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Pringles Crouch wholegoods sales manager, Jason Phillips and director/group sales manager Craig Walker travelled to Brisbane in September for the Australian unveiling of the new John Deere 9RX narrow track model tractors.

OCTOBER 2017

In this issue…• New 9RX Narrow

• Safe work month

• Pringles Crouch surplus store

• New seed & super unit from Coolamon Chaser Bins

• Kimba silo art

• Ladies on the land

• ‘Scratch’ recognised for volunteeering

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With harvest underway most have found the season challenging and unpredictable to say the least. Unfortunately for some who missed out on opening rains had their fate determined early which allowed them to start planning for next season, while everyone else is counting on a mild October to judge 2017 as a year that delivered or just scraped through.

The uncertainty earlier created some logistical issues within our operation as to where we would need to increase numbers or pull back on levers based around customer confidence and demand due to the dry start. This is still having an impact on branches as many customers understandably werem’t unsure of what lay ahead and as each week gets closer to hay or harvest season, many will still opt to get last minute repairs completed.

If you think this maybe the case please liaise with your service manager to ensure we can meet the time frames. In saying this I would like to recognize and thank staff who have been willing to travel to other dealerships and been prepared to put in some longer hours to keep up with the service work demand throughout the season.

Also we thank customers for your continued support of our Harvester Inspection program, the program has allowed us spread work across the months leading into September and October which enabled aftermarket teams to better plan and execute new and used pre-deliveries and any late servicing work.

In the dealerships we are busy completing Harvester Inspection Program (HIP) work, delivering new harvesters and recondition used harvesters for resale. If you are in the market for a used machine please let us know so we can design a package that suits your needs, either through finance or the level of input into your expectations around reconditioning.

In late August John Deere revealed some new and exciting products that are suited to our farming area. Keep an eye out for the new 7 Series Harvester, 9RX Narrow Track with adjustable track settings and the Carbon Fiber Boom with Exacta Ply nozzles on the R4045 sprayer. These units are all offering something that will be a major advantage in the way growers operate.

Until next time good luck with harvest and hay season. Craig Walker

Safe at workOur Pringles Crouch tech injuries are probably similar to some farm injuries.

We are very focussed on safety training, injury prevention and all staff going home safely.

October is National Safe Work Month, have a safety conversation with your workers today.

1. Slips (mainly on wet machinery)2. Trips and falls (from height or tripping on machine parts)3. Lacerations and cuts4. Musculoskeletal/lifting injuries – strains and sprains (mainly backs)5. Metal splinters6. Use the correct tool for the job eg. forklift, not your back7. Wear correct PPE8. Conduct a thorough risk assessment before starting a job

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PostcardsGoing on holiday? To the footy? A concert? Take your Pringles Crouch hat or beanie, snap a photo, use the #Postcard2PringlesCrouch or send to mphillips@pringlescrouch.com.au for a chance to win a John Deere esky!

Out now!Have you seen the Harvest Parts catalogue?

It’s full of special offers and information about a wide range of John Deere parts and accessories.

Pick up a copy from your local Pringles Crouch branch, or head to the John Deere website to view it online.

It’s never too early to start Christmas shopping! The annual John Deere toy catalogue is a great place to start. It’s full of great ideas for kids of all ages. Toys for babies, right through to adult collectors.

Your local branch stocks a wide range of John Deere toys so you can look before you buy.

With prices starting well under $10 everyone can own a John Deere!

Keep your farm weeds, and your garden weeds under control with great deals from Croplands. Want a 5 litre compression sprayer, knapsack model, ute mounted sprayer or a broadacre sprayer? Cropland has a product to suit you.

Free heavy duty 80 litre cooler with selected products in the current catalogue. Don’t miss out.

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Ladies on the LandA group of about 15 Women in Ag from the Eastern Eyre PING group (Ping stands for Partners in Grain) have been doing a series of five crop production workshops for women. Their third workshop focussed on spraying. Representative Theresa Flavell said Ken Webber (Nufarm rep) spoke to us about the different plant stages and when it’s safe to apply herbicides to a crop. “Wonder how many farmers know about the Zadoks growth scale?” she said. “Following this we visited Pringles Crouch at Cleve where Branch Manager Danny Nagel and Sales Consultant Jimmy Llewelyn gave the group an hour lesson on the fundamentals of tow behind sprayers with a walk around the Croplands Pegasus 8036 Boomspray.

