techs & specs: november 2010

November 2010

Seeding systems specs Happy singles

the way canola and corn like it

Down Under markets its

Simplicity

East plants seeds in west

www.morris-industries.com

“I can’t count on the weather – just my drill.”Seeding conditions are rarely perfect. But with the Morris Contour Drill you can count on unsurpassed seed placement for quick and even germination. It all starts with the independent contour opener that features parallel linkage for ultra-precise seed and fertilizer placement. Each opener follows the contour of the ground, even on hills, while the adjustable packing pressure gives you the ability to pull through damp spots. The Contour Drill gets your crops off to the best start possible, requires less horsepower to pull and delivers overall fuel savings. Plus, its simple, rugged design provides ease of operation and many years of durability. To learn more about our grower-inspired technologies, visit us online or see your Morris dealer.

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W estern Canadian agronomy research over the past decade has shown that yield is directly tied to achieving

targeted plant populations. The first and best way to ensure that goal is reached, after securing high quality seed, is through the planting process.

Whether using the best of precision disc planters or the most rugged of C-shank cultivators with an air delivery sys-tem onboard, the outcome of plant populations remains the path to higher per acre margins.

The trend toward precision planting and prescription agron-omy remains one of the biggest issues in seeding for prairie producers. As seed and fertilizer become more valuable, plac-ing the right amount in the right space becomes an economic consideration related to financial margins. This appears to be due in part to the sticker shock related to fertilizer prices of 2008 and in part to improved yields realized from the latest in genetics.

Blending fertilizer on the go and variable rate application are popular additions to many of the new machines leaving dealers’ lots.

Single pass solutions are now the choice for most produc-ers due to reduced machinery and labour costs and the need to cover large acreages within a four week seeding

window. Dealers say that today producers are showing a new willingness to spend more on the latest precision seeding technology that will deliver an opportunity for input savings, higher yields and improved margins over the long term.

At the same time many of the new, traditional air seeders have been redesigned with improvements that have rendered them as precise as some of the drills on the market a decade ago.

There are more well-engineered choices on the market today than ever and because of that farmers are the winners in today’s seeding game.

Through Techs&Specs we attempt to provide a comprehen-sive list of the machines appropriate to the Western Canadian marketplace. However we will inevitably leave out a few. This list of specifications is compiled to provide a reference for agricultural producers and we encourage its users to contact their local dealers and the manufacturers to ensure they have the latest information on specifications and models available.

Mike RaineFarm Management Editor

4 Happysingles-thewaycanolaandcornlikeit

6 Seedingsystemsspecs

18 DownUndermarketsitsSimplicity

20 SalfordhopestoplantmoreseedsinWesternCanada

21 Liftcancarrytheload

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4 A new air seeder option may provide prairie farmers with the best of both worlds.

The UltraPro Canola Meter, available on Seed Master drills, can handle conventional crops and is also capable of uniform plant spacing within each seed row. This is important if corn and soybeans are to deliver top yields and profit.

The meter is based on a concept called seed singulation, which has been a standard function on corn planters for decades.

However, it is an investment most prairie farmers are reluctant to make in a crop that still constitutes a small percentage of their acres.

That investment has been one of the obstacles standing in the way of corn and soybean expansion.

Seed Master president Norbert Beaujot said he has been working on a dual-function drill for some time, and it’s now available as

an option on his company’s drills.The UltraPro Canola Meter is a few quick

changes away from delivering corn seed in a relatively uniform spacing down the row.

Beaujot stops short of calling it true seed singulation, but said it’s the next best thing.

“It’s not seed singulation in the strictest sense of the word because true singulation is done at the opener where the seed drops to the ground. And it’s perfect,” he said.

“But this is a giant step in that direction for air seeders. I think it’s as close to true seed singulation as you can get in an air delivery system.

“It’s close enough to true singulation that a producer can buy just one drill for all crops, including corn. It’s close enough that you don’t need a dedicated corn planter.”

Beaujot said seed singulation and uniform plant placement within the row are likely not possible in densely seeded cereal crops such as wheat, nor is it important when the seeds are only half an inch apart.

However, it becomes more important for canola and sunflowers, in which ideal plant spacing ranges from two to 14 inches.

Growers of those crops do not want to see two or three plants emerge from the same point and then spend the growing season battling each other.

Uniform plant spacing becomes a greater challenge as more producers move toward wide row spacing.

Beaujot said wide row spacing is essential if producers want to grow big heavy crops, but there are challenges.

Wider row spacing in wheat normally pushes more seeds into fewer rows. However, Beaujot cautions against overseeding, especially with high-cost hybrids.

He urges growers to put down fewer seeds per acre, giving each plant more space for better growth. However, this makes it more important to have better metering and spacing.

Seed singularity good for corn; possible in canola too

By Ron Lyseng, Western Producer Staff

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“It doesn’t make sense that we can achieve seed depth accuracy of one eighth of an inch but still have random seed distribution in the seed row,” Beaujot said.

“We think that seed metering is the next major frontier in air seeders. You don’t want an expensive seed and a high-value plant competing with its neighbours for sunlight, moisture and nutrients. We’re starting to see now that uniform seed spacing down the row is probably just as important for canola and soybeans and sunflower as it is for corn.”

The UltraPro system selects individual seeds at the meter rather than at the opener, which Beaujot said is different from bulk metering.

“We have a very narrow section of the meter roller that picks up only one or two seeds at a time,” he said.

“In the cases where it picks two seeds, by the time the seeds get down to the end of a 50 foot hose, they are uniformly separated.”

The orifice feeding the roller chokes down tight enough that no more than two seeds can enter the roller at one time. In the canola mode, the roller picks up the seed at the bottom of the roller.

Switching to the corn mode means changing the roller and the direction of rotation. The seed is now picked up at the top of the roller.

The prototype machine Beaujot used on his own farm this spring was set up for 14 inch row spacing, and the target plant population in his 30 acre cornfield penciled out to one plant every 14 inches, or a perfect 14-inch square if everything works perfectly.

And it almost did.He said his overall plant population and

seed count worked out to a perfect average of one plant every 14 inches, based on 35,000 plants per acre.

But was it true singulation?“We gained a lot from the standard

random seed distribution we used in the

past, but no, it’s not perfect singulation,” Beaujot said.

“There are a few places where we see variances of 10 to 18 inches between plants. Plus it’s very rare to see two corn plants close together anywhere in the field. That in itself is a major accomplishment.”

He said the new system also accomplished one pass seeding with all fertilizer going down with the seed.

“We side banded 135 lb. of actual N (nitrogen) while seeding the corn. That’s 400 lb. per acre of actual product. That went down an inch and a half to the side of the seed and three quarters of an inch below.”

The UltraPro Canola Meter lists for $50 per seed run.

For more information, contact Beaujot at 306-721-3001 or visit www.seedmaster.ca .

PREVIOUS PAGE: Individual row delivery combined with single seed metering is key to corn yields.

RIGHT: Research has shown canola benefits from equal space between plants.

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AmITy TEcHnOlOGy

Model Single Disc Drill Double Disc Drill Air Till Drill

Disc/Opener 18 inch disc 14 inch double disc shank

Drill/fixed shank drill drill fixed shank

Working width (feet) 30, 40, 50, 60 40, 45 40, 50, 60

Sections 3 3 3,5

Ranks 1 1 3

Row spacing (inches) 6, 9 (paired row) 6 (opt. 6.75 on 45 foot) 10, 15

Transport width (feet/inches) 14, 18, 21 16’2”, 21’2” 21

Transport height (feet/inches) 15’6”, 17’10”, 18’4”, 21’6” 13’1” 15’5”, 17

Empty weight (lb.) 24,500-49,000 18,000, 19,200 29,500-36,500

Packer type(s) pneumatic semi-pneumatic Concord-style, 26/6.5-15 tires

Packing (lb. per sq. inch) hydraulic adjustable NA hydraulic, variable

Opener down pressure (lb. per sq. inch)

NA individual cylinder stroke adj. NA

Depth control drill frame height set .25 inch increments frame based

Seeding depth range (inches) 0-3 0-3 0-4

Shank design NA NA 50 degree C-shank, 85 degree edge on

Trip assembly (type/lb. per sq. inch) NA NA spring

Optional information opt. mid-row band NA opt. disc levelers, shank mounted

Optional information 2 36x17.5 tires 21.5x16.1 tires opt. mid-row banding

AmITy TEcHnOlOGyAmity Technology provides three drill

options, a single disc, double disc and C-shank. The paired row, single disc model offers built in mid-row fertilizer banding and hydraulic, on the go seed-ing depth and down pressure settings. The double disc is a narrow spacing drill capable of precision seeding at higher speeds. The shank is a single pass drill reminiscent of the Concord no-till drills. For more information visit www.amity-tech.com.

cASE IHThe Case IH Precision Hoe 800 offers care-

ful placement of seed and fertilizer and good residue flow in uneven conditions due to the unit’s parallel link row unit. It has working widths from 50 to 70 feet and maintains a narrow transport width. Flex hoe air drills are also available in sizes up to 70 feet. The shank style drills are designed to provide a tradi-tional seeding solution at a lower cost than a precision drill. The company also produces a no-till disk drill for high trash situations such as where corn stover or heavy wheat straw causes plugging. The drills are available in 30 and 40 foot widths.

