Sales Resources/Tips

		James' Sales Tip of the Month Suspended Front Axle

CASE (CNH) introduces the new MX series with an optional suspended front axle:

In the early spring of 2003, CaseIH introduced an optional "suspended front axle" for the MXM Maxima and MX Magnum series tractors. This option was introduced to help improve performance by minimize power hop, driver fatigue, and front tire wear due to slippage. The suspended front axle option gives you a smoother ride with up to 4.4 inches of oscillation right or left. Smoother field operations may allow the operator to run a gear or two faster for more acres per hour with less maintenance.

		Santiago's Sales Tip of the Month Proper Disk Adjustment

Do you own a 770 disk?

A properly adjusted disk will increase productivity, reduce wear on your disk blades and increase fuel efficiency on your tractor. An easy way to find out to see if your disk is set properly is to watch it working. A disk trailing straight behind the tractor is likely to be well adjusted. If the disk is trailing to the left, the front gang is overpowering the rear. To fix it, turn the hitch crank to raise the front gang of the harrow. If the disk is trailing to the right, the rear gang is overpowering the harrow. To fix it, turn the hitch crank to lower the front gang of the harrow. If the disk is not leveling, install a furrow filler attachment and make sure your disc blades are tapered on the rear. If problems persist, consult your operator's manual on the trouble-shooting section for more recommended set-ups.

	Santiago's Sales Tip of the Month Trimble's Autopilot System

TIP: Now more than ever, speed and accuracy is key to growing your business. That's why Booth Machinery has brought the Autopilot guidance system to the desert southwest.

Autopilot by Trimble is a guidance system that automatically steers your tractor so you can focus on other in-field operations.  With Autopilot, you'll work faster and more efficiently than ever before.  Crop beds go in straight the first time, every time.  No more guess rows, no more overlap.  What's more, with Autopilot you'll increase productivity by listing more acres using the same tractor.  Best of all, it's easy to use.  Just push a button and Autopilot goes into action.  Now you can use all your drivers for precise work.

The photos below show the Trimble Autopilot system in action. Click on an image to see the larger view.

Photo 1: Listing rows in lands
Photo 2: MX240 working in Bard, California
Photo 3: Booth salesmen checking accuracy of the rows
Photo 4: Listing in the rain at night

Looking for a competitive edge? With Autopilot, you've got it. Autopilot gives you increased productivity, greater precision, maximum efficiency and is brought to you by proven leaders, Trimble and Booth Machinery.

	Santiago's Sales Tip of the Month Three point hitch adjustment

A properly set hitch will increase productivity, lower fuel consumption, reduce tire wear and increase the life of your equipment.

	Santiago's Sales Tip of the Month Can't get enough lift height on your implement on back of your MX 110, MX120, MX135 tractor

TIP: Install a 2"or 2.5"X8" hydraulic cylinder in place of the third link. There has to be a flex end on the tractor end of the cylinder to allow for implement swing. Customer's comment is that it works great.

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