Agribusiness
How to Improve Hay Quality Delmhorst Instrument Co. is a 2nd generation familyowned business that has been manufacturing moisture meters for agriculture and the building trades/lumber industries for 75 years. Our products are known world-wide and have been accepted by the major schools of agriculture and forestry. They are proven for ruggedness and accuracy and will provide many years of reliability. Monitoring the moisture content of hay helps to preserve leaves, color, and feed value, and reduces the possibility of mold development while in storage. When harvest time comes, Delmhorst probe-type meters are proven, essential tools that are a critical component to ensuring high quality hay. The popular model F-2000
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hand-held meter uses a 9v battery and offers easy to use controls, and a sharp digital display even in bright sunlight. For high volume producers who need the timesaving convenience of on-the-go monitoring, the FX-2000 adds the ability to check hay moisture during baling, without even leaving the tractor. It is powered by the tractor’s 12V system as well as a 9v battery for portable use. The F-2000 and FX-2000 hay testers are covered by a 3-year warranty.
for the windrow, small and large square bales, and round bales too. Delmhorst also produces moisture meters for the cotton, soil, grain, hemp/hops/ tobacco markets, as well as a temperature measuring probe system, ideal for grain, hay, and cotton. Download our complimentary guide How to Improve Hay Quality For more information on the F-2000, FX2000, and Delmhorst’s full line of moisture meters and accessories visit our website at delmhorst.com and click on the Speak to a Specialist link or email us at info@delmhorst.com
Whether in the windrow, while baling, or in storage, Delmhorst meters measure hay moisture every step of the way with speed, accuracy, and reliability. Prods are available
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