Massey Ferguson combine, made in Hesston, offers great functionality

By ANDREA JOHNSON Assistant Editor
Nov 2, 2012
Nov 2, 2012

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Randy Aschenbrenner appreciates the new two-speed drive system that allows the operator to change the chopper speed for corn vs. soybeans by easily rolling back the chopper.

Andrea Johnson

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By ANDREA JOHNSON Assistant Editor

NEW ULM, Minn. – The Aschenbrenner family is always focused on harvest – and their equipment has to be good.

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