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• 17 FARM 406 ACCURACY BEYOND MEASURE John Deere unveils its largest air cart yet, the C850. The new addition bumps up capacity to 850 bushel, which is 55% larger than previous models. Seed an entire quarter section without refilling. The C850 has 260, 130 and 410 bushel main tanks along with a 50 bushel small-product tank at the front. They ride on load cells, enabling the operator to use the new active calibration feature and fine tune metering rates right from the tractor cab. The C850 also uses the dual fan AirPower 2 system. "If you want to see rates higher than 550 lbs.per acre, just slow it down from 5.5 (m.p.h.) to 5 or 4.8 and you can see rates as high as 600 and even upwards of 700 lbs. of product through it," says John Deere product specialist, Tyler Harris. The John Deere C850 is compatible with the 76-foot 1870 Air Hoe Drill; and 50- and 60-foot 1890 No-till Air Drills. The cart can also be equipped with AirPower2, ActiveCal™, Acres Remaining, Section Command™ and Hydraulic Wireless Conveyance features. It also gets disc brakes on the rear axle to help with stability both in the field and during road transport. For more information: www.deere.com > KUBOTA M7 SERIES TRACTORS Kubota Tractor Corporation is increasing its competitive know-how, and expanding product offering. With the highly-anticipated M7-Series tractor line, embarking on a new era by breaking into the commercial livestock and row-crop production markets. The M7-Series is the largest horsepower offering from Kubota to-date and includes three new mid-range tractor models: the M7-131, M7-151 and M7-171, in the 130 to 170 engine horsepower range. The new line of workhorse tractor models feature powerful performance, easy operation, technological advances, sophisticated styling, and best-in-class base weight, making it a top choice for row-crop, commercial livestock and hay market customers. For more information: www.kubota.com > XR770 EXTENDED RANGE HARROW The capability of Bourgault's new XR 770 eXtended Range harrow (available in 70' and 90' working widths) eXtends beyond a traditional harrow, incorporating user-friendly features that deliver consistent residue management resulting in an even and smooth field finish. The primary ground-breaking advancement that sets the XR 770 apart from the competition is the development of the patent pending, in-cab Adjustable Down Force system (ADF). This design employs hydraulically controlled down force or up force to each harrow section ensuring a uniform field finish even when contouring to the extremes. For more information: www.bourgault.com >

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