DuPont^® has launched a complete line of 4-oz specialty lubricants with Teflon^® fluoropolymer for enhanced performance. Now plumbers and DIYers can easily store, transport and use the entire line, which is available in new, eco-friendly and convenient bottles.

The ergo-shape fits comfortably in most work pants and tool belts. A squeeze bottle design eliminates overspray and reduces waste, and the precision tip ensures mess-free application. The innovative 4-oz size is made from PET plastic, the most recyclable plastic available.

The product line includes DuPont^® Teflon^TM Multi-Use, Teflon^TM Silicone, Teflon^TM Penetrant, and Teflon^TM Non-Stick.

DuPont Teflon Multi-Use Lubricant is a versatile, low-odor lubricant that can withstand extreme high and low temperatures. Perfect for use on pipe threads, wrenches, pipe and tubing cutters and other parts that need protection from rust and corrosion.

DuPont Teflon Silicone Lubricant is ideal for rubber, plastic and metal. This clean and clear formula protects and lubricates parts with a water-repellant film. It can be used on rubber gaskets, o-rings, hand tools and electric equipment.

DuPont Teflon Penetrant is the go-to formula for breaking and preventing rust. With its penetrating properties, rusty bolts, pipe threads and valves will be freed instantly. By applying moderately, this product will also act as a rust protector on tools and other metal surfaces.

DuPont Teflon Non-Stick Lubricant coats any surface with pure Teflon fluoropolymer to create a dirt-resistant, dry film. It is perfect for gaskets and seals to prevent sticking. It can also be used to coat saw blades to reduce friction and make cutting easier.

These four high-quality Teflon lubricants help maintain and protect tools and parts, prolonging useful life, preventing unnecessary replacement and making maintenance and repairs easier.

The entire line of 4-oz DuPont lubricants is available nationwide at Lowe’s home improvement centers.

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Kohler_® Power Systems, a premium manufacturer and marketer of world-class generators and automatic transfer switches, today announces the launch of two new generators – a 6 kilowatt variable speed generator which takes Kohler into the renewable energy and light commercial markets, and a 38 kilowatt generator that expands the company’s residential and light commercial product offering.

The new products details:

6VSG – 6kW Generator  

• The new 6VSG generator is designed specifically for efficient charging of battery banks used in renewable energy and other remote applications.
• Provides consistent direct current (DC) output to maintain battery banks directly without inefficient conversions from alternating current.
• Variable engine speed (2300-2900 RPM) reduces maintenance requirements, reduces fuel consumption and extends the life of the engine when compared to fixed speed engines.
• Liquid propane or natural gas will fuel the 6VSG generator.

38RCL– 38kW Generator  

• The new 38RCL generator is a whole-house backup generator that acts as a complete power solution for large homes with hefty power needs or for light commercial business applications.
• Despite its overall size, the 38RCL generator emits neighborhood friendly sound levels with electronically controlled fan speeds. 
• The 38RCL is backed by Kohler’s  5-year or 2000-hour warranty.
• The 38RCL fuel source is liquid propane or natural gas.

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Ventrac, by Venture Products, Inc. unveiled a new Model 4500 tractor at a recent International Dealer Sales Meeting. The sales meeting was held in Canton, Ohio where Ventrac dealerships were invited to get the first look at the new tractor. Over 10 different countries were represented in the dealership attendance, with some traveling from as far away as Japan. The meeting culminated with a hands-on demonstration held at Malone University, where dealers operated the new 4500 tractor and experienced the features and benefits of the new model. Dealers tried their hand at stump grinding, trenching, edging, tilling, mowing, aerating and, much more.

Tim Jeffries, Director of Sales, said dealers were excited about the meeting. Tim added, “It was awesome to have our dealers together for a few days. They are excited about the new benefits and features of the new tractor and the direction that Ventrac is heading.” 

The new 4500 is the perfect balance of building on the company’s past while redefining the future. With new powerful engine options, more safety features, enhanced technology and easy, comfortable handling, the 4500 will soon become a customer favorite in Ventrac’s lineup. 

New Engine Options    

New multiple engine options offer powerful performance choices in the Briggs and Stratton, Kawasaki and Kubota models. The new 4500 will provide a propane ‘green’ engine option with the Kubota DF972. When adding the optional propane kit, this Bi-Fuel Ready tractor offers gas and/or propane fuel operation for fuel savings and cleaner burning emissions and can reduce your carbon footprint up to 90%.*

Ease of Use and Comfort   

Ergonomically friendly controls include an easy to reach automotive style parking brake, and a conveniently located PTO belt tensioner. The relocated weight transfer lever allows operators to easily adjust for increased stability on slopes and for increased lift capacity.

