"It''s absolutely routine," says Platteville, Wisconsin, realtor Dean Ferris. "On some occasions, the inspection may find a buried fuel tank that must be removed or fuel leaks and spills that must be cleaned up. At that point, these problems can be expensive, or they can threaten the property transfer. It''s far better to clean them up ahead of time and install the equipment to prevent further leaks or spills."The typical sign of minor contamination on most farms is petroleum-stained soils and a lack of vegetation around storage tanks. Recently, the options for cleaning up these situations have improved.

Choosing the wrong tool can also overwork the user. For a given bit size and material, it takes more effort and strength to make a hole with a hammer drill than with a rotary hammer. This is a matter of weight distribution and leverage: With a rotary hammer, the heft of the tool itself provides much of the drilling force; hammer drills are much more dependent on pressure applied by the operator. This isn''t necessarily a problem for drilling an occasional hole or two, but for heavy repetitive use, a rotary hammer is the clear winner.

There is also a new header height sensing system for rigid platforms. The new mechanical header height sensing system for 600 Rigid Platforms is a major improvement for rigid platform operation. This system automatically maintains a consistent cut height from 4- to 14-inches over uneven field terrain.Cutting capacity has also been improved on the 600 Series Platforms.7020 tractorsDeere has also introduced three new models of 7020 tractors designed with new styling, cabs, frames, and engines for greater productivity, reliability and value. The tractors are the 7720 rated at 140 PTO hp, the 7820 at 155-hp and the 7920 which features 170-hp.

Though light in weight, Airbor magnetic drill has a powerful 1.6-hp air motor and 1,600-lb magnetic holding strength. With its extra rack, stroke length is extended to 10 1/4 in. Annular cutter capacity is up to 2 1/16 in. diam. Geared chuck adapter converts the unit to a standard drill press. The Slugger Air Force pneumatic drill, at 24 lbs, 6 1/4" high, is useful for confined area drilling. The drill''s features include a permanent magnet that turns on or off by air power, a cutter capacity of up to 1 1/16" diameter x 3/4" depth and the ability to use ShortSlugger cutters and frame cutters. These cutters'' geometry allows the operator to drill multi-layered truck frames in a single pass.

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