PARTNERS Getting Started Curt Hanson, Founder
Summer 2014 . Issue #6 Getting Started...........Page 1 Zero Turn Mowers......Page 3 Bobcat Skidsteers.......Page 4 Precision Ag Update..Page 5 Featured Equipment.Page 6 JD Hay Tools.................Page 8 Rental Spotlight........Page 10 Green Toys 4 U..........Page 10 Ask the Experts.........Page 11 Parts & Service...........Page 11 WI Family Business...Page 12 Dairy Breakfasts........Page 12 40 Years!......................Page 12
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Highway 73 as the major road going past the front of the store. This made for a safer entry and exit to the Columbus location.
Watertown was the last of the Eichstaedt Implement stores, and had been operated only as a parts and service center. We decided that we would operate as a full dealership offering sales of new and used equipment as well as parts and service. To expand to a full dealership, we needed to start building a new service shop and build an equipment display lot for new and used equipment. By the fall of 1990, we had completed the addition of a 6,000 squarefoot shop and built an expanded display lot.
In August of 1992, John Deere introduced the “New Breed of Deere� tractor lineup. These included the new 6000 and 7000 series tractors. The 6000 series replaced the old 2000 and 3000 series tractors. The 7000 series replaced the 4000 series tractors that were introduced back in 1960, replacing the two cylinder tractors. This was the biggest change in tractors in 32 years.
During the winter of 1990 and the spring of 1991 our son, Bryan, was serving our country as a Marine in Desert Storm in the Middle-East. This was a stressful time for the Hanson family. In the summer of 1991, we started remodeling our parts department and building a new second floor office space in Columbus.
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Part V: In the last issue of Partners, we ended with the opening of Mid-State East in Watertown and the addition of seven employees there.
At the same time, the new four-lane Highway 151 was being built between Sun Prairie and Columbus. In the summer of 1992, the new highway was opened, placing the Columbus store a third-mile from the Highway 151 interchange and leaving
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The 70 series four-wheel drive tractors were introduced in 1993. They included the 8570, 8770, 8870, and 8970. These tractors replaced the 60 series tractors with more horsepower. In 1994 Deere introduced a complete new line of high horsepower row crop tractors. These were the all-new 8000 series with new cabs and new command arm controls. This was a major change to the large row crop tractors, and the end of the large frame 4000 series tractors that began in 1968 with the introduction of the 4520 tractor. The 4560, 4760, and 4960 were the last of the 4000 series row crop tractors. The new 8000 series tractors set new standards for the farm tractor industry. A major expansion of the Watertown store was started in 1995. (Continued on Page 2...) Salem
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Getting Started, continued Curt Hanson, Founder
This included a complete new facade with a new entry, a larger parts department, a new display floor, and new offices. At this time, we started a new division of our company called “Mid-State Rentals.” With the Watertown expansion, we started renting skid steer loaders, SkyTraks, fork lifts, and other lifts and equipment. This was the start of the commercial rental business. Before this, we had just rented farm tractors to farmers and canning companies. In July of 1995 the Wisconsin Farm Technology days were on the Dan Neuburg farm in Washington County. We had a large display of forage equipment and tractors. Temperatures at that show were close to 100 degrees on some days.
allowed us to add more machinery technicians. We started a fleet of service call vehicles to provide better field service to customers. With the closing of the John Deere dealer in Slinger in 1993, there was a need for John Deere representation in the Hartford-Slinger area. We spent many hours trying to find a suitable location. While visiting a customer on Highway 83 south of Hartford, we saw a small building available for rent. It wasn’t ideal, but it was a place to start. Bryan took on the challenge in 1998, and along with help from Dennis Lichtenberg and Norbie Neu, we opened this small dealership south of Hartford on Highway 83. This was our start in the HartfordJackson area.
