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The New

Ziegler announces the launch of the newest series of CLAAS combine harvesters to meet the rising demands of growers. Innovative, intelligent, and inspired, the new LEXION is the next generation in harvesting excellence.

Building upon the greatness of the LEXION 500 series, the new LEXION is designed and engineered with industry exclusive features characteristic of CLAAS, remastered for optimum field performance, making it the clear choice for growers.

“Demands for greater cab comfort, increased power, and a reinforcement of machine intelligence are what our growers continue to request,” stated Bob Armstrong, CLAAS North American product marketing manager. “There’s no doubt that when you sit in the seat of the new LEXION, the driving force behind this remarkable machine design was taken directly from the desires of our growers and championed by our world-class engineers.”

The new LeXIOn 700 SerIeS CLAAS Model hP 10 770/770 TT 523 9 760/760 TT 462 8 750/750 TT 425 7 740/740 TT 350 6 730 311 7 670 Straw Walker 350

From class 6 to the newest class 10 model, the new LEXION is taking out all the stops to bring innovation at its best to the field.

ADDITIOnAL new FeATUreS & PrODUCT enhAnCeMenTS

APS HYBRID SYSTEM — Advanced harvesting technology combining two proven technologies: the Accelerated Pre-Separation

Please see THE NEW LEXION on page 2

Ag Updatewith Greg Senske, VP and General Manager of Ziegler ag Equipment

TerraGator® Self-Propelled Application Equipment –Models 6303 • 8303

TerraGator continues to lead the industry in durability and dependability with unique 3-wheeled chassis models. Durability starts with a 4-inch x 12-inch tubular style frame that’s cold formed, rather than cut and rewelded, for greater strength and dependability so it can handle just about anything you can dish out.

TerraGator 6303/8303 models now feature AGCO’s industry-leading, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This transmission is significantly more efficient than any other mechanical transmission. The CVT transmission

has been used in more than 150,000 off-road agricultural vehicle applications since it was first introduced in 1996.

In fact, it allows the operator to set any forward speed at any engine rpm, to provide precision control, superb quality of work, and maximum productivity at all times. Excellent fuel economy and reduced driver stress are other major bonuses.

The CVT gives the operator flexibility in driving modes with operation controlled by the foot pedal or joystick or by the power shuttle

lever. The power shuttle lever provides seamless forward and reverse shuttling and an active standstill (de-clutch) mode. It also allows the operator to change the speed in either direction by simply pushing the lever forward or pulling it back.

The advanced TerraGator Management feature maintains an ‘intelligent’ electronic link between engine and transmission — using pedal or lever modes — to automatically optimize engine

Please see FINEST IN THE FIELD on page 8

Hi, and a warm Ziegler Welcome to all of you. At the beginning of 2010, I was appointed VP and general manager of our exciting, growing ag division. It’s been terrific so far. We’re continuing to expand on Ziegler’s ag growth plan by adding parts, sales, and service locations to support you. We have a solid future ahead of us, and for those of you who have already invested in our Cat, Challenger, Ag-Chem, or LEXION products, your investment was well placed, and we will make sure it continues to create the exceptional value that you expect. Thanks for your support.

300-bushel corn: You may have seen recent articles in farm magazines written about the challenges the US ag industry faces as we push the envelope to achieve 300-bushel-per-acre corn. Is it possible? How far is it in our future? Is it sustainable? It was interesting reading, and it has many moving parts to make it a possibility.

I know the machinery that we offer will have to play a major part in helping us get there. Certainly the new hybrids, better nutrients, precision farming, etc., will all play a role, but some of the major contributors to 300-bushel corn will be efficient, new equipment, lower compaction, improved tillage practices, better technology, less grain loss, and a maximized harvesting timeframe, just to name a few. The Challenger, Ag-Chem, and LEXION products of today are already meeting some of the important

Please see AG UPDATE on page 8


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(APS) threshing system and the ROTO PLUS separation system to form the most productive threshing and separation system available. Only CLAAS integrates both systems into one machine to achieve what other systems cannot. This powerful duo offers exclusive harvesting advantages:

• Independent threshing and separation speed adjustment

• More adaptation to changing crops and conditions

• Optimum throughput

NEW DELUXE CAB – when it comes to cab convenience, CLAAS has set the benchmark for all-around visibility and operator comfort. With even more space than the LEXION 500 series, the new LEXION offers unmatched freedom of movement, controls that move with the operators’ actions, and increased visibility with the sleek open view design to better see your header and returns. With a soundproof atmosphere, adjustable steering column, controls within easy reach, optimum legroom, iPod playback control, USB port, and Bluetooth technology, you’ve just moved into luxury.

TERRA TRAC TRACTION & WORLD RECORD SPEED – The new generation TERRA TRAC enables the LEXION to get from field to field faster than any other track combine – up to 25 mph (40 km/h) (750 TT only). TERRA TRAC also facilitates longer harvesting days and significantly increases seasonal performance. Improved adaptation to ground contours lowers machine stress with the integrated intelligent track system – all components (drive wheel, idler wheel, and bogie wheels) are fully and independently suspended, reducing shocks to the operator and combine,

increasing operator comfort, and providing greater stability on curves.

RESIDUE MANAGEMENT – As yields increase, the amount of residue to manage also increases. What comes out the back of the combine is just as important as what goes in the front. Rapid, complete residue decomposition will improve next year’s planting season and yields – and ensure fewer passes across the field are needed to till the soil.

