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07/08
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AGRONOMIC OBSERVATIONS FOR 2007. . . . . . . . . 3
3310 PARALINK™ HOE DRILL - NEW SIZES . . . . . . 5
NH3 - THE "GREEN" NITROGEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5710 AIR HOE DRILL - PROVEN PERFORMER . . . .14
1200 GRAIN CART - THE BEST GOT BETTER. . . . . .21
Same Bourgault quality
SUPER-SIZED! (pages 12-13)
Expand your capacity
up to 700 Bushels!
PRESIDENT'S Message
by Gerry Bourgault, P.Eng.
After nearly a decade of poor grain prices, most farmers still can’t believe that prices have risen to where they are today!
Since the end of World War II, there have been numerous periods of high grain prices.
These periods were generally due to weather related production problems in one or
more of the main exporting countries and tended to be relatively short in duration.
This time around, weather related production problems have reduced supplies of
some crops, mainly wheat; however, there is now a new dynamic that has entered
the picture that has fundamentally changed the supply-demand equation. This
dynamic is, of course, the increasing amount of grain being consumed for the
production of ethanol and bio-diesel.
Cheap Grain Prices Are Over
As in the past, when supplies tightened, the market is signalling farmers to produce
more bushels by offering much higher prices. In the past, the increased prices
resulted in significant increases in production and, before long, large surpluses once
again depressed prices. This time around, with number of acres being used for the
production of bio-fuel increasing dramatically every year, high prices will have to be
maintained to ensure adequate supplies for all sectors. The high wheat prices have
resulted in increased winter wheat plantings in the U.S. and Europe. However, acres
planted to wheat reduce acres available for other crops. Most experts agree that,
in the future, prices will still cycle up and down according to the levels of supply and
weather conditions; however, they all appear to agree that the days of cheap grain
are gone forever. Although the future appears very bright for the grain production
sector, the high cost of inputs, the competitiveness within the sector, and the
unpredictability of weather will continue to make grain production a high-risk venture.
The long period of poor prices that has just ended was a problem for some and
an opportunity for others. Obviously, it forced a lot of farmers to sell or rent their
farms. In this period, a lot of farmers quit and a lot of land changed hands. However,
the low margins made expanding a huge challenge. Those farmers successfully
expanding their farms found ways to manage this challenge, and, with net revenues
ranging from $100 to $200 per acre this year, they are being rewarded for their
initiative and ingenuity. With their large land bases, they are well positioned to
produce good profits going forward provided that they can control their costs and
produce the crops.
Farmers Positioned for Opportunity Will Benefit
The farmers who capitalized on the opportunities created by the extended period
of low prices to expand their operations are quite different from many of their
predecessors. In the past, when periods of low prices occurred, conventional
wisdom was to go into a holding pattern and wait for better prices to return.
Although this approach conserved cash, it did not allow the size of the farm to be
adjusted to capture the benefits provided by operating on a larger scale. Those
farmers who expanded during the past decade understood the significance of
operating on a larger scale. More than that, they adopted new equipment, crop
varieties, farming techniques and management methods that allowed them to extract
more profit from their farms than the smaller producer. Underlying their success has
been their vision, drive and initiative.
The challenge going forward will now include different factors. Although grain prices
will be higher, in many ways the challenge will remain fundamentally unchanged.
Land prices and rents are on the rise as are input costs including fuel and fertilizer.
Producing an adequate margin will remain difficult. In most cases, continuing to
grow the acreage base will be a necessary element for maintaining the necessary
scale to purchase inputs at the best prices available. Part of the formula for
continued success will include acquiring equipment that will increase the number of
acres that can be farmed by a single operator, given the shortage of skilled labour.
Furthermore, adopting new technologies that reduce per acre production costs will
also be a requirement. However, above all, with the increased per acre costs of
producing a crop will come the need to effectively manage the downside risks that
always exist when growing a crop. A total crop failure with the cash cost of $120 to
$200 per acre to produce a crop will financially punish a farmer like he has never
been punished before.