Bryan Hanson joined the business in 1996 in Watertown, two 1998 brought the 10-series combine introduction (9410, 9510, years after graduating from University of Wisconsin-Platteville. and 9610.) The 10-series 7000 tractors were introduced with We were very happy and excited to have him in the family many new improvements. business. He and his wife, Erin, moved to Watertown. However, the big news for me in late 1997 came from the In 1996 John Deere introduced a new line of four-wheel drive phone call I got from Georgia. It was our daughter, Christine, tractors. The 9000 series were bold new tractors with new who was working for John Deere Credit in Augusta, Georgia. large cabs, many more new features, and more power. The She asked, “Dad, do you think there would be room for me in largest was the 9400 tractor. the business?” What a wonderful surprise. I said, “If that is By 1997 John Deere had been in the combine business for 50 what you want, perhaps we can find a position for you.” years. In 1997 all 9000 series combines came with a large “50 Now with the addition of Christine in late 1997, we were Year” decal on the side of the combine to commemorate the entering 1998 with all members of the family involved in the 50th anniversary. business. We added a 4,000 square foot expansion in Columbus onto our machine shop to have more room for combine repair. This gave us more height for the larger machines. This also
In the next issue we enter our 25th year in business (1999,) Y2K, Greenstar, dealer expansion and consolidation, and many more new machines!
Tractor Trivia:
What was the 1st John Deere Tractor to be factory built with a turbo charge diesel engine?
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*The first 25 people to come in to any Mid-State location and give a sale person OR receptionist the correct answer to this trivia question will receive a MID-STATE 40th Anniversary cap.
Pictured: Young Farmer, Dean Manthe with Curt Hanson, taking delivery of his 1st Four-Wheel Drive Tractor from Mid-State Equipment in 1990.
Zero Turn Mowers
John Laubenstein, Jackson Consumer & Commercial Sales We have waited through a long and frustrating winter, but within the last few weeks, the grass has turned green and is growing! It’s time to get that equipment out to cut the lawn. Maybe this is the year for you to think about replacing your old mower with a new Scag or John Deere zero-turn mower to make the job easier. Here at Mid-State Equipment, we can meet your needs with fast cutting, quality driven, zero-turn mowers that save you up to 30% of the time it takes you to cut with your current mower. Let’s talk about a product made by Metal Craft in nearby Mayville, Wisconsin. This company builds a complete line of Scag zero-turn mowers. Let’s start with the Freedom Z, a heavy duty homeowner machine with a 48 inch to a 61 inch cutting capacity. Next we go to the Tiger Cat, which is the first cat with the famous Velocity cutting deck. This machine produces a very high quality cut and appearance with a variety of deck sizes. From there we move up to the world’s fastest cat, the Cheetah. Some models have speeds up to 16 mph to get the job done fast. The Cheetah has a simple independent suspension system that tames the bumps and gives you a smooth ride.
Our next machine would be the Turf Tiger. This machine has been around for almost twenty-five years and has made a solid reputation that speaks for itself. Available in gas or diesel with cutting capacities from 52 to 72 inches, this is the king of all cats. With optional attachments, you can bag, mulch, or side-discharge the clippings. A striper kit is also available that makes your cutting area look like a baseball field. Another quality product is our John Deere lineup of homeowner zero-turn mowers. We will start with the Z235 with its powerful 20 horsepower engine and 42 inch wide cutting deck. This unit will handle an acre of grass like a breeze. The Z400 and Z600 series are built heavier and will handle even higher acreage. All John Deere homeowner zero turn mowers, have a stamped, steel deck which is a John Deere trademark. John Deere also offers a complete line of commercial grade mowers. The 900 Series ZTrak mowers feature heavy duty features with a reasonable price. The Z915B is available with a 48 to 60 inch deck. All John Deere commercial grade mowers have a stamped deck made out of seven gauge steel and a high blade tip speed of 18,000 fpm to give you a high quality cut. You might also take a look at our John Deere M and R Series zero-turn commercial mowers. They offer more comfort and engine options including fuel injected models that can save you up to 40% less in fuel consumption. They also offer diesel powered units. Stop by to check out the complete zero-turn lineup at MidState Equipment. With 40 years of service, we look forward to helping you with your lawn cutting needs.