The sealed electrical system protects fuses, relays and terminals from corrosion and outdoor elements. A new automotive style wire harness allows a quick ‘plug and play’ feature for ease of connecting optional tractor accessories. 

The optional digital slope indicator with warning light integrates into the dash, providing easy visibility, and allows operators to continuously monitor the degree of slope operation.

The extra large premium comfort seat with adjustable slide rails will provide many hours of riding comfort for operators. 

Added Features  

The tractor features an enclosed muffler for greater visibility and minimized exhaust exposure. Operators of the new 4500 are kept informed of operational temperatures, oil pressure or low voltage levels with the enhanced instrumentation of the new 6-function warning gauge. 

New technology can be seen in the electronic instrument panel on the newly redesigned dash. With tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge, hour meter and temperature gauge, operators stay well informed. 

A battery disconnect switch feature fully disables the electrical system and includes a fail safe disconnect. 

Features of the Ventrac 4500 include:

• Multiple Engine Options
• Propane “Green Industry” Engine Option
• Enclosed Muffler
• Enhanced Weight Transfer Lever
• Pre-Wired Plug and Play Wire Harness
• Fold-Down ROPS- standard
• Premium Comfort Seat- standard  
• Optional Digital Slope Indicator integrated into dash
• Advanced Electronic Instrument Panel
• 6 Function Warning Gauge and Alarm
• Conveniently Located PTO Belt Tensioner
• Onboard Diagnostic System
• Sealed Electrical System
• Thermostat Controlled Oil Cooler
• Battery Disconnect Switch
• Automotive Style Parking Brake 
• Universal PTO Switch
• Enhanced SDLA Operator Controls
• Optional Horn
• 3 Tire Options -Standard All Terrain Tires, or optional Turf and Bar Tires
• Over 10 Accessory Options
• 3-Point Hitch Accessory
• 3-N-1 Adapter for towing and rear attachments

With the release of the new 4500 tractor, Ventrac continues to build on their solid reputation of providing durable, quality equipment that serves many industry markets.

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When it comes to outdoor entertaining, few know how to crash a party better than flying insects. Whether it’s wasps, yellow jackets or flies, these uninvited guests not only make party-goers miserable, but the methods used to control and eliminate these pests tend to be ineffective or attract unwanted attention.

Fortunately, Black Flag® Brand, one of the nation’s first brands of insecticides, has developed the Black Flag™ Flying Insect Trap, a discreet solution for homeowners looking to enjoy their summer festivities without the worry of flying insect pests.

“We understand that homeowners work hard on their backyard and they want to fully enjoy it during the summer months,” says John Pailthorp, Division Vice President, Marketing. “The tastefully designed Black Flag Flying Insect Trap is the best way for homeowners to entertain in their backyard without attracting unwanted attention, yet effectively reducing the number of unwanted flying insects.”

Economical and versatile, the trap can be used with two different disposable lures, a Fly Lure and a Wasp & Yellow Jacket Lure. In addition to being both discreet and effective, the Black Flag Flying Insect Trap is also easy to use, durable and nontoxic, allowing homeowners to enjoy, entertain and relax on their deck or patio without the worry of flying insect pests.

To ensure insects don’t crash your summer bash, be sure to follow these tips from Black Flag® Brand.

Tips for keeping your party bug free: 

• Use trash cans with lids and place away from the party area.
• Keep lamps, lanterns and other light-emitting devices away from people since bugs are attracted to light.
• Cover food when finished and discard or pack tablecloths full of crumbs.
• Plant herbs such as lavender, rosemary, peppermint, garlic, chives and basil in small gardens or pots around the outdoor dining area. They act as natural insect repellents.
• Fill bowls with orange and lemon peels to repel insects.

To learn more, be sure to visit: www.blackflag.com

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Quicke loaders are now available for purchase from Rhino^® brand’s national network of dealers through an alliance with Alamo Group, Inc. and Alo. Rhino’s new diverse line includes more than 25 loaders in Quicke’s Dimension Series, 200-Series, and F-Series. Additional Quicke loader models will be available in North America in the coming months.

“We are excited to introduce Rhino customers to a wide variety of loaders that can be tailored to their farming or personal needs,” said Greg Pollock, Director of Sales and Marketing for Rhino’s Ag Division. “We are continually upgrading and adding to Rhino’s lineup by offering the most durable and reliable ag equipment in the market.”

For more than 50 years, Quicke has worked to develop the strongest, most advanced loaders being sold today. Every aspect, down to the most minute detail, is examined to provide the safest, most efficient, and most ergonomic loader in the market. Additionally, Quicke loader packages offer the best technology available today, such as the recently introduced Loader Control System (LCS).