For more information visit www.caseih.com

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cASE IH

Model Precision Disk 30 Precision Disk 40 Precision Hoe 800 Flex Hoe 400 Flex Hoe 700

Disc/Openersingle 22.5 inch disc, single shoot

single 22.5 inch disc, single shoot

double pivot toggle trip hoe on parallel arms

hoe, various designs hoe, various designs

Drill/fixed shank drill drill drill fixed shank fixed shank

Working width (feet) 30 40 50, 60, 70 27, 33, 39, 15, 51 60, 70

Sections 3 3 3, 5 3 3

Ranks 2 2 3 4 4

Row spacing (inches) 7.5, 10 7.5, 10, 15 10, 12 7.2, 10, 127.5 (60 foot only), 10, 12

Vertical clearance (inches) NA NA NA 28-32 28-32

Transport width (feet/inches) 14 16’6” 17’8” 20’6” 17’8”

Transport height (feet/inches) 11’11” 15’1” 16’6” 11’8”-17’9” 13’6”

Empty weight (lb.) 22,200 24,900 27,500-37,985 17,000-33,700 31,100-36,500

Packer type(s)closing wheel/press wheel

closing wheel/press wheel

4.8 wide, pneumatic tire

steel or rubber wheel, various sizes


Packing (lb. per sq. inch) 30, 45, 60 30, 45, 60 NA NA NA


up to 510 up to 510 135-200 NA NA

Depth control gauge wheel gauge wheel press wheel rockshaft hydraulic, 3 sections

Seeding depth range (inches) 3.5 3.5 NA NA NA

Shank design independent arm independent armparallel arm mounted opener

50 degree C shank50 degree C shank or 80 degree edge on

Frame depth (inches) NA NA NA 100 108

Trip assembly (type/lb. per sq. inch)

NA NAhydraulic, cab con-trolled, 275-550

mechanical 350, 550 mechanical 350, 550

Optional informationopt. packing smoothing wheel

opt. packing smoothing wheel

double shootopt. scrapers/ inter-row shanks

opt. scrapers/ inter-row shanks

Optional information 2single ranks can be locked up

single ranks can be locked up

rear folding toolbar, narrow transport

EZEE-On mAnUFAcTURInG

Ezee-On of Vegreville, Alta., has been in the farm equipment business for 50 years. The company is known for durable machines such as its popular tandem discs, and the seeding equipment main-tains its reputation with heavy frames and C-shank planting. On the three or five section 7550 units there is single point depth setting from a rock shaft. The five section units have flexible hinges to keep the machines level over widths from 48 to 60 feet. For more information visit www.ezeeon.com.


Model 7550 Series 2 (3-plex) 7550 Series 2 (5-plex)

Disc/Opener seeder seeder

Drill/fixed shank shank shank

Working width (feet) 28, 33, 37, 40 48, 56, 60

Sections 3 5

Ranks 5 5

Row spacing (inches) 8, 10, 12, 12.75 8, 10, 12.75

Vertical clearance (inches) 35 35

Transport width (feet/inches) 17’10”, 20’6” 20’9”

Transport height (feet/inches) 12’8”, 14’8”, 16’8”, 17’8” 14’4”, 17’9”

Empty weight (lb.) 16,118-23,764 26,861-29,157

Packer type(s)ganged, semi-pneumatic, opt. steel

ganged, semi-pneumatic, opt. steel

Depth control rock-shaft, spacers, hydraulic frame height

rock-shaft, spacers, hydraulic frame height

Seeding depth range (inches)variable (single cylinder), 1/8 inch increments

variable (single cylinder), 1/8 inch increments

Shank design C-shank C-shank

Trip assembly (type/lb. per sq. inch) sprung shank, 350, 550 sprung shank, 350, 550

Optional information opt. frame castors, grease banks opt. grease banks

Optional information 2opt. in-frame harrow, rock and mud deflectors

opt. in-frame harrow, rock and mud deflectors

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BOURGAUlT

Model 3710 3310 5810 8910

Disc/Opener independent coulter Independent shank shank shank

Drill/fixed shank NA NA spring cushion trip spring cushion trip

Working width (feet) 40, 50, 60 40, 48, 55, 65, 75 42, 52, 62, 72 70

Sections 3, 5, 5 3, 5, 5, 5, 5 3, 5, 5, 5 5

Ranks 2 3 3 with MRBS, 4 w/o MRBs 5

Row spacing (inches) 7.5, 10, 12 10, 12 9.8, 12.6 10, 12

Vertical clearance (inches) 9 7 with MRBs, 9.25 w/o MRBs 12 9

Transport width (feet) 19’5”, 20’5”, 19’11” 20’8”, 22’6”, 22’6”, 24’3”, 24’3” 22’3”, 23’8”, 24’, 23’5” 25’9”

Transport height (feet) 15’3”, 14, 17’3” 16’3”, 14’1”, 16’3”, 16’10”, 18’6” 17’6”, 16’0”, 17’11”, 18’11” 20’4”

Empty weight (lb.) 32,500, 43,000, 48,00026,200, 30,950, 34,450, 44,000, 48,000

28,250, 36,000, 40,500, 48,800 21,200

Packer type(s)

4.8” pneumatic, 4.5 semi pneu-matic double shoulder, 4.5” semi pneumatic smooth crown, 5.4” semi pneumatic

4.8” pneumatic with tube, 5.4” semi pneumatic, 4.5” V style semi pneumatic, 4.5” round semi pneumatic

2.25”, 3.5”, 4.5” steel 3”, 4” rubber face semi pneu-matic 5.5” fully pneumatic

poly packers 2.25”

Packing (lb. per sq. inch) 70 - 330 per wheel 70 - 200 per wheel up to 240 per wheel 50 per wheel


infinite adjust from cab infinite adjust from cab NA NA

Opener travel (inches) 16 12 10 10

Spacing options (inches)optional row crop 15 w/ 7.5, 20 w/10

optional row crop 20 w/10, 24 w/12

9.8, 12.6 8, 10

Depth control individual 0.25” increments individual 1/6” increments single point single point

Seeding depth range (inches) 0 - 4.25 0 - 2.5 0 - 4.25 0 - 4.25

Number of shanksdepends on spacing and imple-ment size

depends on spacing and imple-ment size

depends on spacing and imple-ment size

depends on imple-ment spacing

Shank design compound angle 20.5” coulter edge on C shank C shank

Frame depth (inches) 66 75 77 104

Trip assembly (break-out force)

hydraulic up to 400 lb. hydraulic up to 400 lb. spring cushion 330 lb., 450.lb.spring cushion 330 lb., 450 lb.

Optional information mid-row banding mid-row banding mid-row banding mounted harrows

Optional information 2parallel arms maintain proper seedboot angle

parallel arms maintain proper opener angle

true independent actuationon the go packing pressure adjustment

walking packer / gauge wheel

on the go packing pressure adjustment

BOURGAUlTBourgault has a selection of seeding

tools including its recent release of the 5810 hoe drill in sizes up to 72 feet with optional mid-row banding. The 3310 paral-lel linkage, independent hoe drill provides individual attention to each seedrow. The 3710 is a coulter drill with the reduced tillage benefits of a disc and the trash management systems that are necessary for prairie soils. For more information visit www.bourgault.com.

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FlExIcOIl

Model 5500 500HD

Disc/Opener hoe, various designs hoe, various designs

Drill/fixed shank fixed shank fixed shank

Working width (feet) 60, 70 27, 33, 39, 15, 51

Sections 3 3

Ranks 4 4

Row spacing (inches) 7.5 (60 foot only), 10, 12 7.5, 10, 12

Vertical clearance (inches) 28-32 28-32

Transport width (feet/inches) 17’8” 20’6”

Transport height (feet/inches) 13’6” 11’8”-17’9”

Empty weight (lb.) 31,100-36,500 17,000-33,700

Packer type(s)steel or rubber wheel, various sizes


Depth control hydraulic, 3 sections rockshaft

Shank design50 degree C shank or 80 degree edge on

50 degree C shank

Frame depth (inches) 108 100

Trip assembly (type/lb. per sq. inch) mechanical 350, 550 mechanical 350, 550

Optional information opt. scrapers/inter-row shanks opt. scrapers/inter-row shanks

GREAT PlAInS

Model 3N-4010HDA CTA4000

Disc/Opener disc disc

Drill/fixed shank drill drill

Working width (feet) 40 40

Sections 3 3

Ranks 2 2

Row spacing (inches) 7.5, 10 6, 7’.5, 10

Transport width (feet/inches) 13’8” 18

Transport height (feet/inches) 12 14

Empty weight (lb.) 48,850 (w/ semi attached cart) 19,050 (w/ semi attached cart)

Packer type(s) press wheel press wheel

Opener down pressure (lb. per sq. inch) 250-500 85-150

Opener travel (inches) 10 11

Depth control individual disc unit individual disc unit

Seeding depth range (inches) 0-3.5 0-3.5

Shank designcoulter led disc w/450 lb. pre-load

individual disc unit

Optional information opt. coil tine harrows opt. scrapers

Optional information 2 opt. seed firmers, scrapers opt. seed firmers

FlExIcOIlFlexicoil drills are available as cultiva-

tor style shanks or as a floating hoe design. Inter-row shanks for mid-row banding of fertilizer are available as an option. Multiple variations of packers including two steel and four rubber models are available. Both the 5500 and 5000HD can be equipped with 350 or 550 trips, typically for double shoot applications. For more information, visit www.flexicoil.com.

GREAT PlAInSGreat Plains Manufacturing of Salina,

Kansas, has been building seeding equip-ment since 1976. The company’s semi mounted and fully mounted air drills run up to 40 feet in width. Great Plains has three new drills, a 30 foot unit that car-ries a pair of 100 bushel dry tanks, one for seed and one for fertilizer or both for seed. The 3007HD folds to just 10 feet wide in transport. The 4010HDA is a 40 foot unit with up 350 bushels of seed and fertilizer. The new 2007HD can han-dle two 82 bushel tanks or a 150, or an 82 and two 200 US gallon liquid tanks.

