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Seed drill
May 28, 2017 14:53:36 GMT -5
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Post by ukwil on May 28, 2017 14:53:36 GMT -5
Found a seed drill for sale. What do I need to look for as far as condition and stuff? Looks to be between 6 and 8 feet wide. Gonna be for dove and deer plots.
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Post by nfalls116 on May 29, 2017 8:44:44 GMT -5
I think number of plates and plate availability is one thing I hear people talk about
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Post by boonechaser on Jun 1, 2017 7:37:44 GMT -5
I think number of plates and plate availability is one thing I hear people talk about Seed drills do not use plates. Older planters use plates. Drills simply have a opening where seeds are dropped out, which are controlled by a sliding gate. Main thing to look for in older drills is condition of seed boxes and what seed types was drill made for. I too looked at buying own drill, but Soil and Conservation office in my county rents for so cheap both Brillion drill and a No Till drill that I just rent theirs when I need one. Cant beat new equipment. |
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Post by ukwil on Jun 1, 2017 7:52:00 GMT -5
I think number of plates and plate availability is one thing I hear people talk about Seed drills do not use plates. Older planters use plates. Drills simply have a opening where seeds are dropped out, which are controlled by a sliding gate. Main thing to look for in older drills is condition of seed boxes and what seed types was drill made for. I too looked at buying own drill, but Soil and Conservation office in my county rents for so cheap both Brillion drill and a No Till drill that I just rent theirs when I need one. Cant beat new equipment. What's the rate to rent? My dad lives in Dearborn county and that's where we would be doing all the planting. |
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Post by nfalls116 on Jun 1, 2017 9:29:37 GMT -5
I think number of plates and plate availability is one thing I hear people talk about Seed drills do not use plates. Older planters use plates. Drills simply have a opening where seeds are dropped out, which are controlled by a sliding gate. Main thing to look for in older drills is condition of seed boxes and what seed types was drill made for. I too looked at buying own drill, but Soil and Conservation office in my county rents for so cheap both Brillion drill and a No Till drill that I just rent theirs when I need one. Cant beat new equipment. Ohhh thanks |
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Post by boonechaser on Jun 1, 2017 22:36:03 GMT -5
I'm in Switzerland/Ohio Counties. I think it's like $4 or $5 bucks an acre. I'm using bean drill tomorrow evening to plant 6 acres Real World Soybeans.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Jun 2, 2017 20:06:46 GMT -5
I'm in Switzerland/Ohio Counties. I think it's like $4 or $5 bucks an acre. I'm using bean drill tomorrow evening to plant 6 acres Real World Soybeans. Don't know if you follow Grant Woods at all, but that is the same brand he plants and he seems to do real well with them. Watching some of his stuff on GrowingdeerTV is pretty informational and I'm not even a food plot guy. |
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Post by antiwheeze on Jun 3, 2017 11:34:53 GMT -5
I'm in Switzerland/Ohio Counties. I think it's like $4 or $5 bucks an acre. I'm using bean drill tomorrow evening to plant 6 acres Real World Soybeans. You have a contact number from where you rent it? We need a couple acres of food plots. |
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Post by iceman10 on Jun 3, 2017 18:26:40 GMT -5
Check the tubes for rotting as this can affect your rows , mine the fertilizer box was rusted out .
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Post by featherduster on Jun 3, 2017 18:51:10 GMT -5
Do you have tractor big enough to pull it?
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Post by nfalls116 on Jun 3, 2017 18:53:11 GMT -5
Do you have tractor big enough to pull it? That's a very good question |
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Post by greghopper on Jun 3, 2017 19:20:48 GMT -5
Mule or horses will work also... just saying
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Post by throbak on Jun 3, 2017 20:28:59 GMT -5
Check the coulters see how much they are worn down what kind of drill small seed and large seed bx WSG box ?? Dearborn county is 10 an acre I think Thing about using Dearborn's You get Vickie She will make sure you know how to use it 50 horse minimum on 7 ft drill must have live power on rear I use a 58 hp it's the smallest I would use The weight of these things can throw you around and bully you
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Post by boonechaser on Jun 5, 2017 7:42:31 GMT -5
Yep. Just used Ohio counties it was $10 a acre. Buddy used it last week and his tractor broke down ended up using neighbors 40hp Massy to finish 4 acres. But ground was tilled, which makes a difference. I used 70 HP JD and going up hill put a strain on the old girl.
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