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Hillco Technologies’ Trade Show Season: New Looks, New Tech, and Farming Simulator Fun!

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As the dust settles on an incredible trade show season, we at Hillco Technologies are reflecting on the amazing connections, innovations, and excitement that filled our booths this year. From the Spokane Ag Expo to the Iowa Ag Expo and the National Farm Machinery Show, our presence was stronger than ever – and we brought some exciting new twists along for the ride!

"New Look" at the Spokane Ag Expo

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This year, attendees at the Spokane Ag Expo got the first glimpse of our refreshed booth design, showcasing a sleek and modern aesthetic that highlighted our industry-leading Hillco Leveling Systems and agricultural innovations such as the Wrap Twine Remover, Harrow Cart, and Dump Cart. Farmers, ranchers, and industry professionals stopped by to check out our latest equipment, discuss solutions for their operations, and catch up with the Hillco team.

Farming Simulator Takes Over the Hillco Booths

One of the biggest hits at the Iowa Ag Expo and National Farm Machinery Show was the ability to experience Hillco Leveling Systems in Farming Simulator! Our booths became interactive hubs where visitors could get hands-on with the game, putting our leveling technology to the test in a virtual farm setting. At one point during the Iowa Ag Expo, we had 20 high school students gathered around the Farming Simulator computer, eager to try it out – proving just how engaging and exciting this experience was for the next generation of farmers!

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With such a great response, we’re taking things a step further. Hillco is now in the process of bringing the Wrap Twine Remover to Farming Simulator, expanding the ways users can interact with and understand our cutting-edge equipment.

Connecting with Farmers at Booth 4005 in Iowa & Booth 7562 in Louisville

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At both the Iowa Ag Expo (Booth 4005) and the National Farm Machinery Show (Booth 7562), we had the chance to connect with farmers and industry professionals looking for solutions to maximize their harvest efficiency. From discussing the benefits of Hillco Leveling Systems to showcasing the Wrap Twine Remover, our team enjoyed answering questions and sharing insights with attendees from all over the country.

YouTuber Farmer Klein even stopped by for a chat with our Director of Sales, Preston Hill. Check out the conversation on YouTube! Farmer Klein wanted the nitty-gritty on our Leveling Systems now available on Farming Simulator!

Looking Ahead

As we wrap up this year’s trade shows, we want to thank everyone who stopped by our booths, tried out Farming Simulator, and shared their experiences with Hillco. Your feedback and enthusiasm drive us to keep innovating and improving. If you didn’t get a chance to visit us this time, be sure to catch us at upcoming events – and stay tuned for even more exciting developments in the world of Hillco!

Until next time, keep leveling up your operation with Hillco!

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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.

Acreage Information

Crop Information

Enter your operation's statistics and estimates.
Wheat
Corn
Soybeans

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
Wheat
Corn
Soy

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
Corn
Soy
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
0
Increased Income from Machine Harvested Yield
0
Residual Value of Leveling System (At end of Calculation Period)
0
Increased Combine Value Due to Reduced Separator Hours
0
Total Positive Cash Flows
0
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.
0
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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