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Maximize Your Opportunity, Minimize Your Risk
Because of these factors, Bourgault Industries Ltd. is focussing its product
development efforts on machines and systems that will provide farmers with
increased per acre farming efficiencies. When it comes to seeding systems, the
emphasis will be on developing systems that not only increase efficiency but also
minimize the risk of inducing crop losses. The 3310 ParalinkTM Hoe Drill with MRB®
technology provides the benefits of independent opener seed placement without
including the risks to emergence that come with side-banding. The recently released
Research Update PAMI #768 which compares side-banding to mid row banding
clearly demonstrates that in dry conditions, mid row banding can more consistently
deliver higher plant populations. Although the report shows that yield will not always
be negatively affected when emergence is reduced, it illustrates that major crop
losses can occur. In normal or moist springs and normal growing seasons like we
have had in most areas of Western Canada over the past four years, all one pass
seeding systems tended to yield equally well. However, when conditions return to
dry, the stage will be set for the PHDTM with mid row banding to deliver many extra
bushels of crop per acre.
The robust design of the PHDTM will ensure trouble free operation, plus provide
for packing forces of up to 200 lbs. to be hydraulically transferred onto each
packer wheel, when required. With the ParalinkTM shank system, the PHDTM can
accommodate a large variety of openers for allowing the farmer to match the opener
profile to the requirements of the specific seeding condition. The design of ParalinkTM
shank system provides more room for soil to flow back onto the seed row before
the packer wheel passes, thereby, allowing a farmer to seed at substantially higher
field speeds than dual shank machines. When nitrogen fertilizer application is not
required, such as with pulse crops, or on fields where farmers have fall banded to
take advantage of lower nitrogen prices, the Mid Row Banders® can be hydraulically
lifted and parked from the tractor seat. We believe that with all of its features, the
PHDTM provides farmers with the highest level of seeding accuracy, most versatility,
greatest productivity and the most durability of any independent opener drill on the
market today.
Farmers will need equipment that will allow them to cover more ground in one day.
Bourgault is adding a tow-between, 550 bushel air seeder cart to its line up. The
Leading 6550ST will provide farmers who prefer the tow-between configuration, 100
bushels of additional tank capacity over the Leading 6450 allowing them to seed
more acres between fills.
Bourgault will also be releasing a limited number of its 700 bushel air seeder carts
to the market for the spring of 2008. The Model 6700ST carries enough 46-0-0 in its
largest tank (370 bushels) to fertilize 100 acres with 100 lbs/ac of actual nitrogen.
The patented interconnect tank system allows farmers to more effectively use their
cart capacity regardless of the seeding scenario. The large belt conveyor allows for
faster filling than does a similar sized screw auger. With more tank capacity and less
time spent filling, more acres will be seeded at the end of the day.
With the cost of new combines and the benefits of harvesting as many acres as
possible when weather permits, it is vital that farmers keep their units threshing the
greatest percentage of the time. Travelling to the edge of the field with the combine
to unload or being stopped waiting for the trucks to return is a major waste of
combining capacity. To increase harvesting efficiency, Bourgault has redesigned the
turret auger equipped 1100 grain cart with even greater holding tank capacity. The
larger 1200 bushel grain cart allows farmers to keep their large combines rolling a
greater percentage of the time. Grain carts have many additional uses besides just
harvesting. When equipped with a scale system, the Model 1200 allows farmers
to measure their grain inventories. The scale also allows a farmer to load trucks or
producer cars with known amounts of grain. There are countless other uses for a
Bourgault 1200 Grain Cart that farmers will appreciate if they acquire one.
This is certainly an exciting time to be a part of the agricultural industry.
AGRONOMIC OBSERVATIONS FROM 2007
by Garry L Meier P.Ag.
Avoiding the Risk, Fertilizing for Profit
Interest by grain producers in seeding tools with independent row-to-row depth control
has been steadily growing over the past few years as wetter seeding conditions
have been encountered in many areas. Until crop year 2007, all of these tools were
configured to deliver a majority of the crops nutrient requirements in side-bands
approximately 1.5 inches to the side and 1 inch below the seed.
Canola Emergence
Despite claims of crop safety by the manufacturers and some in the
research community, many producers and members of the research
community were observing crops that were quick to emerge due to
the precise shallow seed placement, but then displaying symptoms of
fertilizer toxicity, especially when row spacings moved from ten to twelve
inches, and in some cases this year fourteen inches. Phosphorous
deficiencies were also observed in crops that had all of the phosphorous
placed in the nitrogen band.
Comparison Plots - Minot, North Dakota. By July 9th, the plot with seedplaced phosphate shows it is more advanced in the bloom cycle than the
side-banded phosphate plot.
