Farmers and ranchers have strong opinions about the equipment and products they operate and use, according to results from the first Successful Fanning magazince Stockmen''s Survey [TM]. The survey asked livestock producers to rate products they like best -- 14 categories in all. The lists in boxes (below and on the following pages) represent the brands with the highest response rate and also include editor''s selections of popular models with pricing, minus options and add-ons.A key finding of the survey goes beyond mere opinion. Many producers cite a piece of equipment as a reason for how they are able to improve their operations. And, the product types they report are across the board -- from the biggest tractor to the smallest type of computer hardware.

DERRICK: 147''; 1,044,000-lb hook load capacity.BOP SYSTEM: One 13 5/8", 5,000-psi annular; two13 5/8", 10,000-psi double ram type; Regan KFDJ diverter.CRANES: Two Link Belt 218A, 33 t @ 30''.MOORING: Four 10,000-lb anchors, four anchorwinches and four 2,500'' lines.REMARKS: Formerly Arethusa Heritage.WORK AREA: Indonesia.OCEAN SOVEREIGNCONSTRUCTION: Far East Levingston Shipyard, Singapore, 1981.REMARKS: Formerly Arethusa Sovereign.BOP SYSTEM: One 21,", 2,000'' psi annular diverter.DRILLING EQUIPMENT: Prime movers--five Cat. D-399; Top Drive--Varco

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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