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New Online Resource: Find Used Combines Equipped with Hillco Leveling Systems

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Hillco Technologies has added a new website resource to help growers connect with dealerships where combines equipped with Hillco Leveling Systems are commonly taken in on trade. The new page, Find Used Leveling Combines, gives customers a convenient starting point when searching for used hillside or sidehill machines already equipped with Hillco’s leveling technology.

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Used combine inventory changes quickly, and Hillco does not track individual dealership inventory in real time. Instead, this new resource brings together dealership locations that commonly handle trade-ins equipped with Hillco Leveling Systems.

Customers can use the page to click directly to dealer websites and search each dealership’s current equipment listings. This gives growers a faster way to begin their search without having to start from scratch or guess which dealerships may be familiar with Hillco-equipped combines.

Organized by State for Easier Browsing

The new page lists dealerships by state in alphabetical order and includes both Case IH and John Deere dealers. This is intentional, because trade-ins often cross brand lines, and a Hillco-equipped used combine may show up at either type of dealership.

The current resource includes dealer listings across multiple states, including Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Washington. Each listing includes the dealership name, location, address, phone number, and a direct link to the dealer’s current equipment listings.

Why Hillco Leveling Systems Matter in Used Equipment

For growers harvesting in hills, a leveling system can be one of the most valuable features on a combine. Hillco Leveling Systems are designed to help improve hillside performance with features such as true bolt-on design, fully automatic variable speed leveling, and fully automatic header height and lateral tilt control.

Hillco lists key benefits including increased hillside capacity, reduced hillside grain loss, improved sample quality, and more comfortable hillside operation.

That means a used combine already equipped with a Hillco Leveling System can be an important opportunity for growers who need hillside or sidehill performance but are shopping the used equipment market.

Built for Both John Deere and Case IH Customers

Hillco offers leveling systems for both John Deere and Case IH combines. The new used combine resource reflects that by including dealerships from both equipment networks.

For John Deere operators, Hillco offers leveling systems for STS, S-Series, S7, and X-Series combines. For Case IH operators, Hillco offers hillside and sidehill leveling systems designed to support combine performance in hilly terrain.

Because used equipment changes hands often, checking both dealer networks can give buyers more opportunities to find the right machine.

How to Use the New Resource

Using the page is simple:

  1. Visit the Find Used Leveling Combines page.
  2. Browse dealerships by state.
  3. Click the dealer name or location to visit that dealer’s current equipment listings.
  4. Search the dealership’s used inventory for combines equipped with Hillco Leveling Systems.
  5. Contact the dealership directly for availability, machine details, and pricing.

Because inventory changes frequently, Hillco recommends checking dealer listings directly and contacting the dealership for the most current information.

Helping Growers Make the Right Connection

The goal of this new website feature is simple: make it easier for growers to begin the search for used combines equipped with Hillco Leveling Systems.

Whether you are looking for a John Deere or Case IH combine, a hillside or sidehill machine, or simply want to know which dealerships commonly handle Hillco-equipped trade-ins, this resource gives you a practical place to start.

 

Start your search here:
Visit Hillco’s new Find Used Leveling Combines page to browse dealership listings and search current used equipment inventory.

Pivoting Spout: Comparison

Adjustable auger spouts serve an irreputable purpose in the process of grain loading. With their growing popularity, additional manufacturers are entering the market. For anyone debating the pros and cons of one manufacturer’s design over another, we have taken an in-depth look into the similarities and differences between other spouts and our own.

The Similarities Likenesses Parallels

  • They utilize electrical linear actuators. 
  • They will work on the 17-inch High Unload Rate Augers.
  • They are available for John Deere combines.  
  • Comparable shipping weights at 120lbs each.

The Differences Contrasts Variances

  • In addition to providing pivoting spouts for John Deere combines, we are in the process of releasing our Case IH model for combines equipped with 14-inch augers.
  • At an increase of 56%, other manufacturers have set a price point that is more than double ours.
  • Whereas other adjustable grain spouts have actuators that are under the spout, presenting a risk of getting hit, Hillco has placed it securely behind the spout for protection from impact.
  • Other spouts must be purchased through a dealer. Hillco has a focus on customer convenience, which is why we sell directly to customers in addition to partnering with dealers.
  • When turned off, other spout boots automatically move with the goal of preventing grain from spilling out the end of the auger. When the unload switch is activated, this boot lowers to empty grain and then raises to provide clearance.  This is accomplished through integrated electrical connections, or CAN bus connections. These CAN bus connections allow for the spout to return to an upright (storage) position when not in use.  It is then activated when the unloading auger button on the propulsion handle is pressed. It is still controlled with a foot switch for articulation.
          1. While this can be a benefit for using OEM switches and catching grain dribble, troubleshooting can be a challenge. As an integrated design, tracing the source of issues is likely challenging for customers and technicians not well-acquainted with the product. 
          2. Another potential issue is that by lowering the spout when not positioned correctly, it could contact the edge of a grain cart.
          3. Also, in a similar situation, it could guide flow in a way that will overfill the truck or cart in that direction. The operator can override it, but they would have to be cognizant of this upon shut off, after which the spout no longer returns to the ‘home’ position.
          4. On the Hillco Pivoting Spout, when the button is pressed, we rely on the OEM grain dripple door to halt flow and our spout remains in position. The foot switch must be activated to raise it.  We do not integrate, which makes ours a stand-alone system. A stand-alone system means easy diagnostics. Also, if the end user wishes to update their combine, the spout can be moved to their new machine quickly and with minimal difficulty.
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      • Other pivoting spouts must connect into power at the battery and into the AUX power strip located in the cab, whereas we only require connection at the battery.
      • Other versions of the pivoting spout have foot pedals with a two-pedal switch. In that set up the operator must move their toe from left to right. Comparatively, we use a rocker style foot pedal. This style allows you to adjust your foot pressure to the left or right without needing to move your foot.

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