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Bobcat Skidsteers- A step above the rest Rhonda Davis, Prairie du Sac Sales
Did you know that Bobcat built its one millionth loader this year? You can now buy a piece of history by purchasing the S650 one millionth edition machine. The Bobcat skid-steer loader is known worldwide for its’ versatility, maneuverability and reliability. Bobcat pioneered the skid-steer loader concept in 1960 and maintains its industry leadership today with a broad product line. Bobcat is offering a limited number of machines to purchase. Along with this milestone, Bobcat has also installed a new Doosan Non-DPF Tier 4 Engine in the skid-steer. This Tier 4 compliant machine does not need DEF fluid like most other machines in its class. As part of the rollout of the new, non-DPF Tier 4 compliant Bobcat engine, Bobcat Company is providing a three-year/3000 hour Engine Warranty. Stop in to Mid-State Equipment today to check out the new machines and engines that Bobcat has to offer.
machine. Some manufacturers still place the radiators in the tailgate of the machines, whereas the Bobcat radiator and hydraulic oil cooler are well protected between the frame uprights above the engine. This also allows for better serviceability with having full access to the engine. The Bobcat also has a tip-up cab for access to the hydraulic and hydrostatic components in minutes. Bobcat offers three different control options, allowing you to decide what works best. First, Bobcat offers their standard controls. Standard controls, invented nearly 50 years ago, still remain a solid option with dual steering levers to control each drive side independently, and with dual foot pedals to control the loader lift and tilt functions. Advanced Control System, (ACS) controls offers you the choice of two control styles in one machine. By pressing a switch, you can use traditional Bobcat standard controls or H-pattern hand controls. In H-pattern mode, the left lever controls the left drive and lift, while the right lever controls the right drive and tilt. The third option is Selectable Joystick Controls (SJC.) The SJC option is becoming more popular as it offers low-effort hand control of all machine workgroup functions. ISO or H-patterns can easily be activated by a dash-mounted rocker switch inside the cab. Bobcat truly sets themselves apart from the competition by offering something that no one else can.
What sets Bobcat apart from the competition? There are several things that set Bobcat Skid-Steer Loaders apart from the rest. The Bobcat cooling system, (known as smart cooling,) is 30% quieter than the original cooling fans. Plus, the hydraulically powered SmartFan senses the temperature of the machine and turns on only as needed. This allows the machine to work in extreme conditions without the worry of overheating. Bobcat loaders have a patented, dual-path cooling system that draws cool, clean air from above and pulls If you want to learn more about the Bobcat Products and how warm air out of the engine compartment. It forces the air out they stack up against the competition, please call your MidState Equipment representative. the two side vents for more efficient cooling, and keeps the engine compartment cleaner. Bobcat’s cooling system is unlike the competition’s that pull the dirty air over the top of the tires and from the rear of the
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Precision Farming Update
Phil Moskal, Integrated Solutions Manager This is a self-emptying bucket so there is no maintenance. A temperature probe can be used in two ways. You can place it in the ground and it will give you soil temperature at a depth of three inches. You could also put a sun shade on the probe John Deere Field Connect is a soil moisture and it will tell you air temperature. A weather station is also monitoring system for those of you with compatible with the Field Connect system. It will tell you air irrigation. Field Connect consists of two temperature, wind speed, wind direction, relative humidity, main components. The first component is the soil moisture and Delta-T. Delta T is an indicator for acceptable conditions probe, which comes in three different sizes. The smallest is a to apply product. It indicates evaporation rate and droplet half meter probe. This is designed for shallow rooted crops lifetime. The Leaf Wetness Sensor imitates leaf characteristics like vegetables, flowers, and mint. It has moisture sensors at and is used in the plant canopy or on a weather station mast. 4, 8, 12, and 20 inches. The middle probe goes one meter be- The sensor detects moisture or frost on the upper surface by low the surface. This would be the most common probe used measuring the dielectric constant of the surface. Finally, we for row crops like corn and soybeans. It has all the same sen- have a Pyranometer, which measures solar radiation. sors as the half meter, with an additional sensor at 40 inches. The biggest probe is 1.5 meters. This is designed for orchards All sensors, including the moisture probes, are connected to and vineyards. It adds an additional sensor at 60 inches. The the gateway via cables. The gateway will collect data from all other part of the Field Connect system is the Gateway. This is of the sensors every half hour. It stores those on-board and the brain box of the system. It has a battery to run everything will “call in� with data every two hours. It uses either a cell phone connection, or if that is not available, it will use satelwhich is charged by a solar panel. It also houses all of the lites to transmit the information. This data is sent directly to communication equipment. your MyJohnDeere.com web portal. You can view this data There are many additional sensors you can add to the gateover any device connected to the internet, like a computer, way. A rain bucket will collect the precipitation that falls, from tablet, or even a smart phone. your irrigation system or Mother Nature, and give you a total. This can help you determine if you are putting out the correct This information can be very helpful if you have irrigators spread over a large distance. It can also help you time your amount of water from your irrigator or if that field received irrigation to feed you crops at the optimal time. any rain from the sporadic storms that pop up over summer. With planting well underway, I thought I’d take a few minutes to give you an update on a couple of newer products.