Star pattern meters keep seed fed to the runs in individual lines, which the company claims ensures accurate meter-ing. For more information visit www.greatplainsmfg.com.

HORScH AndERSOnModel PS 60 PS 40Disc/Opener shank, counter closer shank, coulter closerDrill/fixed shank shank shankWorking width (feet) 60 40Sections 5 5Ranks 4 4Row spacing (inches) 15 15Transport width (feet/inches) 18’5” 18’5”Transport height (feet/inches) 16 16Packer type(s) 7.75x15 pneumatic tire 7.75x15 pneumatic tirePacking (lb. per sq. inch) walking beam packers walking beam packersOpener down pressure (lb. per sq. inch) 750 750Depth control .33 inch increments with stops .33 inch increments with stopsShank design 50 degree C-shank 50 degree C-shankTrip assembly (type/lb. per sq. inch) spring, 750 spring, 750Optional information opt. opening coulter opt. opening coulter

HORScH AndERSOnHorsch Anderson, a 10 year old company

located in South Dakota, focuses on small grains seeding and tillage equipment that has its roots in the movement to single pass, reduced tillage seeding in the 1980s.

The drill is designed to avoid trash issues, common in high yielding winter wheat crops of the American Midwest and Great Plains.

With 15 inch shank spacings spread over four ranks, the machines avoid raking heavy stubble and provide clearance for difficult to manage stubble such as corn.

Optional cutting coulters pave the way for the shanks in tough conditions. For more information visit www.horschander-son.com.

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HARmOn

Model 80 series

Disc/Opener parallel linkage shank

Drill/fixed shank shank

Working width (feet) 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52

Sections 3,5

Ranks 3

Row spacing (inches) 8, 9.6, 12

Transport width (feet/inches) 11’4”-26

Transport height (feet/inches) 11’4”-16’4”

Empty weight (lb.) 10,300-21,700

Packer type(s) on-row, steel or rubber

Packing (lb. per sq. inch) adjustable


spring trip, adjustable

Depth control infinite

Seeding depth range (inches) 0-3.5

Shank designhollow 10 degree forward tine-type shank

Trip assembly (type/lb. per sq. inch) 350

HARmOnHarmon Industries in Saskatoon offers single, double and triple shoot

openers from their own 10 degree forward set, parallel link shank design. The design follows the terrain providing individual attention to each seedrow. The linkage has an over-centre trip that releases at 350 lb.. For more information call 306-931-1161.

Making Seeding Simple!

Telephone: 780-352-9890, Wetaskiwin, AB

www.technotill.com

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JOHn dEERE

Model 1895 SFP 1890 1870 Conserva-Pak 1830/35

Disc/Opener 18 inch disc 18 inch discparallel arm, hydraulic tine hoe drill

shank

Drill/fixed shank drill drill drill seeder

Working width (feet) 30, 36, 40, 43 30, 36, 40, 42.5 40, 5634, 40, 50, 56, 59, 33, 40, 50, 56, 61, 42 50, 58, 62

Sections 3 3 3, 5 3, 5

Ranks 3 2 3 3

Row spacing (inches) 10 7.5, 10 12 7.5, 10, 12.5

Transport width (feet/inches) 14’4”-18’4” 14’4”-18’10” 20 20

Transport height (feet/inches)

12-15’10” 11’11”-16’11” 18 15’11”-19’8”

Empty weight (lb.) 24,000-31,000 14,900-23,500 17,280, 25,380 21,250-36,000

Packer type(s) closer wheel closer wheel press wheel steel/semi-pneumatic

Packing (lb. per sq. inch) NA NA 20-250


hydraulic, 165-400 hydraulic, 165-450 hydraulic, 20-250 NA

Depth control gauge wheel, 2.5 inch incre-ments

gauge wheel, 2.5 inch incre-ments

press wheel adjustable, mechanical stop

Seeding depth range (inches) 0.5-3.5 0.5-3.5 0.5-6 NA

Shank design NA NA paired row tine hoe 51 degree C-shank


NA NA hydraulic, 100-800spring, 350,550/spring toe 80-250

Optional information mid-row banding front rank NAsingle pass drill, NH3, liquid, dry

opt. harrow

Optional information 2 rank lock ups rank lock ups3.5x16 semi-pneumatic press wheels

1835 model w/mid-row 18 inch disc banding

JOHn dEEREWith three hoe drill models, John Deere offers

a lower cost basic hoe drill in the 1830. It is avail-able in three and five section models with the company’s Touch Set depth control supporting the C-shank design. Adding a separate fertilizer coulter system to this drill creates an 1835, allowing for mid row banding along with the trash clearance attributes of a shank seeding unit. The 1870 is well known to prairie producers as it was developed in Saskatchewan as the Conservapak drill. The drill provides individual attention to each seed run. For more information visit www.deere.com.

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K-HART IndUSTRIES

Model Double Disc 3612 Double Disc 4612

Disc/Opener 16/17 inch, double disc16/17 inch, double disc/parallel link

Drill/fixed shank drill drill

Working width (feet) 30, 36, 40, 48, 60 30, 36, 40, 48, 60

Sections 3 3

Ranks 2 2

Row spacing (inches) 9, 10, 12 9, 10, 12

Empty weight (lb.) 175 lb./foot, up to 34,000 175 lb./foot, up to 34,000

Packer type(s) independent, on row independent, on row

Packing (lb. per sq. inch) 20-150 20-150

Opener down pressure (lb. per sq. inch) 120-850 80-550

Opener travel (inches) 10 12

Seeding depth range (inches) 3.5 3.5

Trip assembly (type/lb. per sq. inch) adjustable adjustable

Optional informationtrash cleaners, opt. mid-row banding

trash cleaners, opt. mid-row banding

Optional information 2 4 packer profiles 4 packer profiles

mORRIS

Model Never PinContour/Contour Narrow Transport

Maxim II Maxim IIIExpress Double Disc

Concept 2000

Disc/Opener20 inch coulter, no till

precision hoe, pair row, sideband, spread tip, knife

hoehoe with fertilizer coulter

double discshank, floating frame

Drill/fixed shank drill drill seeder seeder drill seeder

Working width (feet) 28, 34, 40 31(NT) 41, 47, 71 29, 39, 49, 60 40, 50, 60 30, 34, 40 26, 38, 44, 56, 60

Sections 3 3, 5 3, 5 3, 5 3 3, 5

Ranks 2 3 3 4 1 3

Row spacing (inches) 7.5, 10 10, 12 7.5, 10, 12 7.5, 10, 12 7.5, 10 9, 10, 12

Transport width (feet/inches) 19’2” 20’6”/9’1” (NT) 19’1” 19’1” 13’1” NA

Transport height (feet/inches) 16 15’2”/15’11”(NT) 17’6” 17’4” 9’6” NA

Empty weight (lb.) 21,700-29,50019,572-33,264/16,700(NT)

12,300-28,800 23,300-35,400 NA NA

Packer type(s) pincher wheelpneumatic, semi pneumatic

steel steelrubber, closing wheel

steel, harrow

Packing (lb. per sq. inch) NA 70-170 NA NA NA NA


260-375 NA NA NA NA NA

Opener travel (inches) NA 17 NA NA NA NA

Depth control gauge wheel, mechanical

press wheelmechanical collar stop

mechanical, hand crank

gauge wheelmechanical collar stop

Seeding depth range (inches) 3.5 .25 increments, 2 frame set frame set mechanical frame set

Shank design NAparallel link, inde-pendent

C shank or edge on

C shank or edge on/fertilzer

independent C shank


NA hydraulic, 600 spring, 400 spring, 400 NA750 trip, spring 400

Optional information banding disc NA harrow packers harrow packers NA heavy duty

Optional information 2hydraulic frame height

NAcoulter fertilizer banding

front row fertilizer coulter

NAwalking beam axles, flexible wing mounts

K-HART IndUSTRIESK-Hart double disc drills built at Elrose,

Sask., keep front to back frame distances to a minimum for ease of trash clearance and allow seed furrows to receive individual atten-tion. The units shed mud in wet conditions and rely on K-Hart’s two decades of experi-ence in seed row packing for reliable seed to soil contact in wet or dry conditions. For more information visit www.khartindustries.com.

mORRISMorris Industries gives producers six seeding system options from

a disc drill and Contour precision tools to the rugged Concept 2000 seed tools. The Never Pin cuts through heavy stubble rather than pushing it down. The Maxim III is a single pass solution on a C-shank model. The parallel linkage, tine shank Contour, at up to 85 feet wide, is one of the largest precision drills on the market. For more information visit www.morris-industries.com.