PRO CHOP – The premium small grains chopper consists of up to 108 closely arranged dual-blade knives and a bank of up to 62 counter knives. The chaff from the sieve is combined with the chopped straw before it’s evenly distributed by the counter-direction discharge distribution rotors.

TURBO CHOP – The premium all crop chopper operates with up to 88 closely arranged dual-blade knives and a bank of up to 62 counter knives. From the sieve, the chaff is collected and blown by the chaff spreader, which is mounted directly behind the shoe before being distributed.

NEXT GENERATION CEBIS – The CLAAS electronic on-board information system means total machine monitoring and control, distinguished by its clear, intuitive menu structure. A quick look is all it takes: the new generation CEBIS

LEXION 770 – 730 Facts

the new lexion from page 1

Cab• The new SOUNDPROOFED DELUXE CAB

provides an exceptionally quiet environment enabling you to focus on your work

• Excellent visibility• EASY: CEBIS, CRUISE Pilot, automatic steering, and

CLAAS TELEMATICS provide unmatched comfort in steering and superior control and data management

• Yield mapping and measurement, as well as comprehensive order management

Headers• The revolutionary new MAXFLO draper header

ensures maximum throughput• AUTOCONTOUR intelligently controls the header to

automatically compensate for ground irregularities in the direction of travel, as well as those in the transverse direction

• Available with MAXFLO draper headers, VARIO headers, MAXFLEX headers, flex headers, non-chopping corn headers, chopping corn headers, rake-up headers, SwathMaster pickup headers, and rice headers

THresHing TeCHnology• Up to 20 percent more efficiency with the APS

threshing system over alternative systems• APS+ ROTOPLUS = APS HYBRID SYSTEM: An

original only from CLAAS• JET STREAM cleaning system plus 3-D cleaning for

slopes up to 20 percent• 360 bushel grain tank; unload rate up to 3.3 bu/s• Complete line of premiere residue management

solutions

Claas PoWer sysTeMs (CPs)• Cat® C13 or C9 engines compliant with the latest

emission standards• 50 percent faster working hydraulic system for

increased response throughout the machine

new rOAD SPeeD SAveS TIMe: electrohydraulic ground drive up to 25 mph (750 TT only)• New generation III TERRA TRAC with industry

leading suspension, performance, and ride comfort

display provides a thorough overview of the combine’s status. Separate road and harvest screens provide a clear, organized display of machine performance, whether on the road or in the field. All messages are delivered with an audible tone and visual icons and text. Added is the rotary HOTKEY for quick access to the monitoring functions you use most.

new heADer TeChnOLOGY

MAXFLO 1200 & MAXFLO 1050 — A revolution in draper head technology, the MAXFLO is engineered with an innovative new intake system using an intake auger instead of the traditional center feed belt. This patented new flow design results in higher efficiency for greater machine performance. With a simple changeover, the MAXFLO can also be converted into a swather platform.

VARIO 1200 AND VARIO 1050 — Using the VARIO head’s exclusive fore/aft cutter-bar adjustment, the operator is able to maintain a more consistent crop flow to the APS threshing system by adjusting the depth of the cutterbar (on-the-go) to match the needs of the crop. This

ensures a smooth crop flow for a more consistent performance. The VARIO 1200 and 1050 feature a larger 26-inch (660 mm) diameter intake auger to enhance crop flow and provide greater anti-wrapping protection, especially in tall crops like canola.

MAXFLEX 1200 AND MAXFLEX 1050 — These are equipped with a flexible cutting knife that automatically adjusts to the changing ground contours (requires HP feederhouse option). The cutting bar provides up to 7 inches (180 mm) of flex range. The split reel, split auger, and dual knife design work together with the HP feederhouse adjustments to maximize header performance in all field conditions. MAXFLEX headers are also capable of harvesting small grain crops because the MAXFLEX technology has the ability to be locked into a rigid position.

CHOPPING AND NON-CHOPPING CORN HEADS (12-row 22”/18-row 20”) — CLAAS corn heads are available in a range of sizes, from six rows to

the industry’s first 16-row, and now to the all-new 18-row option. The broad range of row spacing available — 20-, 22-, 30-, 36-, and 38-inch, — allows you to match your header to your specific needs.

Chopping corn heads give you a jump-start on a successful harvest next year with the first step in residue management. In addition to the 8- and 12-row, 30-inch row spacing available from CLAAS are the new 18-row 20” and 12-row 22” models. On chopping models, each row unit is fitted with three rotating blades driven directly from the row unit gearbox, allowing for stalks to be chopped while the ear is gently picked.

Challenger learned long ago that adding horsepower involves more than turning up the power on the engine. It means building a tougher, stronger tractor from end to end — which is exactly what we did with the new MT600C Series.

The design evolution of the MT600C Series has also produced up to a 15 percent decrease in fuel consumption with the new AGCO® SISU POWER 8.4CTA engine.

The MT600C Series features e3 emission technology that complies with you. All MT600C Series tractors offer the most farmer-friendly approach toward meeting upcoming EPA standards – without making trade-offs in power, productivity, or operating costs.

The all-new MT600C Series tractors are technologically advanced, yet simple to operate.

The TechStar™ CVT with the power management feature automatically controls the engine speed and transmission ratio to handle the job at the most efficient level.

