February 1, 2012 - Retriever® Trasport Hitch - Wet Kit

Bestway Inc. announces the addition of a Wet Kit version of their new Retriever Transport Hitch. The Wet Kit version of the Retriever TH is for semi tractors equipped with "wet kits" to provide the hydraulic power for the Transport Hitch lift system. The Wet Kit Transport Hitch is priced slightly lower than the 12 volt power pack version of the Transport Hitch. Contact a Retriever representative at 877-390-4480 or click on the contact information page for more information.

August 15, 2011 - New Addition to Retriever® lineup!

Bestway Inc. recently announced the introduction of the Retriever Transport Hitch for towing large drawn planters and other large implements with two-point or drawbar type hitches. The Retriever Transport Hitch mounts in about five minutes on the fifth wheel and frame of a tandem axle semi-tractor. Using a powerful 12-volt hydraulic power pack, the Retriever Transport Hitch attaches to the planter with a two-point Quick Attach hitch system and the operator uses a remote control to hydraulically raise the planter to transport height for towing. For drawbar type implements and planters a removable, heavy-duty drawbar with 12,000 lb. tongue weight capacity is included with the hitch. In addition a remote hydraulic valve is standard equipment for folding and unfolding implements.

July 1, 2011 - New Addition to Retriever® lineup!

Bestway Inc. is focused on helping farm equipment dealers solve their logistic problems and in just a few short weeks we will unveil a new addition to the Retriever brand!

Be sure and check back here often for more details!

April 1, 2011 - AGCO and LEXION head adapters added

Bestway Inc. recently announced the addition of two new combine head adapter options to their Retriever Self-Loading Trailer.

First is the LEXION head adapter, which is an entirely different adapter than the standard (part # 81000) Retriever head adapter due to the LEXION feeder house being wider. The LEXION adapter utilizes the same type of locking mechanism that the LEXION feeder house uses to secure the head.

Next is the AGCO head adapter option, which is a four-piece kit that pins on to the standard (part # 81000) retriever head adapter to lift AGCO (Gleaner/Massey Ferguson/Challenger A, R and S series heads).

Both these new options are available now from Bestway to add even more versatility to your Retriever Self Loading Trailer.

January 1, 2011 - Retriever SLT Self-Loader Trailer wins FinOvation Award. The 2011 FinOvation Award winners cover the spectrum of new products that growers need for their corn and soybean crops. This year’s 22 winners run from small wind turbines and a fuel-efficient pickup to a Class 10 combine and drought-tolerant hybrids. Farm Industry News chose these products as the most innovative agricultural products of 2010, based on reader interest. All of the new products appeared in Farm Industry News or on www.farmindustrynews.com during the past 12 months.

Loading and unloading combine heads was an inconvenient task until Bestway introduced the Retriever Self-loading Trailer. This unique trailer features a hydraulic lift system that picks up and loads a combine head without a tractor or forklift to help.

The trailer is backed up to the head and the lift arms attach to the unit. Then the head is picked up by the lift system with its 6- x 12-in. hydraulic cylinders. Next, the head is rotated and then locked into place for transport. A Honda gas engine powers the hydraulics.

The Retriever will load and unload onto most trailers. Gooseneck and bumper-pull versions of the Retriever are available. Prices start at $24,000. For more information, call Bestway at 877/390-4480, or visit www.RetrieverSLT.com.

June 1, 2010 - Hiawatha, KS - Bestway Inc., manufacturers and marketers of the Bestway line of pull type agricultural sprayers and premium foam marking equipment, announce the introduction of the RetrieverTM SLT, self-loading trailer for combine heads and wide, three-point mounted equipment.

Bestway recognizes the need for farm equipment dealers and large farming operations to move combine heads and wide, three-point mounted equipment more efficiently and quickly. The RetrieverTM eliminates the need for a combine, tractor or forklift to be used in loading a head or three-point implement at the dealership or farm.


January 10, 2010 - Bestway announces the hiring of new Territory Manager Marc Pisacka for the Kansas, Eastern Colorado and Western Missouri area. Previously Marc worked in Export Sales with Brandt Holdings in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a multi-location John Deere dealer. Prior to his experience with Brandt Holdings, Marc was Parts Manager for 21st Century Equipment in Alliance, Nebraska. Marc earned his Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Chadron State University in Chadron, Nebraska.