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Hillco Technologies: 2025 Trade Show Update

Happy New Year!

As we kick off 2025, Hillco Technologies is excited to announce the trade shows where you can connect with us this year! From showcasing our innovative products to meeting the hardworking farmers and ranchers who use them, trade shows are one of our favorite ways to connect with our customers and friends in farming and ranching. Here’s where we’ll be this February:

Spokane Ag Expo

Dates: February 4th-6th, 2025
Location: Spokane, Washington
Booth: O42

The Spokane Ag Expo is a highlight for the Pacific Northwest agricultural community, and Hillco is proud to continue our traditional attendance in this year’s event! Stop by Booth O42 to see how Hillco leveling systems, Air Flow Systems, Pivoting Spouts and more can make a difference in your operation.

Make use of the opportunity to check out our game-changing Wrap Twine Remover, designed to simplify your feeding preparation and keep your operation running smoothly no matter what the weather’s doing. Whether you’re farming hillsides or tackling challenging conditions, our solutions are designed with your productivity in mind.

Iowa Ag Expo

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Director of Sales, Preston Hill, manning the Hillco Booth at the Iowa Ag Expo last year (2024).

Dates: February 4th-6th, 2025
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Booth: 4005

For those in the Midwest, Hillco will also be at the Iowa Ag Expo! Visit us at Booth 4005 to check out our latest innovations, particularly our Air Flow Systems for tractors and combines! Specifically designed with you and dusty conditions in mind, learn how to improve efficiency and reliability farming in the heartland. Don’t miss the chance to see our Wrap Twine Remover in action, showcasing how it saves time and effort for farmers tackling daily chores. With solutions tailored to diverse operations, Hillco products are here to help you get the job done.

National Farm Machinery Show

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Dates: February 12th-15th, 2025
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Booth: 7562

The National Farm Machinery Show is one of the biggest agricultural events of the year, and Hillco wouldn’t miss it! Come see us at Booth 7562 to explore our complete product lineup, meet our team, and discover how Hillco can elevate your operation. From cutting-edge Air Flow Systems to our renowned leveling technology, you won’t want to miss what we’re bringing to Louisville. We’ll also be featuring our Wrap Twine Remover, a must-see tool for reducing boosting efficiency on your ranch.

Why Visit Hillco at These Events?

At Hillco Technologies, we’re more than just a company—we’re partners in your success. Trade shows are your opportunity to:

  • See our innovative products up close and in action.
  • Chat with our team of experts about how Hillco solutions fit your specific needs.
  • Learn how our products, like Hillco Air Flow Systems, Pivoting Spouts and Harrow Carts, can improve your productivity, reduce wear and tear, and save you time and money.
  • Get exclusive insights and updates on what’s new at Hillco.
  • And most importantly- catch up with old friends!

Plan Your Visit

Mark your calendars and make plans to visit us at one of these great shows! Whether you’re in the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, or the South, we’re excited to meet you and help you tackle the challenges of modern farming with confidence.

Stay tuned to our website and social media for updates as these shows approach, and don’t forget to stop by our booth—we can’t wait to see you there!

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Return on Investment Calculator

This calculator is designed to determine the return on investment for a Hillco leveling system equipped combine versus a non-leveling combine operating in sloping conditions.

Crop Type
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Acreage Information

Crop Information

Enter your operation's statistics and estimates.
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Acreage / Slope Information

Estimate the percentage of total harvested acres that lay within the various slope ranges in your farming operation.
For all Wheat Acreage
See Slope reference chart
Percentage slope values must equal 100%
100%
Your Harvest Speeds and Machine Harvested Yield (MHY)

Non-Leveling Ground Speed in MPH

Enter the average harvesting speed for your non-leveling combine in the various slope ranges at the average yield entered in the Crop Information section above.

Slope Reference Graph
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Reduction in Machine Harvested Yield (bu/acre)

Estimate the reduction of Machine Harvested Yield (MHY) for each slope range if you were harvesting at the speed you entered for 0-3% slopes. (The calcultor will then project expected reductions in MHY for each slope range at your previously estimated ground speeds.)