Redesigned ergonomic controls and greater comfort help you stay focused and alert. The new 4-post Pinnacle View cab is the largest cab in its size class with 28 percent more cab space than the MT600B Series. A wide door with curved glass offers an extraordinary, 360-degree view.

See your Ziegler Ag representative soon to find out more about the incredible MT600C Series Tractors.

MODEl BREaKDOWNMT600C Series

Model PtO HP (kW) engine HP (kW)Mt645c 205 (152.8) 240 (177)Mt655c 225 (167.7) 265 (195)Mt665c 250 (186.4) 290 (213)Mt675c 275 (205) 320 (236)

CHallENGER KEY POINTS SUMMaRY: MT600C

Transmission - TechStar CVT with power management.Frame and Axles - Designed and equipped to transfer maximum horsepower to the ground.Cab - Completely redesigned for superior operator comfort and convenience.hydraulics - Closed center pressure flow compensated system.PTO - Economical PTO options for rear-mounted implements and an optional front PTO Serviceability, designed with the customer in mind.• Cleaner, more productive, and economical engine delivers precise power and performance.• Makes good operators even better, thanks to easy operator controls.

• Heavy-duty axles and cast frame distribute the increased horsepower of the MT600C Series to the ground without sacrificing proper weight distribution.

• The largest cab in the industry with unmatched visibility coupled with ergonomic operator controls gives the operator the comforts of home.

• Industry-leading 3-point hitch design.• Factory-fitted front PTO for more productivity and power.• All fluid checks and fill points can be accessed from the ground level. The one-piece hood opens easily to expand and clean the cooling package.

A More Advanced Tractor


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Kile® Clear View Caps fit Challenger® MT700 and MT800 Series Track Tractors. They give operators the ability to view and maintain proper oil levels of the idler and roller wheels. Verifying the clarity of oil, as well as having sufficient oil, can help prevent the replacement and downtime of your equipment caused by idler and roller repair.

The benefits of the Kile® Clear View Caps:• Ease of view of oil levels for idler and roller wheels• Clarity of oil is visible• Scratch resistant• UV protected plastic• High impact plastic protects against breakage• Resistant to extreme heat or cold• View inside and outside idlers and rollers with ease• 5-year pro-rated warranty

10%OffANY AGCOPARTSPURCHASE

• Maximum redemption amount $100• Online coupon available on aGCOParts.com• Be ready with Quality aGCO Parts

For more information, call your nearest Ziegler facility.

ePA requirements and You Government regulation of engine

emissions continues to get tougher. Like cars and trucks, agricultural equipment must also meet stringent standards set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These standards have been phased in stages by the EPA:

ePA Standards: The chart below shows how progressively stringent EPA standards have grown since the early days of emissions regulation until Tier 4, which goes into effect in 2011, and Tier 4B, in 2014. At each step, reduced nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions are represented by a smaller rectangle:

Bottom line: Farmers must look for an emissions technology that delivers a long-term solution, all the way to 2014 and not just a short-term fix.

Farmers and the environment

Farmers have been green long before green was cool, because as a farmer, your livelihood depends on environmental stewardship.

Unfortunately, you often find yourself caught in the middle — between regulatory pressures to protect air quality and your need for technology solutions that don’t compromise performance, in other words solutions that don’t compromise your ability to deliver food to the table.

Today, there’s an emission technology that complies with you. AGCO and Challenger

large row crop tractors now offer e3 SCR Technology — the first farmer-friendly approach toward meeting upcoming regulatory emission standards without trade-offs in power, productivity, and operating costs.

e3 Technology Overviewe3 is an SCR process (selective

catalytic reduction). It’s an

entirely different technology, one that is farmer friendly.

When farmers think of emissions technology, they think of EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) and the problems long-haul truckers and other users

have long experienced: loss of power, increased costs, and excessive rejection of combustion temperature.

e3 is designed to deliver all the energy you need – in the form of undiminished horsepower and torque. It also delivers better fuel economy than the EGR approach – up to 15 percent better.

Most importantly, e3 delivers cleaner emissions. SCR technology treats the downstream exhaust with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)/AdBlue which breaks down into harmless nitrogen and water vapor.

Bottom line, the e3 process, along with electronic engine management, allows these AGCO SISU POWER diesel engines to run better, stay cooler, and last longer.

What is driving the need for emissions regulations?

Clean air is essential for quality of life. While farm vehicle emissions are small compared to trucks, they are not insignificant. As an industry, agricultural equipment manufacturers have already made good strides to reach current standards, but nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) continue to cause problems like smog, acid rain, and respiratory problems.

As a producer of large off-road diesel engines, AGCO must meet stringent emissions standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States.

How can e3 technology reduce emissions, save fuel, AND optimize power and performance?

The key to its success is the fact that it’s a post-combustion process. It stays out of the way of what the engine is built to do — provide power. After the engine does that and the exhaust leaves the engine, all that remains to be done is to reduce the nitrogen oxides (NOx). Our e3 SCR is an effective, thoroughly tested method of doing just that.

How much money can e3 save me in fuel consumption?

Compared to competitive models, e3 technology delivers up to 15% in fuel savings. For example, if you normally consume 6 gallons per hour, use your tractor for 600 hours per year, and assume $2.70 diesel fuel, you would save an estimated $1,458.00 per year. Use Challenger’s e3 Calculator to calculate your potential savings.

