Potato Grower

June 2017

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WWW.POTATOGROWER.COM 29 Advanced Farm Equipment • (989) 268-5711 • www.lenco-harvesters.com Wrap-A-Round Harvester The four-row Wrap-A-Round harvester from Advanced Farm Equipment (the manufacturer of Lenco equipment) features primary and secondary chains, an AFE table with stars, two adjustable smooth rollers, a full-width vine belt with blowers, and a cross conveyor with distribution stars on all turns. A-high powered vine blower is situated in the front left corner for cleaning vines. The Wrap-A-Round also has a 70-bag bin for switching trucks on the go. This harvester digs quickly and cleanly with minimal bruising to the product. It is designed with operator comfort in mind for optimal view of the product flowing through the machine. Crary / Lockwood • (800) 247-7335 • www.lockwoodmfg.com Lockwood 656 Windrower Growers can help minimize bruising and increase harvest capacity with Lockwood's 656 windrower. The 656's heavy-duty, parallel link trailing third coulters cut through potato vines. Engineering with no steering tie-rod eliminates vine buildup on machine, and the pressure-relieved coulter design allows for more protection and movement. Larger tires improve flotation, pressure-sensing support wheels allow for better depth control, and steerable rear wheels allow for shorter turns. Rear wheel lift allows for steeper angles on the primary and secondary for increased cleaning. An adjustable rear lift allows the operator to raise or lower the rear of the machine to accommodate changing conditions. Variable speed hydraulic drive on the rear cross helps minimize bruising, and potatoes can be discharge on either the right or left side of the machine to fit growers' specific needs. The 656 fits 34- to 38-inch row planters. Double L • (208) 438-5592 • www.doublelglobal.com • info@doublelglobal.com 6500 Series Windrower Double L's 6500 series windrowers are designed to meet the high expectations of the potato industry. A longer secondary chain has raised the bar on speed and capacity. This unique feature gives the 6500 series windrower industry-leading performance. The 6500's turning radius has been decreased by positioning the wheels underneath the machine, rather than at the rear. This feature also gives growers a better way to manage their headlands because an operator can back over ditches, mainlines and other obstructions without the risk of damage. The 6500 low tongue weight lightens the load on the tractor's drawbar and balances the vertical load of the machine on the axle. Double L engineers included 70-inch-wide chain instead of the industry standard 69-inch, effectively increasing the cleaning area and product flow.

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