You may opt to enter the test data which was determined by actual field testing by Hillco (based on 5 mph harvesting speed).

Reduction in MHY is used in these calculations rather than field loss. Reduction in MHY is a more accurate guage of combine harvesting efficiency because it can be determined by actually weighing the harvested yield rather than estimating the amount of yield lost to the ground.

Use test data or your own
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Your Combine and Header Information
Enter your expected combine harvesting efficiency. Typically a combine operates at approximately 70% efficiency. If the Total Annual Separator Hours calculated below look too small you may want to decrease the combine efficiency. If the Total Annual Separator Hours calculated below look too large you may want to increase the combine efficiency.
Wheat head width in feet
Corn head width in feet
Flex header width in feet
Combine Field Efficiency (Typically 70%)
(Must enter value other than 0%)
Your Operational Costs
This total should include additional cost of benefits and taxes. If you wish to include the grain cart operator's cost add the hourly wage to the combine operator hourly labor costs.
Combine Operator Labor Cost (per hour, including taxes and benefits)
Combine Fuel Cost

If you wish to include added grain cart fuel add hourly grain cart fuel usage to the combine fuel usage.

Combine Fuel Consumption (Hourly - Typically 11-13 gph)

Cost per added separator hour usually runs approximately $180 per hour for new combines to $30 per hour for older used combines. If you don't want to consider the added benefit of lower separator hours enter $0.

Cost Per Separator Hour
(How much does your combine devalue for each added separator hour of use?)

Use example prices below or obtain a quote from your local dealership.

List price examples for leveling systems used on John Deere combines:
Leveling System Model 2955S for -- 9560-70 STS combine dual tire, w/ Hillco Leveler Installed = $42,960.00 List Price

Leveling System Model 2970S for -- 96-97-9860-70 STS combine,dual tire w/ Hillco Leveler Installed = $42,085.00 List Price

List price examples for leveling systems used on Case-IH combines:
Leveling System Model 2800 for -- 2577-88 combine, dual tire w/Hillco Leveler, Installed = $42,210.00 List Price


See examples or call your local dealership for a quote.
(On Leveling System Financing)

Enter the number of years (from 1 to 5, whole number) for the desired calculation period.

Market value at the end of 5 years regardless of the length of the calculation period.

Used in net present value calculation

Cash Flows (Totals for Calculation Period)
Positive Cash Flows
Labor Savings
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Fuel and Lubcriation Savings
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Increased Income from Machine Harvested Yield
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Residual Value of Leveling System (At end of Calculation Period)
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Increased Combine Value Due to Reduced Separator Hours
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Total Positive Cash Flows
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Negative Cash Flows
Leveling System Cost (Total Principle & Interest Payments)
-0
Remaining Principle Balance On 5 Year Note
-0
Leveling System Maintenance Cost (Annual 2% of Purchase Price)
-0
Total Negative Cash Flows
-0
Total Net Cash Flow (Positive - Negative)
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Investment Analysis
Total Average Annual Separator Hours (without leveling system)
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Total Average Annual Separator Hours (with leveling system)
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Average Annual Separator Hour Savings
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Total Separator Hour Savings as % of Total Separator Hours
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Average Payback Period (in years)
The length of time it takes for an investment to recover its initial cost.
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Total Net Present Value of Cash Flows
NPV compares the value of a dollar today to the value of that same dollar in the future, taking inflation and returns into account.
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Internal Rate of Return
The internal rate of return (IRR) method allows you to consider the time value of money. It is the interest rate that is equivalent to the dollar returns you expect from your project. Once you know the rate, you can compare it to the rates you could earn by investing your money in other projects or investments. Usually a business owner will insist that in order to be acceptable, a project must be expected to earn an IRR that is at least several percentage points higher than the cost of borrowing, to compensate the company for its risk, time, and trouble associated with the project.
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