If you are interested in a Field Connect system, please contact Phil at 608-290-6722 & we can set up the right system for you.
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pre-owned Equipment Deals JD468 Silage Special 4x6 Round Baler, Net Wrap (J) $25,000
JD567 Round Baler, Mega Wide Pickup, Net Wrap (W) $22,000
JD854 Silage Special, Net Wrap, Monitor, Shedded (J) $29,000
CASE IH RBX563 Round, Wide Pickup, 5x6 Bales, Net Wrap (W) $20,000
New Holland BR7060 4x5 Round, Crop Cutter, Twine & Net (C)$17,900
New Holland BR780A 5x6 Baler, Net Wrap, Small 1000 PTO (C) $23,000
JD348 Square Baler w/ 42 Ejector, CAT 4 PTO, Hyd Tongue (S) $13,900
JD7950 4WD SPFH, Pro Drive, 2 Spd, 40 Knife Cutter Hd w/KP (J) $299,000
JD7950 4WD SPFH, Pro Drive, 2 Spd, Quick Change KP (C) $327,000
Claas 900 4WD SPFH, KP, Auto Lube, w/ Heads (C) $150,000
JD3975 Chopper, 3RN, 9.5' RCI Hay Hd, Metal Detect, KP (P) $68,000
JD3975 Chopper, Intelliguard, 1 3/4 CAT 6 PTO, w/KP (W) $42,500
JD945 Impeller MoCo, Hyd Tilt, Adj Gauge Shoes, Shedded (J) $12,500
NH H7450 13' Cut Windrower, Rubber Rolls, Low Acres (C) $12,900
JD1560 20' No-Till Drill, 7.5" Spacing, Progressive Markers (C) $28,000
JD750 15' Drill w/ Grass Seed, 7.5" Spacing, Dolly Wheels (C) $17,900
MACDON 9352 Turbo Windrower, 2 JD946 MoCo Impeller, 13.5' Cut, Hyd Heads w/ Crimping Rolls (C) $62,000 Tilt, 2 Pt Hitch (J) $22,000
KUHN 883/313 Triple Mower w/ Impeller (Rep Photo) (J) $29,000
CIH SPX3310, 90' Boom, 1000 Gal SS
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JD348 Square Baler w/ 42 Ejector, CAT4 PTO, Hyd Tongue (S) $13,900
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JD8285R MFWD, PS, 4 SCVs, 7" Color JD8260R MFWD, PS, 4 SCVs, JD8225R MFWD, PS, Dlx Cab, 4 SCVs, JD8295R MFWD, PS, 4 SCVs, 1000 PTO, 60 GPM Hydraulics (J) $207,000 Touch Display, 1000 PTO (J) $190,000 3 Available (J/C) Starting at $185,000 1000 PTO, Work Lights (W) $159,000
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JD328D Foot Controls, Cab/Heat/Air, JD318D Foot Controls, OS, 2 Spd, NB, BC S650 SJC, Cab/Heat/Air, NB, 2 2 Spd, NB, Self Leveling (S) $39,500 Power QuickTach (W) $19,500 Spd, Air Ride Seat, Lights (P) $32,500
Spra Coupe 4450 60’ Boom, Raven Controls and Lightbar (S) $57,000
JD4710 90' Boom, 800 Gal SS Tank, Eductor, Autotrac Ready (J) $118,000
JD4940 1200 Gal, Boomtrac, High Flow, 2630 (J) starting at $276,000
JD7930 MFWD, IVT Tractor 4 Available, Starting at $135,000
CAT MT765C 16 Spd PS, 6 SCVs, 30" Tracks, 3 PT/PTO (J) $130,000
BC S850 SJC, Cab/Heat/Air, NB, 2 Spd, Suspension Seat (W) $49,000
JD4930 90' Boom, 1200 Gal SS Tank, Boomtrac, Float Tires (J) $145,000
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Product Spotlight: Hay Tools Jeff Neumann, Prairie du Sac Sales
Here it is, May already! And, just like usual for Wisconsin, temperatures have been up and down. Conditions like this will make for an interesting hay season, and with all the challenges that go into making hay, we need to make sure we match up the right equipment for your operation. Having the correct hay tool can speed up your operation no matter if you are doing dry hay with a smaller windrow or chopping hay with a large windrow. Cutting hay efficiently requires matching the right equipment with the acres you are trying to cover in order to make a quality product without spending too much money and time. With John Deere Mower Conditioners, we start with the 625, 630, and 635 side-pull machines. The 625 MoCo comes with an 8'2" cut, but only comes with an impeller conditioner. The 630 & 635 MoCos come with an impeller or urethane rolls, and range from a 9'9" cut to 11'6" cut. These machines are a very good fit if you want a smaller windrow of hay for drying out when baling or using a smaller pull-type chopper. These mowers also offer either an equal angle or clevis hitch.