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nEw HOllAnd

Model P2060 P2050 P2070

Disc/Opener hoe, various designs hoe, various designsdouble pivot toggle trip hoe on parallel arms

Drill/fixed shank fixed shank fixed shank drill

Working width (feet) 60, 70 27, 33, 39, 15, 51 50, 60, 70

Sections 3 3 3, 5

Ranks 4 4 3

Row spacing (inches) 7.5 (60 foot only), 10, 12 7.2, 10, 12 10, 12

Vertical clearance (inches) 28-32 28-32 NA

Transport width (feet/inches) 17’8” 20’6” 17’8”

Transport height (feet/inches) 13’6” 11’8”-17’9” 16’6”

Empty weight (lb.) 31,100-36,500 17,000-33,700 27,500-37,985

Packer type steel or rubber wheel, various sizes steel or rubber wheel, various sizes 4.8 wide, pneumatic tire

Opener down pressure (lb. per sq. inch) NA NA 135-200

Depth control hydraulic, 3 sections rockshaft press wheel

Shank design50 degree C shank or 80 degree edge on

50 degree C shank parallel arm mounted opener

Frame depth (inches) 108 100 NA

Trip assembly (type/lb. per sq. inch) mechanical 350, 550 mechanical 350, 550 hydraulic, cab controlled, 275-550

Optional information opt. scrapers/inter-row shanks opt. scrapers/inter-row shanks double shoot

Optional information 2rear folding toolbar, narrow transport

PIllAR lASERS

Model DH 4010 Disc Hoe

Disc/Opener Barton disc, paired row fertilizer

Drill/fixed shank drill

Working width (feet) 40

Sections 3

Ranks 2

Row spacing (inches) 12

Packer type(s) integrated Barton opener

Packing (lb. per sq. inch) variable, rubber V-wheel

Depth control gauge wheel, 5/16 inch increments

Seeding depth range (inches) 0-3.5

Frame depth (inches) narrow

Optional informationhigh clearance due to lower toolbar opener mounting

Optional information 2 minimal soil disturbance

nEw HOllAndA year ago, New Holland added a precision

hoe to its drill lineup. The parallel linkage P2070 provides growers with a seed row inde-pendent solution to high fertilizer rates, shal-low and precise seeding depths and low draft, fuel efficient seeding. The company’s C-shank models offer a mid-row banding option and the durability of a well established design, along with several packer choices. For more information visit www.newholland.com/na

PIllAR lASERSThe Barton Disc Hoe is being offered as a drill by Warman, Sask.,

company Pillar Lasers. The DH-4010 is a 40 foot toolbar with over-head frame with toolbars mounted below for open trash clearance. The disc hoe design pairs high rates of fertilizer parallel and below the seedrow. For more information visit http://pillarlasers.com.

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SAlFORd

Model Airseeder Double Disc Drill

Disc/Opener hoe drill double disc drill, front coulter

Drill/fixed shank fixed shank drill

Working width (feet) 31.5, 40, 52, 62 15, 20, 22, 25, 30, 35, 40, 55

Sections 3 double toolbar

Ranks 3 2

Row spacing (inches) 9.5 3.75, 6, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 30

Empty weight (lb.) NA 13,200-32,500

Packer type(s) pivoting, on row pivoting, on row


up to 500 85-500

Depth control set in .25 inch steps set in .25 inch steps

Seeding depth range (inches) 3.5 3.5

Optional informationresidue management with addition coulter

residue management with addition coulter

Optional information 2midrow disc or shank bander

midrow disc or shank bander

SEEd HAwK

Model 10 inch spacing toolbar 12 inch spacing toolbar 15 inch spacing toolbar

Disc/Opener paired row shank paired row shank paired row shank

Drill/fixed shank precision drill precision drill precision drill

Working width (feet) 20 - 80 20 - 84 30 - 85

Sections 1, 3, 5, 7 1, 3, 5, 7 1, 3, 5, 7

Ranks 3 3 3

Row spacing (inches) 10 12 15

Transport width (feet/inches) 21 - 28’4” (45 series 14’7” wide) 21 - 28’4” (45 series 14’7” wide) 21 - 28’4” (45 series 14’7 “wide)

Transport height (feet/inches) 10 - 17’10” 10 - 17’10” 10 - 17’10”

Packer type(s) pneumatic, 10 - 20 p.s.i. pneumatic 10 - 20 p.s.i. pneumatic 10 - 20 p.s.i.

Packing (lb. per sq. inch) 0-300 0-300 0-300

Opener travel (inches) 18 18 18

Spacing options (inches) 10 12 15

Depth control mechanical, .25 in. increments mechanical, .25 in. increments mechanical, .25 in. increments

Seeding depth range (inches) 3.5 in. 3.5 in. 3.5 in.

Shank design paired row paired row paired row

Trip assembly (type/lb. per sq. inch) hydraulic, cab controlled, 0-350 hydraulic, cab controlled, 0-350 hydraulic, cab controlled, 0-350

Optional information seed between rows seed between rows seed between rows

Optional information 2 sectional control of seed, shanks sectional control of seed, shanks sectional control of seed, shanks

SAlFORdThe Salford 520 parallel linkage row units provide a range

of 85 to 500 lb. of down pressure to match no-till, conserva-tion till and conventional tilled soils with variable amounts of residue.

Single or dual hydraulic lift systems adapt to a wide range of seeding and fertilizing tools. Salford or other brands can be mounted to the toolbars.

The Ontario company provides polyethylene tanks that are easy to clean and can be used for dry or liquid fertilizer. Tanks can be drill or cart mounted. Combinations of tanks and drills can carry and tow up to 715 bushels of product and seed making the company’s largest machine, a 40 foot unit, capable of significant acres between fills. For more information visit www.salfordmachine.com.

SEEd HAwKSeed Hawk of Langbank, Sask., offers the ability to cut off mul-

tiple sections of its seed drills and remove the individual shanks, in small gangs, from the soil, to avoid overlap of seed and fertil-izer and seedbed disturbance. The company offers tanks from 400 to 800 bushels, stainless steel meters and a Vaderstad gearbox that limits the need for meter roller changes between different seed sizes. Liquid systems are available. For more infor-mation visit www.seedhawk.com

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STRAwTRAcK mAnUFAcTURInG

Model Seedmaster TXB Standard Seedmaster CT TXB Seedmaster TXB M-Fold

Disc/Opener parallel arm, knife openers parallel arm, knife openers parallel arm, knife openers

Drill/fixed shank independent shank independent shank independent shank

Working width (feet) 20 - 66 30 - 70 72 - 90

Sections 1,3 3, 5 7

Ranks 2,3 2,3 3

Row spacing (inches) 10, 12, 14 10, 12, 14 10, 12, 14

Transport width (feet/inches) 20’8”-27’8” 21’8”-27’8” 24’6”

Transport height (feet/inches) 12’8”-18’4” 1’.4”-18 17’8”

Empty weight (lb.) 19,500-26,500 19,500-34,000 42,000

Packer type(s) pneumatic, on row, independent pneumatic, on row, independent pneumatic, on row, independent

Packing (lb. per sq. inch) 0-250 0-250 0-250


0-250 0-250 0-250

Opener travel (inches) 15.25 15.25 15.25

Spacing options (inches) 10, 12, 14 10, 12, 14 10, 12, 14

Depth control hydraulic, independent hydraulic, independent hydraulic, independent

Seeding depth range (inches) .25-4 .25-4 .25-4

Shank design independent shank independent shank independent shank

Frame depth (feet) 22 22 22

Trip assembly (type/lb. per sq. inch) hydraulic, independent hydraulic, independent hydraulic, independent

Optional information 46 inches between ranks 46 inches between ranks 46 inches between ranks

Optional information 2 NA narrow folding NA

SUnFlOwER

Model 9230 9240

Disc/Opener 15 inch, double disc 15 inch, double disc

Drill/fixed shank parallel link parallel link

Working width (feet) 30 40

Sections 2, front folding 2, front folding

Ranks 1 1

Row spacing (inches) 7.5, 10 7.5, 10

Transport width (feet/inches) 13’1” 13’1”

Transport height (feet/inches) very low very low

Empty weight (lb.) 17,842, 16,272 23,314, 21,044

Packer type(s)independent solid, swivel-ling press wheel

independent solid, swivel-ling press wheel

Packing (lb. per sq. inch) up to 410 up to 410

Depth control no tools, .25 inch steps no tools, .25 inch steps

Shank design parallel link parallel link


spring spring

Optional information paired with tank paired with tank

Optional information 2 narrow folding narrow folding

STRAwTRAcK mAnUFAcTURInGStrawtrack Manufacturing, makers of Seedmaster, offers twin row

seeding with a separation of seed and fertilizer that provides a safe distance for high rates of nutrients from even the most delicate of seedlings. The system provides precise seeding as shallow as 1/8 of an inch. Air driven seed delivery uses individual row metering to ensure exact seeding rates. Seed and fertilizer, liquid or dry is frame mounted or semi-mounted. Liquid and dry tenders are available. For more information www.seedmaster.ca.

SUnFlOwERAgco’s Sunflower 9230 and 9240 offer an air seeder

cart that feeds a tow behind parallel link, double disc drill. The disc openers are capable of 400 lb. of down pressure while travelling up to nine inches vertically, making tough terrain seeding even and smooth. The cart features spiral meters and a flat fan divider for gentle handling of seed and coated products. For more information www.sunflowermfg.com.

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The Simplicity company has a Saskatchewan connection. It distributes Strawtrack’s Seedmaster planting tools in Australia. “We’ve been successful competitors for Canadian products in Australia. Flexi-Coil, Morris, Bourgault are in our market at home and Australian farmers have seen the benefits of our machinery and we think Canadian farmers will see it too,” said Mark Simpson of Simplicity.

In Australia, Simplicity offers seven chassis and steering system configurations. When combined with dry and wet bins and tanks, there are 43 optional setups available.

One version of the four wheel carts has two castor axles

at the front, making backing and tight turns easier.

The larger carts, such as those being demonstrated and offered for sale on the Prairies this year, are mounted to the tank chassis with a king pin, allowing for movement during turns. These units steer through turns, trailing the drill.

Producers are able to add a fully variable rate drive to the seed and product metering system.

The company’s linear actuator system takes over the control from the ground drive

Australian company exports seed technology to canada

In a reversal of the typical western Canadian export of farm equipment, Simplicity has arrived on the Prairies

TOP: A Simplicity 370 bushel cart with adjust-able volume bins seeds winter wheat near

Regina. The company engineers the seed and fertilizer runs for each drill.

lEFT: The metering system can quickly go from variable rate to ground drive.