“The boys explained the main components of the boomspray to us – tanks and pumps, booms and nozzles, also some of the safety features. We also learnt the importance of regularly cleaning the nozzles. A great simple rundown and we thank them very much for their time,” Theresa said.

We had an informative session and great input from the ladies on the day said Branch Manager Danny Nagel.

We are always happy to educate or be involved in your groups or workshops. Speak to your local branch manager if you have any special requests

Using the canvas provided by 6 silo cells measuring 60 metres wide and about 25 metres high, Cam Scale, a mural artist from Melbourne, has transformed the grain silos into a magnificent landscape. Over 26 days, using brushes, rollers and spray guns to slap on 200 litres of paint, Cam has depicted Kimba’s youth, future and agricultural heritage in one grand work of art.

“The Silver Sponsorship provided by Pringles Crouch has been invaluable in helping reach the $100,000 required to complete the project debt free.” Heather Baldock, Chair of the Kimba Community Development Group.

This has been a tremendous community project led by the Igniting Kimba Working Group, a subcommittee of the Kimba Community Development Group. Already the district is reaping the benefits of this fabulous public community art, with a marked increase in the number of visitors dropping into the town to check out the Silo Art then staying on for a while to see what else Kimba has to offer.

Photo by Heather Baldock

Great value!

This 2WD garden tractor is a 2009 manufacture. It features a diesel engine, hydro-static transmission with twin touch foot pedals and a 62” mid-mount mower deck to power through the grass. The comfortable operators station has an 18 inch seat with 7 inches of adjustment, tilt steering wheel, a cupholder, and storage compart-ment. Power steering and cruise control make driving a pleasure. Height adjustment is simple using the in-built hydraulic deck lift. The back towbar allows you to add accessories like a cart or tow-behind sprayer to make this a versatile unit you’ll use all year round. #21816

John Deere X740

$9,900 inc gst

Silos stand out

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John Deere S680, 640D 40’ draper, 650/85R38 duals, TopCrop auger and Headsight, chopper, low hours. 21925

John Deere 9760, Fronts available, harvest monitor, chopper, good service history, very tidy. 21405

John Deere S690, 640D 40’ draper, dual drive tyres, ProDrive trans, TopCrop auger, HID lights. 21955

John Deere S680, 635D draper, duals, 12” axle extension, AutoTrac ready, Excellent condition. 21932

John Deere S690, MacDon 40’ draper, single drive tyres, TopCrop auger, transport kit. 21951

John Deere S690, 640D 40’ draper, dual drive tyres, 26’ unload auger, folding grain tank) 21908

John Deere S660, 635D 35’ draper, singles, lateral tilt feederhouse, auger extension. Ex cond. 21940

John Deere S680, 640D 40’ draper, duals, only harvested wheat & barley, AutoTrac ready21921.

John Deere S680, 640D 40’ draper, duals, Pro-Drive transmission, Contour Master feederhouse. 21944

John Deere S660 3635D 35’ draper, singles, 12” axle spacers, 7.9m unload auger, chopper, low hrs 21926

John Deere S680 640D 40’ draper, dual drive tyres, HID lights, Headsight, comb trailer, 21949

John Deere 9870 Midwest 40’ front, 12” axle extension, 21941

For our full range of used machinery visit pringlescrouch.com.au/used-machinery

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Pringles Crouch Surplus StoreOPEN BY APPOINTMENTP 0401 239 154E cprovis@pringlescrouch.com.au

HOLDEN: Filters, belts, globes, general partsCASE-IH: belts, parts to suit older modelsCHAMBERLAIN: variety of partsHYUNDAI: Belts, filters, hosesNISSAN: belts, filters, hoses, general partsJOHN DEERE: belts, filters, pre-2013 harvester partsThere are all sorts of bits & pieces so if you’re looking for something specific, or would like a browse contact us, or call past the rear of the Cleve branch, & have a chat to Chris.

Pringles Crouch Surplus Store best buys• Hydraulic pump suitable for John Deere 9750STS, 9650STS and CTS harvesters. Part:AH163144

• Turbocharger to suit 8.1L PowerTech engine. Part: RE508711 supersedes to RE534396.