The independent
agronomist submitted
a report of the
findings at each of
the demonstration
sites. His findings
can be summarized
as follows:
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Comparison Plots - Minot, North Dakota. Seeded on the same day, the
Bourgault 3310 PHD™ canola on the top left is showing good growth
and vigour. Phosphate was placed in the seed row. The dual-knife sidebanded canola on the top right, which had both nitrogen and phosphate
side-banded, is showing less vigorous growth.
This season was the first that a seeding tool with the capacity for
independent row-to-row depth control in combination with mid row
banding of crop nutrients was available on a limited basis to grain
producers. That unit was the Bourgault 3310 ParalinkTM Hoe Drill.
Comparison Plots
- Minot, North Dakota.
Perry Weisberg, P.Ag.
US Sales Manager,
is pointing out the
difference between seedplaced and side-placed
phosphate with a dualknife system. The seedplaced phosphate plot
is much more advanced
than the plot which had
the phosphate placed in
the nitrogen side-band.
Both plots were seeded the same day with nitrogen side-banded.
Seventeen 3310 seeding systems were monitored over a wide
geographic area and in a wide range of soil types and moisture
conditions in the spring of 2007. Sixteen of these units were equipped
with mid row banding technology and one unit was equipped with doubleshoot side banding openers. Where possible, side-by-side comparisons
were conducted to compare the Bourgault 3310 ParalinkTM Hoe Drill
performance with the performance of competitors side-banding units. An
independent agronomist was commissioned to monitor the various sites
and document the findings.
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hoe drills; no matter
the color, provided
excellent germination
when operated at the speed appropriate for the soil conditions and
configuration of the respective drill.
Eventhough germination was excellent, drills with dedicated seed shanks
established 18% more canola, on average, when compared to either
double shoot sideband openers or dual shank machines.
Phosphorous deficiencies were observed when all of the phosphorous
was placed in the nitrogen band and none in the seed row.
All drills can be pulled too fast and operators must be aware of their soil
conditions when determining the appropriate seeding speed for their
particular drill. Units equipped with a narrow seed opener and MRBs
were able to achieve higher speeds and were more forgiving when optimal
speeds were exceeded compared to dual shank machines operating in the
same field.
Moisture conditions at all monitored sites at seeding were very good to
excessive.
Dual-knife systems tended to have more difficulty clearing field residue
when compared to units with dedicated seed shanks.
Comparison Plots - Midale, Saskatchewan. Plant counts
conducted by an independent agrologist documents a greater
plant density for the 3310 PHDTM with Mid Row Banders®
compared to a popular dual-knife side-banding system.
Plants (ft2):
North Test
South Test
Bourgault 3310 PHD
15.08
9.4
Dual Knife
12.42
7.13
Diff.
18%
25%
Producers must be aware of the risks involved with side-banding nitrogen,
but also phosphate placement in a one-pass system. Just as nitrogen can
put the seed in danger of fertilizer damage and salt effect when placed too
close to the seed, the crop development can be delayed if the immobile
phosphate is placed too far from the seed, or made inaccessible to the
developing crop when placed with the toxic nitrogen band. Not only are
producers not getting maximum effectiveness with their fertilizer investment,
delayed development and maturity will put these crops at higher risk to other
factors including insect damage, frost damage, or drought. The Bourgault
6000 Series Air Seeders with flexible internal compartments and Mid Row
Banders® provide the flexibility to place the rate of fertilizer you need, in the
optimum location for your crop.
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3310 Paralink
TM
Hoe Drill
The Superior Independent Seed Depth Seeding System
The 3310 PHD™ is the most advanced independent seed depth seeding system offered on the market. The 3310 PHD™
offers Bourgault standards such as: superior design, durable construction, guaranteed seed-to-fertilizer separation with
Mid Row Banders®, trouble-free operation, and low operating costs.
The Paralink™ opener assemblies move independently of each other,
providing precise seed placement and consistent packing across the
width of the unit. The opener actuation including trip and packing
force is achieved with a hydraulic cylinder on each assembly.
Draft
The 3310 is a fuel efficient system to seed with. Producers
comment on how they can reduce fuel consumption during the
seeding season.
Shawn Rapp of Tolley ND operated a 3310 demo unit in his area in
the spring of 2007. “We’re pulling this 55-foot unit with a 9520 JD,
and idling the tractor back to 1650 – 1700 RPM. At this time, we
have seeded 1100 acres, and find it is actually very economical to
pull this drill.”
