See you in Louisville!!
5th December, 2011 - Posted by Daryl - No Comments
Nebraska Power Farm Show
29th November, 2011 - Posted by Dan - No Comments
Please feel free to stop by the MayWes booth at the Nebraska Power Farm Show December 6th – 8th, We will be located in booth #3343. Read More
Farm Equipment Magazine Features May Wes Stalk Stompers Online
8th September, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
In the featured line up with Great Plains, Bush Hog, Salford Mfg, May Wes showcases their new Quick Disconnect Stalk Stomper to the attendees at the 2011 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL. Stalk Stompers continue to be one of the biggest BUZZ at farm shows this year. May Wes will be exhibiting at Big » Read More
Combine time @ Farm Progress for May Wes Stalk Stompers
30th August, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Over 1,000 people got a first hand look at May Wes Stalk Stompers in action at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL today. Each day live demonstrations are held at Farm Progress. This is what sets this show apart from other farming or agricultural shows held in convention centers and other indoor venues. The » Read More
Tons of Tires
16th August, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
It is no wonder that farmers are more than just interested in Stalk Stompers, they are buying lots of them. Reading through agriculture.com I ran across a post on their [A] list entitled Tires, Tires, Tires The number of tires on a farming operation is staggering. The amount of money invested in the tires is » Read More
Stalk Stomper “in field” footage on Fantini Corn Head
3rd March, 2011 - Posted by Daryl - No Comments
With the 2010 harvest long in the record books, I can imagine that next harvest is not on your mind yet. Take a few minutes to think back to your harvest, how did your tires fare. Is stubble damage a concern of yours? May Wes Stalk Stompers can provide stubble damage protection for your tires. » Read More
Has Anyone Tried Stalk Stompers on a Geringhoff 12R Folding Head?
6th December, 2010 - Posted by Daryl - No Comments
I ran across this question as I was reading a thread on one of the popular ag forums on the web. One farmer replied. It seems to me that there is a lot of chatter online about stalk stompers. This might be a great place for you to find information or ask a farmer to » Read More
Implement Tire and Tractor Tire Damage in No-till Acreage
18th October, 2010 - Posted by Daryl - No Comments
There is lots of information out about tire damage cause by corn hybrids. The problem is increased when you are using no-till farming practices. But the hybrids are not the only culprit. The new design of corn heads adds to the problem. The No-Till Farmer publication states “These heads are devised to leave a 3- » Read More
Stalk Stompers for Chopping Heads
18th October, 2010 - Posted by Daryl - No Comments
Stalk chopping heads require a different mounting application than conventional heads. May Wes has designed a tube mounted stalk stomper for such applications. On Geringhoff and Drago-Tec combines the stalk stompers are mounted using the existing jack stands. A jack stand bracket kit is mounted on the tube that holds the number of stalk stompers » Read More
JD600 Stalk Stomper Bracket Adjustability
27th September, 2010 - Posted by Justin - No Comments
Below is a general diagram showing the adjustability of the JD600 stalk stomper toolbar system. The header brackets can be adjusted laterally to any convenient position that avoids bracing on the head, as well as avoiding the shoe brackets which need to run right above the rows. We have found this configuration to be robust » Read More
Farm Shows, Farm Shows, Farm Shows
19th September, 2010 - Posted by Daryl - No Comments
“Busy Season” has arrived! The phones are ringing off the hook, we are very busy and are excited to be part of the Farm Show circuit, finishing up this week at The Farm Science Review in London Ohio. Farm The Farm Progress shows in Boone, Iowa and Grand Island, Nebraska went very well and Mark and I were » Read More
Adjust the Pressure on Stalk Stompers
16th September, 2010 - Posted by Justin - No Comments
May Wes Stalk Stompers are designed with a down-pressure spring to provide constant pressure on the stalks whenever the combine header is in the down position. Too much downpressure can cause debris buildup in front of the shoes. The downpressure is adjustable by simply cutting down the length of the spring. As always, May Wes strives to » Read More
Above Ground or on the Ground?
7th September, 2010 - Posted by Justin - No Comments
Not just once, but several times we were asked at FarmFest 2010, “Should I run my stalk stompers on the ground or just above the ground?” Our answer was the same each time. “It depends on how you farm.” Here are the pros and cons of each. Above Ground Without the stalk stomper, the tire » Read More
Tractor Stalk Stomper on a CAT Challenger 800 series
30th August, 2010 - Posted by Ben - 1 Comment
Last week our team was down in Hader, MN fitting a Caterpillar Challenger 865 track tractor with a MayWes Tractor Stalk Stomper for the first time. All went well and based on the trip, we are going to go to production with the 800 Series mounting brackets. A big Thank You to Hader Farms who let us » Read More
Tips to Avoid Tire Damage from Stubble
27th August, 2010 - Posted by Justin - No Comments
The No Till Farmer website posted an excellent article about stubble damage. The article explains how changes in the industry have led to stubble damage, and addresses a number of approaches to address the problem. Long-term, the tire industry is working to improve the rubber compounds; however, the genetics controlling stalk strength have outpaced tire » Read More
May Wes at Farm Fest 2010
16th August, 2010 - Posted by Daryl - No Comments
May Wes had a great show at the 2010 Farm Fest at the Gilfilan Estate, Redwood County, MN! We were able to meet alot of our great customers and some of our dealers stopped by to see what was new. We have a great new skid shoe display to show off the various skid shoes. » Read More
Retractable Poly Fingers
16th July, 2010 - Posted by Daryl - No Comments
Have you or your customers ever sent a steel retractable finger through the combine? Not too many have NOT done that. Have you or your customer had to replace an internal component because a steel finger went through the combine? It would be very difficult to harvest with out retractable fingers in general. MAY WES » Read More
Bean Head Skid-Shoes
28th May, 2010 - Posted by Daryl - No Comments
Do you own a Case 2020 bean head? There are a lot of them out there. On the bottom of that head are the black skid shoes. After many trips trips up and down the field they can wear down, leaving you with a place for higher drag friction and reduced effeciency. It also gives a » Read More
Stalk Stompers on CaseIH 1063
19th May, 2010 - Posted by Justin - No Comments
May Wes Stalk Stompers installed on a Case 1063 corn head. Read More
MAY Who???
3rd May, 2010 - Posted by Daryl - No Comments
MAY WES that’s who. Mae Wes, May West, We don’t care how you say it, just call US when you need poly. Since 1973 May Wes has been innovating new solutions for the agriculture industry. Whether it be poly closing wheels or our robust stalk stompers, poly auger flighting or seed box inserts, May » Read More