ABOVE: Oil is cooled by incoming air for the distribution fan.

MICHAEL RAINE PHOTOS

One version of the four wheel carts has two

castor axles at the front,

making backing and tight turns

easier.

metering in a variable rate application. But should any part of that technology fail, the Simplicity cart can revert to its manual seeding rate adjustments.

“That is very popular for buyers as it means, should their technology let them down at any point, they can keep seeding while waiting for support for their electronics,” said Simpson.

The Simplicity machines use incoming air for the fans to cool the oil that drives them.

The heat from the hydraulics is transferred to the air that carries product to the drill, drying it in the process.

The optional eight inch loading auger has top and bottom controls, making loading termination and clearing possible from the ground or the tank’s top.

If liquid is the fertilizer of choice, the steerable chassis has an optional 4,500 litre stainless steel tank that replaces a dry product

bin. Constructed to match the profile of the dry bins, the stainless tanks blend into the cart’s design.

Up to three large dry tanks and a single small grains or granular inoculant tank are available in the larger cart design that the company hopes to sell in Canada.

The design is capable of managing the largest of bean seeds down to canola. Topcon electronics are used to manage the machines.

By Michael RaineSaskatoon newsroom

“We’ve used Outback Guidance® systems for four to five years now, but the new eDriveX™ is awesome compared to the other units. We used it to plant nearly 1,500 acres of soybeans, edible beans and corn and it’s amazing how straight the rows are, especially when you consider the cost of the Outback system compared to others.”

“We’ve been moving toward a program using the BaselineX™ and Outback S3™ console, where we map the fields every year and then try to go back and plant all our row crops on the same row from year to year. So I pulled up the lines from last year and the eDriveX followed them almost perfectly.”

“Once you use GPS guidance, you’ll never go back. We not only have it on the tractors we use on the planter and air drill, but we use it on the swather in the fall, as well. The time and fatigue it saves is hard to believe until you’ve experienced it.”

Warren McCutcheon Carman, Manitoba

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Salford isn’t a household name on western Canadian farms, but the company says its machines will be at home in the prairie dirt.

Like other short-line companies that make seeding and tillage equipment, Salford has looked for the proverbial better mousetrap by studying equipment from around the world and then taking a unique approach to several aspects of seeding technology.

The Ontario company has manufactured farm equipment since 1978 under its own name and did custom work for George White farm equipment before that. It also builds in Iowa and Russia.

With the release of the 522 double disc drill and its new poly air cart line, Salford hopes to plant seeds in Western Canada.

“We began looking at no-till in 2002 and moving into areas where tillage has a role in that environment,” said Jim Boak of Salford.

“We have equipment that addresses both needs. The disc drill is very much about working in residue, lots of residue and managing it if you need to.”

Boak said the new drill was designed to be modular and flexible, letting the producer adapt it to many situations.

The frame reaches over the toolbars, five

feet off the ground, and carries the bars below its structure.

Boak said the disc drill openers run in a second wave behind the front coulters, which have hydraulically adjustable height and can be used for mid-row banding of fertilizer for single pass planting.

The front coulters disrupt trash and leave a firm seedbed.

The toolbar accepts Salford disc units or those from other companies, which provides increased flexibility for growers.

“If you have a unit you like or own and want to take advantage of our toolbar, no problem,” Boak said.

The disc drill openers can be placed on any spacing from 3.75 inches over two sets of tool bars, with each run on six inch spacing.

“We are developing a true three inch spacing for the organic industry, where open soil is the enemy in terms of weed suppression,” he said.

“You might want to plant one crop that close to get your seedbed utilization up and then turn around and plant corn at 20 inches, or wheat at 12. It is a very flexible system.”

The disc system is capable of maintaining precise seed depths at relatively high speeds.

“We haven’t got a problem with seeding at nine m.p.h. and getting a very high

quality seed placement. It means that you don’t have to be as wide to get in the bigger acres in a day,” Boak said.

The widest of the units is 40 feet and folds up to transport width of slightly more than 19.5 feet.

The product tanks can be frame or cart mounted. The heavy frame with its high clearance allows producers to accommodate a pull behind or pull between seed and granular product cart.

Cart tanks are plastic and producers can specify if they want one section to be fitted with a liquid or dry metering system.

“We don’t need to add a tank (to the frame); we use the same ones and the farmers choose what they want prior to delivery of the machine,” he said.

The commodity carts also have an optional three-point hitch for other applications including air or liquid booms.

A single or double 13 inch Crary fan is available or an optional single 17.

Dickey-john units monitor and run the metering system as a standard offering, but most other electronics manufacturers’ systems are compatible with the Salford carts.

Tanks are available in 110, 135, 160 and 185 bushel sizes.

Ontario manufacturer seeks new home on western range

By Michael RaineSaskatoon newsroom

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Hefting 65 pound bags of canola seed to the top of an air cart is a pain.

The Seed Hawk bag lifter is designed to alleviate that pain with a hydraulically controlled platform capable of handling 550 pounds, according to Seed Hawk president Pat Beaujot.

The parallel linkage arms attach to the air cart frame. A single hydraulic cylinder lifts from ground level to the loading position on the catwalk.

“The whole device is a very simple option,” Beaujot said.

“The arm is less complex than other designs we considered. It’s a simple parallel arm with a long cylinder to provide the stroke. It’s nice because it tucks away behind the catwalk in transport so it doesn’t interfere with everything else that’s going on.

It doesn’t add any width to the machine.”Beaujot said the pickup backs to the correct

spot at the rear of the cart and the platform comes down to where it’s needed.

The operator manually loads the bags to the platform and then sends the platform up to the loading point on the catwalk.

The lift device is used only when the drill is stopped for a fill, so there is plenty of hydraulic capacity available at that time.

Beaujot said Seed Hawk began considering the lift when its customers began asking for dual access catwalks so they could descend to either side of the cart.

Competitors already had the dual access feature, he said, so he decided it was time Seed Hawk had the same.

“Our old catwalk came down the back and you had to crawl under to get to the other side of the seeder,” he said.

“The new catwalk comes forward toward

the hitch, then you can go off to either side. That left us room at the back for a bag lift, so everything happened at once, one of those rare occasions an idea worked the first time.”

The bag lift moves only up and down; there is no side-to-side swing action. It has an adjustable link on the arms to accommodate different tank sizes when attaching the lift.

All new Seed Hawk tanks are built with the necessary mounting points. However, the lift is available only for recent carts.

“If you bought a machine three or four years ago, you can buy the new dual access catwalk,” Beaujot said.

“You can’t install a bag lift unless you have the dual access catwalk. The lifter doesn’t take up too much space, but you have to remove that back ladder to make room for it.”

For more information, contact Beaujot at 306-538-2221 or visit www.seedhawk.com.

lift can carry the loadBy Ron Lyseng,

Western Producer Staff

TOP: The lift allows up to 550 lb. of bagged material to be handled.

RIGHT: The lift can be brought down to truck bed or ground level.

FAR RIGHT: A wireless remote makes lift-ing safe from ground to tank top.

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AmITyModel AS2800 AS3350Total volume dry products (bushels) 280 335

Total volume wet products (litres) Y Y

Front tank (bushels) 168 200Second tank (bushels) 112 135Optional tank (bushels) 200 bushel pup trailer 200 bushel pup trailerEmpty weight (lb.) 8,400 8,600Height (feet) 11 11Auger/conveyor 8 inch, opt. 10 inch 10 inch cupped plasticFan type 12 inch, hydraulic 12 inch, hydraulicMeter drive type ground groundVariable rate (Y/N) Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic

Monitor ISOBUS, Amity, Dickey-john ISOBUS, Amity, Dickey-john

Other stainless steel tanks stainless steel tanksOther behind or between behind or between

cASE IH

Model Precision Air 3580 Precision Air 3430 Precision Air 3380 Precision Air 2330 Precision Air 2280 Precision Air 2230 Precision Air 3580

Total volume dry products (bushels) 580 430 380 328 287 230 580

Front tank (bushels) 135 186 163 186 169 86 135

Second tank (bushels) 183 102 123 142 118 144 183

Third tank(bushels) 262 142 94 NA NA NA 262

Empty weight (lb.) 16,050 11,090 10,820 10,052 10,013 8,810 16,050

Height (feet/inches) 15’4” 15’3” 14’11” 15’3” 14’11” 13’3” 15’4”

Auger/conveyor10 inch, variable speed, hyd.

10 inch, variable speed, hyd.

10 inch, variable speed, hyd. 10 inch, variable speed, hyd. 10 inch, variable speed, hyd. 8 inch, variable speed, hyd. 10 inch, variable speed, hyd.

Fan type twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic

Meter drive type hydraulic ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd. hydraulic

Opt. variable rate (Y/N) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Monitor AFS 300, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 300, opt. AFS Pro 600

Std. equipment blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors

Tires 30.5L x 32 12PR 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 16.5L x 16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 30.5L x 32 12PR

Opt. tires dual (R) 18.4 X 38 R1 DTII opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals dual (R) 18.4 X 38 R1 DTII

Tow configuration tow behind, 4 wheel cart tow between or behind tow between or behind tow between or behind tow between or behind tow between or behind tow behind, 4 wheel cart

AmITyAmity Technology of North Dakota offers three stainless

steel tank carts, at 200, 280 and 335 bushels. The carts have ground drive or variable rate metering and a pup trailer is available to create 500 bushels of capacity in the design. For more information visit www.amitytech.com.

cASE IHCase IH Precision Air carts move seed and fertilizer

separately from the cart to the seeding tool using downdraft meters. Air valve controls at each meter provide accurate delivery of products. Variable rate systems are electric with hydraulic assist and each meter has its own motor. The company added a new cart for 2010 with the steel tanked 3580. Most of the Case IH carts are polyethylene, with the smallest and largest being steel.

