Product Spotlight Essential Tools and Winter Livestock Care

January marks the start of a new year, the best time for acreage owners to ensure they’ re ready for whatever the months ahead may bring. Cold weather, winter storms and unexpected power outages can challenge both your home and livestock, so having reliable equipment in place is essential. From generators that keep the lights on, to heaters that warm barns and workshops and deicers that keep stock tanks flowing, these winter essentials help you start the year prepared, safe and stress-free.

201161 MKE 12000

For acreage owners facing winter power outages or heavy-duty projects, the Champion 201161 MKE 12000 Tri-Fuel Portable Generator delivers reliable, versatile energy when you need it most.

Key Features:

• 15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts on gasoline, with propane and natural gas options

• Tri-fuel capability with fuel select dial and hoses for seamless switching

• Powered by a 717 cubic centimeters( cc) Milwaukee V-Twin engine with cold start technology for dependable winter performance

• Electric start for quick and easy operation

• Steel frame with protective outlet covers and multiple outlets, including 50 amps 120 / 240 volts for high-power needs

• Intelligauge monitors voltage, frequency and operating hours

• Foldaway handle and never-flat tires for easy portability

• Advanced V-Twin design reduces vibration and noise, improving engine life and fuel efficiency

• CO Shield technology automatically shuts off the generator if carbon monoxide levels rise

• EPA-certified, backed by a three-year limited warranty and lifetime technical support

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GUARDIAN STANDBY GENERATOR, 26KW

The Generac Guardian 26-kilowatt( kW) WiFi-enabled standby generator provides reliable backup power for acreage homes, helping keep essential systems such as heating, well pumps and appliances running during winter outages.

Key Features:

• 26kW output capable of powering all major home appliances and systems

• WiFi-enabled mobile link for remote monitoring via smartphone, tablet or PC

• New alternator design with 230 locked rotor amps / 55.2 kilovolt-ampere( kVA) starting power for high-demand loads

• Compact design offers 2.6 times more power in a smaller footprint, saving installation space and costs

• G-Force Engine provides reliable, low-maintenance performance for continuous use

• True Power Technology ensures less than 5 % total harmonic distortion for safe operation of sensitive electronics

• Quiet-Test self-test mode runs lower revolutions per minute( RPM) for quieter, fuel-efficient testing

• RhinoCoat powder-coated all-aluminum enclosure resists corrosion in harsh weather

• Smart Evolution Controller with multilingual liquid crystal display( LCD) for easy monitoring and maintenance tracking

• Five-year limited warranty and 24 / 7 customer support from Generac in the U. S.

“ Living in the heartland,‘... where the wind comes sweeping down the plain …’, and the ever-present possibility of bitter cold and ice storms in the winter, the threat of power outages is high. We experience a mean average of five to seven outages a year. Those

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