• V-belt to suit 9570STS, 9760STS, 9660STS harvesters. Part number range: H165545 –supersedes to HXE46027

• John Deere concave to suit 955, 1051, 1065 Part: CJD-630

• Case Feeder chain to suit models 1480 to 1680 Part: CM-030

• Huge selection of harvester cutter knives for a wide variety of models including Part:H130478

• John Deere 325hp diesel engine compatibile with 9750 harvester, six cylinder, 8.1L, rebuilt with new internal components fitted. Been in storage. All reasonable offers considered. $13,200

• Goodyear 520/85R46 tyres X2, NEW #14960

• Firestone 520/85R46 tyres X2 Used

• Firestone 650/85R38 tyres X 4 Used #21844

• Titan 710/70R42 tyres X 2 NEW #14964

• Firestone 600/70R28 tyre, one only, Used

• Firestone 480/70R34 tyres, one only, NEW

• Firestone 18.4-38 tyres, one only, NEW

• Goodyear 380/85R34 tyres X 2 NEW # 14963

• Firestone 710/70R42 tyres X 2 on rims Used, #21883

• Michelin 420/95R50 tyres X 4 on rims Used #21822

WHAT PRICE DO WE PUT ON OWNING AN ICON?

A SMALL ONE.

FOR SMALL PRICES ON EXCEPTIONAL SMALL TRACTORS, COME IN AND SEE US TODAY.

* Prices shown in Australian dollars including GST of base unit only through 31 October, 2017. Price does not include pre-delivery, freight, assembly or dealer charges. †Conditions apply. 6 year/2000 hours (whichever comes first). See us for more information on the Limited Warranty for New John Deere Turf & Utility Equipment.

1023E 22.4 HP• Standard 4WD

• Easy-to-operate, 2 speed hydrostatic transmission

STARTING FROM

$15,107*

3036E 36.6 HP• Standard 4WD

• Easy-to-operate, 2 speed hydrostatic transmission

STARTING FROM

$20,764*

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GrainTruckPlus - a new mobile fleet solutionGrainTruckPlus helps you manage your grain harvesting fleet from your field to your preferred receival points.

It will help you know where your team members and the nearest receival points are located and get information about wait times at those receival points. It uses information from registered users who are visting recieveal points to calculate the current wait time at each point.

You do not need to own John Deere equipment, or have a MyJohnDeere account to use the app, anyperson with a smarthphone able to support the app can use it adn it is free to use.

The app is available for free on both iOS and Android.

Grower Study Tour 2018

A limited number of vacancies have become available for an 8 day tour to Germany in February, 2018.

Highlights of the tour include visits to John Deere Mannheim and Zweibrucken factories and the Regio Agrar Bayern Agricultural Fair.

For more information email: contact@pringlescrouch.com.au or phone Julie 8628 2157

Last chance for Coolamon Chaser BinsCoolamon Chaser bins are trusted Australia wide and are well known for their robust design that will see them peform year after year.

Its not too late to upgrade your chaser bin for harvest 2017. Ask us about a quality Coolamon chaser bin in either 24T or 30T size, currently in stock available for immediate delivery.

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An extraordinary effortThe winner of the Pringles Crouch Extraordinary Person Award for the 2016/17 Season, announced in August is Daryl (Scratch) Lovegrove of the Eastern Ranges Football & Netball Club. Congratulations to Scratch for receiving the most votes throughout the year. He received a $200 incentive cash development award from Pringles Crouch and an extra $500 (on top of our usual sponsorship) for his club Eastern Ranges. Scratch is a perfect example of what a volunteer should be and looking at all the comments from the people who voted for him on our facebook page a lot of you agree. Scratch thanked Pringles Crouch for their ongoing support and promotion of volunteering. Scratch has spent almost 40 years volunteering his time for local football, both on and off the field. He has covered all aspects within the Cleve Sporting Bodies, Eastern Ranges and local leagues. After the amalgamation on Cleve and Rudall Clubs, Scratch continued his outstanding involvement and has been instrumental in its success. From opening the gate to umpiring the juniors, then onto boundary umpiring A grade all on the same day! His way with words has meant the local newspaper article “Scratch on Sport” has been an icon in the Cleve & Districts community.

