Toys for the Boys

 

Presenter: Phil Dudman
Episode: 23 (6th October 2007)

There are always plenty of jobs to get done in spring and if you own a large property it can quickly turn into a lot of work. That’s why we have machines and Phil showed how a decent tractor and a brush chipper can get the work down in no time leaving you more time to kick back and relax.

The East Wind tractor is loaded with features and is ideal for small acreage farming as well as large garden projects. It has a lovely compact design and its got power steering too which makes it easier to drive, particularly around tight curves. The tyres are a multi purpose tyre so you can drive over your lawn areas as well as knock around the paddocks.

It will do everything you expect from a tractor and more, it is a mower and it will turn acres of grass into manicured lawn in no time. It also has a rotary hoe which is great for preparing large garden beds. Planting trees is easy as the machine has a mighty auger, which takes out all the back breaking work. Spreading mulch is a breeze because the East Wind can also be a front end loader.

Every property inevitably ends up with a pile of woody material ripe for mulching. A gutsy wood chipper will turn all this waste into valuable compost and mulch in seconds. The powerful C13 from Hansa is driven by the power of the tractor, which gives you loads of muscle.

There is also a free standing version with an easy start petrol engine. Both will eat up branches up to 90mm thick with no problems at all. You can even put through your palm fronds aswell as paper and cardboard. They are simple to operate and very smooth. They will discharge cleanly into a trailer, wheelbarrow or directly into the garden.

These machines are all about turning hard work into fun.

The Products:

The Eastwind DF354


The 35 horse power, Four Wheel Drive, diesel injected, mid-sized tractor designed and produced by Eastwind. The Eastwind DF354 is much more than your average 35 horsepower tractor.

The DF354 includes:
- Australian Cetified Foldable ROPS & Canopy
- 12 Months / 800Hrs Warranty
- Two Stage Clutch
- Power Steering with Padded Wheel
- Integrated Safe Start Switch
- Fibreglass Hood
- Large Rear Wheels 12.4 x 24 (comes standard)
- Combination Instrument Panel
- Quality Suspension Seat & Seat Belt.
- 3 Point Linkage Kit

Neatly mounted within the stylish fibreglass fairings, we find the heart of the DF354. This is the direct injected, 3 cylinder, 35 horsepower, TY395 motor.

No cost was spared towards the development of this compact, yet high-powered motor. Highly skilled and professional technicians from around the globe have combined their skills and years of testing to produce this high quality, fuel efficient and above all, reliable power plant.

The output and running condition of the engine is easily monitored from the comfort of the operator’s seat. Neatly fitted into the dash is a one piece, sealed, combination instrument panel.
The DF354’s user friendly three point linkage kit, allows for the use of a wide range of farming implements. The solid top link, mid links and semi-rigid sway chains are all fully adjustable. Combine these features with the tractors powerful lifting strength, and you have a linkage kit that is a leader in its class!

EASTWIND provide a large range of tyre’s to suit most tasks, including the dual wheel configuration, for improved traction and stability, 10 PLY, heavy duty industrial and turf tyre’s ideally suited for use on sport’s fields, golf courses and resort greens. All farms and properties are different, so the variety of Implements needed are extensive. The DF354, with two speed Power Take Off and a dual stage clutch, suits dozens of Implements.

The Eastwind DF354 is available from

Midway Sales
252 Eastern Service Road
Bruce Highway
Burpengary, Queensland
Phone: 1300 TRACTOR
www.eastwind.com.au

Hansa C13 Brush Chipper (Free standing)

Produces natural free compost and/or mulch. Self feeding action. High discharge into trailer, barrow, garden or stockpile. Easy starting with manual clutch and twin belt drive. Easy to operate and transport. Solid housing construction of 5mm steel plate. One infeed chute with large opening at convenient operating height. Standard and Road Trailer versions available. Choice of top quality, environmentally friendly engines - 13hp four stroke OHV Honda or 13.5hp four stroke OHC Subaru.
Hansa C13 Brush Chipper (PTO driven)

Incorporates a heavy duty three point linkage frame designed to fit all tractors. Twin belt drive through solid cast iron pulleys, designed to operate at PTO shaft speed of 540rpm. Supplied with PTO Drive shaft and Category 1 bottom pins. Very easy to attach to and detach from tractor. An outstanding, attractively priced performer, which is ideal for orchards, acreages and institutions (schools and councils etc.).

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