Soil Penetration
The 3310 PHD™ can penetrate extremely hard soils. With a weight of
over 600 lb per foot (10" spaced with MRBs), and the ability to apply over
200 lb of packing force, the 3310 will allow producers to seed in the most
challenging conditions. The inner wing lift cylinders transfer weight from
main frame to inner wing during field operation, and ballast is added to the
outer wing rear wheel arms to ensure uniform penetration.
Murray Scayman of Hamiota, MB is the product specialist with an implement
dealership at Moosomin, SK. Murray operated the 3310 PHD™ for a
number of demos in his area this spring. “There’s enough down pressure
with the 3310 that penetration is not an issue. In fact, I seeded right through
leased roads going into oil wells near Virden, and it would stay in the
ground.”
Opener Selection
The innovative Paralink™ opener assembly incorporates parallel arms to
maintain constant opener angle relative to the soil, even as the opener
contours up and down, so multiple opener/tip options can be used.
Tim Pizzey of Binscarth, MB had the opportunity to demo a 3310 last
spring. “The opener we used was a 3" spreader and I liked the way it
worked. I would like to run a 3" opener for some crops, canola and barley
in particular. For my wheat and peas, I’d like the 3/4" inch knife opener. It
is great to have the ability to switch between each opener quickly.”
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Seeding Speed & Field Finish
Several features of the 3310 allow farmers to seed at higher speeds and still maintain
good seedbed integrity. The edge-on shank incorporates a narrow profile, reducing soil
disruption. An optimal opener-to-packer distance has been incorporated, to allow soil
to flow back into the seed row prior to the packer. The real key is the combination of the
narrow seed opener and MRB®.
Shawn & Lorne Mullen farm near Strathmore, AB. The 2007 season was their first with
the Bourgault Paralink Hoe Drill. “With the 3310, we’ve increased our seeding speed
from 4-1/2 to 6 miles per hour and the field finish is
beautiful. The nicest field finish we’ve had. We swathed
canola here this week where we used two drills on the
same field. We were able to swath a mile an hour faster
behind the Bourgault Paralink Drill compared to the other
[hoe] drill.” (equipped with double-shoot side-band openers)
Adjustable Packing Force
Chris Federowich and his father of Ashville MB seeds with
a 55' 3310 PHD™ configured at 10" spacing and equipped
The hydraulic configuration on the 3310 PHD™ efficiently utilizes the tractor’s hydraulic
with
MRBs. “The most important feature of the 3310 is
™
system to adjust packing and trip force for the banding coulters and Paralink seed arm.
seed placement. When you set the 3310 at the depth you
Ron Michel of St. Gregor, SK had the opportunity to demo the 3310 this spring. “We
want, you know every seed row is going at that depth. The
didn’t require a lot of packing pressure this year because of our moisture conditions.
emergence of our crops was nice and level. I checked the
When seeding canola, it was beneficial to adjust the pressure from the cab.”
field finish on one field where it is hilly, and it was coming
up beautifully. We had some rougher looking fields where
Superior Residue Flow
The Paralink™ seeding arrangement provides excellent residue flow without compromising conditions were a bit muddy, and it still came up great. I do
not have to worry about frame levelling or seeding depth
the seedbed. When partnered with the optional Mid Row Banders®, the 3310 will allow
after it’s set. It just works great.”
producers to attain excellent seedbed finish in conditions that would shut down other
seeding systems. Eldon Boon operates Rolling Ridge Farms Ltd. just outside of Virden,
NEW PRODUCT - 65' & 75' Paralink™ Hoe Drills
MB. Eldon is the owner of a 48' 3310 configured at a 10" spacing. “Trash clearance is
A limited number of 65' and 75' models of the 3310 PHD™
excellent. This has more trash clearance than our previous 5710 Bourgault drill, and
drills will be produced this winter for spring 2008. These
it’s got a lot more trash clearance than the previous independent seed depth system we
massive systems are equipped with large 16.5 x 16.1 FI
had. The field finish is great, probably the nicest I’ve seen. It will be nice for swathing,
E dual castor wheels on the main frame, with 13.5 x 15 FI
not rough like some drills would leave it. The coulters are mounted across the front row
F dual castor wheels on the front of the inner and outer
which help break things up a bit. We have seeded a couple of damp fields with a lot of
wings. Farmers seeding with the 75' PHD at 6 mph can
trash and there’s no lumping. I was quite impressed with the trash clearance.”
achieve over 54 acres per hour!
