Tools for around the farm

<p>STUBBY IMPACT: Reach into tight spaces that don’t accommodate clunky 18-volt batteries with Milwaukee Tool’s stubby impact wrench, available in ¼-, ⅜- and ½-inch sizes. All three M12 Fuel-branded wrenches cost $279 separately and come with a free 6-Ah battery. They deliver between 150 and 250 foot-pounds of torque. For more information on the impact wrenches, contact Milwaukee, Brookfield, Wis., at 800-729-3878 or visit <a href="http://milwaukeetool.com." target="_blank">milwaukeetool.com.</a></p>

<p>CORDLESS HIGH TORQUE: The 1-inch cordless impact wrench from Milwaukee Tool is unique to the market, and it’s compact. The high-torque M18 Fuel-branded wrench delivers 1,600 foot-pounds in fastening torque and 1,800 foot-pounds in breakaway torque. For more information on the $1,025 cordless impact wrench, contact Milwaukee, Brookfield, Wis., at 800-729-3878 or visit <a href="http://milwaukeetool.com" target="_blank">milwaukeetool.com</a><em>.</em></p>

<p>BULLDOZE EFFICIENTLY: Push silage, dirt and snow with either a four- or an eight-way blade from Pit Bulldozer Blades. It connects via quick-attach and works on tractors ranging from 150 to 600 horsepower. It works on front-wheel-assist-drive tractors as well as four-wheel-drive tractors. With quick-attach, you can take the blade off and put it back on within 10 minutes. Prices start at $40,000 for the four-way, 10-foot blade, and there are also 12-, 14- and 15-foot blade options. For more information, contact Tubeline Manufacturing, Elmira, Ontario, at 888-856-6613 or visit <a href="http://pitbullblades.com" target="_blank">pitbullblades.com</a><em>.</em></p>

<p>FIREFIGHT ON GRAIN CARTS: Be prepared for the worst with FS Manufacturing’s mounted grain cart firefighter. A transfer pump connects to a Honda motor to pressurize a 100-foot hose, with a 1-inch nozzle powerful enough to take on large fires. It can spray for 13 to 14 minutes. With both side mounts and rear mounts, it can be fitted to almost any grain cart, regardless of manufacturer. The price for the standalone tank and skid is $2,100, while a mounting kit brings it up to $2,600. For more information, contact FS Manufacturing, West Fargo, N.D., at 701-281-1729 or visit <a href="http://fsmfg.com" target="_blank">fsmfg.com</a><em>.</em></p>

<p>SERVICE BODY FOR TRUCKS: After years of building service bodies for railroad companies, EBY is now selling its Renegade service bodies commercially. The company has added a new model with a 96-inch width and four rear tires that costs $10,900 to install on a truck. EBY’s first release is 80 inches in width and costs $10,000. Lengths for the service body range from 8 feet, 5 inches to 11 feet, 3 inches. There’s also a 49-foot load compartment. For more information, contact EBY, Blue Ball, Pa., at 800-292-4752 or visit <a href="http://mheby.com" target="_blank">mheby.com</a><em>.</em></p>

<p>NARROW TRANSPORT WIDTH FOR TILLAGE: Take tillage on the road with Degelman’s new narrow transport widths. Its 30-foot-wide equipment used to have a 20-foot transport width. The new Pro-Till 30-foot and 36-foot series now have a transport width of about 13 feet, 5 inches. The wider 41- and 45-foot Pro Till equipment has a narrow transport width of 15 feet, 5 inches. You need 12 to 15 horsepower per foot at 2 inches or less of working depth, and 15 to 20 hp at 2 inches or more in order to achieve 8 to 12 mph with 20-inch blades. Prices start at $163,000 for the 30-foot Pro-Till. For more information, contact Degelman, Regina, Saskatchewan, at 306-543-4447 or visit <a href="http://degelman.com" target="_blank">degelman.com</a>.</p>

