One of two SIMA Gold Medal recipients, Trelleborg launched its VIP (variable inflation pressure) tire system, capable of automatically increasing and reducing pressure based on load weight. The system, initially tested in Fendt combines, features a compressor and enclosed sensing control unit in the axle that adjusts tire inflation to reduce compaction by about 10% and increase crop yield by about 5%, according to Lorenzo Ciferri, marketing director for Trelleborg. The system is still in the prototype stage and being field-tested on wheat, Ciferri says.

Väderstad debuts its Tempo L precision planter, available in 12 or 16 rows and capable of planting speeds of up to 12 mph. The planter has a 1,300 gallon granulated fertilizer tank and row units feature versatile 100-liter tanks for seeding a variety of crops including corn, cotton or sugarbeets. The system can be controlled by a tablet in the tractor cab, run through the company’s E-Services control center. The system allows for wireless control of seeding population, depth control and down pressure. “Also new on this model is the hydraulic weight transfer that can add and take off pressure,” says Philip Westman, sales manager for Eastern Europe, who added that the planter would be introduced to the Canadian market in spring 2017.

Based out of Exeter, Huron Tractor will sell SoilWarrior zone tillage and nutrient application equipment throughout their sales territory.

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Philip Burnham with CDS John Blue Company shows off the next generation centrifugal pumps offered by CDS John Blue at the 2017 National Farm Machinery Show.

Darrell Peterson previews the May Wes Quick Disconnect 2 system for headers and tractors in addition to a range of combine and harvest replacement parts.

Paul Ryan, with RFM Ag out of Australia, introduces their Spring Coil Closing Wheel System, available through Poly Tech Industries in North America.

Jerry Graham with Graham Electrical Planter Systems discusses the new wireless electric drive system for planters.