Consistency
Availability
One of the greatest features of the 3310 is seed depth consistency. The ParalinkTM
Sales have been very strong for the 3310 PHD™ due to its
system is designed to provide a balance between contourability and opener stability. The
outstanding performance in the 2007 season. Contact your
result is a system which will provide consistent seeding regardless of seedbed conditions.
local Bourgault dealer regarding availability of the Paralink™
Hoe Drill.
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MRBs
Mid Row Banders
Mid Row Banders open a window of opportunities for Farmers looking to maximize their seeding investment.
Bourgault Mid Row Banders have revolutionized one-pass seeding in Western Canada and the American Mid West. The MRB®
system enabled farmers to seed and fertilize at the same time without compromising seedbed quality to maintain seed and
fertilizer separation. MRB® owners have benefited from this technology by growing the best crops possible each and every
year, while minimizing the input costs at seeding time.
Draft
or salt effect. Side-banding systems carry the inherent risk of both fertilizer
burn and salt effect due to the proximity of the seed and fertilizer rows.
Seeding systems equipped with a narrow seed knife and coulter-style
Studies have shown that nitrogen fertilizer banded mid row reach the seed
MRBs® require less horsepower per foot than units equipped with wider
side-banding openers. Farmers benefit with a reduction of fuel requirements row in the form of nitrate, the form best suited for plant growth, in as little as
two days.
at seeding time. The Bourgault MRB® seeding system also disturbs less
soil, resulting in less moisture loss, improved fertilizer separation, and more
Paradigm Shift in Fertilizer Placement
consistent seed placement.
When side-banding was first introduced, nitrogen placed one inch below
and to the side of the seed was accepted as the ideal location for adequate
Residue Clearance
fertilizer separation from the seed. Today, research shows that fertilizer
placed one inch to the side and below the seed may be, in many conditions,
too close. Seed and fertilizer costs do not allow producers the risk of using
a seeding system that may impede the crops emergence.
FERTILIZER PLACED TOO CLOSE TO THE SEED CAN
DAMAGE YOUR CROPS RIGHT FROM THE START.
WITHIN 24 HOURS:
Producers with MRB systems have greater flexibility in straw residue. The
cutting action of the MRBs mounted on the front of the frame helps slice
through straw, allowing the material to flow better around the seed shanks.
Less than ideal conditions will not slow down farmers who use a Bourgault
seeding system with MRBs.
The seed has began absorbing moisture and surrounding nutrients. The liquid, anhydrous, or dry
nitrogen fertilizer has developed a retention zone of ammonia (NH3) or ammonium (NH4 x ) of about
3” in diameter.
MRB7 SEEDING SYSTEM
Guaranteed Fertilizer Separation
Many distinct advantages are being confirmed by research showing that the
seed row receives the benefits of optimum placement of nitrogen fertilizer
when banded mid row, without the negative effects that may be present with
side-banded fertilizer. Mid row banding nitrogen will guarantee fertilizer
separation, greatly reducing the risk of negative effects from fertilizer burn
MRBs7: The MRB7 seeding system safely places the nitrogen fertilizer between each pair of seed
rows; the seeds are positioned in their own furrow safely away from the toxic fertilizer.
COMPETITOR’S SIDE BANDING SYSTEM
SIDE BAND: Soil moisture, seeding speed, seeding depth and soil type contribute to soil fracturing.
While some seeds sit on the intended soil shelf created by the opener, other seeds have mixed with
the soil and fertilizer which is toxic in form and concentration.
Journal of Plant Nutrition
For more information on the agronomic and financial benefits of one-pass
seeding with Bourgault Mid Row Banders, please go to our web site at:
www.bourgault.com, or visit your local Bourgault dealer.
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NH3
Go Green with your Nitrogen
The Greenest Form of Commercial Nitrogen Fertilizer
Today’s marketplace is becoming more conscious of its impact on the environment. As a farmer, you consider yourself
a steward of the land. You know that sound agronomic decisions will be both profitable to you and preserve the land for
your future and your children’s future. These decisions include the form of nitrogen that you use. What goes into the
making of each form of nitrogen, how much energy is required for that pound of N?
