About a year ago I purchased a John Deere 227 Picker. Really good shape, sheet metal is clean without rust and dents. After all fixed up, I plan to put it on our 60 to use casually.
My point though, is that I wanted to find a 2 row planter to work with it for row spacing. I want to say the picker is setup on 40" rows? but can very +- with the snouts.
I found a Deere 290 two row tow behind that happens to be in great shape for $350. Still has all the bins and lids for seed and fertilizer. Just one small rust spot on the lower portion of one of the seed bins. Also still has the about a dozen different seed plates. (Worth the $? Some are listed at auction for $1200)
Basically, what are your thoughts on what planter would work best? This 290 looks adjustable, but I can't find the min and max on the row spacing for it. Also, what about 3pt hitch antique planters? Feel like it would be easier to use but harder to find?
Thanks!
Kip
My point though, is that I wanted to find a 2 row planter to work with it for row spacing. I want to say the picker is setup on 40" rows? but can very +- with the snouts.
I found a Deere 290 two row tow behind that happens to be in great shape for $350. Still has all the bins and lids for seed and fertilizer. Just one small rust spot on the lower portion of one of the seed bins. Also still has the about a dozen different seed plates. (Worth the $? Some are listed at auction for $1200)
Basically, what are your thoughts on what planter would work best? This 290 looks adjustable, but I can't find the min and max on the row spacing for it. Also, what about 3pt hitch antique planters? Feel like it would be easier to use but harder to find?
Thanks!
Kip