What about servicing? Isn’t it more complicated? Will e3 require special maintenance?

The engine’s need of service and maintenance is unaffected by e3 technology. The maintenance of the e3 SCR solution is minimal. The main paper filter must be changed every 4,500 hours or at two-year intervals.

How is my warranty impacted by this new technology?

There is no change in the terms of the warranty.

What about the heat issue? I’ve heard these exhaust systems can cause fires.

There is no combustibility issue with the e3 technology as no extra heat is developed through the e3 process, and the final exhaust product is nitrogen and water. The system that increases heat rejection in diesels is an entirely different technology called EGR.

Will the introduction of cleaner technologies increase machine prices in 2011?

Starting on January 1, 2011, when all new equipment sold must be Tier 4 compliant, equipment prices will go up across the board. AGCO has plans to increase its prices by approximately 5 - 7% and other manufacturers will do the same. You might want to keep this in mind when making your 2010 year-end purchasing decisions.

Please contact your Ziegler representative for more information.

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Ziegler is pleased to introduce the all-new Sunflower 6630 vertical tillage system.

Built to match the needs of today’s high-horsepower, precision-farming practices, the Sunflower 6630 efficiently cuts through tough residue and opens cold, wet soils to the warming action of the sun, allowing planting up to 10 days earlier in the spring for optimum productivity.

“Vertical tillage is an increasingly popular practice used today to overcome cold, damp soil conditions and the tough structure and sheer volume of today’s crop residues. The process of combining vertical surface tillage and residue control allows producers to get into the field sooner in the spring so they can take advantage of a full growing season,” explains Larry Kuster, senior marketing specialist for seed and tillage. “Vertical tillage results in more even soil temperature and consistent soil moisture throughout the vertical soil profile, and creates a soil surface that resists wind and water erosion.”

“The Sunflower 6630 is designed to establish an ideal field surface by sizing and mixing plant residues with the upper layers of the soil profile. This allows the soil to absorb sunlight and evenly warm the upper two to three inches of soil so crops can begin growing early and achieve their maximum potential,” Kuster adds.Cutting through tough residue

A primary feature of the all-new

Sunflower 6630 vertical tillage system is its patent-pending SoilRazor™ VT disc blade, from Ingersoll Tillage Group. The blades’ unique fluted wave-pattern design easily cuts through tough residue and efficiently penetrates the soil. The 22-inch blades are set at an 18-degree gang angle to mix residues with just the right amount of soil, providing an ideal crop bed. As these innovative, stay-sharp disc blades wear down, the “V25” groove will “shift,” allowing the hill of the blade to become the valley and the valley to become the hill. This “shift” enables the blade to maintain its sharp edge and still cut residue long after the competitions’ vertical tillage coulters have become dull.

Gang placement of the 6630 Series helps deliver a consistent, ridge-free

field. Front and rear gangs are offset, allowing the front gang to provide an even, clean cut the entire width of the machine, while the rear gang feathers and levels the soil, unlike heads-up or end-to-end gang placement, which can leave an uncut ridge of soil and create a ridge and valley effect.

Available in five models ranging from 21 feet wide to 32 feet wide, the 6630 Series has low horsepower requirements, yet can be operated at up to 8 miles per hour, 30 percent faster than a conventional disc harrow. As a result, it allows growers to cover more acres with less fuel, helping increase returns on investment in both time and dollars.

Designed for long life“We also built this machine with

strength and structural durability in

mind – to be a machine our customers can rely on to get the job done efficiently for years to come,” explains Kuster. “It features a heavy mainframe along with many maintenance-free components to ensure the long life of the machine.”

Maintenance-free UHMW plastic bearings eliminate metal-to-metal contact in the machine’s lift system, so no lubrication is required. With no metal-to-metal friction, discs stay in adjustment and provide a level field. Each lift system is mounted to at least two frame members to provide strength and maintain alignment. The heavy-duty gauge wheels, with

parallel linkage, control the leading disc gangs to ensure uniform depth, and the gauge wheel swivel-pivot design prevents bending from side loads.

The Sunflower 6630 vertical tillage

system also is equipped with heavily braced wing frames that withstand horizontal stress and rotational torque during operation. Likewise, a welded tongue provides strength and rigidity, and the single-lip hitch is built to hold up under the most adverse conditions. The 10-1/4-inch, six-blade spiral finishing reels provide the final field finish, crushing clods and root-balls and firming the seedbed. The reels have adjustable-spring down pressure and feature triple-sealed, greaseable bearings.

Sunflower, known as the “origina-tors of flexible tillage tools,” is the seeding and tillage division of AGCO.

For more information on the Sunflower 6630 vertical tillage system, contact a Ziegler Ag representative.