For more information visit www.caseih.com

BOURGAUlTModel 6280 6350 6450 6550ST 6700STTotal volume dry products (bushels)

280 350 450 550 700

Front tank (bushels) 112 140 145 170 370Second tank (bushels) 168 70 15 15 95Third tank(bushels) N/A 140 60 75 30Fourth tank (bushels) N/A N/A 230 290 205Empty weight (lb.) 10,200 11,000 14,000 15,500 22,500Height 13’1” top of handrail 14’ top of hand rail 15 top of handrail 15’ top of handrail 15’ top of handrail Auger/conveyor 8” auger 8” auger 10” auger 10” auger 10” conveyorFan type hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic hydraulicMeter drive type metering auger metering auger metering auger metering auger metering augerVariable rate (Y/N) Y Y Y Y YMonitor 591 or X20 591 or X20 591 or X20 591 or X20 591 or X20Other Standard Power Hydraulic Calibration, Optional Product Lift

X20 Optional Variable Rate Control SystemLeading Configuration Available Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Saskatchewan’s Bourgault offers air seeder carts in sizes from 280 to 700 bushels, with the largest being the four tank, 10 inch conveyor fed 6700ST. The metering systems all use a high density polyethylene

metering auger that is driven from an variable rate transmission. For more information visit www.bourgault.com.

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Model (tow behind) 3215 3315 4280 4400

Total volume dry products (bushels)

215 315 280 390

Front tank (bushels) 95 95 110 110

Second tank (bushels) 120 120 160 160

Third tank(bushels) NA 100 NA 120

Height (feet/inches) 11 11 11 11’3”

Auger/conveyor 8 inch, opt. 10 inch 8 inch, opt. 10 inch 8 inch, opt. 10 inch 8 inch, opt. 10 inch

Fan type 1, 13 inch 1, 13 inch 1, 17 inch 1, 17 inch

Meter drive type3 clutch, quick change sprockets

3 clutch, quick change sprockets

Variable Rate Zero-Max Variable Rate Zero-Max

Variable rate (Y/N) Y, opt. Y, opt. Y Y

Monitor Ezee-On Ezee-On Ezee-On Ezee-On

Other (opt.)fan engine, blockage sensors

fan engine, blockage sensors



Other (opt.)quad axle, Zero-Max transmission

quad axle, Zero-Max transmission

quad axle, controlled traffic

quad axle, controlled traffic

cASE IH

Model Precision Air 3580 Precision Air 3430 Precision Air 3380 Precision Air 2330 Precision Air 2280 Precision Air 2230 Precision Air 3580



Second tank (bushels) 183 102 123 142 118 144 183

Third tank(bushels) 262 142 94 NA NA NA 262

Empty weight (lb.) 16,050 11,090 10,820 10,052 10,013 8,810 16,050

Height (feet/inches) 15’4” 15’3” 14’11” 15’3” 14’11” 13’3” 15’4”

Auger/conveyor10 inch, variable speed, hyd.

10 inch, variable speed, hyd.

10 inch, variable speed, hyd. 10 inch, variable speed, hyd. 10 inch, variable speed, hyd. 8 inch, variable speed, hyd. 10 inch, variable speed, hyd.

Fan type twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic

Meter drive type hydraulic ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd. hydraulic

Opt. variable rate (Y/N) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Monitor AFS 300, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 300, opt. AFS Pro 600

Std. equipment blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors

Tires 30.5L x 32 12PR 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 16.5L x 16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 30.5L x 32 12PR

Opt. tires dual (R) 18.4 X 38 R1 DTII opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals dual (R) 18.4 X 38 R1 DTII

Tow configuration tow behind, 4 wheel cart tow between or behind tow between or behind tow between or behind tow between or behind tow between or behind tow behind, 4 wheel cart


Ezee-On of Vegreville, Alta., has been in the farm equipment business for 50 years. The company offers four seed carts and relies on variable rate meter-ing from Zero-Max transmissions on the two larger units, an option on the smaller machines. Should electronic systems fail, a manual override allows producers to keep on seeding until repairs are made. The company offers controlled traffic axle setups and liquid tanks on their carts as options in the Australian market. For more informa-tion visit www.ezeeon.com.

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JOHn dEEREModel 1910 250 1910 270 1910 340 1910 350 1910 430Total volume dry products (bushels)

250 270 340 350 430

Total volume wet products (litres)

NA NA 2,471 NA 2,824

Front tank (bushels) 75 120 120 150 150Second tank (bushels) 120 150 70 200 80Third tank(bushels) 55 NA 150 NA 200Empty weight (lb.) 10,500 10,250 10,900 10,550 12,240

Height (feet/inches) 12’5” 12’5” 12’9” 13’6” 13’6”

Auger/conveyor8 inch, hydraulic, opt. 12 inch conveyor

8 inch, hydraulic, opt. 12 inch conveyor




Fan type 1, 17.6 inch 1, 17.6 inch 1, 17.6 inch 1, 17.6 inch 1, 17.6 inchMeter drive type ground, fluted wheel ground, fluted wheel ground, fluted wheel ground, fluted wheel ground, fluted wheelVariable rate (Y/N) Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic

MonitorSeedstar GS2 1800, opt. 2600

Seedstar GS2 1800, opt. 2600




Othertow behind or between

tow behind or between

tow behind, opt. power calibration



Other half width shut off half width shut offfour wheel cart, opt. half width shut off

four wheel cart, opt. half width shut off

four wheel cart, opt. half width shut off

JOHn dEEREThe 1910 air carts are available from 195

to 430 bushels in two or three tank combina-tions. In the 340 and 430 three tank carts the 1910’s middle section can be fitted for liquid fertilizer, 2,471 or 2,824 litres respectively.

An optional 12 inch conveyor is available for the cart. The 1910 relies on polyethylene tanks. For more information visit www.deere.com

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HORScH AndERSOn

Model 500 350

Total volume dry products (bushels) 500 350

Front tank (bushels) 175 175

Second tank (bushels) 75 175

Third tank(bushels) 250 NA

Empty weight (lb.) 14,000 13,100

Height (feet/inches) 14’3” 12

Auger/conveyor 10 inch, hydraulic 10 inch, hydraulic

Fan type 13 inch, hydraulic 13 inch, hydraulic

Meter drive type electric, no transmission electric, no transmission

Variable rate (Y/N) Y Y

MonitorISOBUS with other companies/HA unit

ISOBUS with other companies/HA unit

Other20.8x42 duals, opt. track system

30.5x32 or 20.8x42 duals

Other Raven Viper Pro Raven Viper Pro

FlExIcOIl

Model 4350 3850 3350 2850


430 380 330



Third tank(bushels) 142 118 na na

Empty weight (lb.) 11,090 10,820 10,052 10,013

Height (feet/inches) 15’3” 14’11” 15’3” 14’11”

Auger/conveyor10 inch variable speed hyd.

10 inch variable speed hyd.



Fan type twin/hydraulic twin/hydraulic twin/hydraulic twin/hydraulic

Meter drive typeground, opt. hydraulic

ground, opt. hydraulic



Opt. variable rate (Y/N) Y Y Y Y

MonitorFlexcontrol 3, or Plus 3

Flexcontrol 3, or Plus 3



Tank type poly tank poly tank poly tank poly tank

Tires 22.5 AWT x 16.5 L 22.5 x 16.1 STII 30.5L x 32 30.5L x 32

Opt. tires rear dual wheels rear dual wheels rear dual wheels rear dual wheels

Tow configurationbehind or between

behind or between

behind or between

behind or between

GREAT PlAInS

Model ADC2220 ADC1150 ADC2350

Total volume dry prod-ucts (bushels)

220 150 350

Front tank (bushels) 110 150 175

Second tank (bushels) 110 NA 175

Empty weight (lb.) 5,360 4,500 8,150

Height (feet/inches) 10’6” 10’6” 11’3”

Auger/conveyor fixed, mechanical fixed, mechanical fixed, mechanical

Fan type hydraulic, single hydraulic, single hydraulic, single

Meter drive typeground, star wheel meter

ground, star wheel meter

ground, auger meter

Variable rate (Y/N) Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic

Monitor GP Air Drill Monitor GP Air Drill Monitor GP Air Drill Monitor

Other tow between tow between tow behind

FlExIcOIlFlexicoil remains a brand that many

prairie producers have come to count on. The polyethylene tanks contain 280 to 430 bushels and the two smaller carts have two tanks. The larger has three.

With the ground drive metering sys-tem there are no sprocket changes and the system provides infinitely variable rate changes through a slide adjust-ment. An air valve at each meter sets the airflow for the type and weight of seed or product being handled.

For more information visit www.flexi-coil.com

HORScH AndERSOnHorsch Anderson is a 10 year old company

located in South Dakota. It focuses on small grains seeding and tillage equipment that has its roots in the movement to single pass, reduced tillage seeding in the 1980s.

The company’s commodity carts are ISOBUS compatible, so they can take advantage of integrated monitor systems on many popular tractors. Variable rate carts can be managed from existing electronics. The variable rate meters are also available with the company’s own controllers or can be ordered with the Raven Viper Pro.

The carts are available mounted on dual wheels or tracks and are available in 350 and 500 bushel units.

For more information visit www.horschand-erson.com.

