“The trend for a single large-capacity scraper pulled by either an articulated dump truck or large tractor continues to grow as an earthmoving solution for many contractors. Combining the advanced features of the proven John Deere 460E-II ADT or 9R Series Scraper Tractor, along with the quality and durability of the new John Deere scraper, will provide a powerful solution for customers.”

said Jason Daly, global director, production systems, technology, marketing, John Deere Construction & Forestry.

Designed to be pulled by the John Deere 460E-II Articulated Dump Truck or 9R Series Scraper Tractor, the addition of the greater than 27 cubic yard scraper solution will help boost efficiency in large-capacity earthmoving applications and increase machine versatility. To further enhance job site performance, the John Deere large capacity scrapers will be available with technology solutions, including automation features, with plans to add new offerings such as an earthmoving productivity system in the future. The John Deere earthmoving productivity system debuted at CONEXPO 2020 and when launched will provide a solution to measure volume in the scraper in real-time, helping maximize trip capacity and prevent spillage.

The system will be available through an in-cab monitor, as well as offboard in the JDLink dashboard, giving the operator visibility to the inside of the scraper as well as key production data. As a result, customers will be able to improve worksite efficiency and more accurately bid, plan and invoice jobs. By developing the scraper earthmoving productivity system, John Deere is broadening its offerings in precision construction solutions and equipment innovations.

Initially, the John Deere scrapers will be distributed through construction and agriculture equipment dealers in the U.S. and Canada, with the start of sales to be announced at a later date.

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Bennett, the son, and grandson of Indiana farmers is a veteran equipment expert with more than 25 years of experience leading teams in the equipment dealership and rental software industry.  In this new role, Greg will drive the company’s sales strategy, technology partnerships, and growth opportunities.

Bennett began his career with the JLG Caterpillar Alliance and most recently served as VP of Sales at Point of Rental leading the expansive growth to more than 70+ countries. He began his duties with HBS Systems in the first quarter of 2020 and has already had a positive impact on the 35-year-old industry-leading equipment dealer software company, increasing sales and influencing the development team in addition to adding two new Regional Sales Managers, Kasey Klopfenstein in the Southwest Region and Matt Petrov in the Western Region.

“Greg’s extensive sales and management leadership experience position him well to enhance HBS System’s fully integrated ERP growth while we continue advancing our technology. He understands the complexities of building out and leading a global sales organization with a strong focus on driving efficiencies that will benefit HBS Systems, its customers, and our partners.”

said Chad Stone, HBS Systems President & CEO.

“It’s an honor and privilege to lead the incremental sales growth we’ve experienced to date. We are well-positioned to expand beyond North America.  I look forward to increasing the equipment dealerships we serve within all industry verticals.”

said Greg Bennett, Director of Sales, HBS Systems.

Source: HBS Security

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In addition to liquid manure, many farmers also use solid manure for organic fertilization. Fliegl has therefore expanded its spreading technology product portfolio to include chain manure spreaders. The first model type could already be seen at Agritechnica 2019. Since then there has been a lot of tinkering, development, and testing so that the KDS spreader, from small to large, is now ready for the organic nutrient transfer. A DLG test of the “KDS 270 Muck Control Tandem” proves its ability in black and white.

The Fliegl KDS 270 Muck Control is a universal spreader with a scraper floor and a horizontal 2-disc spreader. The loading space of the KDS 270 with a height of 1.4 m, a width of 2.15 m, and a length of 7 m have an enormous capacity of around 21 m³. The load compartment with sidewalls and floor made of fine-grain steel sits on a tandem chassis consisting of a hollow beam frame. Both materials are extremely stable and yet light. The mechanical suspension of the axles as well as the hydraulically sprung drawbar with a pivotable drawbar ensure a high level of driving comfort and practicality.

In order to be able to fulfill the wishes of all customers, Fliegl now offers its KDS not only the tried and tested push-off technology but also a scraper floor as the feeding technology. It consists of two chains with 140 chain links each. Each individual chain link has a breaking load of 50 t. The chains connect 41 continuously closed scraper floor strips. The scraper floor is driven hydraulically via a side gear and the speed can be continuously adjusted. If the chains lose their tension over time, a mechanical or optionally hydraulic chain tensioner ensures easy maintenance.

The loading area is separated from the spreading unit by a hydraulic feed control valve. In order to guarantee an optimal sealing, it has an internal frame guide. The opening position can be adjusted continuously on the control terminal. The driver conveniently receives information about the opening width of the gate valve via the fill level indicator on the front wall of the spreader.

Right after the feed control gate are two horizontal spreader rollers with a diameter of 770 mm, each. These ensure optimal mixing, loosening, and dosing of the spreading material. Easy maintenance is guaranteed by exchangeable blades. If something should spread inside, the system automatically switches off thanks to electronic speed monitoring when the roller speed is reduced.

The heart of the KDS 270 Muck Control is the VarioSPLASH disc spreading unit with two large spreading discs having a diameter of 1100 mm. Each spreading disc is made of wear-resistant HB 400 steel and equipped with six swiveling spreading vanes. Depending on the spreading material, individual settings can be made on the disc spreader. On the one hand, all blades can be manually adjusted to three different swivel angles. On the other hand, the point of application of the spreading material on the spreading discs can be varied using the spreading flap. The KDS can thus be optimally adapted to different circumstances.

The spreading rate is determined by the feeding rate of the scraper floor, the opening width of the gate, and the driving speed of the tractor. The entire spreading mechanism of the Fliegl KDS 270 Muck Control is driven by the PTO shaft via an oil bath gear. A special transfer case ensures an optimized distribution of power to the spreading discs and rollers. For three days, tests were carried out on the company’s own standardized test rig at the Mühldorf plant. For the DLG test, four spreading materials, dry chicken manure, digestate, manure, and compost were examined in various amounts. The test is based on the DLG test framework “Spreader for organic solids”, which had recently been tightened by 5% in all categories.

The coefficients of variation determined for evaluating the lateral distribution are below 20% for all four spreading materials and are evaluated as good (+) for manure and compost for both application rates. The lateral distribution of chicken manure is rated very good (++) at a working width of 12 meters and rated passed (o) at 22 meters. In the case of digestate, the lateral distribution is rated very well (++) for an application rate of 5 t /
ha and the associated working width of 16 meters and good (+) for 30 t / ha and a working
width of 20 meters.

These mostly very good and good results of the Fliegl KDS 270 muck control are honored
by the DLG with the test mark, DLG Approved. Fliegl is proud to have manufactured a first-class product with the KDS 270 Muck Control and is pleased to be able to offer it to farmers and contractors.

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