<p>HIGH-HORSEPOWER TRACTOR TIRES: Alliance Tire is launching the Agri Star II tire into the market. Designed for high-horsepower tractors, it features what the company calls Stratified Layer Technology, with a multi-angle and single-angle lug for better traction. The tire is constructed with a stubble guard compound to protect against cuts and cracks in the lugs. The Stratified Layer Technology means lugs have a two-layer design. The first layer has a multi-angle profile, and after 40% wear you get a single-angle lug profile for longer life. Suggested list varies by tire size. Learn more from Alliance Tire Americas, Wakefield, Mass., at 800-343-3276 or visit <a href="http://atgtire.com" target="_blank">atgtire.com</a><em>.</em></p>

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<p>ELECTRIC GRAPPLE: Worksaver showed off a new Electric Sub-Compact Grapple for small tractors — up to 32 hp — equipped with loaders. This allows those machines to handle debris, brush, limbs, orchard prunings and other material. The all-electric design requires no auxiliary hydraulics to operate the grapple clamp. The system uses an industrial-grade, 12-volt linear actuator with an 8-inch stroke to operate the grapple clamp. The grapple is supplied with a wiring harness for direct connection to the tractor’s battery, and a pre-wired rocker switch controls the actuator. Learn more from Worksaver, Litchfield, Ill., at 217-324-5973 or visit <a href="http://worksaver.com" target="_blank">worksaver.com</a><em>.</em></p>

<p>TRACKING TIRE PRESSURE: Today’s cars come with tire pressure sensors, so why not your tractor? That’s the idea behind TLC Plus from Trelleborg. Attached to the valve stem, this sensor — using Bluetooth — communicates to a smartphone app to provide important tire information. The company calls it a tire checkup system that helps you track tire pressure to keep your machines running more efficiently. The system includes four sensors and a central control that receives the information. Suggested list price for the system is $650. The company notes that you can reduce machine-variable costs by up to 20% by using the system. Learn more from Trelleborg, Spartanburg, S.C., at 866-633-8473 or visit <a href="http://trelleborg.com/wheels/tlcplus" target="_blank">trelleborg.com/wheels/tlcplus</a><em>.</em></p>

<p>SOLVE WATER HYDRANT ISSUES: Midwest Innovative Technologies Inc. has developed a system that makes hydrant repair simpler. The key is an innovative connection you link to your water line (to the right). The hydrant design itself slides into the fitting and seals into place. If something breaks, or leaks, you simply pull up the hydrant and repair the problem. The company offers different packages for the hydrant system. The bracket-connection system alone is $198. A system with a dual-check valve (hydrant not included) is $248. Learn more from MITI, Salem, Ill., at 618-740-0074 or visit <a href="http://mitimfg.com" target="_blank">mitimfg.com</a><em>.</em></p>

<p>UPGRADED AUGER SYSTEM: Danuser, long known for its attachment innovations, is upping the ante with the new EP Auger System. Available in four models with output torque as high as 4,426 foot-pounds, buyers can find the model that’s best for them. The EP is built using a Danuser planetary, manufactured to the company’s design, with up to 42% more output torque strength than competitive models. The drive is compatible with 2-inch hex auger bits. The hoses are routed out of the top of the drive unit and secured with bulkhead nuts, allowing for deeper digging in tighter spots. Mounts include skid steer, front-end loader, backhoe and excavator. Suggested list price for the 1530 (one of four models) is $2,500 and includes mounting, hose kit and the head. Learn more from Danuser, Fulton, Mo., at 573-642-2246 or visit <a href="http://danuser.com" target="_blank">danuser.com</a><em>.</em></p>

<p>NEW SCRAPER: Distributor Todd Schaeffer Equipment LLC had a new machine tucked into its exhibit at the National Farm Machinery Show — a new Holcomb 950 scraper. This is a new-capacity machine at 9.5 yards, offering a higher ground clearance and another choice in the Holcomb line. The pull-type scraper can be operated using a tractor at 160 hp or higher. Suggested list price is $29,224. For more information, contact Todd Schaeffer Equipment, Marion, Ohio, at 419-845-2807 or visit <a href="http://tsequip.com" target="_blank">tsequip.com</a><em>.</em></p>