Lower Cost Track System Designed For Multiple Uses

Lower Cost Track System Designed For Multiple Uses TIRES/WHEELS Miscellaneous 26-1-28 A new lower cost, multiple-use track system is designed to fit everything from wagons to planters. What makes the new tracks different is that you can use one set of tracks on more than one machine. They also feature a new flex wheel support system that floats better over rough ground. "Many farmers would like to try tracks but they can't justify the expense on a machine they use only for a few weeks a year," says Chuck Fulk about the new Track Specialties track system. "Our tracks are designed to fit your existing equipment. For example, after you're done planting you can pull the tracks off and put them on a wagon or manure spreader. The tracks are easy to install, with bolt-on plates. "What's more, we're working to keep the price down," notes Fulk. "Farmers can save money by installing the tracks themselves, or by fitting the undercarriage with used tracks, which sell for one third to one half the cost of new tracks. Used tracks will last a long time on something like a grain wagon, which is used only for a few weeks each year. "We're currently designing a toolbar system for planters that will be in the field this spring." A key feature of the new track system is that it's designed to better distribute heavy loads along the entire length of the track. The result is less stress on the track's supporting wheels and also on the implement frame. "When the track goes over an object, the supporting wheels are free to move independently up or down. The wheels can also pivot left or right up to 90 degrees," says Fulk. "The track system absorbs all the shock. Conventional track systems don't have this flexibility, and as a result some wagons have had weld failures due to stress caused by the twisting action of the track." Fulk says the company's new track system for 60 to 90-ft. toolbar planters "will be a great step forward in design. As planters get bigger and heavier, their wheels sink into soft ground, causing compaction. Some farmers are now using 36-row planters, which starts to max out the weight that typical rubber wheels are designed to carry." Track Specialties offers three different track systems - 3/4 (234 in.); full (344 in.); and a pull-type, multiple track caddy system. Track widths are available from 16 to 36 in. The company has also come up with a kit for the Deere seed meter vacuums that's designed to improve the accuracy of seed placement. "Most farmers who own a Deere vacuum planter have a problem with accuracy when planting certain seed sizes at certain speeds," says Fulk."The Deere vacuum meter does well with round seeds but can have problems with flat and/or non-uniform seeds. Our vac meter kit greatly improves accuracy of seed meters. It lets you plant most kinds of seed sizes with one plate, one vacuum setting, and at speeds up to 8 mph." The company's track systems start at $15,500 (price does not include tracks). Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Fulk Agri Services, 13245 Running Horse Road, Platte City, Mo. 64079 (ph 816 858-5836; fax 816 858-2065; E-mail: FulkAg@aol.com; Website: www.plantingservices.com or call John Miller at 217 427-9833.

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