Having problems with tyres of your heavy machinery put into use in corn fields? Two farmers have come up with a solution to tyre damage caused by stubble left behind after a day long harvesting in corn fields.
Two brothers named Kenny and Dave McGargill from Southwest Iowa have come up with a brilliant innovation which is a patent pending product that helps in minimising tyre and machinery damage .
Kenny and Dave McGargill founders of Stalk Knockers said that they have come up with an economical solution to the problem faced by corn producer. The product is made from ¼ inch steel and the stalk knockers attach to corn heads to break off stalks while harvesting fields. Kenny added that they currently have two products ready.
Kenny says, "Right now, we currently have the steel model that is all steel. If you hit something it will bend, but if it bends too much you have to get out and bend it down once in a while with a crescent wrench. This year, we came out with the flex model, it's the Stalk Knocker Superflex. It’s made where it will bend out of the way if it hits something, but it flexes back into place."
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Dave stated that the feedback they are receiving positive feedback regarding their product which has been used by producers over the last few years. Dave and Kenny are excited to officially roll out the Superflex model this harvest season.
Dave mentions, "We're hoping to get 600 to 1,000 rows of the Superflex out to get a good test on them this year. From playing with these steel models for four years and what we've got with this Superflex, we really think it's going to be a great product for guys that are dragging on the ground or want to get close to the ground."
when asked about the installation process, Dave said that its easy to be fitted and will help to complete the whole process of breaking the stalks easy and much faster.
"It's really a simple process," Kenny said. "It's a couple bolts - and if you have an impact wrench - you can usually do your whole corn head in about 20 minutes."
For more information about the product, call 712-386-2216, or visit stalkknockers.com.