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Next, we go to the John Deere 830 & 835 mid-pivot MoCos. These will produce the same size windrows as the 630 and 635 at the 9'9" and 11'6" cut. These also have a swing tongue for multi-directional cutting. Determining what tractor you are using to cut with is a good idea before you choose the style of hitch you want on the MoCo. Another consideration is the cost of the side-pull machine. Side-Pull machines are lower cost, and have the same cutter bar and conditioner types, but not as efficient when turning. We then go to the 946 & 956 MoCos which have been a mainstay for Deere for years. The big difference in this series is you have four choices of conditioners: impeller, urethane rolls, V-10 steel rolls, and tri-lobe. These MoCos provide the most versatility for conditioning the crop. Finally we add the new Deere triple mower 131 front unit & 338 rear unit for a total cut of 28'8" equipped with an impeller conditioner. John Deere also offers several self-propelled windrowers including the W110, W150, and W235 which match up with several platforms. The 140A & 160A auger platforms match up with the W110. The W150 will handle the 140A, 160A and 180A platforms. These headers all have steel rolls and a sickle cut. Next, we have the W235 power unit. This unit has three
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choices of headers including the 994 in a 13' to 14' 5" cut and a 995 in a 16' cut. On these headers you have four options of conditioning styles from the rotary impeller, urethane rolls, V-10 steel rolls, and Tri-Lobe steel rolls. With so many options to pick from, we can easily fit your drying needs. Consult with your salesperson to see what will work best for you. Once the hay is down, we should talk about balers and what type of bale you want to make. John Deere still offers three small square balers including the 328, 338, and 348. You can order these balers with a drop chute, regular chute, or bale ejector. If small square is not your style, we can go with a round baler. We start out with the 449 round baler. The 449 is a nice 4X4 round baler, with twine only, for the farmer who wants to keep baling simple and low cost. Next comes the 459 and 559 that can bale with twine or net wrap. These machines, coming in silage special or standard, make a nice midrange bale. Next in line are the 469 and 569 large models, offering twine and net wrap. These balers come in silage special or standard with a premium option also available. Completing the lineup is the 854 silage special baler with standard knives and pre-cutter to tackle wet and heavy crop. From silage to dry hay, this dependable fleet of balers does a great job in
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covering your baling needs. If dry hay isn’t what you want, we also have a full selection of choppers to fit your needs. We start off with the 3955 and 3975 pull-type choppers. These offer 7' hay heads and 2 or 3 row corn heads with a Kernel Processor available. Next are the self-propelled forage harvesters ranging from the 7180 at 375 horsepower, all the way up to the 7980 at 800 horsepower. There are several hay and corn heads available to fit your machine making them suitable for any size farm. At Mid-State Equipment we are your John Deere dealer, offering parts, sales, and service for all your equipment. From the 625 mower conditioner to a self-propelled chopper, we are here to help you with your many choices of hay tools. Keep in mind we also offer Kuhn rakes, mowers, and balers. Hay is the most important crop for beef and dairy farmers, so the process needs to be done right the first time. If you have any questions on the hay tools we offer at Mid-State, contact your salesperson and they’ll be happy to help! In addition to used equipment, we also have a great selection of new Deere & Kuhn hay tools ready to go. Good luck this growing season!
