60 Series combinesFor nearly 60 years, John Deere self-propelled combines have been reliable workhorses in harvesting crops throughout North America. Now, Deere is introducing the new superpowers of harvesting: the John Deere 60 Series combines. These efficient machines have been enhanced to bring performance, technology, and outstanding value to growers for even more productive use in the field."The new lineup of high-capacity 60 Series harvesters includes STS, Walker, and CTGS combines," says Ron Moron, product information manger, John Deere Harvester Works. "And two new models have been added to the STS lineup; a 9560 STS, 265-hp combine - a mid-sized, Class V machine with an STS configuration; and a 9860, 375-hp Class VIII combine - the largest, most productive harvester John Deere has ever built."

The chart below, developed from results of Farm-A-Syst projects in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Arkansas, Maine and Louisiana, summarizes various water-quality hazards. "On more than 40% of the farms the petroleum storage area posed a high risk of pollution. That''s more than pesticides, fertilizer, livestock waste or any of the other potential sources," says Jackson.New reasons for concernPetroleum fuels contain several toxic compounds, including benzene, toluene and xylene -- all considered carcinogens. A gallon of spilled gasoline contains enough benzene to contaminate 2,000 cubic feet of soil or 10 million gallons of water.

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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