Grainswest - Tech 2022

Tech 2022 Grains West 20 FEATURE QUITE THE HAUL To harvest high-volume crops, the Haulmaster 2300 grain cart has 13 per cent more carrying capacity than its predecessor, the Haulmaster 2000. However, it does feature all the previous standard features of the earlier version, said Benjamin Johnson, sales co-ordinator for Elmer’s Manufacturing of Altona, MB. These include direct- drive Powermaster gearbox, which boosts driveline efficiency. “The cart also has a bolt-together design, so if a panel gets scratched or backed into, you can easily replace the damaged panel with a new one.” The user can also keep an eye on the grain level through windows positioned at the front and rear of the cart. Until recently, Elmer’s was the only manufacturer to offer the option of left- hand or right-hand auger discharge. “Because your hydraulic controls are on the right side, we found there was far less operator fatigue when the auger discharge is on that side as well,” said Johnson. “With the 2000 model, if you had high yielding oats or canola, there might not be sufficient capacity to fill a super-B. The 2300 will take enough to fill that truck, while also being operator friendly and low maintenance.” The cart is now available through various Western canadian implement dealerships. “Because your hydraulic controls are on the right side, we found there was far less operator fatigue when the auger discharge is on that side as well.” — Benjamin Johnson