Dual purp o s e role f or Hu stler Hurricane LX104

IF you need a machine that can bed cattle in the pen and also feed them forage then the Hustler Hurricane LX104 is the one as it does both Bedding cattle is a time-consuming and back-breaking task when executed by hand, therefore mechanising the task can help improve efficiency

The Hustler rear and front mounted Hurricane LX104 is a two in one feeding and bedding farm implement designed for maximum versatility.

The machine can feed or spread out round or square bales of up to one tonne, in a simple motion reducing jamming and feed waste and maximising bedding life

The Hurricane spreads the straw up to seven to eleven metres without chopping, reducing the risk of dust inhalation and dangerous projectiles fired at the animals

Fuel and power efficient, the Hurricane does the work of two machines with faster feeding and bedding, all made possible by a 100 percent hydraulically driven innovative belt system, providing higher torque delivery and improved spreading

One single set of hydraulics and a handy in-cab remote is all that is necessary to control the machine.

The Hurricane is self-loading, instantly connects and disconnects the integrated tines thanks to the Snaplox hands-free system and the all-new operator-friendly floating mount system, taking less than ten seconds to switch between feeding and bedding without any tools

Front mounted machines improve visibility on the job, offering a better manoeuvrability and less risks for staff, animals and equipment

The Hurricane can easily be fitted to all tractors and telehandlers as three point linkage mounts come as standard

The integrated tines of the Hustler Hurricane can be used to perform other handling tasks on the farm without having to unhook the machine every single time it is not in use.

The Hustler Hurricane LX104 weighs 1300kgs unladen.

POTTINGER has just launched its new Boss 3000 series forage wagon featuring the classic Supermatic tine conveyor unit

The new Boss 3000 is available in three sizes with load capacities of 18 7, 21 3 and 23 5 cubic metres, as both high profile and LowProfile (LP) versions

The Supermatic tine conveyor system originating from the Euroboss is known for very high forage conservation combined with the lowest power requirement

The loading system can be ordered with three or four arms, which can also be used to load heavy silage The loader wagons are driven as standard at 540 rpm at the PTO and can be operated by tractors as small as 60hp.

Above that, up to 110hp is also possible As an option, the driveline is also available for a PTO speed of 1000 rpm As standard, the Boss is equipped without knives Six knives can be slotted in as an option The knife bank with 16 or 31 knives can be folded out by an optional hydraulic system and then swung out alongside using Easymove All the knives are individually protected against foreign objects

The pick-up with an effective width of 1800mm (DIN) has a freedom of movement of 120mm at the outermost tine In especially demanding terrain, a trailing jockey wheel chassis further improves ground tracking

Ground tracking can also be optimised with the Autotast active parallel lift drawbar The five pick-up tine carriers, which are guided by a cam track, are driven by a maintenance-free V-belt

The hydraulically dry forage extension can now be equipped with an automatic folding system Optional nets prevent the crop from snagging or falling out between the struts. For longer working days, an LED lighting package is also available.

In addition to Isobus compatibility as standard, the loader wagon can be equipped with three different types of control system: from simple pre-selects operated by the tractor spool valve, to entry-level automation with power beyond hydraulics for the scraper floor, and load-sensing hydraulics operated directly from the control terminal

The greasing points on the four-arm conveyor system and the maintenance-free V-belt drive on the pick-up make maintenance a breeze on the Boss 3000 The chain drive on the loading unit is greased by a lubrication system as standard If any maintenance is needed, the wagon indicates the job in the service counter, which is also standard

by Chris McCullough

For the 2023 season, Claas is introducing new Variant 500 round balers with variable bale chamber

The Variant 500 series initially includes six models The Variant 560 and 565 can create bales from 0 90 to 1 60m in diameter and the 580 and 585 up to 1 80m

The Variant 560 RF and 580 RF work with a spiral Roto Feed rotor The four Variant models available in RC format (560, 565, 580 and 585) with spiral Roto Cut four-star cutting rotor for small forage packages and thus stand for excellent forage quality and high baling density

The product range includes the Variant 565 RC and 585 RC with HD drive components such as reinforced drive chains, a strong cutting rotor with 8mm double-tine stars and special knife protection

In contrast to the two other Variant RC models with the tried-and-tested 14-knife cutting mechanism with a theoretical cutting length of 70mm, these two balers are now equipped with a 17-knife cutting mechanism with a theoretical cutting length of 60mm

The standard PRO rotor drop floor can be lowered hydraulically to clear blockages at the push of a button from the tractor cab, while the knives are automatically depressurised

In order to prevent blockages in advance, the PRO rotor drop floor compensates for uneven swaths by being able to lower itself by up to 30mm and automatically return to its original position.

An acoustic signal warns the driver before the rotor is blocked, so that there is enough time to reduce the driving speed

In the binding area, the first thing that catches the eye is the ideal position of the net roll, which is 25cm lower than in the previous generation and thus enables easy and safe roll changes

Thanks to the new net brake, which is independent of the roll diameter, for absolutely constant net tension, a further improved feed plate and the new knife release guarantees a reliable and trouble-free completion of the tying process under all operating conditions

The machines have new tyre options up to size 560/45 22 5