The three-point mounted steering frame enables smooth and precise steering while working with open lower link stabilisers on the tractor, as no lateral movements are transferred between the tractor and the steering frame. Drivers control the machine from their seat using a joystick or the IC-Light camera steering system. Camera steering enables the machine to differentiate between crop plants and weeds based on different shades of green or the RGB colour spectrum. As a result, the machine can work automatically to within two centimetres of the plant.

The parallel steering frame is available as an integral part of standard Steketee machines or as a stand-alone unit that can be used to upgrade any other hoeing machines. It comes in two versions:

• The EC-Steer 7 is suitable for hoeing machines with a weight of up to 2,500 kilograms and a working width of up to six metres. Its open three-point headstock offers the advantage that the camera can be positioned centrally on the steering frame to cover an extremely large field of view.
• The EC-Steer 9 with reinforced frame design is suitable for larger hoeing machines with a working width of up to nine metres and a weight of up to 4,000 kilograms.

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The Boss XL features a virtually indestructible deck, roomy cockpit, and fully articulating deck suspension. A deluxe adjustable suspension seat offers operators exceptional comfort, while smooth joystick or twin-lever steering provides optimum control.

The Boss XL features a heavy-duty, 5-inch-deep, fully welded deck available in 60- and 72-inch cutting widths. It is powered by 31-hp. and 35-hp. Kawasaki engines. Country Clipper uses Hydro-Gear’s Commercial ZT-5400 transmission on the Boss XL series, providing speed and torque. The Boss XL is equipped with a panel-mounted electric fuel gauge with a 10-1/4-gallon fuel capacity.

Boss XL Commercial Series

When the going gets tough, Country Clipper’s Boss XL Commercial Series was engineered to help the tough keep going. Featuring oversized rear tires and Country Clipper’s ContourDTS pivoting front axle, the Boss XL provides superior hillside traction. A tilted control panel, premium suspension seat – mounted on vibration isolators – and ergonomic joystick or twin-lever steering controls facilitate optimum operator comfort. With thousands of hours of combined engineering and testing, Country Clipper’s Boss XL is built for those who take pride in unmatched durability, performance, and efficiency.

Stand-Up Deck

All Country Clipper Mowers feature our revolutionary, patented Stand-Up Deck for quick, easy under-deck access.

Joystick Steering System

The exclusive Point and Go Joystick allows for ease of operation.

Twin Lever Steering System

Country Clipper also offers twin lever steering, if you desire a more traditional feel.

ContourDTS

Through the integration of a Center Pivoting Front Axle and Dual-Independent Deck Suspension technology, Country Clipper’s Contour Deck Tracking System delivers maximum comfort, superior traction, and unprecedented quality of cut.

Commercial Grade Forks and Castor Wheels

Fabricated Steel forks with 15-inch tires.

Heavy-Duty Welded Steel Deck

The Heavy-Duty Welded Steel Deck with built-in bullnose bumper ensures superior strength and durability.

Low Center of Gravity

The gas tank is designed to fit under the seat allowing a low center of gravity for optimum handling.

Premium V-Twin Engines

Kawasaki and Kohler V-Twin engines give you the power and durability to tackle the most demanding conditions.

Source: Country Clipper

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The new ST-PRO II row units feature a simplified method of adjusting coulter alignment when correcting machine tracking issues. With just two bolts, the coulter spindle can be set to one of 3 positions: 1o left, 1o right or 0o (straight ahead). In this way, the counters are used to steer the machine and keep it running directly behind the tractor.

Units equipped with Montag dry fertilizer systems benefit from a new row unit frame design which routes the air exhaust and fertilizer dust down the back of the shank and is blown down into the soil for added nutrient retention and decreased equipment corrosion.

The ST-PRO II is equipped with a new chain mounting system that allows the end links to pivot and so evens up wear across the length of the chain, extending service life. With 50% fewer bolts holding the chains to the reel, chains are also faster than ever to replace.

