How agriculture works thread

[ArlyA]

In ND this week. I'd guess central or the westerm part.

 

[sixdogs]

Some of this farms in ND must be huge. I mean a mile or two before you turn around at the end of the row.

 

[ArlyA]

Mr grandfathers tractor recently seen in a Andover SD in operation. The fellow with child in the photo, I'd guess is its owner. Its a gas case.

 

[ArlyA]

My sis's farm just lost this tractor and air seeder to a fire. I have no pics, so I found these of the same machines on the web. They do have them insured.

 

[ArlyA]

Here is some family members in central SD working there cattle. The girls are my grand nieces.

 

[sixdogs]

My sis's farm just lost this tractor and air seeder to a fire. I have no pics, so I found these of the same machines on the web. They do have them insured.View attachment 4107748View attachment 4107747

That 9 Series JD and planter is a staggering cost. Was it a grass fire that got out of control or something with the equipment?

 

[ArlyA]

That 9 Series JD and planter is a staggering cost. Was it a grass fire that got out of control or something with the equipment?

It was in there machinery yard and thought it was an electrical fire.

 

[ArlyA]

That 9 Series JD and planter is a staggering cost. Was it a grass fire that got out of control or something with the equipment?

You peaked my interest so had to look up its specs.
Weight is around 38,600 pounds (17,508 kg) when equipped with 480/80R46 triple tires, while its shipping weight (without fluids) can be around 35,530 pounds (16,116 kg).

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Specifications​

Engine​

Number Of Cylinders​

6

Engine Make​

2240

Engine Model​

PowerTech Plus

Gross Power​

425hp

Pto Power​

320hp

Power Measured @​

2100rpm

Displacement​

823.9cu in

Torque Rise​

38%

Aspiration​

turbocharged, air-to-air aftercooling

Operational​

Fuel Capacity​

350.1gal

Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity​

28.1gal

Cooling System Fluid Capacity​

14.1gal

Engine Oil Capacity​

11gal

3 Point Hitch Type​

4N/3, 4/4N

Turning Radius​

14.6ft in

Operating Voltage​

12V

Alternator Supplied Amperage​

200amps

Transmission​

Transmission Type​

24-speed Powr-sync

Number Of Forward Gears​

24

Number Of Reverse Gears​

6

Hydraulic System​

Pump Flow Capacity​

48.1gal/min

Axles​

Final Drive​

Inboard Planetary

Axle Length​

119.9in

Axle Diameter​

4.4in

Hydraulic System​

Relief Valve Pressure​

2900psi

Number Of Remote Control Valves​

4

 

[ArlyA]

My sis just told me they'll look for a used replacement tractor and try repair the damage to the air planter. I'll try get pics.

 

[ArlyA]

Got damage pics.

 

[LHF2019]

That is sad. Hopefully have good coverage.

 

[ArlyA]

Laura Farm's finally made a reasonably good video and this one is about the cost of farming. I had quit watching her video's.

 

[ArlyA]

How to get your X-9 sized combine off the road and into a corn field.

 

[sixdogs]

How to get your X-9 sized combine off the road and into a corn field.

Even people who think they know would be shocked at the price of all the equipment in that video.

Also worth mention is the extra effort the combine operator went through so he didn't miss even ONE ear of corn at the start of the row.

 

[LouNY]

Even people who think they know would be shocked at the price of all the equipment in that video.

Also worth mention is the extra effort the combine operator went through so he didn't miss even ONE ear of corn at the start of the row.

Not shocked so much as dismayed at the extreme cost of modern large equipment.

 

[Hay Dude]

Not shocked so much as dismayed at the extreme cost of modern large equipment.

I am in the middle of trying to buy a 10-15 year old 175-200HP farm tractor and cannot believe the cost.