Self-Leveling Sieve For Level Land Combines

2002 - Volume #26, Issue #2, Page #43

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If you'd like to get the benefits of a self-leveling combine without the cost of a special-built machine, you'll want to take a close look at this new self-leveling sieve for conventional combines.
  "It greatly decreases grain loss on hillsides due to overloading of the low side of the combine at a fraction of the cost of a hillside combine," says Monte Miller, J & M Fabrication, Cheney, Wash.
  The unit is designed to increase capacity and decrease grain loss of non-leveling Case-IH Axial Flow, Deere Maximizer, and Gleaner combines.
  The sieve replaces the combine's original chaffer sieve. It's fitted with rigid steel deflectors that separate chaffer sections. The chaffer sections each pivot freely from left to right, controlled by a 20-lb. steel pendulum that hangs outside the combine. A control rod connected to pivoting chaffer sections turns as the pendulum swings. The unit simply bolts to pre-existing holes with no cutting or welding.
  "It keeps the chaffer sections parallel to the plane of the pendulum so they remain level on slopes at all times," says Miller. "The chaffer sections rotate from one side to the other while the rigid vertical deflectors keep grain from running downhill. On average, it lets you increase speed by 1 mph on sidehills with no grain loss. Another benefit is that it results in a cleaner grade of wheat because the sieve does a better job of cleaning when it's level.
  "Hillside leveling systems add about $40,000 to the cost of a combine. Our aftermarket sieve for non-leveling combines sells for $3,500, and it works just as good as a full-blown hillside combine leveling system. The only limitation is that it can't be used on slopes greater than 32 degrees because of limitations on weight distribution for a non-leveling combine. However, nowadays most of the steepest land is being planted to CRP grasses and isn't even being farmed," notes Miller.
  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Monte Miller, J & M Fabrication, 9901 Dewey Rd., Cheney, Wash. 99004 (ph 509 235-2675 or 509 220-1063; fax 509 235-4774).

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Self-Leveling Sieve For Level Land Combines COMBINES Accessories 26-2-43 If you'd like to get the benefits of a self-leveling combine without the cost of a special-built machine, you'll want to take a close look at this new self-leveling sieve for conventional combines. "It greatly decreases grain loss on hillsides due to overloading of the low side of the combine at a fraction of the cost of a hillside combine," says Monte Miller, J & M Fabrication, Cheney, Wash. The unit is designed to increase capacity and decrease grain loss of non-leveling Case-IH Axial Flow, Deere Maximizer, and Gleaner combines. The sieve replaces the combine's original chaffer sieve. It's fitted with rigid steel deflectors that separate chaffer sections. The chaffer sections each pivot freely from left to right, controlled by a 20-lb. steel pendulum that hangs outside the combine. A control rod connected to pivoting chaffer sections turns as the pendulum swings. The unit simply bolts to pre-existing holes with no cutting or welding. "It keeps the chaffer sections parallel to the plane of the pendulum so they remain level on slopes at all times," says Miller. "The chaffer sections rotate from one side to the other while the rigid vertical deflectors keep grain from running downhill. On average, it lets you increase speed by 1 mph on sidehills with no grain loss. Another benefit is that it results in a cleaner grade of wheat because the sieve does a better job of cleaning when it's level. "Hillside leveling systems add about $40,000 to the cost of a combine. Our aftermarket sieve for non-leveling combines sells for $3,500, and it works just as good as a full-blown hillside combine leveling system. The only limitation is that it can't be used on slopes greater than 32 degrees because of limitations on weight distribution for a non-leveling combine. However, nowadays most of the steepest land is being planted to CRP grasses and isn't even being farmed," notes Miller. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Monte Miller, J & M Fabrication, 9901 Dewey Rd., Cheney, Wash. 99004 (ph 509 235-2675 or 509 220-1063; fax 509 235-4774).

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