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Cross Agricultural Engineering manufacture a range of Beet Washers, De-stoners and Choppers. All beet washers first pre-clean the sugar beet, then de-stone the beet, wash the beet and finally chop the beet. The main use for this machines is in the Biogas industry around the world, along with the sugar and animal feed industry. Up to now all Cross beet washers had been manually controlled with levers mounted on the machine. All Beet washers were also powered by the PTO of a tractor or an on-board engine. This meant Biogas plants had to tie up a tractor on the machine or have an extra diesel supply.

The new Automated Beet Washer has a computer control system on board to control the machine processes. While washing beet on the old system the operator had to stay by the levers and adjust continuously to ensure the machine operated correctly. The new computer controlled system is used to control the machines whole operation. The system consists of a PLC computer, LCD screen, electric solenoid valves and a large amount of sensors at various locations around the machine. The screen consists of 6 buttons which are used to control the machine. Each button command is in the program of the PLC. Once a button is pressed it refers back to the program and opens the solenoids which run the machine. The machine program runs in a specific way to ensure optimum output of the machine and eliminate breakdowns. This computer control system monitors all the oil pressures in the machine and monitors the speed of every part of the machine. It then displays this info on a digital read out mounted on the machine. The PLC computer which is also connected to the screen runs a program based on the readings from the oil pressures and speeds to make sure the machine runs perfect and also monitors the operation of the machine to ensure it doesn’t block or break down. The speed of the machine can be altered from the LCD screen and the program stops you going too fast to cause damage. The screen also has a history display, job recorder, service plan recorder and total machine usage recorder.

A 3 phase motor was used on the machine rather than the previous power sources. This is due to the fact that biogas plants all produce large amounts of electricity and can use this to power a machine. Up to now they were buying diesel and running an engine or a tractor, now they can use some of the electricity they are producing and in turn keep the machine emissions free which lets them use the machine indoors in a factory location. The 3 phase motor is also more cost effective than diesel even if you don’t produce your own electricity which is the case of sugar factories and farms.

Case IH to display latest products at National Ploughing Championships 2015

Case IH will be exhibiting a number of key products at the National Ploughing Championships 2015, including the Magnum Rowtrac and Stage IV Puma tractors, together with the new Farmall U Pro.

Magnum ^® Rowtrac

The new 380hp Case IH Magnum ^® Rowtrac 380 CVX combines the benefits of wheeled and tracked tractors yet outperforms both. Designed for field work, it delivers a combination of advantages which will prove popular with arable farmers and contractors.

Based on the current ‘Tractor of The Year’, the Case IH Magnum^® 380 CVX, the powerful and efficient Rowtrac combines the manoeuvrability, handling and versatility of a wheeled tractor with the ability of a tracked machine to float over the ground.

The first Magnum^® Rowtrac tractors will be delivered to UK customers at the end of 2015.

Puma CVX

The new Case IH Puma range incorporates seven models with rated power outputs from 150-240hp, the top-of-the-range Puma 240 delivering up to 270hp with Power Boost and 1160Nm of torque from 1400-1600rpm.

A key feature of these new tractors is their powerful, efficient and ‘clean’ six-cylinder power units which utilise FPT Industrial’s proven Hi-eSCR technology to meet European Stage IV (Tier 4 Final) emission regulations. Simple and efficient, the system minimises fuel consumption, maximises performance and enables Case IH to achieve engine oil change intervals of 600 hours.

Farmall U Pro

The latest addition to the Case IH tractor family, the Farmall U Pro range comprises the four-wheel-drive 99hp 95U Pro, 107hp 105U Pro and 115hp 115U Pro.

A key feature of the new model is its premium-specification cab, which provides a superb environment for the operator with best-in-class visibility, giving unobstructed views in every direction.

Designed, developed and manufactured at the company’s St. Valentin factory in Austria, alongside Case IH’s larger Maxxum and Puma models, the U Pro is the successor to Case IH’s highly-respected CS Pro.

BL Curtains Direct have been creating beautiful homes for over 30 years, and are extremely passionate about great design and quality finish. We have a highly qualified sales and interior design team who will work with you individually to ensure that your decorating experience is as delightful as possible.

All our products are manufactured in our own workroom by our skilled team of seamstresses, ensuring the highest quality at all times.

We offer a free measuring and consultation service in your own home, enabling you to decide on the right product for your specific space. We also provide a professional installation service for all our products to ensure that the desired finish is achieved.

The new Ferri T500G. A 5.0m farmer Hedgecutter with cable control, 50hp hydraulic system , parallel linkage , 1.2m flail head with T hammer flails, power slew and hydraulic break away, and cast iron pumps and motors. New polypropylene oil tank which improves oil cooling while also reduces overall weight.

The NEW Bredal F8 tillage spec spreader, this is a complete new machine , with twin floor belts side by side independently feeding each spread disc together with electrically controlled actuators altering the drop points on both discs to provide “12 section” section control with Automatic headland stop/start all controlled by GPS and operated via Isobus control from the tractors terminal, and an  independent Isobus controller can be supplied for tractors without a factory fitted Isobus terminal. Fitted on 520/85/42 tyres, air brakes, and weigh cells,  with a hydraulic opening cover, and a new disc speed reduction system for slowing down one disc for headland spreading , this is a very high spec machine aimed at customers requiring a higher level of accuracy and precision.