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16 Sugar Producer AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 l KUHN NORTH AMERICA (608) 897 2131 www.kuhn.com EXCELERATOR XT 8010 VERTICAL TILLAGE SYSTEM While retaining a 1- to 5-degree vertical tillage gang angle range for true VT performance, the Kuhn Krause Excelerator XT 8010 vertical tillage system features an additional XTended range of 6 to 8 degrees. e added capability to increase gang angle will assist the operator in removing shallow-rooted weed growth or filling light ruts created from previous harvest traffic or sprayer passes. Individual gang angles adjust using a standard mechanical screw adjustment; an optional hydraulic on-the-go adjustment feature is also available. e hydraulic option includes an in-cab selector that allows the operator to move front and rear gangs simultaneously, retain the same gang angles front to rear, or adjust the front and rear gangs independently, varying the front and rear gang angles. Designed to operate at 8 to 10 miles per hour throughout the gang angle range, the new Excelerator XT 8010 provides producers with a versatile and productive high-speed vertical tillage tool that is proficient in either fall or spring tillage applications. e Excelerator XT is currently available in 30-, 34- and 40-foot sizes. l UNVERFERTH MANUFACTURING COMPANY (419) 532-3121 www.umequip.com COVER CROP SEEDER FOR ROLLING HARROW SOIL CONDITIONER Unverferth introduces a mounted cover crop seeder for its Rolling Harrow soil conditioner for time- saving, one-pass planting of these profit-enhancing crops. e new cover crop seeder option provides economical one-pass planting and incorporation with the Rolling Harrow soil conditioner by itself, or combined with a lead tillage tool for enhanced residue sizing and tillage. It features 40.5 cubic feet of capacity combined with hydraulic-powered air delivery for covering a larger area with greater productivity. e chevron-shaped, roller-style meter provides continuous flow of seed for an even stand. Application rate is determined by tractor speed and an electric-over-hydraulic meter setting. Operations are monitored with unit-mounted lights indicating air pressure, seed level and seed flow. Seed delivery pauses when the unit is raised, or with a cab- mounted foot switch. Additional features include side-mounted windows for easy monitoring of contents, a ladder and platform for easy filling, and a weather-tight roll tarp with ground-level operation. e seeder is available in implement-matching red or green. e new cover crop seeder is available with new Rolling Harrow 1245 and 1245D models with flat- or stack-folding designs up to 37 feet. It can easily be mounted to most of these previous models in those sizes. Buyers' Guide Equipment TILLAGE

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