GREAT PlAInSGreat Plains Manufacturing of Salina,

Kansas, has been building seeding equipment since 1976. The company’s semi mounted and fully mounted air drills run up to 40 feet in width. Great Plains has three new drills, a 30 foot unit that carries a pair of 100 bushel dry tanks, one for seed and one fertilizer or both for seed. The 3007HD folds to just 10 feet wide in transport. The 4010HDA is a 40 foot unit with up 350 bushels of seed and fertilizer. The new 2007HD can handle two 82 bushel tanks or a 150, or an 82 and two 200 US gallon liquid tanks.

Star pattern meters keep seed fed to the runs in individual lines, which the company claims ensures accurate metering. For more information visit www.greatplainsmfg.com.

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Model 8300 8370 8425 8435 8630 8650

Total volume dry products (bushels) 303 360 433 435 629 653

Front tank (bushels) 117 174 130 204 195 190

Second tank (bushels) 186 186 117 231 201 203

Third tank (bushels) opt. opt. 186 NA 233 232

Fourth tank (bushels) NA NA NA NA NA 28

Optional tank (bushels) 83 83 NA NA NA NA

Empty weight (lb.) 9,815-11,986 10,440-13,618 11,500 NA NA NA

Height (feet/inches) 13’4” 13’4” 13’4” 13’4” 13’4” 13’4”

Auger/conveyor 10 inch, fixed hydraulic/opt.variable

10 inch, fixed hydraulic/opt.variable




NA

Fan type 1, 17 inch, hydraulic, piston motor

1, 17 inch, hydraulic, piston motor




NA

Meter drive type ground drive, fluted wheel ground drive, fluted wheel ground drive, fluted wheel ground drive, fluted wheel ground drive, fluted wheel NA

Variable rate (Y/N) Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic NA

Monitor Vansco, opt. Topcon X20 Vansco, opt. Topcon X20 Vansco, opt. Topcon X20 Vansco, opt. Topcon X20 Vansco, opt. Topcon X20 NA

Other adjustable plenum adjustable plenum adjustable plenum tow behind tow behind tow behind

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Model Precision Air 1070 P1060 P1050 P1040 P1030 SC230




Third tank (bushels) 262 142 94 na na na

Empty weight (lb.) 16,050 11,090 10,820 10,052 10,013 8,810


Auger/conveyor 10 in., variable speed, hyd. 10 in., variable speed, hyd. 10 in., variable speed, hyd. 10 in., variable speed, hyd. 10 in., variable speed, hyd. 8 in., variable speed, hyd.

Fan type twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic

Meter drive type hydraulic ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd.

Opt. variable rate (Y/N) Y Y Y Y Y Y

Monitor AFS 300, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600

Std. feature blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors

Tires 30.5L x 32 12PR 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 16.5L x 16.1(F) 30.5Lx32

Opt. tires dual (R) 18.4 X 38 R1 DTII opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals

Tow configuration tow behind, 4 wheel cart tow between or behind tow between or behind tow between or behind tow between or behind tow between or behind

HARmOn

Model 1900 3100 4100 4150 6150

Total volume dry products (bushels) 152 244 354 340 440

Front tank (bushels) 62 96 110 180 180

Second tank (bushels) 90 148 96 260 260

Third tank (bushels) NA NA 148 NA NA

Optional tank (bushels) 21 NA NA NA NA

Empty weight (lb.) 4,200 5,940 8,650 NA NA

Height (feet/inches) 9’6” 10’5” 10’5” 13 13’5”

Auger/conveyor 7 inch, hydraulic 7 inch, hydraulic 8 inch, hydraulic 8 inch, hydraulic tow behind or between

Fan type2, 5 inch, hydraulic, opt. gas motor, PTO (tow between)

2, 5 inch, hydraulic, opt. gas motor, PTO (tow between)


17 inch Rexroth, opt. 2 five inch, hydraulic


Meter drive type ground drive ground drive ground drive ground drive ground drive

Variable rate (Y/N) N N N N N

Monitor Harmon Harmon Harmon Harmon Harmon

Other opt. 6 inch fan opt. 6 inch fan opt. 6 inch fan opt. gas motor, PTO (tow between) opt. gas motor, PTO (tow between)

Other tow behind or between tow behind or between tow behind or between tow behind or between tow behind or between

HARmOnHarmon Industries of Saskatoon has five cart models between 190 and

440 bushels. It is one of the few designs that offers PTO and engine driven fan as options to power the air delivery systems. For more information call 306-931-1161.

mORRISSaskatchewan’s Morris Industries offers carts from 240 to 650 bushels

in up to four tanks on a single cart, making true variable rate applications a reality. All of the air systems use the company’s horizontal flow delivery that passes granular product through a flat-fan divider, avoiding sudden changes of direction for delicate seeds and coated products. The company offers controlled traffic axle options for producers. For more information visit www.morris-industries.com.

nEw HOllAndFrom 280 to 580 bushels of seed and dry products the New Holland air

carts are available with individual, variable rate metering for up to three tanks. The Intelliview and Intelliview II monitors provide control over the metering systems. The smallest and largest of the lineup are steel tanks. The others are polyethylene.

For more information visit www.newholland.com/na.

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Model 8300 8370 8425 8435 8630 8650




Third tank (bushels) opt. opt. 186 NA 233 232

Fourth tank (bushels) NA NA NA NA NA 28

Optional tank (bushels) 83 83 NA NA NA NA

Empty weight (lb.) 9,815-11,986 10,440-13,618 11,500 NA NA NA


Auger/conveyor 10 inch, fixed hydraulic/opt.variable





NA

Fan type 1, 17 inch, hydraulic, piston motor





NA

Meter drive type ground drive, fluted wheel ground drive, fluted wheel ground drive, fluted wheel ground drive, fluted wheel ground drive, fluted wheel NA

Variable rate (Y/N) Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic NA

Monitor Vansco, opt. Topcon X20 Vansco, opt. Topcon X20 Vansco, opt. Topcon X20 Vansco, opt. Topcon X20 Vansco, opt. Topcon X20 NA

Other adjustable plenum adjustable plenum adjustable plenum tow behind tow behind tow behind

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Model Precision Air 1070 P1060 P1050 P1040 P1030 SC230




Third tank (bushels) 262 142 94 na na na

Empty weight (lb.) 16,050 11,090 10,820 10,052 10,013 8,810


Auger/conveyor 10 in., variable speed, hyd. 10 in., variable speed, hyd. 10 in., variable speed, hyd. 10 in., variable speed, hyd. 10 in., variable speed, hyd. 8 in., variable speed, hyd.

Fan type twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic twin, hydraulic

Meter drive type hydraulic ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd. ground drive, opt. hyd.

Opt. variable rate (Y/N) Y Y Y Y Y Y

Monitor AFS 300, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600 AFS 200, opt. AFS Pro 600

Std. feature blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors blockage sensors

Tires 30.5L x 32 12PR 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 22.5Lx16.1(F) 30.5Lx32 16.5L x 16.1(F) 30.5Lx32

Opt. tires dual (R) 18.4 X 38 R1 DTII opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals opt. 18.4x38R1 duals

Tow configuration tow behind, 4 wheel cart tow between or behind tow between or behind tow between or behind tow between or behind tow between or behind

HARmOn

Model 1900 3100 4100 4150 6150

Total volume dry products (bushels) 152 244 354 340 440

Front tank (bushels) 62 96 110 180 180

Second tank (bushels) 90 148 96 260 260

Third tank (bushels) NA NA 148 NA NA

Optional tank (bushels) 21 NA NA NA NA

Empty weight (lb.) 4,200 5,940 8,650 NA NA

Height (feet/inches) 9’6” 10’5” 10’5” 13 13’5”

Auger/conveyor 7 inch, hydraulic 7 inch, hydraulic 8 inch, hydraulic 8 inch, hydraulic tow behind or between

Fan type2, 5 inch, hydraulic, opt. gas motor, PTO (tow between)





Meter drive type ground drive ground drive ground drive ground drive ground drive

Variable rate (Y/N) N N N N N

Monitor Harmon Harmon Harmon Harmon Harmon

Other opt. 6 inch fan opt. 6 inch fan opt. 6 inch fan opt. gas motor, PTO (tow between) opt. gas motor, PTO (tow between)

Other tow behind or between tow behind or between tow behind or between tow behind or between tow behind or between

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Model Seedmaster SXG 600 Seedmaster SXG 550 Seedmaster SXG 425 Seedmaster 380 Seedmaster SXG 200 Seedmaster SXX 300/320 Titan 3


Total volume wet products (litres) NA NA NA NA NA opt. cart NA


Second tank (bushels) 300 275 212 190 100 NA NA

Empty weight (lb.) associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill NA

Height (feet/inches) associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill 14

Auger/conveyor opt. opt. opt. opt. opt. opt. NA

Fan type 2, six inch, hydraulic 2, six inch, hydraulic 2, six inch, hydraulic 1, six inch 1, six inch 1, six inch non-fan auger feed

Meter drive type individual run metering, Valmar type individual run metering, Valmar type individual run metering, Valmar type individual run metering, Valmar type individual run metering, Valmar type individual run metering, Valmar type pre-meter feed

Variable rate (Y/N) Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic NA

Monitor camera, Seedmaster camera, Seedmaster camera, Seedmaster camera, Seedmaster camera, Seedmaster camera, Seedmaster camera

Other semi attached, opt. ground force monitor

semi attached, opt. ground force monitor





supplements metering boxes on frame

Other seed inoculator seed inoculator seed inoculator seed inoculator seed inoculator seed inoculator