If you were asked, “What is the greenest form of commercial
nitrogen fertilizer”, your most likely answer would be liquid nitrogen
(28-0-0). It is reported to be kinder to the seed in a one-pass
application, and is relatively safe in handling. But, when it comes to
the amount of energy required to produce and transport to the end
user, which form can be labelled the “greenest” form of nitrogen?
Product
Urea (46-0-0)
Liquid (28-0-0) Anhydrous Ammonia (82-0-0)
MJ/lb of nutrient
34.4
31.4
23.7
% more energy
than NH3
45%
32%
—
2,198,000
1,659,000
Energy in megajoules per 1000 acres at:
70lb of N/acre
2,408,000
The table at right lists the amount on energy required to produce and
transport the nitrogen to the end user in megajoules per pound.
More required energy than NH3 per 1000 acres in megajoules:
Going Green to Reduce Energy Consumption
Source: Canadian Agricultural Energy End-Use Data Analysis Centre
If you operated a 1000 acre farm, you can reduce global energy
consumption by the equivalent of 21,700 liters (5730 US gallons) of
gasoline if you switched from dry urea to NH3, or 15,600 litres (4130
US gallons) switching from liquid nitrogen to anhydrous ammonia.
The energy requirements to produce and transport nitrogen is
reflected in the cost you pay, so explains why anhydrous ammonia is
typically the lowest price nitrogen source.
Go Green and Reduce Input Costs
Besides a way of life, farming is also a business. As a farmer you
continually strive to maximize revenue and minimize expenses. All
forms of commercial fertilizer will produce the same results because
at the end of the day, a pound of N... is a pound of N, no matter
what the form. Using the lowest priced form of nitrogen can save a
considerable amount on money for your farming operation.
If you operate a 5000 acre farm, annual nitrogen costs at your
retailer could vary by $45,500 depending on nitrogen source.
Picking NH3 as a nitrogen source can minimize your expenses.
Naturally there many other factors you must consider such as
seasonal nitrogen pricing, storage, transportation, application
costs and availability. But if you position yourself to use anhydrous
ammonia in your one-pass seeding operation, you can save input
costs as well has help the environment.
749,000
539,000
—
A megajoule is equivalent 0.278 kilowatt hours, or the energy contained in 29ml (about 1 ounce) of gasoline.
Fall 2007 Nitrogen prices obtained in northeast Saskatchewan
PRODUCT
Urea
Liquid
NH3
Price/lb of nutrient
$0.49
$0.52
$0.39
Cost per 1000 acres at 70lb/acre
$34,300
$36,100
$27,300
Cost per 5000 acres at:
70lb/acre
$171,500
$182,000
$136,500
More than NH3 on 5000 acres
$35,000
$45,500
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prices may vary by location
Go Green with Bourgault Mid Row Banders
Bourgault MRBs® put farmers in a unique and advantageous position.
Only Mid Row Banders® allow you to safely seed in a single-pass without
danger of seed damage with any form of nitrogen fertilizer. In addition to
the environmental and financial benefits, Mid Row Bander® technology will
reduce draft for fuel savings, and minimize soil disturbance to preserve
the seedbed. Bourgault Mid Row Banders® can help you improve your
profitability and the environment.
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6000 Air Seeder
The World’s Most Advanced Air Seeder
Bourgault offers the greatest range of sizes, features, and convenience of air seeders available on the market. From 280
to 700 bushels, from single-shoot to double-shoot to multi-shoot, leading or tow-behind there is a 6000 Air Seeder to suit
your needs.
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NEW PRODUCT RELEASE 6700ST Air Seeder
NEW PRODUCT RELEASE Leading 6550ST Air Seeder
Bourgault is releasing a limited number of the new 700 bushel 6000 Series
Air Seeder for spring 2008. Producers will find many of the advanced
features from previous 6000 Series product carts on this new mammoth
tank. Unique to the 6700ST is the steerable front axle. Despite its size,
farmers will find it tracks surprisingly well in the headlands as well as in
transport. Another unique feature is the load/unload conveyor, featuring a
15" wide belt. This new system can move product at 110 bu/min. with 100%
cleanout, so fill times will be the same as the smaller 6550ST model.
The Leading 6550ST offers producers a tow-between tank with
unmatched efficiency and productivity in the marketplace. The
superior design and balance allows only approximately 8900 lbs.
of hitch weigh for a fully loaded unit. The Leading 6550ST comes
equipped with dual 650/75 R34 tires for excellent floatation and
minimal compaction.
