All-New Combine Debuts In Canada
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A manufacturer of rock pickers, bale wagons, and field harrows stunned showgoers at the Regina Farm Progress Show in June with its introduction of a revolutionary all-new combine called the "Python". The company designed and built the big new machine from the ground up at its Canadian manufacturing plant.
Rite Way Mfg. of Imperial, Sask., says it sees a strong market for a conventional combine that's much simpler to operate and maintain.
What makes the new machine unique is that 75 percent of all belts and pulleys have been replaced with hydraulic motors, all without sacrificing quality, power, operator comfort, or safety.
"Experience has shown that belts and pulleys bring inefficiency, breakdowns and complex mainentance to the farmer, so we decided to overcome those concerns," says Rite Way president Les Hulicsko, who feels other combine manufacturers just keep doing things the same way "because that's the way we've always done it".
With the Python, the operator can adjust the speed and direction of each hydraulic motor individually to regulate flow, as needed, to adapt to changing harvest conditions.
"For example, most functions of traditional combines run at a fixed rpm and cannot be reversed. The Python's operator, on the other hand, can change the rpm of each motor independent of the others. The operator can completely reverse direction of the entire cleaning system to unclog jams û or prevent them altogether û from the comfort of the combine's cab. That makes harvest time a lot faster, easier, and safer," Hulicsko says. "And with the largest threshing cylinder in the industry, plugging is a thing of the past. It shines in heavy and tough conditions."
The Python's straw walkers are longer, and its large sieves and high volume fan are designed to do a better job cleaning. Electronically-controlled sieves make them easier to adjust, resulting in higher quality output, according to the company.
"You'll end up with more grain in your hopper and that grain will be noticeably cleaner and higher quality," says Hulicsko.
The Python has a 280-bu. grain tank with a 180 bu. per min. unload auger. It's powered by a high-torque engine (280 h.p. @ 2000 rpm's).
The unit has all modern comfort features, including a fully adjustable command station and a grain tank window. Nearly 52 sq. ft. of window area and a high intensity lighting system ensures good visibility, both day and night. All daily service points are accessible right at the cab entrance and adjustments can also be made on the go, with logically arranged, clearly marked controls.
Hulicsko, who started Rite Way out of a machine shop in 1972, is well-known for his ability to simplify complex machinery. For example, he was the first to come out with a hydraulic-driven rock picker. And he applied similar principles to his successful line of commercial street sweepers, which he calls "dirt combines".
Hulicsko says there will be only 4 Python combines available for this fall but there will be 10 next year and the company will be in full production by 2006.
The retail price tag on the new combine is $225,000 (Can.), which is around $170,000 U.S. It can be used in any crop with the proper attachments. Standard small grain, corn and soybean headers will fit. You can download a free brochure on the new combine at the company's website.
Hulicsko is looking for dealers across the U.S. and Canada to market his new combine and other products.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Rite Way Mfg. Co. Ltd., Box 328, Imperial, Sask., Canada S0G 2J0 (ph 800 352-8822, 306 963-2180; fax: 306 337-4441; email: leshu@sasktel.net; website: www.ritewaymfg.com).
Janis Schole, Contributing Editor
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All-New Combine Debuts In Canada COMBINES Miscellaneous 28-4-5 A manufacturer of rock pickers, bale wagons, and field harrows stunned showgoers at the Regina Farm Progress Show in June with its introduction of a revolutionary all-new combine called the "Python". The company designed and built the big new machine from the ground up at its Canadian manufacturing plant.
Rite Way Mfg. of Imperial, Sask., says it sees a strong market for a conventional combine that's much simpler to operate and maintain.
What makes the new machine unique is that 75 percent of all belts and pulleys have been replaced with hydraulic motors, all without sacrificing quality, power, operator comfort, or safety.
"Experience has shown that belts and pulleys bring inefficiency, breakdowns and complex mainentance to the farmer, so we decided to overcome those concerns," says Rite Way president Les Hulicsko, who feels other combine manufacturers just keep doing things the same way "because that's the way we've always done it".
With the Python, the operator can adjust the speed and direction of each hydraulic motor individually to regulate flow, as needed, to adapt to changing harvest conditions.
"For example, most functions of traditional combines run at a fixed rpm and cannot be reversed. The Python's operator, on the other hand, can change the rpm of each motor independent of the others. The operator can completely reverse direction of the entire cleaning system to unclog jams û or prevent them altogether û from the comfort of the combine's cab. That makes harvest time a lot faster, easier, and safer," Hulicsko says. "And with the largest threshing cylinder in the industry, plugging is a thing of the past. It shines in heavy and tough conditions."
The Python's straw walkers are longer, and its large sieves and high volume fan are designed to do a better job cleaning. Electronically-controlled sieves make them easier to adjust, resulting in higher quality output, according to the company.
"You'll end up with more grain in your hopper and that grain will be noticeably cleaner and higher quality," says Hulicsko.
The Python has a 280-bu. grain tank with a 180 bu. per min. unload auger. It's powered by a high-torque engine (280 h.p. @ 2000 rpm's).
The unit has all modern comfort features, including a fully adjustable command station and a grain tank window. Nearly 52 sq. ft. of window area and a high intensity lighting system ensures good visibility, both day and night. All daily service points are accessible right at the cab entrance and adjustments can also be made on the go, with logically arranged, clearly marked controls.
Hulicsko, who started Rite Way out of a machine shop in 1972, is well-known for his ability to simplify complex machinery. For example, he was the first to come out with a hydraulic-driven rock picker. And he applied similar principles to his successful line of commercial street sweepers, which he calls "dirt combines".
Hulicsko says there will be only 4 Python combines available for this fall but there will be 10 next year and the company will be in full production by 2006.
The retail price tag on the new combine is $225,000 (Can.), which is around $170,000 U.S. It can be used in any crop with the proper attachments. Standard small grain, corn and soybean headers will fit. You can download a free brochure on the new combine at the company's website.
Hulicsko is looking for dealers across the U.S. and Canada to market his new combine and other products.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Rite Way Mfg. Co. Ltd., Box 328, Imperial, Sask., Canada S0G 2J0 (ph 800 352-8822, 306 963-2180; fax: 306 337-4441; email: leshu@sasktel.net; website: www.ritewaymfg.com).
Janis Schole, Contributing Editor
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