Cuts Through Tough Residue to Speed Soil Warm-Up and Create Consistent Seedbed

PlantingWith seed costs increasing, now

is a good time to invest in section control. The Trimble Field-IQ Input Control System allows you to control individual rows or sections, manage seed overlap at point rows and headlands, and vary the application of seed. The system not only saves money on seed, but increases yields and saves times while harvesting and planting.• Simple to install and use• Eliminates overlaps• Controls up to 48 rows• Varies seed population to match soil

potential• Use with Farm Works software

to create prescription maps for variable rate planting

• Tracks seed variety for post-harvest performance analysis

SprayingThe Field-IQ system prevents over-

spraying, reducing your input costs. It controls up to 48 sections or nozzles, shutting off application to waterways and point rows.• Increases yields• Keeps records of spray coverage• Connects directly into vehicle boom

shutoff valves• Easy to set up and calibrate• Works with many plumbing

designs and hardware configurations

CFX-750 DisplayThe CFX-750 is

the newest touch-screen display from Trimble, used for guidance, steering, and precision agriculture. Combined with Trimble’s

Field-IQ Input Control System, the CFX750 will maximize your efficiency, whether planting, spraying, spreading, or strip tilling.• 8-inch color touch screen• Rate control for planting, spreading,

and strip tilling• Controls up to 48 individual rows• Camera compatibility—view one or

two live images on screen• Records your day’s coverage and

transfers to your computer• Variable rate application—for more

accurate crop inputs• Has 27 LED lights for quick feedback in any light conditions

• Can be upgraded to receive GLONASS satellite signals

Field-IQ Crop Input Control System

Mn and northwest wI salesMatt Engebretson952.233.4631

IA and Southeast wI salesMike Evans515.570.9118

Call your Ziegler rep today and learn more about how Trimble technology can make your farming operation more efficient.


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USED COMPACT EqUIPMENT

See the full Ziegler used equipment listing at www.zieglercat.com/used.

2007 caSe 450

iD# S9096, 1477 hoURS $21,900

1993 case 1845c

iD# S9673, 722 hoURS $13,000

2002 caTeRPillaR 246

iD# S9262, 1284 hoURS

$17,500

2008 caTeRPillaR 216B2

iD# S9726, 1915 hoURS

$21,500

2005 caTeRPillaR 236B

iD# S#9618, 485 hoURS

$22,300

Skid Steer Loaders

2006 Bobcat T250

iD# S9692, 1376 hoURS $28,500

2006 caSe 450cT

iD# S9644, 2497 hoURS

$23,900


iD# S9126, 932 hoURS $31,500


iD# S9723, 1113 hoURS$30,500


iD# S9717, 1763 hoURS$24,500


iD# S9729, 433 hoURS

$24,200


iD# S9596, 2712 hoURS

$17,500


iD# S9719, 2245 hoURS $16,900

2008 caTeRPillaR 262c


$36,400



$18,900


iD# S9672, 3219 hoURS

$21,500


iD# S9706, 2584 hoURS

$19,200


iD# S6826, 2026 hoURS

$19,900

2008 JohN DeeRe 325


$28,500

1998 NeW hollaND lX885

iD# S9780, 2890 hoURS

$10,200

Multi Terrain Loaders


iD# S9598, 2653 hoURS$19,900


iD# S9733, 860 hoURS$26,900


iD# S9615, 1226 hoURS

$33,500


iD# S9727, 2221 hoURS $43,500


iD# S9731, 1215 hoURS

$28,200

2005 caTeRPillaR 303cR

iD# i3997, 1462 hoURS $23,700


iD# S9597, 1312 hoURS

$45,500

Mini Excavator

1999 case cX50

iD# S9616, 2417 hoURS

$16,500


iD# S9728, 2481 hoURS

$23,500

2008 John Deere 3720


$33,000

1998 lUll 844c42

iD# R2560, 8914 hoURS

$21,000

2002 Sq PT100

iD# S9650, 2500 hoURS

$27,500

2008 US T190


$32,200

1999 caTeRPillaR Th83

iD# R2633, 4740 hoURS

$20,900

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USED AG EqUIPMENTTractors

iD# B6553, 6315 hoURS

1995 caTeRPillaR 45

$45,500

2006 JohN DeeR 9620

$178,000 iD# B7682, 3860 hoURS

2004 challeNgeR MT565B

$94,700 iD# B6990, 785 hoURS

1998 caTeRPillaR 45

$79,500 iD# B7905, 3198 hoURS

1997 caTeRPillaR 85D

$89,680 iD# B6958, 5775 hoURS

DiscCombines1998 caTeRPillaR 485

$93,300 iD# B6933, 3318 hoURS

1997 challeNgeR 4410-09

$16,900 iD# B6760, 0 hoURS


$67,500 iD# B7876, 5525 hoURS

2006 leXioN 590R

$211,300 iD# B5884, 1290 hoURS

Ziegler Customer Support Representatives (CSRs)Ziegler recently hired five new

customer support reps to improve the level of service offered to farmers in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Ziegler CSRs are trained as expert operators of Challenger®, Ag-Chem, and LEXION agricultural equipment. They use their expertise to get farmers quickly up to speed with their new equipment, helping them to make the most efficient possible use of them.

“In the past,” says Roger Stevens, Ziegler Ag Product Support Manager, “we often dispatched a service

technician to a farm only to find there was nothing wrong with the machinery. The problem had more to do with the way the machinery was being operated. That’s one of the reasons we created our CSRs—to enhance the ownership experience, from the very first day in the field. Teaching our customer how to be successful with our products is extremely important, as well as developing relationships so the customer has a technical resource to call when the conditions change and

he needs advice on how to maximize performance.”

Ziegler CSRs will visit the owner after every new equipment sale to help him set it up, train him in its operation, and answer any questions he has. CSRs will also assist Ziegler sales reps after the sale. That includes running demos and conducing 1-on-1 training sessions with farmers. “It’s hard to provide the right level of training for everyone at a combine or spray clinic,” says Stevens. “One person might need basic

training, while the next person needs advanced. The CSRs can overcome that by visiting individual farms and addressing whatever specific issues the farmer is facing.”

