Western Star Truck with Supreme 1200T Twin Auger Feed Mixer in hydrostatic drive
It was an exciting time for us this week as we greeted this new unit into our yard. We look forward to getting some demos in in the near future. If you want to know a bit more about this unit you can read up on it here: Supreme Truck Mount Feed Mixers.
More information on demos to come soon! Get current updates on our Facebook page!
Ken Hebenik, Shop Foreman, Journeyman Technician
There’s a man behind the scenes making sure everything runs seamlessly in our shop and that’s Ken Hebenik. He has worked at Hanlon for almost 21 years- he has been the shop foreman for a year, and previous to that, he drove truck. Although he really enjoyed transporting equipment, his expertise and attention to detail has led him to his position today.
Ken says one of the best things about his day is having the opportunity to talk with customers. When it comes to all of the service technicians he is responsible for, Ken has few complaints. “It’s a pretty good group where everyone gets along really well- everyone helps everyone,” he said.
Over the years, Ken says it has been really exciting to see the evolution of Fendt tractors and how they have really taken off. When it comes to Hanlon as a whole, there’s a reason Ken has stuck around. “It’s a family atmosphere here,” he said. “You’re not just another employee.”
Ken has been married for 15 years to his wife Allison and they have two 9-year-old twins; Logan and Ava. In their free time they enjoy going camping and curling.
This is a continuation of last week’s Maintenance Monday as we were discussing prepping your equipment batteries for winter storage. Before you check the charge and disconnect your battery, don’t forget to ensure they are clean and free from corrosion. In this video Shane demonstrates how to do so.
This week Shane has a few quick tips to ensure the batteries in your equipment are ready to be stored for the winter.
Sam caught up with this set-up in his field travels recently. That Massey’s pushing a Spudnik defoliator and pulling an Art’s Way.
With the colder weather approaching, it’s a good idea to test the antifreeze in your machines. This week Shane demonstrates an easy method to do so.
Is your auger engine ready for the colder weather? Check out today’s Maintenance Monday for some quick tips from Shane. Missed the auger engine maintenance video? You can watch it here: Auger Engine Maintenance
It’s always a pleasure to see the younger generation excited about farming. Nick here smiled for the camera next to his Massey tractor (which he maneuvers around like a champ on) when Brendon brought him a shirt from his travels to France for a farm show.
It’s getting to be that time of year again and equipment will soon be getting stored for the season. This week Shane has some quick tips on properly winterizing your sprayer. It’s always a good idea to properly flush out your tank and booms beforehand- so if you didn’t catch last week’s episode, be sure to check it out!
If you have a big square baler or two, there’s a good chance you’ve had an opportunity to meet Tyler Kuperus. He services all types of equipment, however, balers are his specialty. “I like the big square balers,” said Tyler. “They’re fun to work on.”
Tyler has been with Hanlon as a service technician for four years now. Other than working on balers, Tyler says the best thing about his job are his fellow co-workers. “They’re good people to work with,” he said.
Tyler lives in Coaldale with his wife Amber and 5-month-old daughter named Sierra. When Tyler has a little spare time you will likely find him outdoors either dirt biking or fishing- a couple things he really enjoys.
