-cab adjustments of swath flap and forming shields, with tilt and height resume.
- JDLinkTM-enabled machines help to ensure peak operation performance and keep the owner connected to their machine at any time from anywhere.
The W200M and W235M are available with optional StarFireTM receivers and a Generation 4 CommandCenterTM with AutoTracTM.
Optional TouchSetTM controls allow operators to quickly adjust windrow width and tilt from the cab while cutting. Using the TouchSet settings library presets and resume function, operators can easily move between settings.
For more information contact a local John Deere dealer or visit https://www.deere.com/en/.
Utility tractor with deluxe features
Packed with premium cab features and built for comfort, Kubota’s M4 Series gives small-scale cattle and hobby farmers the tools needed to quickly and efficiently complete a day’s work.
Kubota M4 series utility tractor |
All M4 models have enhanced features for operator comfort, including a Category II pressurized cab to provide a more dust-free environment, along with air conditioning.
Deluxe models have the economy PTO lever located inside of the cab for easier use, LED work lights, and come with an upgraded operator’s seat and instructor’s seat for training purposes.
For more information contact your local Kubota dealer or visit https://www.kubotausa.com/.
Comfort and cargo
Kubota’s RTV-X1140 features the innovative K-Vertible cargo conversion system, which transforms the vehicle from two passengers and a large cargo bed to four passengers and a cargo bed.
Kubota RTV-X1140 |
The model offers an impressive array of comfort and performance features, with tilt steering, simple in-line shifting, lockable storage and a long-travel four-wheel independent suspension that enhances handling in most off-road conditions. The five-point ROPS design increases the unit’s legendary workhorse characteristics, allowing for more cargo volume and side loading.
The hydraulic dump bed comes standard.
For more information contact your local Kubota dealer or visit https://www.kubotausa.com/.
Tractor series increases productivity with comfort upgrades
Operators have long known Maxxum® and Puma® series tractors for their in-field versatility. Upgrades to Model Year 2022 Maxxum tractors equipped with MultiControl armrests and Puma 150/165 tractors will put operator comfort and convenience front and center for even greater flexibility.
Model Year 2022 Maxxum and Puma series tractors offer productivity-boosting enhancements. |
Nothing slows productivity down like an uncomfortable operator experience. The updates include a host of convenient features that — taken together — lead to increased productivity in the field. The full list of updates includes:
- low-mount front wiper for maximum visibility;
- in-cab cool box for increased operator comfort;
- new aluminum steps;
- new monitor bar with USB outlets for convenience;
- new rearview mirror for better field of view;
- new battery cutoff switch located outside the door;
- LED beacon lights for greater visibility in all field conditions;
- elastic hood closing rope; and
- new advanced loader joystick with reverser.
Enhancements build on 2021 improvements, which added safety, convenience and comfort.
Updated Model Year 2022 Maxxum and Puma series tractors are now available to order. For more information, contact your local Case IH dealer or visit www.caseih.com.
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