SImPlIcITy

Model TQS 12000 TQS 15000 TQS 17000 TQSL 10000 TQSL 13000 TQSL 17000


340 425 482 284 368 482


NA NA NA 3,000, 4,000, 5,000 3,000, 4,000, 5,000 3,000, 4,000, 5,000

Front tank (bushels) adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes

Second tank (bushels) adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes

Third tank (bushels) adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes

Optional tank (bushels) 5.6-17 17 17 5.6-17 17 17

Auger/conveyor 8 inch, hydraulic, opt. 9 inch 8 inch, hydraulic, opt. 9 inch 8 inch, hydraulic, opt. 9 inch 8 inch, hydraulic, opt. 9 inch 8 inch, hydraulic, opt. 9 inch 8 inch, hydraulic, opt. 9 inch

Fan type Volvo, opt. twin fan Volvo, opt. twin fan Volvo, opt. twin fan Volvo, opt. twin fan Volvo, opt. twin fan Volvo, opt. twin fan

Meter drive typeground, Zero-Max transmis-sion

ground, Zero-Max transmission ground, Zero-Max transmission ground, Zero-Max transmission ground, Zero-Max transmission ground, Zero-Max transmission

Variable rate (Y/N) Y, electric linear actuator Y, electric linear actuator Y, electric linear actuator Y, electric linear actuator Y, electric linear actuator Y, electric linear actuator

MonitorTopcon Eagle, opt. Topcon Zynx X20

Topcon Eagle, opt. Topcon Zynx X20

Topcon Eagle, opt. Topcon Zynx X20 Topcon Eagle, opt. Topcon Zynx X20 Topcon Eagle, opt. Topcon Zynx X20 Topcon Eagle, opt. Topcon Zynx X20

Otherharrow hitch, bin isolation clutches

harrow hitch, bin isolation clutches

harrow hitch, bin isolation clutches stainless tank, Bertollini poly pump stainless tank, Bertollini poly pump stainless tank, Bertollini poly pump

Otherquad, steering axle, indepen-dent yoke

quad, steering axle, indepen-dent yoke

quad, steering axle, independent yoke




SImPlIcITyAustralian seeding equipment manufacturer

Simplicity has brought its machines to North America, starting with Western Canada. In Australia, the com-pany produces a wide variety of air seeding carts in its home market and exports some of its largest to the Canadian Prairies. One of the unique features of Simplicity carts is the ability to adjust the volume of the bins inside the unit. Variable metering can be easily dis-connected, returning the machines to ground drive.

STRAwTRAcKStrawtrack Manufacturing, makers

of Seedmaster, offer twin row seed-ing with a separation of seed and fertilizer that provides a safe distance for high rates of nutrients from even the most delicate of seedlings. The system provides precise seeding as shallow as 1/8 of an inch. Air driven seed delivery uses individual row metering to ensure exact seeding rates. Liquid and dry tenders are available. For more information www.seedmaster.ca.

STRAwTRAcK

Model Seedmaster SXG 600 Seedmaster SXG 550 Seedmaster SXG 425 Seedmaster 380 Seedmaster SXG 200 Seedmaster SXX 300/320 Titan 3


Total volume wet products (litres) NA NA NA NA NA opt. cart NA


Second tank (bushels) 300 275 212 190 100 NA NA

Empty weight (lb.) associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill NA

Height (feet/inches) associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill associated with drill 14

Auger/conveyor opt. opt. opt. opt. opt. opt. NA

Fan type 2, six inch, hydraulic 2, six inch, hydraulic 2, six inch, hydraulic 1, six inch 1, six inch 1, six inch non-fan auger feed

Meter drive type individual run metering, Valmar type individual run metering, Valmar type individual run metering, Valmar type individual run metering, Valmar type individual run metering, Valmar type individual run metering, Valmar type pre-meter feed

Variable rate (Y/N) Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic Y, hydraulic NA

Monitor camera, Seedmaster camera, Seedmaster camera, Seedmaster camera, Seedmaster camera, Seedmaster camera, Seedmaster camera

Other semi attached, opt. ground force monitor






supplements metering boxes on frame

Other seed inoculator seed inoculator seed inoculator seed inoculator seed inoculator seed inoculator

SImPlIcITy

Model TQS 12000 TQS 15000 TQS 17000 TQSL 10000 TQSL 13000 TQSL 17000


340 425 482 284 368 482


NA NA NA 3,000, 4,000, 5,000 3,000, 4,000, 5,000 3,000, 4,000, 5,000

Front tank (bushels) adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes

Second tank (bushels) adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes

Third tank (bushels) adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes adjustable sizes

Optional tank (bushels) 5.6-17 17 17 5.6-17 17 17

Auger/conveyor 8 inch, hydraulic, opt. 9 inch 8 inch, hydraulic, opt. 9 inch 8 inch, hydraulic, opt. 9 inch 8 inch, hydraulic, opt. 9 inch 8 inch, hydraulic, opt. 9 inch 8 inch, hydraulic, opt. 9 inch

Fan type Volvo, opt. twin fan Volvo, opt. twin fan Volvo, opt. twin fan Volvo, opt. twin fan Volvo, opt. twin fan Volvo, opt. twin fan

Meter drive typeground, Zero-Max transmis-sion

ground, Zero-Max transmission ground, Zero-Max transmission ground, Zero-Max transmission ground, Zero-Max transmission ground, Zero-Max transmission

Variable rate (Y/N) Y, electric linear actuator Y, electric linear actuator Y, electric linear actuator Y, electric linear actuator Y, electric linear actuator Y, electric linear actuator

MonitorTopcon Eagle, opt. Topcon Zynx X20

Topcon Eagle, opt. Topcon Zynx X20

Topcon Eagle, opt. Topcon Zynx X20 Topcon Eagle, opt. Topcon Zynx X20 Topcon Eagle, opt. Topcon Zynx X20 Topcon Eagle, opt. Topcon Zynx X20

Otherharrow hitch, bin isolation clutches

harrow hitch, bin isolation clutches

harrow hitch, bin isolation clutches stainless tank, Bertollini poly pump stainless tank, Bertollini poly pump stainless tank, Bertollini poly pump

Otherquad, steering axle, indepen-dent yoke

quad, steering axle, indepen-dent yoke





SAlFORdThe Salford 520 parallel linkage row units

provide a range of 85 to 500 lb. of down pres-sure to match no-till, conservation till and conventional tilled soils with variable amounts of residue.

Single or dual hydraulic lift systems adapt to a wide range of seeding and fertilizing tools, Salford or other brands can be mounted to the toolbars.

The Ontario company provides polyethylene tanks that are easy to clean and that can be used for dry or liquid fertilizer. Tanks can be drill or cart mounted. Combinations of tanks and drills can carry and tow up to 715 bushels of product and seed, making the company’s largest machine, a 40 foot unit, capable of sig-nificant acres between fills. For more informa-tion visit www.salfordmachine.com.

SAlFORd FARm mAcHInERy lTd.

Model Tow Between Tow Behind

Total volume dry products (bushels) 110-370 220-555

Total volume wet products (litres) Y, variable Y, variable

Front tank (bushels) 110, 135, 160, 185 110, 135, 160, 185

Second tank (bushels) 110, 135, 160, 185 110, 135, 160, 185

Auger/conveyor opt. hydraulic opt. hydraulic

Fan typetwin, 13 inch Crary, opt. 17 inch REM

twin, 13 inch Crary, opt. 17 inch REM

Meter drive type ground, Zero-Max transmission ground, Zero-Max transmission

Variable rate (Y/N) Y Y

Monitor Dickey-john Dickey-john

Other14,000 lb. hydraulic rear 3 point hitch

14,000 lb. rear 3 point hitch

Other stainless steel meter stainless steel meter

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Model 9230/40

Total volume dry products (bushels) 240

Front tank (bushels) 95

Second tank (bushels) 145

Empty weight (lb.) 6,825

Height (feet/inches) 10’9”

Auger/conveyor auger

Fan type 13 inch, hydraulic

Meter drive type ground drive

Monitor Sunflower

Other spiral fluted metering wheels

Other flat fan product flow divider

SEEd HAwK

Model 500 400 600 800


500 400 600 800



Third tank (bushels) 165 NA 200 240

Auger/conveyoropt. 10 inch auger, conveyor remote

opt. 10 inch auger, conveyor remote



Fan type REM hydraulic single REM hydraulic single REM hydraulic twin fans REM hydraulic twin fans

Meter drive type ground drive, pressurized ground drive, pressurized ground drive, pressurized ground drive, pressurized

Variable rate (Y/N) Y Y Y Y

MonitorRaven Viper Pro/Agtron/Loup 3

Raven Viper Pro/Agtron/Loup 3



Opt. opt. second fan opt. second fan dual wheels dual wheels

Opt. opt. dual wheels opt. dual wheelsvariable rate, sectional control

variable rate, sectional control

Tow configuration tow between, behind tow between, behind tow between, behind tow behind

Opt. opt. rear wheel steering opt. rear wheel steering opt. rear wheel steering opt. rear wheel steering

SUnFlOwERAgco’s Sunflower 9230

and 9240 offer a air seeder cart that feeds a tow behind parallel link, double disc drill. The disc openers are capable of 400 lb. of down pressure while travelling up to nine inches vertically, making tough terrain seeding as even as that done on flat ground. The cart features spiral meters and a flat fan divider for gentle handling of

SEEd HAwKSeed Hawk of Langbank, Sask., offers the ability to cut off

multiple sections of its seed drills and remove the individual shanks, in small gangs, from the soil, avoiding overlapping of seed and fertilizer and seedbed disturbance. The company’s drills limit soil disturbance while still leaving a soil-warming black line of dirt from the individual twin row, tine shank sys-tem that places seed and fertilizer in a nearby manner that protects seedlings, but makes nutrients available. For more information visit www.seedhawk.com.

seed and coated products. For more information www.sunflowermfg.com.

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