Cleve Football Club - Life Membership 1995, committee member, club secretary, treasurer, umpire coordinator, club record officer, President of Cleve Sporting Bodies.Eastern Eyre – League recorder, clearance secretary, footy web manager, web trainer for league and clubs, league umpire, league umpire panel, local newspaper correspondent.Eastern Ranges – Umpire, umpire coordinator, Public Officer, footy pulse coordinator, football club secretary, instrumental in setting up Eastern Ranges Club.

Voting will soon be open for the 2017/18 award. Nominees include Kirsty Gregory, Kimba Districts Football Netball Club; Bernadette Cheriton, BMW Football Club; Craig Sampson, Central Eyre Football & Netball Club; Tanya Crabb, Cowell Football Club; Carolyn Bedding, Lock Football Club; Tony Poole, North Clare Football Club; Trevor McDonough, Ports Football & Netball Club; Paul Martin, United Yeelanna Football & Netball Club; David Sampson, Marble Range Football Club; Jade Klante, Wudinna United Football & Netball Club and Nicole Hughes, Orroroo Football Club. To vote visit the Pringles Crouch facebook page, click the ‘photo’s tab and find the album called Pringles Crouch Extraordinary Person Award. To vote, simply ‘like’ a photo in the album. The next winner will be announced in August 2018.

Mark Hannemann of Ranges , with Daryl “Scratch” Lovegrove receiving his cheque from Cleve branch manager Danny Nagel

CREATE LAWN ENVY

Prices shown are starting from Recommended Retail Price (RRP) including GST of base unit through 28, February 2018. Price does not include pre-delivery, freight, assembly or dealer charges.Products, specifications and availability are subject to change without notice. †The engine horsepower and torque information are provided by the engine manufacturer to be used for comparison purposes only. Actual operating horsepower and torque will be less. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s web site for additional information. *Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See web site for limited warranty for new JOHN DEERE TURF and UTILITY equipment.

• 107 cm (42 in.) Accel Deep™ deck• 14.9 kW (20 hp†) V-twin engine • 2 year/120 hour limited warranty*

RRP

Z335E RESIDENTIAL ZTRAK™ ZERO-TURN MOWER

$4,399.00STARTING FROM

• 107 cm (42 in.) Edge™ deck• 13 kW (17.5 hp†) engine • 2 year/120 hour limited warranty*

RRP

D105 RIDE-ON MOWER

$2,999.00STARTING FROM

• 107 cm (42 in.) Edge deck• 14.2 kW (19 hp†) engine • 2 year/120 hour limited warranty*

RRP

D110 RIDE-ON MOWER

$3,399.00STARTING FROM

Visit us today for more sharp prices.

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Off-season seeding dealsThere are still excellent deals to be had on stock seeding and tillage units.

As demo units these represent significant savings, with new machine warranty and full dealer back up and support.

Team a 1910 air cart with either an 1830 or 1870 dril to give you unparalled precision seed placement.

We have finance options available, with units available for immediate delivery.

Ask your local sales staff for more information.

Want a tough workhorse?Go for it with 0% finance*.

Go Strong. Go all out.

Gator Utility vehicles are engineered to work as tough, and play as hard as you do.Every full-size XUV offers 680kg of towing and 635kg of payload capacity, plus is equipped with a durable cargo box that can haul up to 454kg. You can add a power lift, winch and much more. Check the features like standard front 51mm reciever hitch with tow hooks, convenient storage, simple lift handle park brake, 3 point automatic seatbelts.For a limited time we are offering 0% finance* on in-stock Gator 625i.Call or visit us today to find out more.

Vale Dave Pritchard It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the recent passing of Dave Pritchard after a period of illness. Dave received the 2016 Pringles Crouch Extraordinary Club Person Award. He was an active administrator and

sporting participant for North Clare Football Club and Watervale Bowls Club among other achievements and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and condolences go to his wife Anne and his family.

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What’s new from John Deere?

New from CoolamonCoolamon Chaser Bins have recently released a multi-purpose machine, designed for year-round use.

The new Seed & Super unit can be used as a normal functioning chaser bin giving you no restrictions at harvest. It can also be used as a seed and super unit and be fited with an optional fertiliser spreader.

