Industrial PowerSource 3.2020
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POWERSOURCE A publication of John Deere Power Systems CUT, STACK, ROLL, AND INSTALL IN JUST ONE DAY PAGE 16 BAURAL COMBINES COLLECT CROP RESEARCH DATA PAGE 3 PLOEGER HARVESTERS PRODUCE CLEAN BEANS PAGE 9 DAIRY CALVES MOO FOR THE WATTS DOSER PAGE 26 NOV SIDEKICKS POWER OILFIELD WIRELINE TRUCKS PAGE 28

ON THE COVER Trebro’s TSR sod harvester features an all-wheel hydrostatic drive powered by a John Deere engine and Funk™ pump drive. Baural combines yield valuable research information to help crop scientists develop sustainable farming practices COVER STORY 16 Trebro Manufacturing knows that a lush stand of sod requires getting green rolls of grass harvested and installed in the same day. The Billings, Montana, company manufactures three self-propelled harvesters that simultaneously cut, roll, and stack turf for quick delivery. On each harvester, a John Deere PowerTech™ PWS 4.5L engine...

NPS Diesel helped Baural integrate a PVS 6.8L Final Tier 4/Stage V engine without the need for design modifications. OUR FOCUS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ON DESIGNING PRODUCTS THAT HELP CROP SCIENCE COMPANIES ACCELERATE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL INNOVATIONS. — amuel Provost, Baural S A field of innovations Agricultural machinery manufacturer Baural in Champigny en Beauce, France, produces an arsenal of high-tech machines for agronomic research and seed production. The DP4000 is the latest addition to a product range that includes seed drills, straddle tractors, and combine harvesters....

A wheel loader mows a steep incline using a Diamond Mower attachment powered by a dedicated John Deere engine. Diamond Mowers gives wheel loaders a powerful appetite for vegetation 6 he extreme versatility of wheel loaders makes them one of the most popular construction machines in the offroad market. They build roads, prepare jobsites, dig, carry heavy loads, and move materials. But what if your workhorse had an appetite for vegetation, too? Diamond Mowers, LLC, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offers a gem of an idea. The company manufactures a variety of boom-mounted mower attachments...

vocal that they wanted to stay away from diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). We looked at different engine brands and decided on the 74-hp (55-kW) John Deere engine.” The PowerTech™ EWX 2.9L engine meets Final Tier 4 emissions without the componentry necessary for cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), selective catalytic reduction (SCR), or a DEF tank. Contributing to the compact design is a 2-valve cylinder head and a wastegate turbocharger to maintain transient response and peak torque. The EWX 2.9L engine meets Final Tier 4 emissions without the need for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). OUR...

reen beans are not only rich in antioxidants, but they also improve soil fertility and reduce dependence on energy-intensive fertilizers. Ploeger UK Ltd. in Fakenham, U.K., aims to make green bean crops just as healthy for farmers’ bottom lines. Its dedicated GB7150 harvester, powered by John Deere Stage V technology, sets the standard for high recovery rate and crop quality. A smooth process in a compact package Working together to get it right the first time Built to maneuver in moderately sized green bean fields, the GB7150 offers an articulated, 9.90-meter (32.4-foot) long by 3.5-meter...

Fresno Equipment Company carries a variety of John Deere-powered OEM equipment, including orchard sweepers manufactured by Exact Harvesting of Modesto, California. Fresno Equipment’s legacy of superior service and support is as strong as ever in California’s Central Valley arsha Vucovich remembers when her father, Mark, started Fresno Equipment Company in 1961. At the time, the John Deere dealership seemed almost surrounded by a sea of red tractors. But that trend wouldn’t last. “He had the ambition to win over those customers,” muses Vucovich, recalling her father’s determination. And over...

A new Weiss McNair sweeper is readied for the nut-harvesting season. WE HAVE AT LEAST A DOZEN FAMILY FARMING OPERATIONS THAT WE HAVE BEEN DOING BUSINESS WITH SINCE THE ‘60S. — arsha Vucovich, Fresno Equipment Company M manufactured by Weiss McNair, Exact Harvesting, Progressive Ag, Harlo Products, and Rears Manufacturing. “We are dedicated to doing what we say we will do, and we stand by our customers and projects. We’re responsive. If someone is in need, we are there,” explains Vucovich. “We kept those core values in place and that furthers our continued success.” Fresno Equipment’s...

Hydrostatically driven by a PWS 4.5L engine, the AutoStack 3 features dual cutting heads Hydrostatically driven by a PWS 4.5L engine, for fast and efficient sod harvest. the AutoStack 3 features dual cutting heads for fast and efficient sod harvest. Trebro harvesters cut and roll quality sod for quick turf establishment F The Trebro-TSR sod harvester is highly maneuverable and offers unrivaled operator visibility. reshly harvested sod is highly perishable, and the green rolls of grass must be delivered and installed within hours for a successful transplant. Gregg Tvetene, co-owner of Trebro...

For greenhouse growers, the John Deere-powered Bio Bull CR Extreme crop remover makes crop rotations faster and safer In the turf business, every day is harvest day as orders come in. A lot of our customers will harvest early in the morning and try to have the product ready to be delivered and installed the same day. That’s why it’s important to have a dependable machine with a reliable engine. — regg Tvetene, Trebro Manufacturing G Since Trebro’s inception in 1999, the family-owned business has steadily grown, and it has continually improved its sod harvesters with the support of its 50...

IN THE GREENHOUSE, A CROP RESIDUE REMOVAL MACHINE CAN HELP GROWERS INCREASE SPEED AND EFFICIENCY, ALLOWING THEM TO ROTATE MORE CROPS IN A SEASON. t the end of the growing season there’s only one thing on the greenhouse grower’s mind: preparing for the next round of crop! Removing crop waste can be the most laborintensive step in the crop rotation process. But not with the Bio Bull Crop Remover (CR) Extreme. Built by Hortiworld B.V. under the brand name Bio Bull, and powered by John Deere, it makes light work of an otherwise tedious and physically demanding job. In the greenhouse, a crop...