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Rental Spotlight: TLB
Alex Brackett, Janesville Rental Specialist Our lists of summer projects are piling up after an all-too exhausting winter and cold start to spring. Whether it trimming trees with a Stihl pole pruner, splitting logs to replenish your wood supply, or adding a water feature to your yard, Mid-State Equipment has the tools and machines to turn your to do list into a done list. A new addition to our rental fleet is the versatile John Deere 1025R Tractor Loader Backhoe. With the John Deere 1025R TLB, your summer projects have just gotten a little easier. This multi-tasking machine goes from digging a trench to moving dirt, dumping rocks, and back to digging, all from the comfort of the same seat. With the 1025R there is no need to rent multiple machines because this can do it all! This is a great unit for the “weekend warrior” who is ready to power through a project list in under 48 hours. We have a limited number of these high-demand TLBs in our rental fleet, so make sure to call and make a reservation today. We’ll talk to you about options for pickup or delivery and our rental experts will walk you through operating the unit. If one or two weekends are not nearly enough for all the projects you’ve got in mind, you may want to explore an option to
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Power Through Summer Projects!
Emily Sendelbach, Merchandise Coordinator In April, Green Toys 4 U held a John Deere “Cutest Baby” Drawing. The drawing was open to all babies under 24 months old. In the photo, John Deere had to be represented somehow, whether the baby was wearing a John Deere outfit, or playing with a John Deere toy. Photos were posted on our Facebook page for everyone to see. On April 30th, Emmalee from Tennessee became our lucky winner in the random drawing. Her mother, Robin submitted the photo. She received a John Deere gift basket prepared by GT4U that included some of our best-selling baby products. We would like to thank everyone who participated in the John Deere “Cutest Baby” Drawing! With spring in the air and summer just around the corner, the kids are getting anxious to get outside and play. GreenToys4U.com has a variety of John Deere sports accessories that will keep the kids entertained for hours. They can shoot a few hoops with our JD basketball, toss the pigskin with our JD football, or kick a few goals with our JD soccer ball! To help them cool 10 down in the hot sun, they can use a John Deere Eco
Aware Water bottle. These water bottles are BPA free, reusable, and hold up to 24 ounces. You can find athletic merchandise and much more by visiting out website at www.GreenToys4U.com. Don't forget, Father's day is approaching! Mid-State Equipment is full of gift ideas that dads will love. From Stihl products to John Deere hats, work gloves, and wrench sets, you're sure to find the perfect gift for your dad.
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Agricultural Service Managers & Technicians Sprayer Question 1: When should I close the orifice valve on the back of the boom?
Lawn Mower/Compact Question: The tractor doesn’t seem to run as well after a few mowing’s, and the temperature gauge seems a little higher than normal. Why does this happen?
Answer: The orifice valve on the back of the boom should get closed when you are spraying anything under 26 gallons per minute. This orifice valve is in the system Answer: The grass clippings blow around Dave Doubleday Tim Gaffron Janesville Salem to put back pressure on the flow meter to the tractor and this grass gets caught Service Technician Service Manager read correct flow through the flow meter in areas like the radiator and radiator at this low of a rate. screens. It is very important that these items get cleaned out to remove the clippings and debris to prevent the equipSprayer Question 2: What is oil is in the hydraulic ment from overheating and damaging components. Most and hydro system of my sprayer? of the newer compacts and lawn mowers have a removable Answer: All John Deere sprayers use 10-30 Turf Guard, Part # screen that is in front of the radiator and you can remove this ty22075 Oil in the hydraulic and hydro systems. It is very im- screen to clean out the radiator, and surrounding areas with portant that we use the correct oil in this system as the 10-30 an air compressor. This will keep your equipment running better, more efficiently and increases the lifetime of the unit. Turf Guard Oil is thicker than regular John Deere hydraulic If you have question, please contact your local Mid State oil. This helps keep the pumps lubricated and cool, espeservice department, and we would be happy to assist. cially in the hot summer months.
