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Kemper’s C3003 Pick-up system has been specifically designed for fitment to Claas harvesters.
Ag and Civil Machinery Direct, a division of Hamilton- based Waikato tractors, has recently been awarded the sole distribution in New Zealand for Kemper’s range of precision forage equipment.
The well-known German manufacturer from Stadtlohn, west of Munster, has a history that dates back more than 100 years and is probably best known for its range of row-independent headers for self-propelled forage harvesters, tasked with cutting maize and whole-crop blends for animal feed or AD digesters.
The shorter, more compact 300 Pro Series are lighter and closer coupled, with working widths of 3 to 9 metres, while the larger 400 series features larger drums, making it better suited to harvesting higher yielding crops with its 4.55 to 9 metre working widths. Available to suit most brands of harvesters currently in the market, it is also worth noting that some manufacturers specify Kemper-built units as original equipment, meaning that many spare parts are interchangeable with manufacturer supplied units.
In addition, for those looking to harvest grass crops, Kemper can also supply its C3003 Pick-up system, which has been specifically designed for fitment to Claas harvesters. Said to deliver a smoother and more consistent crop flow, with a patented delivery auger system, the unit also offers standard features like oversized chain drives, with autolube, 360-degree swivelling support wheels and a high-lift roller wind-guard to allow quick access and removal of crop blockages or metal detected debris.
In addition, a pendulum frame complements the support wheels to offer exceptional lateral float, helping to reduce contamination and reduce wear and tear. A full width dust net over the upper extremity of the pick-up helps reduce build up of crop residue around the intake and chopping cylinder areas, while also keeping dust away from the cab widows.
also supplies the ProfiCracker crop processing system, sourced from industry leading specialists Scherer Inc. USA. Using a patented “Twin-Cut” spiral- grooved roller profile, typically the units feature up to 50^ speed differential between each roller. The result is a ‘scrubbing’ of the crop, cracking all the maize kernels, while splitting or fraying any leaves or stalks.
The units feature rollers of 200 to 280mm diameter, to suit a range of crops, in both shortor long-cut maize and whole-crop.
Durable, heavy-duty shafts are supported on bearings greased via connection to the forager’s existing central lube system. The lube system also offers a connection to the air line, ensuring oil is atomised under pressure and pushed into the bearings and slide rails.
Options include bearing temperature monitoring for early warning and reduced downtime, alongside electric roller gap adjustment for precise setting. For parts and early order incentives visit www.agandcivilmachinery.co.nz/kemper
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With the biannual Italian EIMA machinery Expo less than a month away, Case IH has taken out a Technical Evolution award for the Advanced Vehicle Suspension system available on its Optum 360–440 series tractors.
The Advanced Vehicle Suspension system, available on Optum 360, 390, and 440 models, responds to changing conditions, automatically adjusting how the suspension reacts to absorbs shocks and controlling vehicle movement.
In operation, sensors monitor the vibrations transmitted from the tractor chassis to the operator cabin, allowing the system to adjust suspension damping in real time. The control system incorporates key priorities, such as comfort at lower speeds and stability as speed increases, while also reacting to factors such as lower tyre pressures, where the tyres absorb more of the initial shock.
Case IH said as suspension requirements change throughout the working day, as tractors move between the paddock and road transport, the system manages suspension response in the background as tasks, speeds and conditions change, leaving the operator without the need to make manual adjustments.
Richard Hollins, Optum series tractors global product manager, said: “Pioneering technology must earn its place in the working day. Farmers and contractors will judge an investment by what it delivers, including manageable ownership costs, dependable up-time and the versatility to tackle different jobs. With AVS, we are putting intelligent control to work for comfort and stability, without giving the operator another setting to manage.”
Organised by FederUnacoma, the Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation, the contest has been part of EIMA since 1986, with the Technical Evolution distinction awarded to products that introduce original improvements to solutions already manufactured or patented.
www.caseih.com
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