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Product News Deere announces plan to enhance parts service capabilities Deere & Co. will enhance its parts service capabilities in the U.S. and Canada by investing in capacity expansions at Deere’s primary parts distribution center in Milan, Ill. and three additional locations in the western U.S. and Canada. "This strategic investment will further enhance John Deere’s leadership position," said Gail Leese, vice president of Worldwide Parts Services. "The initiative will support dealers and customers by locating service parts inventory closer to customers and dealers to enhance availability and speed of delivery." The Parts Distribution Center in Milan, Ill., will be expanded more than 300,000 square feet to meet the capacity needs of the parts business. Importantly, three other locations will become regional distribution centers after having served as emergency parts depots. Current parts depots in Portland, Ore. and Regina, Saskatchewan will each be renovated to assume expanded responsibilities for operation as a Regional Distribution Center. Activities at a parts depot in Stockton, Calif., will be relocated to Lathrop, Calif., with expansion to support greater responsibilities. These Regional Distribution Centers are anticipated to become operational between November 2008 and September 2009. The total investment was not disclosed.  New Evolution Series fountain
The fountain is made in the U.S. and comes with a 2-year warranty. Optional 120V LED lighting is available to accent the fountain with a variety of lamp colors from which to choose. It can be plugged into a standard 115V household receptacle. Also included is either a 100- or 175-foot power cord, 100 feet of mooring rope with two mooring stakes, a timer/photo sensor controller with GFCI, all packaged in a single decorative box. Visit www.aquacontrol.com. Caterpillar adds compact rubber-track loaders Caterpillar has added three models--the 279C, 289C and 299C--to its line of rubber-track loaders.
All three models feature two-speed drive systems, with a maximum speed of 8.5 miles per hour, for fast movement around large sites. They also have electrohydraulic joystick control of the drive motors that is said to deliver straight-line tracking, along with electronic torque management to optimize productivity. All three are powered by the Cat C3.4T diesel engine, an inline, four-cylinder, turbocharged model with 3.3-liter displacement. It is designed with high-load-carrying bearings, induction-hardened cylinder liners, forged-steel/super-finished crankshaft, positive-displacement gear-pump lubrication system and gear-driven coolant pump. For applications requiring added hydraulic horsepower, Caterpillar offers the optional High Flow XPS auxiliary-hydraulic system, which delivers 33 gpm at 4,061 psi. For more information, contact a local Caterpillar dealer. Registration open for Desert Turfgrass School Registration is now open for the 2009 Desert Turfgrass School at the University of Arizona Karsten Turfgrass Facility in Tucson, Jan 5-9, 2009. The topics presented at the one-week short course will be warm- and cool-season turfgrass species; overseeding and transition; desert soils, salinity, fertility and nutrition; irrigation audits; pest and weed management. More details and registration procedures are on our website at: http://turf.arizona.edu. Registration deadline is December 1 and space is limited. On-line registration will accept major credit cards. IFH has polyethylene storage and dispensing systems
The company says its system provides an easier, safer and cleaner alternative to 55-gallon drums, while taking up less floor space. It is a superior alternative for handling lubricants and other fluids such as cutting oils, hydraulic fluids and engine oils. The new polyethylene containers are ideal for caustic materials that cannot be stored in a traditional steel container, according to IFH, such as herbicides, degreasers, water based products and water treatment chemicals. They are also well-suited for economical operation in smaller lube rooms or for fluids that are infrequently used. Applications range from agriculture to golf courses to dozens of different manufacturing operations. The containers are also used in a range of custom mobile lubrication carts in which users can specify the number and capacity of containers, as well as options such as pumps, hoses, nozzles and different sizes of drip pan cart bases. Visit http://www.ifhgroup.com/. Leica and TeeJet partner to offer precision options
The agreement combines Leica’s high-accuracy GNSS and auto-guidance systems with TeeJet’s guidance and material application solutions to provide a broader array of customized options for applicators. Under the agreement, TeeJet will private-label and distribute Leica’s No-Drift mojoRTK auto-steer system adding RTK-accuracy guidance to their suite of precision agriculture products. "TeeJet has a long history of building high-quality application equipment and control technologies," says Rich Gould, vice president of product strategy with TeeJet. "The addition of Leica’s RTK system and Virtual Wrench technology strengthens our product line and gives our customers easy access to the latest in high precision RTK positioning." Under the same agreement Leica will capitalize on TeeJet Technologies’ range of vehicle-specific assisted steering kits to vastly increase the number of tractors the mojoRTK can steer. The list of kits offered by TeeJet currently tops more than 50 individual kits, designed to fit approximately 150 individual vehicle models. Initially, Leica will offer TeeJet vehicle kits through their network of premium resellers, quickly growing Leica’s steering platforms for the mojoRTK auto-steer. Visit http://www.teejet.com. Irrigation Association courses available Las Vegas The Irrigation Association and Water Smart have teamed up to offer IA Irrigation courses at the Water Smart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas, Oct. 8-10. Three classes will be offered:
Click here for more information on the class descriptions, times and a registration form. Courses will also be available at the Irrigation Show in Anaheim, Nov. 2-4. Click here for complete details. |
Aqua Control Inc. has released its the Evolution Series 1/2-hp fountain. The company says it offers six spray patterns, has an operating cost of about 5 cents per hour, and offers a one-person plug-in-and-go operation. 
The loaders feature steel embedded track and a freshly engineered suspension-type undercarriage on the chassis of the multi terrain 277C, 287C and 297C loaders. The fully suspended undercarriage employs four independent torsion axles for a superior ride and excellent bucket load retention. 
The Innovative Fluid Handling Group has introduced a new range of custom storage and dispensing systems and mobile lubrication carts using its new lightweight, economical polyethylene containers.
Leica Geosystems and TeeJet Technologies have announced an agreement that will provide new precision agriculture solutions. 
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