This multi-purpose functionality can decrease your capital expenditure & cut operating costs. The unit is simple and effective to use as a fully hydraulically operated chaser bin. Cleaning the bin is a breeze with a removeable conveyor cassete for ease of maintenance.

The Coolamon Seed & Super Unit features

• Dual walking beam• High quality 2 pack paint system• Curved sides for extra strength & aesthetics• Folding auger linkage system - 3 point hitch folding auger system for variable speed• Rear door allows for easy access inside the bin and reduces WH&S risks• 3m wheel centres• Delivery auger tube is made out of line pipe• Roll-over tarp• Oversize flags & signs• Hydraulic kicker chute & hydraulic jack

The seed and super unit is fully hydraulically operate via remote with hydraulically controlled shut-off slides. The hydraulically operated diverter plate allows you to switch between seed and super without causing contamination. The diverter plate is then removed to give you a normal chaser bin with a fast unloading rate.

When used as a chaser bin you can expect unload rates of 10-12T per minute (5-6T per auger), and decreased damage to lupins and chickpeas due to the conveyor belt acting as a cross auger.

The optional spreader attachement gives you spreading widths of 36 m for fertiliser and 50m for single super. It is capable of spreading all dry granular products and the ability to spread two different products at once.

For more info speak to a sales consultant.

New 9RX narrow optionThe addition of narrow track spacing options to the 9RX lineup has increased their capability to deliver a high-performance tractor to producers.

These options give producers the ideal track widths for both row-crop and broad-acre farming.They add to the versatility of the 9RX for producers who desire a large tractor that can handle most jobs on the farm.

The undercarriage provides similar benefits to producers as the wide undercarriage with few design changes to accommodate the 457.2mm (18in) and 610mm (24in) tracks. A variety of track spacing options are available to suit the narrow undercarriage - 2032mm (80 in), 2235,2mm (88 in) or 3048mm (120 in), with track spacing options pre-set from the factory.

The sealed carriage mid-roller is carried over from John Deere’s proven wide undercarriage and 2-track tractors.

Ride quality and cab comfort are maximised with the robust cab suspension system under the CommandViewTM III cab to offer unmatched operator comfort, while the integrated precision ag solutions including the CommandARMTM console with 4600 CommanCenterTM controls offer exceptional in-field precision.

An optional Category 5 to Category 4 drawbar factory equipped conversion kit is available for operators who have Category 4 implements that cannot be converted to Category 5.

Tne new narrow track 9RX tractors are currently available for forward order.

For more information on the options available and detailed machine specifications contact your branch sales representative.

The R4045 models feature a carbon fibre boom and ExactApplyTM.

The 5125R tractor brings a range of new features to the John Deere compact range

The armrest console (above) of the newest S770 harvester puts all your info at your fingertips. The S770 is pictured below with the new 740D front and Top Crop auger.

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#DeereSighting

Richie and Jocelyn Venning and family of Crystal Brook taking delivery of their new John Deere 7210R spray tractor

Cameron & Graham Goodes of Jamestown taking delivery of their new 18 tonne CSW Chaser Bin

Darren and Alex Krieg of Brinkworth taking delivery of their new John Deere 7210R

NEW John Deere 8R Tractor

$249,750 ex gst

Ivan Venning of Montrose Props, Crystal Brook, has allowed us to display his 1938 model D John Deere tractor in our Crystal Brook branch. We wish to thank Ivan for lending it to us until Christmas. If you are in the area come and check it out.

At the Show

Did you spot our staff at the Yallunda Flat Jamestown or Kimba Shows (pictured top to bottom) where they’ve been meeting the locals and showing off a bit of green?

Darke Peak Farmers Golf

Almost 50 golfers played at Darke Peak in unseasonally warm conditions. For full scores see the Pringles Crouch website.

Full Warranty!

8295R tractor. 295hp 9.0L engine. It has rear dual 620/70R46 tyres, a Category 3 drawbar & 540/1000 PTO and 4 SCVs. Driver comfort is assured in the premium cab with radio and refrigerator pre-fitted. This demo tractor has done a little over 300 hours and you get the security of full new machine warranty & support. #15222

Finance options are available.

$274,725 inc gst

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