Another important role of the CSR is to help customers understand the depth that Ziegler has. Many ag dealers support offerings are limited to “what’s under their roof” at a specific location. Ziegler’s offerings run much deeper—for example, a nightly shuttle system connects every local branch to Ziegler’s specialized

engine, transmission, hydraulic, and machining capabilities. Ziegler’s entire parts inventory is also shared through this shuttle system, along with an in-house oil lab for oil analysis.

“Helping customers understand all of our support offerings and how that will keep them in the field and productive,” says Stevens, “is a critical part of this job.”

Meet Your CSRsZiegler currently has five CSRs throughout Minnesota, Iowa, and

Wisconsin, with plans to add many more in the next two years.

Chris Thiel, Jackson, MnChris was previously a Ziegler field service technician in southern Minnesota.

Charlie Campbell, Altoona, IACharlie formerly worked for both AGCO and LEXION as a product specialist.

Ben heintz, Dodgeville, MnBefore coming to Ziegler, Ben worked as a product specialist for LEXION.

Josh Crimmons, Atlantic, IAJosh is a former Ziegler field service technician in southwest Iowa.

Tony Guck, Crookston andFergus Falls, MnTony Guck was a field service technician for Ziegler and Ag-Chem spray equipment.


$73,440 iD# B7516, 5600 hoURS


$240,630 iD# B7402, 1038 hoURS


$198,400 iD# B6722, 583 hoURS


$186,575 iD# B4762, 3069 hoURS

2004 challeNgeR MT855

$186,575iD# B7486, 3069 hoURS



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speed through the entire engine revs/speed range, so the preset forward speed is sustained. Output goes up and fuel consumption down as a result.

The CVT also ensures that firm, continuous traction is applied, minimizing wheelslip and any disturbance of the soil or grass surface. Inputting the settings for this automatic feature is quick and easy; the CVT constantly monitors for optimum performance, leaving the operator free to concentrate on other aspects of the task at hand.

• Experience the CVT advantage: the fewest number of moving parts of any mechanical transmission in the industry — longer life, greater resale value, and less potential for downtime.

• A separate hydraulic reservoir for the transmission isolates the transmission from other hydraulic systems and minimizes the chance for contamination.

• The service-friendly design allows service technicians to perform diagnostic tests using the AGCO EDT electronic diagnostic tool.

• The ability to set four field cruise speeds — two in each of the two ranges — at the push of a button on the console

finest in the field from page 1

Ziegler held two Challenger Days events this summer, one in North Mankato, MN, on August 25 and 26 and one in Mason City, IA, on September 8 and 9. The location of Challenger Days rotates each summer through Ziegler’s Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin territories.

Both events featured the full line of Challenger tractors (MT500s through MT900s), 600 series combines, RoGators, Spra-Coupes, Sunflower tillage equipment, White Planters, as well as Cat compact construction equipment, including skid steers, wheel loaders, and mini excavators. Customers drove sprayers and tractors and pulled tillage equipment through 10 – 15 areas of farmland.

The MT600C experience trailer was on-site for both events, with videos showing how the

MT600C was built. The trailer includes an actual MT600 cab and a glass-cased version of the CVT transmission, allowing visitors to see how it works. Lunch and snacks were served to customers both days of the events.

Attendees also were entered into a drawing for a free 50-hour demo of any Challenger tractor. You’ll find the winners listed below.

Good weather helped draw a record number of attendees for both the North Mankato, MN, and Mason City, IA, events. For many attendees, the friendly, low-key setting provided them with their first opportunity to experience Challenger ag equipment and learn about the many benefits of working with Ziegler.

Ziegler opened its new full-service ag facility on September 20, 2010. It has sales, rental, parts, service, and technology support for Ziegler’s full line of agricultural equipment. Four field-service trucks and technicians also provide service on local farms sites.

The 15,000-sq.-ft. facility has five service bays, a large parts inventory, and hydraulic hose building capabilities. It currently employs 12 people, but that number will probably expand. New and used agricultural equipment will be sold, including Challenger tractors, LEXION combines, RoGators, Spra-Coupes, White Planters, and Sunflower tillage equipment. A selection of new and used Cat® compact and heavy construction

equipment will also be sold in the Atlantic store.

“We’ve had our eye on Southwest Iowa for a long time,” says William Hoeft, Chairman and CEO of Ziegler. “The new facility in Atlantic is ideally located to give our customers in the area a higher level of service. We’re looking forward to building closer relationships with them and growing our businesses together.”

Days

to Our 2010 Challenger Days Winnerscriteria to achieve higher yields. As a professional producer or retailer, you know all of the ingredients that go into getting improved results for your operation, and we look forward to being a part of the success story that you are writing.

Here are a couple things to consider as you look at that 300 bushel target:

Compaction: Consider the reduced compaction of tracked combines and tractors. They produce higher yields by minimizing compaction and allowing more timely field work.

Combine grain loss: Consider the grain left behind in the field by less efficient combining. A 1 – 2% increase of grain in the hopper can be significant. Technology: Consider the most accurate auto guidance steering and data management to maximize the accuracy of inputs. Plant, till, spray, and harvest with exactness.

efficient Chemical Applications: Put your nutrients and chemicals on with minimum yield disruption – when and where you want them.