Recognized as the largest loader manufacturer in the world, Alo has been producing and marketing loaders and attachments under the Quicke brand in North America since 1989. Alamo Group, Inc. is the world market leader in rotary cutters and related tractor attachments, with loader sales available through their network of Rhino dealers.

Contact your dealer today or call 877-408-3297 for more information on the new Quicke loader models available. To find your local Rhino/Quicke dealer, visit http://dealers.servis-rhino.com/dealers/.

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Fendt^®, a worldwide brand of AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, introduces the new Fendt 700 Series tractors. Built for superior row crop, transport and loader-tractor performance, each of the six new models offers more horsepower and 10 percent better fuel economy than previous models. The tractors boast best-in-class operator control and maneuverability from exclusive Fendt features like the available VarioActive steering. The 700 Series has a redesigned front axle, capable of handling 12.5 tons while turning at a 52‑degree angle. As a result, the 700 Series has a tighter turn radius and the toughness to balance the demanding loads typical of field work, loader applications and using front-mounted implements. A high-visibility cab and enhanced ride-comfort top off enhancements featured in the series.

“The new Fendt 700 Series tractors offer exceptional visibility, maneuverability and power-to-weight ratio, making them among the most versatile tractors for farmers and custom operators during both field and loader work. These tractors are truly all-around workhorses,” says Carlton Self, product marketing specialist, high horsepower tractors. “They now have all of the exceptional ride-comfort expected from the latest-generation Fendt tractors and — as a bonus — even greater fuel efficiency.”

A featured addition for the 700 Series is the all-new five-post cab with a vertically panoramic front windshield and full-length right-hand window, bringing the 700 Series cab visibility in line with wants and needs of the most discerning operators. The VisioPlus cab offers 77 degrees of upward visibility. Plus, unlike many competitive tractors that offer no cab suspension, all 700 Series cabs are carried on either mechanical or pneumatic suspension systems.

Stable, balanced steering for nimble versatility

The all-new VarioActive steering system provides a variable gear ratio for best-in-class maneuverability at any speed of operation. Quick, responsive steering makes the system ideal for front loader work or headland turns. The 700 Series promises fast and comfortable turns even at slower speeds. One turn of the steering wheel when VarioActive is activated equals 43.3 degrees of wheel turn, versus just 26.6 without.

These new tractors also offer another Fendt exclusive — self-activated FSC (Fendt Stability Control) that takes steering precision, driving stability and braking safety to new levels. At tractor speeds above 12.5 miles per hour, FSC locks the differential and dampens side-to-side movement to ensure maximum stability during rapid, on-road transport. When speeds drop below the FSC threshold, the system automatically disengages to ensure maximum ground contact with all four tires.

Strong for their size

The 700 Series offers the exceptionally reliable and productive power dairy farmers, hay growers, specialty crop producers and custom operators have come to expect from Fendt. The new series is capable of handling up to 39,600 pounds gross weight. Like all Fendt tractors, the 700 Series is carefully engineered to transfer more horsepower to the ground.

While tough and powerful, the 700 Series tractors are light on their feet. The maximum unladen weight is just 17,416 pounds, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 72 lbs/hp. Engineered with a flexible system for ballasting the tractor with easy on-and-off front and rear weights the distribution can be adjusted to 60 percent of the weight on the rear axle for a 60:40 ratio, or vice versa.  In addition, optional rear wheel weights—each 2,205-pounds—can be integrated into the rims to further increase pulling and loading power while maintaining overall tractor width.

Connections and capacity enhance versatility

The 700 Series tractors offer 22 equipment connections, including six rear and two front double-acting hydraulic valves, factory-installed front and rear three-point hitches, and full ISOBUS connection. All this connectivity ensures versatile operation and trouble-free teamwork between the tractor and implement.

The Fendt 700 Series tractors are rated with a maximum rear lift capacity of 21,120 pounds, so even heavy, rear-mounted implements can be lifted to the fullest height with ease.

Front-axle suspension, with leveling control, and a mechanical three-point cab suspension ensure an exceptional driving experience. For the highest level of comfort, the tractor can be equipped with pneumatic cab suspension and active seat suspension.

Tier 4i engine for more power, less fuel

The six models in the 700 Series range from 110 to 195 PTO hp, and are powered by Deutz 6.06-liter, six-cylinder turbocharged engines built exclusively for Fendt. Coupled with the proven, step-less Vario CVT and Fendt-exclusive Tractor Management System (TMS), the Deutz engine with SCR technology provides exceptional fuel efficiency, whether cruising down the road at 31 mph (51 kph) or tilling soil at 10 mph (16 kph). By using SCR technology, which treats engine emissions after combustion, the 700 Series tractors are Tier 4-interim compliant, with an average fuel-use-per hour of 5.3 gallons, a savings of up to five gallons per 10-hour day.

