John Mishler, tactical marketing manager for John Deere, discusses features of the new 4640 universal display with extended Gen 4 monitor. Basic entry point cost for the 4640s, offered with 1 or 5 subscriptions, is about half the cost of GreenStar 2630 systems.

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Topcon Agriculture showcased a suite of new technology at SIMA 2017, including its X35 console, AES 35 electric steering subsystem and Athene ECU for spreader control.

Sly unveiled its new Undercut Disc no-till drill designed for seeding wheat and cover crops. Developed in conjunction with Australian manufacturer, Boss Agriculture, the machine is developed in Europe for 9- to 40-foot widths and 120 foot widths in the U.S., and can seed at speeds of 6-8 mph. A unique feature is the undercut disc, or double-angled disc, that reduces down pressure requirements and risk of seed furrow compaction. The unit also includes a gauge wheel in the back and a mounted side wheel that keeps soil in the furrow. “The floating gauge wheel is designed to gently hold the soil in place, and connected to a sensor so the hydraulic down pressure monitors and controls furrow compaction and depth,” says Cyrille Geneste, president of Sly France.

Laforge introduces its EZ Ballast product, allowing operators to add about 3,400 pounds of tractor weight in seconds without having to get out of the cab. Compatible with John Deere 7R series tractors, the unique system attaches to the bottom of the machine with the push of a button and does not reduce ground clearance. “It’s a lot easier than adding wheel weights and we see more farmers in North America interested in accurately ballasting tractors if they are moving from a haying or mowing to a tillage operation where they need to add some weight,” says Lars Paulsson.