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Options that Work For You
Product Lift System
A revolutionary new feature for the 6000 Series Air Seeder is the hydraulic
powered Seed Bag Lift System. You can elevate all your seed bags or
calibration boxes to the top of the air seeder tank quickly and with no strain
to your back. The lift system is rated for a 250 lb. load from the ground to
the top of the tank.
10" Deluxe Hydraulic Load/
Unload Auger
The 10" (254 mm diameter) Deluxe
Load/Unload Auger allows for quick
fills on the large 6550ST cart. The
10" Deluxe Auger is designed with
operator convenience in mind. This
auger has complete hydraulic control
for operational positioning and
returning to the transport cradle. Full
hydraulic control on the auger swing
gives you unprecedented control
of auger positioning, whether on
uneven terrain or in windy conditions.
The low-profile folding drag hopper
enables you to fill your air seeder
from belly dump trailers. The 10"
Deluxe Auger is available on the
Model 6550ST and Model 6450 Air
Seeders.
The 591 Air Seeder Monitor
New for 2008, the Model 591
Monitor provides standard
monitoring features for up to
four bins. The 591 is designed
to be intuitive for operation, and
easier for viewing. A large screen
allows you to monitor up to eight
functions on one page. Monitor
air seeder sensors, including
fan speed, application rate, bin
levels, area seeded, and ground
speed. Customize your monitoring
options on up to 4 pages to quickly
reference all your air seeder
functions. Producers with the
previous 491 Deluxe Air Seeder
Monitor can easily upgrade to the
591 Monitor.
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5710
Air Hoe Drill
Proven Performer in the Prairies
Since it’s release in 1996, the 5710 Air Hoe Drill has become the most popular hoe drill in Western Canada. Superior design,
high quality components, and outstanding service make the 5710 an Air Hoe Drill that you can count on. When matched with
the optional Bourgault Mid Row Banders® for nitrogen application in a single pass, the 5710 is the best performing, lowest risk
system available to farmers in a one-pass operation.
Since entering the market, the 5710 AHD has
gained the reputation of having the highest resale
value on the used equipment market. Regardless
of effectiveness, operation, or resale, the 5710
seeding system proves to be the best choice to
maximize the bottom line.
Quick and Easy Levelling
The 5710 is the easiest drill to level in the
industry! Easily accessible heavy-duty
turnbuckles, found both on the castor wheels and
packer gangs, can be adjusted with the provided
wrenches. Detailed instructions are also located
near the point of adjustment.
Packer Wheels for Every Condition
The 5710 AHD offers farmers a wide selection
of packer wheels to match various seeding
requirements.
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The popular 21½" dia. all-steel packer wheels are
available in 2¼", 3½" and 4½" widths. The thick steel
cap is welded to 11 ga. side-walls so that there are no
weld seams contacting the soil, exposing them to wear.
Steel wheels are ideal for concentrated packing in drier
conditions to maximize moisture retention. Optional mudscrapers are available to prevent buildup in wet conditions.
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Rubber faced 22" dia. semi-pneumatic packer wheels at
3" or 4" widths provide excellent soil firming in regions
that are prone to over-compaction or wetter conditions.
Flexing of the rubber packer allows mud to shed, and
also spreads the compaction of each wheel over a
greater area to help prevent over-compaction.
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A fully pneumatic 5½" wide packer wheel gives farmers
flexibility with one packer selection. Operators can
adjust tire pressure between 6 p.s.i. to 45 p.s.i. to meet
changing conditions during seeding. A higher pressure
will transfer more force directly onto the seed row, while a
lower pressure will diffuse the pressure out, reducing the
compaction on the seed row.
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Stone kickers are standard on all packer gangs.
Set Seed Depth in Seconds
Correct seeding depth is a critical factor in every
farming operation. Depth requirements will
change with factors such as seed type, moisture
conditions and soil type. Farmers need the ability
to make seeding adjustments when the conditions
change. The accurate, and infinitely adjustable
Quick Shift Depth Control system provides
one point depth control in seconds! Ease your
workload with a design that works for you.
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Te s t i m o n i a l
Barry Penteluik
5710 Air Hoe Drill and Seeding Versatility
A series of overly wet springs in several regions of Western Canada has demonstrated the advantages of using pneumatic
packers in wet conditions, especially with fine seeds such as canola and flax. In overly wet soils, it is easy to over-compact the
soil and squeeze all of the oxygen out of the soil. Along with moisture and heat, oxygen is a necessary requirement for good
emergence. Other regions experience very dry conditions, which require a completely different approach to seeding.
