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Did you work with New Holland Self-Propelled Forage Harvester Drive Belts and Friction Components? According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, it allegedly contained asbestos. Here is what it was, who was exposed, and who is responsible. New Holland Self-Propelled Forage Harvester Drive Belts and Friction Components, sold from 1961 until 1985. Allegedly asbestos-containing fabric drive belts and slip-clutch friction on New Holland self-propelled forage harvesters, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Chrysotile-reinforced fabric drive belts and slip-clutch friction discs allegedly used on New Holland self-propelled forage harvesters, per publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Workers allegedly exposed around this product included Farmers and family farm operators, Custom-harvester crews, and Farm-equipment mechanics. Asbestos claims are brought against the companies that made the products. If you worked with or around New Holland Self-Propelled Forage Harvester Drive Belts and Friction Components and were later diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or another asbestos-related disease, you may have a legal claim against the manufacturer. This is educational information from an independent publisher — not a law firm — and is not legal advice.
Product Description
New Holland (a Sperry-New Holland brand through much of this era) produced self-propelled forage harvesters used on dairy and livestock operations to cut and chop corn silage, haylage, and grass. According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, main drive belts, header-drive slip clutches, and secondary drive components on these harvesters allegedly incorporated chrysotile asbestos as fabric reinforcement or bonded friction filler. Belts and slip clutches took heavy seasonal wear and were replaced frequently during pre-season overhauls.
Workers Exposed
Dairy farmers and custom-chop operators who serviced New Holland forage harvesters allegedly disturbed chrysotile-containing belts and friction discs during pre-silage-season rebuilds. Custom-harvester crews doing regional chop runs performed constant field repairs on belts, allegedly releasing fiber during cutting, fitting, and adjustment. Farm-equipment mechanics at New Holland dealers and independent shops handled harvester overhauls including drive belt and clutch renewal.
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