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The Rural Voice, 1993-04, Page 46Morbark heavy duty wood chippers, Steiner turf equipment, Wic barn equipment Business trends: Over the past few years over -production and surplus inventory have created a buyers' market. Harkness predicts shortages in the future. Most inventories are depleted and manufacturers have cut back on production. Purchasers who order early will get better deals. Last minute ordering will be more difficult and costs of getting the product to consumers at the last minute will be more costly, if it can be located. The trend to main -line amalgamations has had very little effect on the company. Harkness, however, predicts amalgamations will continue. "The grain storage business has had more problems with companies dropping out of business than through amalgamations. We have seen some major players discontinue production and financial reports on some of those left indicate there will be further reductions. Buyers should ensure they are purchasing from established manufacturers and established dealers who can back their products up with service and parts five or 10 years down the road." How have the conditions of the past year affected your inventory? The poor harvest conditions actually increased demand for equipment during the latter part of 1992. The problems encountered in A\ ALL-i\EW BREED OF POWER JOHN DEERE 6000/7000 SERIES TRACTORS 6000 Series • New PermaautchTM 2 wet clutch is standard on all 6000 tractors. An oil -cooled design, combined with larger diameter disks and hydraulic engagement make this dutch ideal for loader work. • Check out the optional all-new 16 -speed PowrOuadTM transmission It offers four powersh ftable speeds in four fully -synchronized ranges. And it comes with a power reverser with a neutral position. • All-new hydraulics give you faster cycle time, greater hydraulic response. • All-new 12 -speed SynchroPlusTM transmission is fully -synchronized in all speeds, all ranges. Easy shuttle shifting from forward to reverse. • The all-new ComfortGardTM cab has 40 per cent more room ... better visibility front, sides and rear ... convenient two -door entry/exit ... and an all-new air arculation system. 7000 Series • All-new engine performance with up to 38 per cent torque rise. • All-new ComfortGardTM cab with 40 per cent more interior room. • All-new visibility with 29 per cent more glass area. • All-new 16 -speed PowrOuadTM transmission: powershift convenience with synchronized economy. • All-new 19 -speed Power Shift, optional. • All-new John Deere designed hydraulics with greater capacity; more pressure; easier coupling; faster, multi -function response and improved steering and braking. • Three all-new models: 110 -hp 7600, 125 -hp 7700 and 145 -hp 7800 Tractor. TEST DRIVE A NEW JOHN DEERE 65- TO 145 -HP 6000/7000 SERIES TRACTOR at your local dealer BRUCE TRACTOR & LAWN CARE LTD. IVAN J. H. CARMICHAEL LTD. ELMIRA FARM SERVICE (1981) LTD. LMS EQUIPMENT INC. Walkerton 519-881-2231 Chatsworth 519-794-2480 Elmira 519-669-5453 Listowel 519-291-5390 42 THE RURAL VOICE