New Variotronic electronic control unites all functions in one terminal

Available only from Fendt, the Variotronic electronic control allows the operator to direct all tractor and implement controls, camera functions, operation documentation and the automatic steering system using the available 10.4-inch touch-screen Varioterminal. It can display up to four applications, including video camera inputs, simultaneously.

The option of fully integrated satellite-assisted steering guidance, which reduces overlap an average of 6 percent, helps deliver a corresponding 6 percent savings in fuel and inputs such as seed and fertilizer. Equipped with a headland management system as a standard feature, these tractors help make sure the last turn is as precise as the first. And with the easy-to-see Varioterminal, even at night or in poor visibility conditions, operators can achieve optimum results by minimizing operator fatigue and operating errors during a long day.

The documentation system of the Varioterminal records relevant data with a minimum of effort. Data can be transferred wirelessly from tractor to office computer and from computer to tractor as well.

The Fendt 700 Series includes: 

• Model 714 with 110 PTO hp / 82 kW
• Model 716 with 130 PTO hp / 97 kW
• Model 718 with 145 PTO hp / 108 kW
• Model 720 with 165 PTO hp / 123 kW
• Model 722 with 185 PTO hp / 138 kW
• Model 724 with 195 PTO hp / 145 kW

For more information visit your Fendt dealer or http://www.fendt.com/us.

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Southeastern Equipment Company, the Case construction dealer for northern Kentucky, Ohio and southern Michigan, is pleased to announce the availability of new and expanded services at its Burlington, KY branch, located at 1982 Florence Pike. A new 7,200 ft2 structure with 14-foot ceilings was recently completed. It includes an overhead crane and 7 service bays.

“We are very excited about the new facility in Burlington,” says Charlie Patterson, president at Southeastern Equipment Company. “The state-of-the-art structure more than doubles the number of service bays we have available. The overhead crane and 14-foot ceilings allow us to service virtually any machine on the market.”

The new Burlington facility replaces the original building, which had been constructed in 1932. The branch manager is Jerry Rice, and an open house is being planned in the spring. Call 859-586-6133 for more information.

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Southeastern Equipment Company is pleased to announce that the company now offers Hyundai Construction Equipment at its locations in Ft. Wayne and Indianapolis, IN. The equipment line includes mini excavators, crawler excavators, wheeled excavators, and wheel loaders. Parts and service for all models are also available, and a diverse selection of equipment is on hand to rent.

“We are proud to be a distributor of Hyundai Construction Equipment,” says Charlie Patterson, president of Southeastern Equipment Company. “The company has received several industrial design awards for its equipment. They join our line-up of top quality brands.”

The Hyundai Construction Equipment line includes 18 excavator models, with operating weights ranging from 3,640 lb to 18,410 lb for their mini excavators and from 24,690 lb to 181,460 lb for their full size crawler excavators. In addition, 10 wheeled excavators are available with operating weights of 12,240 lb to 45,2000 lb. Hyundai also offers six wheel loader models with operating weights ranging from 21,400 lb to 66,100 lb, and a bucket capacity range of 2.0 yd to 6.5 yd.

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Land Pride’s new RCF30 Series and RCF36 Series Rotary Cutters are available in 96" or 10' cutting widths and built tough for years of dependable use in the most demanding conditions. Both series offer 3-point, pull-type & semi-mount models, blade tip speeds exceeding 17,000 fpm, flat-top, 10-gauge decks with ¼" side skirts, and optional front and rear guarding. A five-year gearbox limited warranty is standard on all models.

The RCF30 medium-duty cutter is designed for tractors up to 110 HP and features a 2½" cutting capacity, multiple tire options and gearboxes rated to 160 HP. The heavy-duty RCF36 is intended for tractors up to 120 HP and boasts a 3" cutting capacity, 13" deck height, and gearboxes rated to 210 HP. Both the RCF30 and RCF36 Series cutters are ideal for pasture or right-of-way maintenance and other jobs that demand a durable machine.

View additional product information:

RCF3096: http://www.landpride.com/products/363/rcf3096-series-rotary-cutters 

RCF3010: http://www.landpride.com/products/375/rcf3010-series-rotary-cutters 

RCF3696: http://www.landpride.com/products/376/rcf3696-series-rotary-cutters 

RCF3610: http://www.landpride.com/products/362/rcf3610-series-rotary-cutters 

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