Ziegler people: The other great part of being connected to Ziegler is the outstanding people we have to help you. The Ziegler team is the real differentiator. I couldn’t be more proud of our dedicated, energetic, customer-focused, ‘get ‘er done’, employees. Every day they put it on the line for you. So, if you are looking for a dealer to be your partner and to keep you going, put us to the test. Let us show you how we’re earning the respect and trust of many of the best operations in the area.

I’m looking forward to meeting you.

AG UPdAte from page 1 Congratulations

Rick Degroot and Ron Weber each each won a free 50-hour demo with the Challenger tractor of their choice.

rick Degrootof Sheffield, IA

ron weberof Winthrop, MN


Agriculture 9ZiegleR ag eqUiPMeNT • Fall 2010

Mt600C series tractors• MT645c - 205 PTo hp • MT665c - 250 PTo hp• MT655c - 225 PTo hp • MT675c - 275 PTo hp

Mt400B series tractors• MT425B – 65 PTo hp • MT465B – 95 PTo hp• MT445B – 75 PTo hp • MT475B – 100 PTo hp• MT455B – 85 PTo hp

sP “B” series self-Propelled windrowers• SP115B – 120 hp• SP185c – 190 hp

hay equipment wheel tractors

Ptd series Pull-type disc Mower-Conditioners• PTD12 – 12’ (3.7 m) cutterbed• PTD15 – 15’ 3” (4.7 m) cutterbed

lB series large Rectangular Balers• lB33B – 34.4” h x 31.5” W bales (875 x 800 mm) – up to 98”• lB34B – 34.4” h x 47.2” W bales (875 x 1,200 mm) – up to 98”• lB44B – 47.2” h x 50” W bales (1,181 x 1,270 mm) – up to 108”

sB series small Rectangular Balers• SB34 – 14” h x 18” W bales (356 x 457 mm)• SB36 – 14” h x 18” W bales (356 x 457 mm)• SB44 – 16” h x 18” W bales (406 x 457 mm)

all bales can measure from 12” to 52” long

RB series Round Balers• RB453 46.5” x 60” h bales• RB463 46.5” x 72”• RB563 61.5” x 72”• RB453a 46.5” x 72”• RB463a 46.5” x 72”• RB563a 61.5” x 72”all bales can measure from 30” to their maximum height

track tractors

Mt800C series tractors• MT835c – 410 hp • MT865c – 525 hp• MT845c – 440 hp • MT875c – 585 hp• MT855c – 475 hp

Mt700C series tractors• MT755c – 245 PTo hp• MT765c – 265 PTo hp

Combines

600B series Combines• 660B – 300 hp (class Vi) • 670B – 350 hp (class Vii)• 680B – 425 hp (class Viii)

Mt900C series tractors• MT945c – 440 hp • MT965c – 525 hp • MT955c – 475 hp • MT975c – 585 hp

Full Line

• MT525B – 100 PTo hp• MT535B – 105 PTo hp• MT545B – 120 PTo hp• MT555B – 130 PTo hp

• MT565B – 145 PTo hp• MT575B – 160 PTo hp• MT585B – 165 PTo hp• MT595B – 180 PTo hp

Mt500B series tractors

Minnesota & Iowa Wisconsin

In September 27, 2010, President Obama signed the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. This new law extends the 2009 “bonus depreciation” until December 31, 2010, and increases the amount of the “Section 179 expensing” and extends it until December 31, 2011.

Bonus DepreciationUnder the new law, a 50 percent

bonus deprecation is allowed on

purchases after December 31, 2009, and before January 1, 2011. Note the new bonus depreciation rules are identical to those in 2001-2004, 2008, and 2009. The bonus depreciation plus the initial 20 percent equates to a 60 percent deprecation deduction in the first year! The 50 percent bonus depreciation is for new (unused) equipment sold (agreements) after December 31, 2009, and before January 1, 2011. Unused also

means the original use of the property must begin with the taxpayer after December 31, 2009.

Section 179 expenseUnder previous law, taxpayers

could expense (i.e., deduct currently, as opposed to taking depreciation deductions over a period of years) up to $250,000 for 2010. This annual expensing limit is reduced by the amount by which the cost of qualifying property placed in service during 2010 exceeds $800,000. The amount of the expensing deduction is limited to the amount of taxable income from any of the taxpayer’s active trades or businesses.

Under the new law, for the tax year 2010 and 2011, the $250,000 expensing limit is increased to $500,000. The phase-out threshold increases the overall investment limit from $800,000 to $2,000,000.

Please remember that Ziegler does not provide tax counsel to its customers. You should check with your own accountant for tax advice.

BOnUS DePreCIATIOn In ACTIOnThe following chart illustrates how it works. It assumes a $100,000equipment purchase with a five-year MACRS depreciation life.

MACrS write Off write Off Depreciation under with 50% Percentage MACrS Bonus Depr.

Year 1 20.00% $20,000 $60,000 Year 2 32.00% $32,000 $16,000 Year 3 19.20% $19,200 $9,600 Year 4 11.52% $11,520 $5,760 Year 5 11.52% $11,520 $5,760 Year 6 5.76% $5,760 $2,880 100% $100,000 $100,000



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Ziegler Ag Equipment full-time agricultural sales specialists cover Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. They are ready and eager to work with you, whether you intend to purchase, lease, or rent new or

used equipment. Ziegler also has a dedicated fleet of field service technicians operating across the tri-state area, trained and equipped to handle any maintenance or service needs.

