4-WD, 4-Wheel Steer "Donkey" For Center Pivot Irrigators

4-WD, 4-Wheel Steer "Donkey" For Center Pivot Irrigators IRRIGATION Miscellaneous 23-6-7 A new 4-WD, 4-wheel steer, high clearance rig designed specifically to work in fields irrigated by center pivots was introduced at the recent Husker Harvest Show near Grand Island, Neb. "The Donkey" rides on four 11 by 24.5 tractor-treaded tires and is powered by a 25 hp engine on back that drives a hydrostatic transmission. It has a boom on front that's raised or lowered by a hydraulic cylinder. It's fitted with an electric winch that's used to lift tires, engines, or other parts. The driver sits at the back above a platform that can be used to carry tools such as air compressors, welders, torches, etc. "It walks right through the muddiest ground and has ground clearance of 60 inches so it's tall enough to go through standing corn without damaging it. It works great for changing gearboxes, tires, and nozzles, and for lifting sprinklers so that you can change them to the tow position. The winch can even be used to pull out stuck towers. "Because all four wheels steer it has a very short turning radius to minimize damage to crops. By turning all four wheels it can even be used to crab steer and jump over rows. It measures only 72 in. from outside to outside of the wheels so it's small enough to transport on a standard utility trailer." Sells for about $15,000. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Hitchcock, Inc., 49994 E. Hwy. 24, Burlington, Colo. 80807 (ph 800 771-8488 or 719 346-8488).

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