Sometimes it is necessary to keep going, even in less than ideal conditions. Designed with this in mind, the Strik’R conditioner reel on the ST-PRO has a well-earned reputation for running plug free in wet soil. The ST-PRO II builds on this, and the gaps between the tabs on the reel endplates have been closed up reducing the tendency for mud to pack inside the endplates, further extending the weather window in which these machines can run and making machine clean up easier.

The ST-PRO II retains all the great features of its predecessor, such as wrenchless adjustments and zero daily maintenance. The Strik’R conditioning reel maintains a good berm and actively crushes clods whilst shedding soil, to create a uniform seedbed without plugging. The working depth range is 6” – 12”, adjustable in 1” increments and dry, liquid or anhydrous fertilizer can be placed in the strip with the ability to mix and match any two products.

The new Kuhn Krause Gladiator 1210 with ST-PRO II row units are available to order as of June 1, 2021, with intended use for spring 2022.

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The webcast is hosted by George MacIntyre, product manager; and Richie Snyder, marketing manager for digital and precision solutions/telematics at CASE. Five participants will win a CASE swag package, and all registrants will receive a recording of the webcast via email.

MacIntyre says:

“The skid steer or compact track loader is often the first major equipment investment that a landscaping contractor makes. That investment has a base cost, but the profitability of the machine and how much return on investment that contractor realizes can be affected by how they operate, equip, and maintain that machine. In this webcast, we will discuss new features available to landscape contractors, ways to outfit their machines for optimal return on investment, and how easily precision construction technologies such as the laser grading box can positively impact their day-to-day work.”

Source: Case CE

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With the unique ability to pivot its bucket 90 degrees to either side, the AS1600 — and all models in the AS Swing Loader Series — represent a departure from traditional wheel loader design for superior performance on any jobsite. A rigid frame and 4-wheel steering provide industry-leading productivity and stability while driving, operating and unloading in virtually any condition or terrain. The AS1600 provides game-changing space management, requiring only half the space of conventional loaders for tasks such as loading trucks or discharging materials into trenches with a standard 2.1-cubic-yard (1.6-cubic-meter) bucket.

“Mecalac understands that on today’s crowded jobsites, space management is vital for safety, productivity and efficiency,”

said Peter Bigwood, general manager for Mecalac North America.

“Contractors are trying to fit all the equipment, vehicles and personnel they need into a very limited space, leading to congestion and sometimes dangerous conditions. Our engineers are always looking to optimize equipment utilization, providing the solutions that let operators do things that they cannot accomplish with other machines.”

The key to the 12-ton (10,920-kilogram) AS1600’s appeal, like all models in the AS Series, is its innovative design, giving it the ability to swivel its fully loaded bucket 90 degrees on either side. This opens up a number of opportunities to approach jobs differently – taking up just one lane of traffic, for example, on a road job, rather than the two necessary for operating traditional loaders — and transforms space management and logistics.

The equipment features three steering options — 2-wheel, 4-wheel and crab — which offer further flexibility for congested jobsites. Operators can simultaneously drive, pivot and maneuver, increasing productivity and safety and making common tasks such as backfilling a trench easier and more efficient. After loading material, operators can simply back up, rotating the bucket in the process. Materials can then be discharged over the side while the machine reverses along the trench, streamlining operations and reducing unnecessary downtime, noise and environmental impact.

The AS1600 also provides increased stability over traditional articulated loaders. An automatically engaging rear axle allows operators to pivot the bucket up to 90 degrees in either direction without reducing overall stability. This is a significant improvement over traditional equipment that can become unstable with only a 45-degree turn. Stability combined with maneuverability results in a small turning radius — a 20% smaller footprint than regular loaders — to maximize mobility in even the most confined spaces.

“Every aspect of the AS1600’s design focuses on a real-world application to increase efficiency by reducing unnecessary movement and optimizing the use of space,”

Bigwood said.

“That is what sets Mecalac apart from our competitors. Each design starts with a question — how can we make this safer, faster or easier for the operators in the cab?”

Bucket capacities range from 2.1-3.3 cubic yards (1.6-2.5 cubic meters) to give contractors options for projects of all sizes.

Source: IRONCLAD mktg

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