November/December 2012

OEM Off-Highway November/December 2012

The Bergstrom NITE product is a heater system which runs on four rechargeable batteries so that vehicle operators can have heat during rest periods without idling the engine.

HVAC systems that provide comfort and reduced emissions

The new KAntrak 3700 display includes a touchscreen, video input and outputs for connecting a reverse camera, as well as Bluetooth for mobile phone connectivity.

Automotive features move into the off-highway industry

The right side of this cultivator is illuminated from the back of the tractor with Grote LED work lamp. The left side is illuminated by a comparable incandescent lamp. Note the more natural color and greater illumination given by the LED work lamp.

Are higher cost LED work lamps worth the money?

The right side of this cultivator is illuminated from the back of the tractor with Grote LED work lamp. The left side is illuminated by a comparable incandescent lamp. Note the more natural color and greater illumination given by the LED work lamp.

Are higher cost LED work lamps worth the money?

Southco D4 DZUS Quarter-Turn Fasteners provide quick access with minimal operating effort.

Benefits of quick-release latching for escape doors and hatches

A shift away from shifting

The development of continuously variable transmission technology is offering more fuel economy and more opportunities for OEMs and operators to improve productivity.

December 12, 2012

Tips for selecting and designing a membrane switch

Save time and money by following a few easy guidelines.

December 12, 2012

A graphic of a typical membrane switch construction.

A platform for standardization of specialized equipment

December 12, 2012

Arialline 10829004

New operator cab features unique style and enhanced visibility

SANY's 8000 Series crawler cranes feature the company's new UltraCab, designed to offer operators improved visibility.

December 12, 2012

For its new 8000 Series crawler cranes, SANY developed the UltraCab featuring improved visibility due to an increased surface area of glass and the cab's ability to rotate upwards 20 degrees.

Telematics goes OEM-agnostic

By using a third-party vendor, the precision agriculture technology provider is able to integrate its telematics system into any brand of vehicle.

December 6, 2012

The ISOLynx controller is designed specifically for use with the best products available in GPS/RTK steering, CAN-based control systems, variable-rate section control, fleet management, remote monitoring, and data transfer. API's Precision Ag suite is dynamic; users have the flexibility to choose the receiver and steering controls they want to use with the ISOLynx. The ISOLynx controller also features FieldLynx telematics remote monitoring, diagnostics, and fleet management, including turn-by-turn directions and wireless data transfer in real time. The operator can track utilization and machine settings remotely, knowing in real time where the machine is, how far along the job is, and if the prescription plan is being followed. The ISOLynx is ISO certified, and the controller can be used as a VT.

Finding a balance

November 26, 2012

Automated Systems

Drought heightens precision irrigation technology demands

The precision ag industry has been dealt a rough hand with a shrinking labor force and the drought that some compared to the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.

November 20, 2012

The U.S. Drought Monitor is produced in partnership between the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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