And our warehouses are stocked with the parts you’ll need to keep your Challenger®, LEXION®, and Ag-ChemTM equipment running in the fields, ensuring you can plant and harvest when you’re ready!

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Brainerd, MN 564013311 liberty lane218.829.9800877.829.9850

Buhl, MN 5571310081 east hwy 169 218.258.3232 800.446.9795

Columbus, MN 5503813822 West Freeway Drive 651.982.5600 866.982.5656

Crookston, MN 56716720 3rd ave SW 218.281.4245 800.422.5782

Duluth, MN 55802 210 garfield ave 218.722.6628 800.421.3831

Fergus Falls, MN 56537 3502 State hwy 210 West 218.736.2680 800.346.7649

Jackson, MN 56143 191 industrial Parkway 507.847.7600 866.847.6401

Marshall, MN 56258 1200 North hwy 59 507.532.4403 800.325.4929

Minneapolis, MN 55420 901 W 94 Street952.888.4121800.352.2812

North Mankato, MN 560032120 howard Drive West507.388.1444877.845.3938

Rochester, MN 559046340 hwy 63 South 507.285.1775 800.247.1068

St. Cloud, MN 56301 2225 255th Street 320.253.2234 800.522.9469

Shakopee, MN 55379 8050 county Road 101 east 952.233.4650 800.352.2823

Columbus, WI 53925N4396 State Road 73920.623.9206877.623.9206

Dodgeville, WI 535334811 curtis Road608.935.3600888.664.7256

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Altoona, IA 50009 1500 Ziegler Drive NW 515.957.3800 800.342.7002

Atlantic, IA 50022951 Park Drive712.243.1039877.547.3819

Fort Dodge, IA 50501 3366 5th ave South515.576.3161 800.342.1848

Mason City, IA 50401 11490 265th Street 641.423.7240 800.342.1849

Postville, IA 52162 308 North lawler 563.864.7461 800.526.0889

Sioux City, IA 51111 5300 harbor Drive 712.252.4401 800.342.1847

MINNESOTA

Ag Sales Team

Wisconsin

Meet yOur ZIegler Ag ApplIcAtIOn equIpMent SAleS teAM

alTOONagavin Marshcell: 515.238.7430Office: 800.342.7002

NORTHWEST MNgary eidenschinkcell: 218.791.2086Office: 800.422.5782

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NORTH CENTRal WI Mike Hansoncell: 920.763.2799Office: 877.623.9206

SOUTHWEST WIconor Bergincell: 608.630.5575Office: 877.623.9206

NORTH MaNKaTOBrad chandlercell: 507-327-0501Office: 877.845.3938

SOUTHWEST MNNORTHWEST IaJarret Valencell: 712.330.2078 Office: 866.847.6401

NORTHEaST/CENTRal MNNORTHWEST WIJim sudbeckcell: 612.802.9452Office: 800.522.9469

SOUTHEaST MNWEST CENTRal WI russ Walhuscell: 507.380.4518Office: 800.247.1068

SOUTHWEST Iadave McKeecell: 402.616.9193Office: 800.342.7002

NORTHEaST Ia Jeff Hoemann cell: 515.490.5853 Office: 800.342.1849

NORTH CENTRal Ia Jim royster cell: 515.835.0950 Office: 800.342.1848

WISCONSINtim reidcell: 920.210.2563Office: 877.623.9206

SOUTHWEST Iacody Plattcell: 712.779.0253Office: 800.342.1847

alTOONatodd Webercell: 515.897.8539Office: 515.957.3800

alTOONa nick Bakercell: 515.238.3893Office: 800.342.7002

fORT DODGEPhil Halbachcell: 515.571.2615Office: 800.342.1848

MaSON CITY eric Hilbrandscell: 515.571.2899Office: 800.342.1849

MaSON CITYBen Freidhofcell: 641.745.5427Office: 800.342.1849

NORTHWEST Ia Bryce tingwald cell: 712.202.3923 Office: 800.342.1847

POSTVIllEMatt solemcell: 641.425.9533Office: 800.526.0889

SIOUX CITYBryan Mummcell: 712.251.0627Office: 712.252.4401

BRaINERDJohn Monroecell: 218.821.5646Office: 877.829.9850

ClaRa CITYBrian FullerWearda implements,Authorized Associatecell: 320.212.7337Office: 800.325.4929

CROOKSTONPaul stromstadcell: 218.280.2046Office: 800.422.5782

fERGUS fallScharlie norgaardcell: 218.770.2297Office: 800.346.7649

JaCKSONsteve Hendersoncell: 507.841.0269 Office: 866.847.6401

MaRSHallAdam Fogelsoncell: 507.828.1066Office: 800.325.4929

NORTH MaNKaTOJerrad Bournecell: 507.381.1461Office: 800.352.2823

SOUTHEaST WIBrian cuperycell: 920.763.5366Office: 877.623.9206

ROCHESTERcory Zieglercell: 507.456.8213Office: 800.247.1068

ROCHESTERrandy robinsoncell: 507.208.3210Office: 800.247.1068

SHaKOPEEdarrin Brouwercell: 612.499.0698Office: 800.352.2823

ST. ClOUDcorey christensencell: 320.894.0841Office: 800.522.9469

CROOKSTON NORTHeric Melchercell: 218.280.7834Office: 800.422.5782

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