Baler Question: Why is the twine broken at the base of the knot?
Ben Coughlin
Salem Service Technician
Zero Turn Question: What should I do if my zero turn is not tracking straight?
Answer: Most likely, breaks happen because it is last year’s twine or poor quality twine. The other possible issues could be twine strength is too low or the knot did not strip off the bill hook. Make sure your baler is using current fresh twine to prevent breakdowns during the busy season.
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Janesville CP Service Technician
Jay Goninen, Corporate Aftermarket Manager After a winter that we felt would never end, we’re finally getting to thaw out and get back into the fields. Inevitably, this means that we’re going to have some vital pieces of equipment break down and it is our goal as your dealer to get you up and running as soon as possible. To help you get the season started on the right track, we’re committed to having the parts in stock that you need and the qualified Service Technicians ready to tackle even the toughest jobs. Throughout the summer, we will be running different specials each month for the Parts and Service Departments and I encourage you to check them out. As always, you can see them detailed in our 2014 Mid-State Calendar or head out to our website, www.midstateequipment.com and see them there.
Answer: Check the fluid level of your hydro and set the tire pressure on all tires. If it is still not tracking straight, take a look in your owners manual to see if it explains how, or bring it in to your local Mid-State Service department to get adjusted.
If you have questions for our service specialists that you'd like answered in the next Partners, E-mail them to jgoninen@midstateequipment.com
Be sure to be on the lookout for our “After Season Planter / Drill Service Inspection” special to take advantage of special rates to get your planter or drill back to new condition. You wouldn’t believe the amount of compliments we get on how well this equipment runs after a thorough inspection. From the parts side, we’ve got some good specials running throughout the summer including a great Father’s Day special for 5% off on Stihl trimmers or $50 off the purchase of a John Deere Security Safe. What Dad wouldn’t love either of those as gifts? And to conclude, Mid-State Equipment has reached a milestone Birthday─ 40 years old! This is something that we are incredibly proud of and in no way would this be possible without great customers like you. Thank you!
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PARTNERS Mid-State Equipment 4323 E US Hwy 14 Janesville, WI 53546
Proud Wisconsin Family Business Nine family businesses were honored in the eleventh annual Wisconsin Family Business of the Year Award banquet held in Madison. Three grand awards were presented along with six special awards. Nineteen companies were nominated for the awards. Winners were selected by an independent panel of judges. Special awards were given by the judges to companies excelling in a particular area. Mid-State Equipment was presented with the “Plowing the Way to Success” award. This special award honors Mid-State Equipment and the Hanson family. “As a second generation owner in the business now, I have such a deep respect and appreciation for all that our parents did in the business to make it the success it is today,” said daughter Chris Frodel. “It is with admiration that we look at our parents and how they have transitioned the ‘reigns,’ and understand how delicate and perhaps hard at times this must be, as the founding generation.” “We have seen our family business clients creating jobs in this recovery. They are the quiet and patient engine of the economy in their communities,” states Julie Bogle, lead Partner in the Family Business practice at Smith & Gesteland, the award founding sponsor. “They understand their role in the markets they operate in and serve. We love recognizing the wonderful things they have done in Wisconsin.” She stated.
SAVE THE DATE: Dairy Breakfasts
Jefferson County Dairy Breakfast (Jefferson, WI).............. May 31 Green County Breakfast on the Farm (Monticello, WI).... May 31 Sauk County Dairy Breakfast (Spring Green, WI)................ June 7 Iowa County Dairy Breakfast (Mineral Point)..................... June 7 Rock County Dairy Breakfast (Janesville, WI)................... June 14 Dane County Breakfast on the Farm (Mt. Horeb, WI)...... June 14 Washington County Breakfast on the Farm (West Bend). June 14 Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast (Paris, WI)..................... June 14 Walworth County Dairy Breakfast (Elkhorn, WI).............. June 14
Celebrating 40 Years Chris Frodel, Co-Owner
On behalf of our entire family, we would like to thank our loyal customers for your support and business these past 40 years. Without you, we could not have grown to become the dealership we are today. Mid-State Equipment was started on the premise of being there to serve the agricultural community– that holds true 40 years later. We are honored and privileged to be involved in agriculture, and to serve all members of the agricultural communities in which we are located.
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