Leading farmers are finding that by investing in a second set
of packer gangs for their hoe drill, they can greatly increase
the versatility of their seeding system. They no longer have to
compromise their seeding quality in the more extreme seeding
conditions that farmers occasionally encounter.
Barry Penteluik operates a farm with his two brothers and a
nephew near Insinger, Saskatchewan, by Yorkton on Highway 16.
Their operation comprises about 7800 acres of black soil, grey soil
and also some clay soils. Barry talks about his decision to invest in
a second set of packers for his 5710 Air Hoe Drill.
In 2007 we started seeding on April 27. We found that the fields were
still very wet, and were forced to harrow in front of the air drill trying
to dry them out a bit. Conditions got better, but there was still quite a
bit of water in the low spots and generally wet conditions. We operate
a 74 foot 5710 Bourgault Air Drill with the mid row banders on 9.8"
spacing and ¾" Bourgault knife openers. We started the season with
about 3000 acres with our original 2¼" steel packers. Due to the wet
conditions, we decided to switch the drill over to the 5½" pneumatic
packers. We completed about 3700 acres with the new pneumatic
packers.
We’ve continued to use the ¾" openers in the wet conditions because
we felt that the less amount of soil we disturb, the better the seed
placement will be. The pneumatic packers provided better depth
control [over the 2¼" packers] because of the floatation they offer. The
seed depth consistency was improved in wetter lying areas as well.
We’ve been very happy with both the pneumatic packers and the ¾"
opener as far as not packing too hard. We’ve used a 1" opener and
a ¾" opener, and found both work well with either the 5½" pneumatic
and with the 2¼" steel. We’re very happy with the 5½" packers and
will probably start the seeding season with them because we have to
start early due to the acres we need to cover.
Switching packers around was very easy. They came all assembled,
so all we had to do was remove two u-clamps on each gang and roll
out the 2¼" and throw in the 5½" pneumatic gang and put back the
two u-clamps. The first time, two guys did it in three hours, so the
second time around we’ll probably be faster.
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A TRUE PROVEN PERFORMER
1200
Grain Cart - NEW PRODUCT
The Best Just Got Better
Bourgault is releasing the Model 1200 Grain Cart for 2008. The redesigned grain handling cart will
transport 1200 bushels of grain from the combine to the truck more efficiently than any other cart available.
Bourgault is releasing the Model 1200 Grain Cart for 2008. The
redesigned grain handling cart will transport 1200 bushels of
grain from the combines to the trucks more efficiently than any
other cart available.
Just like the renowned Model 1100, the new Model 1200
features an eight wheel undercarriage which can travel at 10
mph fully loaded. The low maintenance double-walking action
of the running gear allows the operator to traverse rugged
terrain with ease.
The turret-style unloading auger allows grain to be placed
accurately when cart to truck alignment is less than perfect.
It also makes topping off a load a manageable task. With a
nearly horizontal turret unloading auger, the operator also
avoids the potential contact between the auger housing and
grain truck. The unloading auger retracts over the tank for safe
transportation.
Bourgault Plant Expansion
Bourgault Expansion
Positive changes in the agriculture market will spur the
industry forward to unprecedented levels of prosperity.
Bourgault Industries Ltd. is working hard and investing in
manufacturing capacity to meet the growing demand for quality
agricultural equipment.
Progress is continuing on Bourgault's five million dollar,
36,000 sq. ft. expansion at its manufacturing facility in St.
Brieux, Saskatchewan. This expansion will help Bourgault
improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and working
environment. The entire expansion is carefully planned by the
Bourgault manufacturing team so only value-added processes
are implemented, ensuring Bourgault customers are paying a
reasonable price for high-quality equipment.
As well as a building expansion, Bourgault has established a
number of benefits and incentives that make the company an
attractive and rewarding place to work. Bill Glanville, Human
Resources Leader, explains some of the benefits of a career at
Bourgault. “We have a principal based management system,
an industry leading pay structure which is tied to performance,
productivity bonus and company wide profit sharing. There is a
full compliment of benefits ranging from health & dental to weekly
summer barbecues. At Bourgault the opportunity for career
growth and development is endless, it all depends on your desire
to achieve! A list of available positions are listed on our website
under Information – Careers.”
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